The Dyer County Jail is a 238 bed jail in the city of Dyersburg, Dyer County, Tennessee. You can call them 24 hours a day for inmate information at 731-285-2802.
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 731-285-2802, 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 Dyer County Jail at 731-285-2802 to get it.
Phone: 731-285-2802
Physical Address:
401 E. Cedar Street
Dyersburg, TN 38024
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
JailATM.com Dyer County Jail
Inmate Name
4636 Lebanon Pike # 301
Hermitage, TN 37076
Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Dyer County Jail
401 E. Cedar Street
Dyersburg, TN 38024
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Dyer County Jail, 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 731-285-2802 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up a Dyer 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.
Dyer County Jail Inmate Search
The Dyer County Jail maintains an average of 238 offenders in custody on any given day. The Dyer County Jail 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 Dyer County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 4,760 offenders.
The following charts of Dyer 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 Dyer 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 Dyer 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 Dyer 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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INTERESTING FACTS about the Dyer County Jail: This facility likes to be known for its programs that aim to reduce the number of inmates that return to jail. Their overall recidivism rate had been around 50 percent, and 30 percent at the Workhouse. The new programs underway aim to treat additions, anger management, education deficiencies, and to help save the county money by reducing the number of inmates that return. There are work programs and a ministry as well. There are also two buildings... the Dyer County Main Jail with 184 beds and the Annex (Workhouse) with 52 beds. The total rated capacity is 236 beds.
With a top capacity of 184 beds in the Main Jail for all offenders, felony or misdemeanor, both men and women, throughout Dyer County, the Dyer County Jail is the only local jail and houses all inmates while they await their trial and as they serve a short sentence usually under one year.
To determine if someone is at the facility, what their bail is, and other status details the jail can be contacted directly at 731-285-2802 and they also supply an online jail roster portal with key information.
Staff is available to transport all inmates to court dates and any medical appointments or emergency needs, as well as inspecting all mail for contraband, receiving commissary funds and other money for inmates, maintaining the safety of the community and the security of the facility, and other tasks.
The Dyer County Jail offers programs and services that focus on rehabilitation rather than punishment, and the focus of each is to provide inmates with the tools to rebuild after incarceration. These include GED, parenting, anger management, family values, treatment for addictions, and others.
During any length of incarceration meals and medical care are provided to care for the physical needs of the offender, with mental health support and recreational opportunities as well as contact with family and friends to support mental health and improve safety for staff and inmates.
Mail can be sent to an inmate during their time in the jail at:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
JailATM.com Dyer County Jail
Inmate Name
4636 Lebanon Pike # 301
Hermitage, TN 37076
... and it must be sent through the US Postal Service, have a full return address, and have nothing else on or in the envelope besides the letter. Mail is sent to a third party processer and will be delivered digitally after being scanned as soon as possible after it’s arrival. This method of mail delivery removes the accessibility for contraband to enter the building via mail.
There are also phones provided for daily phone calls, and there is a kiosk located in the lobby for those who want to add money to the account of an inmate and assist them in accessing calls and other items.
Visits are provided via video and can be scheduled in advance once the inmate number and housing location is confirmed.
Work Release Program - Workhouse Annex
The work release program allows offenders to retain their current employment or schooling by attending during the day and returning to the facility each evening.
Accessible locations are limited when off the campus, with the requirement to have direct transportation to the worksite and back with no detours, no access to alcohol, and a list of the few places they may access for things like depositing a cheque or other necessary errands only.
Work release allows inmates to continue to make their financial responsibilities, including supporting their family and child support, while still ensuring they will have employment after they finish their sentence as well. Employment is one of the key factors in successful reintegration into their community. Inmates are also able to make phone calls and access messages, as well as have visitors around their working hours.
After being arrested, the offender is brought to the Dyer County Jail for booking, which is the detailed process of identifying, classifying, deciding on charges, and whether the person will either be released on their own recognizance, allowed to be released on bail, or moved into the jail until their court date.
The first thing every newly arrested person must do is close their mouth. Everything an offender says may be used against them, so the best thing to do is remain silent when questioned about the arrest and what led to it.
These are the steps of booking someone into the Dyer County Jail:
Booking can take as little as an hour, or up to 48 hours on a busy weekend or holiday evening, or if the offender is violent, wasted or generally uncooperative. If you have any questions about when you can pay an offender's bond and what the cost will be, call the facility at 731-285-2802.
When an offender is arrested and brought to the Dyer County Jail in Dyersburg for booking, there are several outcomes after being processed.
1. The offender will be released with no bail, promising to return on a specific date to appear before a judge in either Municipal or Dyer County Court.
2. The offender is ordered to remain in jail until their court date.
3. The offender is allowed to be released after paying a specified bond or bail. Call 731-285-2802 to get the exact amount.
The payment of an offender's bail or bond can take many shapes.
For detailed Frequently Asked Questions and Answers about the entire bail process in Dyer County Tennessee, check out the Dyer County Jail Bail Page.
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How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Dyer County Jail? What is the Schedule?
401 E. Cedar Street
Dyersburg, TN 38024
731-285-2802
ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE
| DAY | TIME |
| SUNDAY | 10:00AM - 7:30PM |
| MONDAY | 10:00AM - 7:30PM |
| TUESDAY | 10:00AM - 7:30PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 10:00AM - 7:30PM |
| THURSDAY | 10:00AM - 7:30PM |
| FRIDAY | 10:00AM - 7:30PM |
| SATURDAY | 10:00AM - 7:30PM |
REMOTE VISITATION SCHEDULE
| DAY | TIMES |
| SUNDAY | 7:30AM - 11:30AM 1:00PM - 4:45PM 6:00PM - 9:00PM |
| MONDAY | 7:30AM - 11:30AM 1:00PM - 4:45PM 6:00PM - 9:00PM |
| TUESDAY | 7:30AM - 11:30AM 1:00PM - 4:45PM 6:00PM - 9:00PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 7:30AM - 11:30AM 1:00PM - 4:45PM 6:00PM - 9:00PM |
| THURSDAY | 7:30AM - 11:30AM 1:00PM - 4:45PM 6:00PM - 9:00PM |
| FRIDAY | 7:30AM - 11:30AM 1:00PM - 4:45PM 6:00PM - 9:00PM |
| SATURDAY | 7:30AM - 11:30AM 1:00PM - 4:45PM 6:00PM - 9:00PM |
Once you register, choose the option for 'Video Calls' or Video Visists and you will be prompted for the information required, which will include copies of your state issued ID and more.
For help with signing up and using the inmate visitation app, go here to get your questions answered.
Note: While JailATM also offers the following inmate services, Dyer County Jail may not allow all of them. Check on the JailATM website to confirm.
Services available through JailATM are subject to change with no notice.
You Can Send Money
Dyer County Jail may have an agreement with JailATM so that you can deposit money online or using the kiosk in the jail lobby.
You Can Send Gift Packs
Dyer County Jail may have an agreement with JailATM, which ships predetermined Gift Packs of candy, snacks and hygiene products to the inmate. Check the JailATM website to see if they allow Gift Packs.
These can be ordered by you online and are delivered directly to the inmate.
You Can Email Inmate
Dyer County Jail may have an agreement with JailATM which handles secure messaging between you and your inmate. Check the JailATM website to see if they allow emailing your inmate.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Dyer County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 731-285-2802 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 Dyer County Jail?
Once you register, choose the option for 'Video Calls' or Video Visits and you will be prompted for the information required, which will include copies of your state issued ID and more.
For help with signing up and using the inmate visitation app, go here to get your questions answered.
Note: While JailATM also offers the following inmate services, Dyer County Jail may not allow all of them. Check on the JailATM website to confirm.
Services available through JailATM are subject to change with no notice.
You Can Send Money
Dyer County Jail may have an agreement with JailATM so that you can deposit money online or using the kiosk in the jail lobby.
You Can Send Gift Packs
Dyer County Jail may have an agreement with JailATM, which ships predetermined Gift Packs of candy, snacks and hygiene products to the inmate. Check the JailATM website to see if they allow Gift Packs.
These can be ordered by you online and are delivered directly to the inmate.
You Can Email Inmate
Dyer County Jail may have an agreement with JailATM which handles secure messaging between you and your inmate. Check the JailATM website to see if they allow emailing your inmate.
Customer Support: 877-810-0914.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Dyer County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 731-285-2802 for further assistance.
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How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Dyer County Jail?
Option 1 - Dropping Money at the Jail
Bring money to the jail in person.
Either the jail personnel will process the Inmate Account payment or you will use a Jail ATM self-serve kiosk in the lobbies that accepts cash, debit or credit cards.
Option 2 - Deposit Inmate Money Online
Dyer County Jail uses Jail ATM to process all online deposits to an inmate's account. The company charges you a small fee for doing so, but the fee probably isn't as much as gas and parking would cost to take it to the jail in person.
Option 3 - Mail the Inmate Deposit to the Jail
Mailing a deposit takes more time to process than the other methods but can be done if you live too far away to bring it in person and you don't have a debit/credit card for online deposits. Never send cash. Always send a Money Order from the US Post Office, a reputable bank or Western Union. Call the Dyer County Jail first as they may want you to do this online or at the jail kiosk instead.
Make the Money Order out to the inmate's name and put their Inmate ID# in memo section of the Money Order.
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Dyer County Jail
401 E. Cedar Street
Dyersburg, TN 38024
Option 4 - Make an Inmate Deposit with Jail ATM over the Phone by calling 877-810-0914
To do this you will need the inmate's offender # (inmate ID #) and full legal name.
To deposit money online for an inmate in Dyer County Jail follow these steps:
For all information, tips and procedures for sending money to an inmate in Dyer County Jail, or depositing money at the jail, over the phone or by mail, check out our Send Money Page for Dyer County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Dyer County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 731-285-2802 for further assistance.
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How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Dyer County Jail?
To receive phone calls from inmates in Dyer County, or to assist them in making phone calls from jail to other people, follow these steps:
For all the information regarding phone calls with Dyer County inmates; rules, policies, phone calling times, limits and more visit our Inmate Phone Page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Dyer County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 731-285-2802 for further assistance.
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How do I Mail an Inmate in the Dyer County Jail, and what can I send them?
Postcards
The Dyer County Jail 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 Dyer County Jail 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 & Inmate ID #
JailATM.com Dyer County Jail
Inmate Name
4636 Lebanon Pike # 301
Hermitage, TN 37076
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Dyer County Jail
401 E. Cedar Street
Dyersburg, TN 38024
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 Dyer County Jail 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 Dyer County Jail 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 & Inmate ID #
Dyer County Jail
401 E. Cedar Street
Dyersburg, TN 38024
Postcards
The Dyer County Jail 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 Dyer County Jail also allows envelopes to be mailed to inmates.
Postcards and envelopes MUST be mailed to the following address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
JailATM.com Dyer County Jail
Inmate Name
4636 Lebanon Pike # 301
Hermitage, TN 37076
Legal Mail
Send all legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Dyer County Jail
401 E. Cedar Street
Dyersburg, TN 38024
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 Dyer County Jail 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 Dyer County Jail 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 & Inmate ID #
Dyer County Jail
401 E. Cedar Street
Dyersburg, TN 38024
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Dyer County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 731-285-2802 for further assistance.
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Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Dyer County Jail, and what can I purchase?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Dyer County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 731-285-2802 for further assistance.
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How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Dyer County Jail using an Online Messaging Service?
Using Jail ATM Digital Messaging with an Inmate at Dyer County Jail - Sending and Receiving Messages.
How It Works:
Once you sign up with Jail ATM instant Messaging you can you can send texts from the cell phone associated with the mobile number you provided at sign-up, and receive text messages from the inmate on the same cell phone. You can only use the phone number you signed up with or it won't work.
To learn more about this email service, check out our full instructions, including fees at our emailing and texting page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Dyer County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 731-285-2802 for further assistance.
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Do Inmates in the Dyer County Jail have Access to Tablets or Computers?
Jail ATM is the same company that handles inmate money deposits and other services. Inmates can use their commissary accounty to order these.
The tablets can be rented on a daily basis and while not directly connected to the internet, the inmates can use them for many activities.
All inmates receive some free time on the tablets each day. Purchasing a Gold Pass allows inmates access to the tablet for an extended period of time without interruption. The current fee for a 24-hour rental is $4.99, however Dyer County Jail may have a monthly rental plan. The tablet should last 5-7 hours on a single charge. An inmate with a Gold Pass, may return the discharged tablet and take another one provided there is still time remaining on the Gold Pass.
Tablet Services:
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Dyer County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 731-285-2802 for further assistance.
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What are the other City and County Jails in Dyer County?
What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Dyer County?
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