Blount County Juvenile Detention Center

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Blount County Juvenile Detention Center Information

The Blount County Juvenile Detention Facility is located within the courthouse and can be found on the second floor. It has 33 beds and offers a secure location for youth who are waiting for their court date or are serving a term of detention. Other agencies are also permitted to use the space as needed, including Feder, State, and County law enforcement agencies. To ensure that all standards of care are followed there are regular inspections by the Commission of Children and Youth, Department of Education, Fire Marshall, and the Health Inspector, along with other applicable agencies. The facility is to remain secure and offer a safe environment for all of the juveniles who are detained there, along with the staff and any visitors. While in detention there is a focus on accountability, rehabilitation, and education to encourage positive behaviors and choices, positive social interactions, increasing self-esteem and community involvement. Intake involves an assessment to determine any medical needs, emotional support required, educational needs, and to determine their housing assignment. One full time and one part time teacher attend each weekday to continue the education of students according to the public school programs. Mail: Mail is permitted and is delivered each weekday, with all incoming mail being checked for contraband before final delivery. Phones: Phones are available in day rooms and common areas, allowing detainees to call their parent or guardian. Visitation: Parents and guardians may visit on approved days and can schedule their visit by contacting the facility.

Phone: 865-273-5959

Physical Address:
329 Court Street
Maryville, TN 37804-5906

Mailing Address (personal mail):
Resident's Full Name
Blount County Juvenile Detention Center
329 Court Street
Maryville, TN 37804

Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Resident's Full Name
Blount County Juvenile Detention Center
329 Court Street
Maryville, TN 37804

Other Jails and Prisons

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

To search for an inmate in the Blount 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 865-273-5959 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up a Blount 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.

Blount County Juvenile Detention Center Inmate Search

The Blount County Juvenile Detention Center maintains an average of 33 offenders in custody on any given day. The Blount 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 Blount County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 7,660 offenders.

The following charts of Blount 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 Blount 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 Blount 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 Blount 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 Blount County Juvenile Detention Center

When someone is arrested, they are taken to Blount 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 Blount 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 Blount County Juvenile Detention Center at 865-273-5959.

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

Paying bail for someone in Blount County

After being arrested and booked into Blount County Juvenile Detention Center in Maryville, 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 865-273-5959 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 Blount 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 Blount County, Tennessee, visit the Blount County Juvenile Detention Center Bail FAQ.

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Inmate Visitation

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

Blount County Juvenile Detention Center ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE

329 Court Street
Maryville, TN 37804-5906
865-273-5959

  • 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 865-273-5959 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 865-273-5959 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 Blount County Juvenile Detention Center’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 865-273-5959 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 Blount County Juvenile Detention Center?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Blount County Juvenile Detention Center’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 865-273-5959 for further assistance.

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Inmate Money Accounts

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

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Blount County Juvenile Detention Center’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 865-273-5959 for further assistance.

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Inmate Phone Contact

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

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Blount County Juvenile Detention Center’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 865-273-5959 for further assistance.

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Mailing an Inmate

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

Blount County Juvenile Detention Center Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
The Blount 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 Blount 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:
Resident's Full Name
Blount County Juvenile Detention Center
329 Court Street
Maryville, TN 37804



Legal Mail

Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Resident's Full Name
Blount County Juvenile Detention Center
329 Court Street
Maryville, TN 37804



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 Blount 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 Blount 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:
Resident's Full Name
Blount County Juvenile Detention Center
329 Court Street
Maryville, TN 37804

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Blount County Juvenile Detention Center’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 865-273-5959 for further assistance.

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Inmate Commissary

Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Blount 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 Blount County Juvenile Detention Center’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 865-273-5959 for further assistance.

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Texting and Emailing an Inmate

How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Blount 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 Blount County Juvenile Detention Center’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 865-273-5959 for further assistance.

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Inmate Tablets

Do Inmates in the Blount 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 Blount County Juvenile Detention Center’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 865-273-5959 for further assistance.

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

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

Blount County County Jails
Blount County Juvenile Facilities
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Other Jails Nearby

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

Blount Swain Graham Monroe Loudon Sevier Knox
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Search for an Inmate in Blount County

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