McDowell Juvenile Detention Center

To search for an inmate in the McDowell 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 731- 286-2861 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.

McDowell Juvenile Detention Center Inmate Search

The McDowell Juvenile Detention Center maintains an average of offenders in custody on any given day. The McDowell 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 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.

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

McDowell Juvenile Detention Center ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE

711 Highway 51 Bypass South
Dyersburg, TN 38024
731- 286-2861

• 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 731- 286-2861 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 731- 286-2861 TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE!

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about McDowell Juvenile Detention Center’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 731- 286-2861 for further assistance.

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

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about McDowell Juvenile Detention Center’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 731- 286-2861 for further assistance.

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

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about McDowell Juvenile Detention Center’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 731- 286-2861 for further assistance.

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

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about McDowell Juvenile Detention Center’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 731- 286-2861 for further assistance.

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

McDowell Juvenile Detention Center Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
The McDowell 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 McDowell 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:
711 Highway 51 Bypass South
Dyersburg, TN 38024

Legal Mail

Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
711 Highway 51 Bypass South
Dyersburg, TN 38024

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 McDowell Juvenile 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 noted.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the McDowell 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:
711 Highway 51 Bypass South
Dyersburg, TN 38024

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about McDowell Juvenile Detention Center’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 731- 286-2861 for further assistance.

Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the McDowell 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 McDowell Juvenile Detention Center’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 731- 286-2861 for further assistance.

How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the McDowell 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 McDowell Juvenile Detention Center’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 731- 286-2861 for further assistance.

Do Inmates in the McDowell 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 McDowell Juvenile Detention Center’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 731- 286-2861 for further assistance.

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