The Carter County Detention Center is a 296 bed jail in the city of Elizabethton, Carter County, Tennessee. You can call them 24 hours a day for inmate information at 423-542-1855.
Offenders arrested for misdemeanors and felonies in this county are brought here for booking and processing, and if their crime requires it, are incarcerated until they are either bonded out, are released from custody on their own recognizance, or are ordered to remain in custody until the disposition of their trial.
You can also use the inmate search tool to see this facility's roster of those who have been arrested and are still in custody.
Those who are found guilty and sentenced to a term of less than one year, will do their time in this county. Those sentenced to longer terms will be sent to either the Tennessee State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
This page provides information on how to search for an inmate in the official jail roster, or by calling the facility at 423-542-1855, directions to the facility, and inmate services such as the visitation schedule and policies, funding an inmate's account, mailing them a letter, receiving phone calls from an inmate, voicemail, emailing and texting, tablet rentals, bail bond instructions, and commissary purchases.
It's always a good idea to find out and save the inmate's jail ID number or booking number as you may need this for sending mail or other communication needs. If you can't locate it online, you can call the Carter County Detention Center at 423-542-1855 to get it.
Phone: 423-542-1855
Physical Address:
900 East Elk Avenue
Elizabethton, TN 37643
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Jacket #
Carter, TN c/o Securus DMC
PO Box 22706
Tampa, FL 33622
Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Jacket #
Carter County Jail
900 East Elk Avenue
Elizabethton, TN 37643
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Carter County 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 423-542-1855 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up a Carter 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.
Carter County Detention Center Inmate Search
The Carter County Detention Center maintains an average of 296 offenders in custody on any given day. The Carter County 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 Carter County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 7,600 offenders.
The following charts of Carter 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 Carter 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 Carter 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 Carter 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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The Carter County Detention Center is located in the same building as the Sheriff’s Office that operates it, and the massive brick building covers a block. Having opened in 2012, it was built with the latest technology and security for the safety of staff, inmates, and the community.
Inmates of Carter County are housed here on felony or misdemeanor arrests, and they will remain as they await their first court date or as they serve a short sentence.
The jail can be contacted by phone for any questions regarding an inmate at 423-542-1855 and there is an online lookup as well.
Visits are allowed both online and onsite, with all visits being via video. Visits may be scheduled and conducted online, allowing one 60 minute visit at the jail each week and unlimited remote visits. Onsite visits occur on the weekend from 8:00am to 5:40pm both Saturday and Sunday and must be booked at least one full day in advance.
Mail is also delivered via tablet or kiosk and can be addressed to the inmate at:
Inmate's Full Name & Jacket #
Carter, TN c/o Securus DMC
PO Box 22706
Tampa, FL 33622
... where it will be checked for contraband, scanned, and then delivered digitally to the inmate. Make sure you add the Inmate's Jacket # on all mail.
Phones are accessible during the day and can make outgoing calls only, allowing inmates to contact their friends or family during their free time. During all meals and when inmates are engaged in programming, they will be unable to make phone calls.
Programs include a trustee work program allowing low risk inmates to work in the center and within the community, a work crew to provide building maintenance and care services for county buildings, a work release program allowing inmates to maintain their outside employment, GED, families first, AA, NA, and jail ministry.
To find out if someone you know has been recently arrested and booked into the Carter County Detention Center, call the jail’s booking line at 423-542-1855.
There may be an automated method of looking them up by their name over the phone, or you may be directed to speak to someone at the jail. Sometimes the jail staff may ask you the offender’s date of birth to ensure privacy of the offender’s status.
Keep in mind that after an arrest, the information on an offender may not be publicly available for several hours.
If you don’t want to check up on an offender by calling the jail, you can also try looking up people recently booked online.
Carter County Detention Center Booking Roster
After being arrested and taken into custody, and after being read their Miranda Rights, an offender will next be transported to the local police or department or the Sheriff’s Department in Carter County for booking.
Booking is very involved and requires multiple steps in the process, however, keep in mind that most attorneys will advise that an offender remain silent and not offer any additional information about the crime they have been arrested for because anything they do say may be recorded and may very well be used against them in court.
Booking includes having their photo (mugshot) and fingerprints taken, as well as being asked a lot of questions about their personal history and state of mind. If it’s a serious felony, their DNA may also be taken. They will also be checked for warrants in Carter County and other Tennessee and USA jurisdictions.
If the offender was arrested for a DUI offense, and has refused a breathalyzer test, they may also be forced to have blood drawn by a doctor or nurse.
It is also very likely that the offender will undergo a humiliating full body search while in the nude. This includes bending over, spreading their cheeks in the direction of an officer, and coughing. They will also be walked through a metal detector or x-ray machine, like those used at an airport.
The arresting jurisdiction will ask about gang affiliations, tattoos, medical conditions, prescribed medication they are taking, recreational drugs they are on or addicted to, allergies, if they are suicidal, and other relevant information that will help with determining their cell assignment and special needs.
During the arrest and booking process an offender will also have all their personal property confiscated and held for either their release from jail, or with the offender’s approval, released to a friend or family member.
Personal property includes the clothing they are wearing, money, wallets, purses, cell phones, jewelry, body rings, earrings, watches, and even glasses if they are deemed a security risk. If they are allowed to keep their shoes or sneakers, the laces are removed.
At this point the offender will be allowed to make a free phone call to a person of their choice to notify them of their arrest, and/or arrange a bond or bail for their release.
If the offender is being detained and housed while awaiting arraignment, the Carter County Detention Center will provide a jail garment and slip-on shoes, a blanket, sheets, soap, toothbrush, toothpaste, and a towel.
Often, before they are dressed in the jail outfit and brought to their housing location, they will be forced to take a shower and undergo a disinfectant treatment for body and hair lice, scabies or other pests that may be residing on their person.
Booking can take anywhere from an hour to 24 hours or more. It all depends on the number of people that are awaiting processing, the number of staff on duty at the time, and the behavior of the offender.
If the offender is heavily intoxicated and/or violent, the Booking Officer may decide to stick the offender in a holding cell for several hours until they become more manageable.
Yes, Carter County recognizes most types of bonds.
Carter County recognizes most types of bonds. The court will consider what type of bonds will be accepted depending on the circumstances of the arrest.
Bail is set by a magistrate or judge.
Bail is set during the defendant’s first court hearing, also known as a bail hearing. This court appearance will be scheduled within 72 hrs. of arrest not counting weekends or holidays.
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How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Carter County Detention Center? What is the Schedule?
900 East Elk Avenue
Elizabethton, TN 37643
423-542-1855
Schedule Video Visits online with Securus
ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE
| DAY | TIME |
| SUNDAY | 08:00AM - 09:00AM 09:05AM - 10:05AM 10:10AM - 11:10AM 11:15AM - 12:15PM 12:20PM - 01:20PM 01:25PM - 02:25PM 02:30PM - 03:30PM 03:35PM - 04:35PM 04:40PM - 05:40PM |
| MONDAY | NO VISITS ON SITE |
| TUESDAY | NO VISITS ON SITE |
| WEDNESDAY | NO VISITS ON SITE |
| THURSDAY | NO VISITS ON SITE |
| FRIDAY | NO VISITS ON SITE |
| SATURDAY | 08:00AM - 09:00AM 09:05AM - 10:05AM 10:10AM - 11:10AM 11:15AM - 12:15PM 12:20PM - 01:20PM 01:25PM - 02:25PM 02:30PM - 03:30PM 03:35PM - 04:35PM 04:40PM - 05:40PM |
Schedule Video Visits online with Securus
REMOTE VISITATION SCHEDULE
| DAY | TIME |
| SUNDAY | NO VISITS |
| MONDAY | 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM |
| TUESDAY | 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM |
| THURSDAY | 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM |
| FRIDAY | 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM |
| SATURDAY | NO VISITS |
9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Video Visitation allows 'approved' friends, family members, attorneys and clergy of an inmate to connect with them using their computer, Securus Video Visitation app, or ‘on-site’ kiosk.
Steps:
Register and/or log in.
Select the facility of your inmate.
Review the days, available hours and the cost of remote and on-site visits.
Schedule your visit.
What is the Cost of a Remote Video Visit?
Costs vary and are subject to change, but generally visits range from $5.00 to $15.00 for a 15 to 30 minute online or on-site video visit.
How do you know if your Inmate will be available during the time you schedule?
The Securus system knows the times that Carter County Detention Center inmates are available for remote video visits.
It will not allow you to schedule a visit with your inmate if they are not available or the video visitation kiosk(s) in the jail are booked already.
Once you schedule a visit with your inmate they will be notified of the date and time of the visit.
Important Tips:
Your entire visit is being monitored and recorded. Do not say or do anything that you would not want being replayed in court.
You should schedule your visit, in advance, at a time that works best for you.
For best sound quality, use earbuds or headsets.
Quick & Easy Access to Important Information & Help:
Phone: 972-734-1111 or 877-578-3658
Video Tutorial on Registering for Securus Video Visits.
Frequently Asked Questions.
Carter County Detention Center Pricing.
Securus Contact Information.
iphone app
Android app
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Carter County Detention Center’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 423-542-1855 for further assistance.
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Can I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Carter County Detention Center?
900 East Elk Avenue
Elizabethton, TN 37643
423-542-1855
Schedule Video Visits online with Securus
ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE
| DAY | TIME |
| SUNDAY | 08:00AM - 09:00AM 09:05AM - 10:05AM 10:10AM - 11:10AM 11:15AM - 12:15PM 12:20PM - 01:20PM 01:25PM - 02:25PM 02:30PM - 03:30PM 03:35PM - 04:35PM 04:40PM - 05:40PM |
| MONDAY | NO VISITS ON SITE |
| TUESDAY | NO VISITS ON SITE |
| WEDNESDAY | NO VISITS ON SITE |
| THURSDAY | NO VISITS ON SITE |
| FRIDAY | NO VISITS ON SITE |
| SATURDAY | 08:00AM - 09:00AM 09:05AM - 10:05AM 10:10AM - 11:10AM 11:15AM - 12:15PM 12:20PM - 01:20PM 01:25PM - 02:25PM 02:30PM - 03:30PM 03:35PM - 04:35PM 04:40PM - 05:40PM |
Schedule Video Visits online with Securus
REMOTE VISITATION SCHEDULE
| DAY | TIME |
| SUNDAY | NO VISITS |
| MONDAY | 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM |
| TUESDAY | 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM |
| THURSDAY | 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM |
| FRIDAY | 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM |
| SATURDAY | NO VISITS |
9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Carter County Detention Center’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 423-542-1855 for further assistance.
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How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Carter County Detention Center?
You can deposit money four different ways:
correctpay.com Assistance:
24/7 Customer Service - 855-836-3364
Frequently Asked Questions
To send commissary money to an inmate in Carter County Detention Center follow these steps:
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For all information on how to Send Money to an inmate's account, what the fees are, how long it takes to hit their account and more, check out our full money and commissary guide for Carter County Detention Center.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Carter County Detention Center’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 423-542-1855 for further assistance.
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How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Carter County Detention Center?
To set up a phone account so that your inmate can call you from Carter 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 Carter 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 Carter County Detention Center’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 423-542-1855 for further assistance.
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How do I Mail an Inmate in the Carter County Detention Center, and what can I send them?
Postcards
The Carter County 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 Carter County 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:
Inmate's Full Name & Jacket #
Carter, TN c/o Securus DMC
PO Box 22706
Tampa, FL 33622
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Jacket #
Carter County Jail
900 East Elk Avenue
Elizabethton, TN 37643
Newspapers
Local or national newspapers may also be mailed to the inmate as long as they are mailed directly from the newspaper 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 Carter County Detention Center allows books to be mailed directly to the jail from a reputable source such as Amazon, Barnes & Noble or Books-A-Million. You can order them directly from your computer and have them shipped to the inmate at the address below.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Carter County Detention Center standards will be disposed of. No more than three books may be shipped at any one time.
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:
Inmate's Full Name & Jacket #
Carter County Jail
900 East Elk Avenue
Elizabethton, TN 37643
Postcards
The Carter County 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.
Envelopes
The Carter County Detention Center also allows envelopes to be mailed to inmates.
Postcards and envelopes MUST be mailed to the following address:
Inmate's Full Name & Jacket #
Carter, TN c/o Securus DMC
PO Box 22706
Tampa, FL 33622
Legal Mail
Send all legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Jacket #
Carter County Jail
900 East Elk Avenue
Elizabethton, TN 37643
Newspapers
Local or national newspapers may also be mailed to the inmate as long as they are mailed directly from the newspaper 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 Carter County Detention Center allows books to be mailed directly to the jail from a reputable source such as Amazon, Barnes & Noble or Books-A-Million. You can order them directly from your computer and have them shipped to the inmate at the address below.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Carter County Detention Center standards will be disposed of. No more than three books may be shipped at any one time.
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:
Inmate's Full Name & Jacket #
Carter County Jail
900 East Elk Avenue
Elizabethton, TN 37643
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Carter County Detention Center’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 423-542-1855 for further assistance.
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Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Carter County Detention Center, and what can I purchase?
Carter County Detention Center uses the services of correctpay.com (aka JailFunds) for you to deposit funds into your inmate’s account so that they can purchase Commissary and/or Gift Packs from this jail’s commissary service.
You can deposit money four different ways:
correctpay Contact, Help and FAQ
24/7 Customer Service - 855-836-3364
Frequently Asked Questions
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Carter County Detention Center’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 423-542-1855 for further assistance.
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How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Carter County Detention Center using an Online Messaging Service?
Register here. (You are already registered if you signed up with Securus for 'Phone' or 'Remote Visitation').
Steps:
1. Sign up for eMessaging
2. Find your inmate.
3. Purchase a book of Securus ‘stamps’.
4. Type & Send message.
Things you CAN do:
1. You CAN ONLY send messages from the Securus website, or with the Securus app. (links below).
2. You CAN transfer ‘stamps’ to your inmate.
3. You CAN deposit money to your inmate, and they can purchase ‘stamps’ on their end.
4. Each time you send a message, you CAN pay for them to reply.
5. You CAN send photos. (Jail staff will review for appropriateness)
Things you CANNOT do:
1. You CANNOT use your own personal email to send messages.
2. You CANNOT send any message or photo that would normally be rejected by regular mail.
Other Things:
1. Photos must be .jpg, .jpeg or .png.
2. eMessages and photos must meet the jail’s standards for regular mail.
3. If your eMessage or Photo is rejected you will be notified of the reason, but you will NOT get a refund.
What is the cost of sending inmate messages?
What can your inmate do with digital 'stamps'?
Contact Information and Help:
eMessaging FAQ
eMessaging Signup & Helpful Information
Online Customer Service Support
Phone Support: 972-734-1111 or 800-844-6591
iphone app
Android app
Mailing Check payments
Securus Correctional Billing Services
PO Box 650757
Dallas, Texas 75265-075
To send a text or email message to a Carter County inmate, do the following:
Carter County Detention Center uses Securus eMessaging for Inmate Email.
Register here. (You are already registered if you signed up with Securus for 'Phone' or 'Remote Visitation' in Carter County or any jail or prison in the country).
Steps:
1. Sign up for eMessaging
2. Find your Carter County inmate.
3. Purchase a book of Securus ‘stamps’.
4. Type & Send message.
For all Carter County information for sending secure messages to an inmate in Carter County Detention Center, including instructions, video examples, fees, limits, tablet rentals and more, check out out Text/Email an Inmate Page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Carter County Detention Center’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 423-542-1855 for further assistance.
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Do Inmates in the Carter County Detention Center have Access to Tablets or Computers?
The tablets can be rented on a monthly basis and while not directly connected to the internet, the inmates can use them for the following activities:
Here's how it works:
Questions:
To rent a tablet for an inmate in Carter County follow these instructions:
If you have any questions:
For all Carter County information on Tablet Rentals for your inmate, check out our Tablet Rental Page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Carter County Detention Center’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 423-542-1855 for further assistance.
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What are the other City and County Jails in Carter County?
What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Carter County?
This facility, known as "Carter County Detention Center" is also known as Carter County Jail & Sheriff, Carter County Jail & Sheriff , Carter County Jail & Sheriff , Tennessee, Carter.
