Bedford County Juvenile Detention Center

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Bedford County Juvenile Detention Center Information

The Bedford County Juvenile Detention Center houses juveniles who are in need of temporary placement, who are waiting for their adjudication, who are waiting for disposition or a transfer to an alternative placement, any who have violated probation, and lastly if they have a recent history of not reporting to their court appointments they will be held until their court date occurs. Activities and classes are scheduled every day, and teachers will attend to continue core subjects. Programs are included in regular activities and work towards providing the juveniles with the tools that they need in the future including treating any addictions, teaching new life skills, and positive social interactions are practiced daily. Staff have ongoing training in how to deescalate, how to create a positive atmosphere, and manage the juveniles in many different situations without force, injury, or escalation. Officers will interact with the youth each day in common areas, and each group of cells has access to a common area or dayroom, a tv room, and other recreational spaces throughout their free hours. Mail: Bedford County Juvenile Detention Center 101 Lane Parkway Shelbyville, TN 37160 All mail that is entering the facility will be checked for contraband before delivery to the detainee. Phones: Juveniles are permitted to make one phone call each day between 2pm and 8:30pm for ten minutes. Only parents and legal guardians may receive these calls. Visitation: 3 visits are permitted each week for each of the youth, and they will occur any day of the week between the hours of 2pm and 4 pm or 6:30pm to 8:30pm. Visits occur in the common areas or rooms and must be scheduled in advance by contacting the facility.

Phone:

Physical Address:
101 Lane Parkway
Shelbyville, TN 37160

Mailing Address (personal mail):
Juvenile's first and last name
c/o Bedford County Juvenile Detention Center
101 Lane Parkway
Shelbyville, TN 37160

Other Jails and Prisons

How Do You Find Someone in the Bedford County Juvenile Detention Center?

To search for an inmate in the Bedford County Juvenile Detention Center, review their criminal charges, the amount of their bond, when they can get visits, or even view their mugshot, go to the Official Jail Inmate Roster, or call the jail at for the information you are looking for. You can also look up a Bedford County offender's Criminal Court Case online, or any offender that was arrested in the state of Tennessee.

Tennessee also keeps a public database of all their felony offenders.

Bedford County Juvenile Detention Center Inmate Search

The Bedford County Juvenile Detention Center maintains an average of 13 offenders in custody on any given day. The Bedford County Juvenile Detention Center has a monthly turnover of 40% of their inmate population, another 30% turnover every 90 days, another 20% every six months, and approximately 10% stay incarcerated between six and twelve months. Every year Bedford County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 8,240 offenders.

The following charts of Bedford County inmate population demographics are updated daily. The information shown is for today. For research purposes we have broken down the inmates by sex, age, ethnicity, and criminal charges.

The information is compiled from the Bedford County Corrections Department, the state of Tennessee Department of Corrections, as well as the United States Department of Justice and Census Bureau records. It represents every person in custody in Bedford County.

For complete information on how to get directions, bond, visit, mail, send and receive email and texts, receive phone calls, and send money or commissary to an inmate, find arrest information for Bedford County and other counties surrounding this one, scroll down this page. We have a section for each.

We also provide photos of the jail that we have collected over the years.

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Recent Bookings & Arrests

How booking works at Bedford County Juvenile Detention Center

When someone is arrested, they are taken to Bedford County Juvenile Detention Center for booking. This process includes identifying them, deciding on charges, and determining if they will be eligible for bail or held until court.

It's important to stay silent during this process, as any statements made may be used in court. Legal advice should be sought before speaking about the case.

The following steps make up the booking process at Bedford County Juvenile Detention Center:

  • Verification of personal details.
  • Taking mugshots for identification purposes.
  • Health assessments and questions about criminal history.
  • Possible DNA collection if required.
  • Search of the individual.
  • Confiscation of personal property.
  • Providing a phone call.

The duration of booking can vary, taking between one and 48 hours. For more information on paying an arrestee’s bond, contact Bedford County Juvenile Detention Center at .

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Directions / Map to the Bedford County Juvenile Detention Center
Inmate Bail and Bonding

Paying bail for someone in Bedford County

After being arrested and booked into Bedford County Juvenile Detention Center in Shelbyville, the arrestee's situation will proceed in one of three ways:

1. They may be released without bail and required to attend a court hearing.
2. They may be held in custody until their court date.
3. Bail can be posted for their release; call for the exact bail amount.

There are multiple ways to pay bail.

  • Cash, credit cards, or money orders are acceptable forms of payment.
  • Licensed bail bond agents in Bedford County can facilitate the process.
  • Collateral in the form of property within the county can be used for bail.

To get more information on the bail process in Bedford County, Tennessee, visit the Bedford County Juvenile Detention Center Bail FAQ.

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Inmate Visitation

How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Bedford County Juvenile Detention Center? What is the Schedule?

Bedford County Juvenile Detention Center ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE

101 Lane Parkway
Shelbyville, TN 37160

  • Visits are 30 minutes.
  • You must be on the inmate's visitor list.
  • The actual visitation times may depend on the inmate and their housing location. Call and get your inmate's times and make an appointment to visit.
  • Inmates are allowed one visit per week.
  • A maximum of 2 guests are allowed per inmate.
  • Visitors must have a government issued photo ID.
  • Dress professionally with non-revealing clothing.

ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE - ALWAYS CALL TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE!

DAY TIMES
SUNDAY 9:00AM - 11:00AM
2:00PM - 4:00PM
MONDAY 9:00AM - 11:00AM
2:00PM - 4:00PM
6:00PM - 8:00PM
TUESDAY 9:00AM - 11:00AM
2:00PM - 4:00PM
6:00PM - 8:00PM
WEDNESDAY 9:00AM - 11:00AM
2:00PM - 4:00PM
6:00PM - 8:00PM
THURSDAY 9:00AM - 11:00AM
2:00PM - 4:00PM
6:00PM - 8:00PM
FRIDAY 9:00AM - 11:00AM
2:00PM - 4:00PM
6:00PM - 8:00PM
SATURDAY 9:00AM - 11:00AM
2:00PM - 4:00PM

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Bedford County Juvenile Detention Center’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call for further assistance.

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Remote Video Visitation

Can I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Bedford County Juvenile Detention Center?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Bedford County Juvenile Detention Center’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call for further assistance.

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Inmate Money Accounts

How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Bedford County Juvenile Detention Center?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Bedford County Juvenile Detention Center’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call for further assistance.

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Inmate Phone Contact

How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Bedford County Juvenile Detention Center?

How an Inmate Makes a Phone Call to You or Others from Bedford County Juvenile Detention Center

To set up a phone account so that your inmate can call you from Bedford County do the following:

1. Enroll in an account with Securus Technologies.

2. Choose one of three account types, Securus Debit, Advance Connect or Direct Bill.
3. Choose [facility_name_1}, then connect with your inmate.
4. If you have any questions, call Securus: 972-734-1111 or 800-844-6591.

To find out fees, how to's, calling times, limits on phone calls and other systems Securus has do that you can communicate with your Bedford County inmate, check out our Inmate Phone Page.
NOTE: All of your inmate's phone calls are recorded and stored. It is advised not to discuss their pending case.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Bedford County Juvenile Detention Center’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call for further assistance.

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Mailing an Inmate

How do I Mail an Inmate in the Bedford County Juvenile Detention Center, and what can I send them?

Bedford County Juvenile Detention Center Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
The Bedford County Juvenile Detention Center allows inmates to receive pre-metered postcards like the type purchased from the post office. They may also allow certain photo postcards as long as they have not been tampered with or contain images that may be considered to be obscene or violent in nature. It is best to only use blue or black ink. Always include your name and return address.

Envelopes
The Bedford County Juvenile Detention Center also allows envelopes to be mailed to inmates. It is best to only use blue or black ink.

Postcards and envelopes MUST HAVE the sender's full name and return address on the envelope. 

Postcards and envelopes MUST be mailed to the following address:
101 Lane Parkway
Shelbyville, TN 37160



Legal Mail

Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
101 Lane Parkway
Shelbyville, TN 37160



Newspapers
Newspapers may also be mailed to an inmate as long as they are shipped directly from the publisher.

Magazines
News, special interest or sports magazines may also be mailed to an inmate as long as they are shipped directly from the publisher. Any magazines that contain profanity, weapons, pornography or other content that is adult in nature will be confiscated by the jail staff and will NOT be delivered to the inmate.

Books
The Bedford County Juvenile Detention Center allows books to be mailed directly to the jail from a reputable source such as AmazonBarnes & Noble or Books-A-Million. You can order them directly from your computer and have them shipped to the inmate at the address noted.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Bedford County Juvenile Detention Center standards will be disposed of. 
Hard cover books will not be accepted by the jail due to their potential to be used as a weapon.


All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
101 Lane Parkway
Shelbyville, TN 37160

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Bedford County Juvenile Detention Center’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call for further assistance.

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Inmate Commissary

Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Bedford County Juvenile Detention Center, and what can I purchase?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Bedford County Juvenile Detention Center’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call for further assistance.

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Texting and Emailing an Inmate

How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Bedford County Juvenile Detention Center using an Online Messaging Service?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Bedford County Juvenile Detention Center’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call for further assistance.

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Inmate Tablets

Do Inmates in the Bedford County Juvenile Detention Center have Access to Tablets or Computers?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Bedford County Juvenile Detention Center’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call for further assistance.

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Are there photos of the Bedford County Juvenile Detention Center? What does it look like?
Other Jails in Bedford County

What are the other City and County Jails in Bedford County?

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Other Jails Nearby

What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Bedford County?

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Search for an Inmate in Bedford County

This facility, known as "Bedford County Juvenile Detention Center" is also known as Bedford County Juvenile Detention Center, Tennessee, Bedford.