Contact someone in the county jail?
People are committed to the Jefferson County Detention center in accordance with the laws of the State of Tennessee. The jail staff has no legal authority to release anyone without proper orders from the court. The Jefferson County Detention Center operates on the principal that both the individual and the jail staff share the responsibility for creating a safe and orderly jail setting. The Sheriff and his staff are the only persons responsible for the operation and control of the jail. They will strive to act fairly and humanely, according to law. The Sheriff has established rules to guide the jail. Only the jail staff has the authority and responsibility to impose and enforce these rules. The rules may seem strict at times; however, they are made to ensure the jail is run safely, securely and fairly.
Visitation
Family and friends may visit inmates of the Jefferson County Detention Center at designated times. Please arrive at least 30 minutes prior to visitation to be processed for inmate visits. Visitation is a privilege earned by inmates and can be suspended or revoked due to behavioral or discipline problems.
Visitors must follow all facility rules. Failure to obey the rules will result in the loss of the privilege to enter the facility. All visitors must be properly dressed. No see through clothing or gang affiliated colors are permitted. Visitors must have proper identification before entering the jail.
Inmate Visitation Schedule
A block: Monday 5:30 - 6:30p.m
B block: Tuesday 5:30 - 6:30p.m
C block: Wednesday 5:30 – 6:30p.m
D block: Thursday 5:30 – 6:30p.m
E block: (Call J.C.S.D. for date/time)
F block: Saturday: 10:00 – 11:00a.m
Church services are voluntarily attended by inmates Sundays at 10:00a.m and 2:00p.m, Wednesdays at 6 p.m
Inmate property
All inmates are allowed the following items up to 72 hours after arrival at the Detention Center. After the 72 hours have expired the inmate must use the Detention Center commissary for personal items needed.
3- WHITE T-Shirts
3- Pairs of WHITE Socks
3- Pairs of WHITE Undergarments
5- Packs of tobacco products
5- Packs of book matches (NO STICK MATCHES)
1- Money order (Any Amount)
Phone Calls
The Jefferson County Detention Center does not accept incoming telephone calls for the inmates. Each Cell Block has a telephone for the inmates to use during daylight hours. Only out-going collect calls can be made on the phones.
Mail
Inmates may receive mail at the Jefferson County Detention Center. All incoming mail to the inmates is searched for contraband. ANY MAIL CONTAINING ILLEGAL MATERIALS WILL NOT BE DELIVERED TO THE INMATE. The jail will not accept mail with postage due. No packages should be sent to inmates without prior approval of the Jail Administrator. Packages of a legal nature or containing approved items for inmates that have no local means of receiving the approved monthly items will be considered on a case by case basis.
The address for sending mail to an inmate is:
(Inmates full name)
Jefferson County Sheriff Department
P.O. Box 915
983 Industrial Park Road
Dandridge, TN 37725
The Detention center DOES NOT provide information about what happened in court concerning an inmate's case. To obtain that information you must contact the Clerk of the Court having jurisdiction.
Bail
Bail is the amount of money the court requires the arrested individual to deposit with the court to assure the court that the arrestee will return to court as scheduled. There are several ways to post bail. The arrestee may make a cash bond in the full amount. This money is refunded when the case is concluded. The arrestee may use a professional bondsman. This requires only a percentage of the bail amount be paid to the bondsman. This money is non-refundable. The arrestee may make a Property Bond by securing the court appearance with real property. This most often requires a session’s court judge to approve.