Phone: 901-465-7359
Physical Address:
13870 Highway 59
P.O. Box 639
Somerville, TN 38068
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Wilder Youth Development 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 901-465-7359 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up a Fayette 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.
Wilder Youth Development Center Inmate Search
The Wilder Youth Development Center maintains an average of 144 offenders in custody on any given day. The Wilder Youth Development 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 Fayette County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 6,660 offenders.
The following charts of Fayette 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 Fayette 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 Fayette 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 Fayette 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.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessAfter arrest, individuals are processed at Wilder Youth Development Center, where they undergo a series of steps that determine their charges and whether they’ll be released on their own recognizance, allowed to post bail, or held until their court date.
The first rule for anyone arrested is to remain silent. Anything they say can be used in court, so it’s best to speak only to an attorney about the incident.
Here are the typical stages of the booking process at Wilder Youth Development Center:
Booking time varies, with some cases completed in an hour, but more complex cases, or those involving uncooperative behavior, can take up to 48 hours. If you need details about an offender’s bail or bond, contact the facility at 901-465-7359.
If someone is taken to Wilder Youth Development Center in Somerville for booking, the next steps depend on their case:
1. The individual may be released without bail, under a promise to appear at a court hearing.
2. They could be held in custody until their trial.
3. They may post a bail or bond for release. To find out the exact bail amount, call 901-465-7359.
Bail payments can be handled in various ways.
For a comprehensive guide to the bail process in Fayette County, Tennessee, visit the Wilder Youth Development Center Bail FAQ page.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Visit an Inmate in the Wilder Youth Development Center? What is the Schedule?
13870 Highway 59
P.O. Box 639
Somerville, TN 38068
901-465-7359
ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE - ALWAYS CALL 901-465-7359 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 Wilder Youth Development Center’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 901-465-7359 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Wilder Youth Development Center?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Wilder Youth Development Center’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 901-465-7359 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Wilder Youth Development Center?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Wilder Youth Development Center’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 901-465-7359 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Wilder Youth Development Center?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Wilder Youth Development Center’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 901-465-7359 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow do I Mail an Inmate in the Wilder Youth Development Center, and what can I send them?
Postcards
The Wilder Youth Development 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 Wilder Youth Development 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:
13870 Highway 59
P.O. Box 639
Somerville, TN 38068
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
13870 Highway 59
P.O. Box 639
Somerville, TN 38068
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 Wilder Youth Development 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 Wilder Youth Development 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:
13870 Highway 59
P.O. Box 639
Somerville, TN 38068
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Wilder Youth Development Center’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 901-465-7359 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Wilder Youth Development Center, and what can I purchase?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Wilder Youth Development Center’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 901-465-7359 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Wilder Youth Development Center using an Online Messaging Service?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Wilder Youth Development Center’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 901-465-7359 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessDo Inmates in the Wilder Youth Development 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 Wilder Youth Development Center’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 901-465-7359 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessWhat are the other City and County Jails in Fayette County?
What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Fayette County?
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