Montgomery County Jail is a 736-bed jail based in Clarksville, Montgomery County, Tennessee. You can reach them anytime for inmate information at 931-648-0615.
Arrested individuals, whether for misdemeanors or felonies, are brought here for booking and processing. Depending on the charges, they may remain incarcerated until they are either bonded out, released on their own recognizance, or held until their trial concludes.
The inmate search tool allows you to access the facility's inmate roster and see who is currently in custody.
Inmates sentenced to less than one year will serve their time at this jail. Sentences longer than one year result in transfers to either the Tennessee State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
This page provides all the information you need regarding inmate services, including the visitation schedule, how to fund an inmate's account, sending mail, receiving phone calls, voicemail, emailing and texting, tablet rentals, bail bond details, and commissary purchases.
It's important to save the inmate's jail ID or booking number for correspondence. If you cannot locate it online, contact Montgomery County Jail at 931-648-0615 for help.
Phone: 931-648-0615
Physical Address:
116 Commerce Street
Clarksville, TN 37041
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & ID number
Montgomery County Jail (TN)
P.O. Box 247
Phoenix, MD 21131
Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & ID number
Montgomery County Jail
Legal Mail
116 Commerce Street
Clarksville, TN 37041
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Montgomery 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 931-648-0615 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up a Montgomery 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.
Montgomery County Jail Inmate Search
The Montgomery County Jail maintains an average of 736 offenders in custody on any given day. The Montgomery 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 Montgomery County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 17,600 offenders.
The following charts of Montgomery 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 Montgomery 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 Montgomery 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 Montgomery 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 lessINTERESTING FACTS about the Montgomery County Jail: There is an average daily population of well over 500 in the 736-bed facility. Non- violent offenders may be assigned to the workhouse where they may work off their time productively. They report back to their cells for the weekends. No magazines of any kind are allowed to prisoners – not even if mailed directly from the publishers. Those convicted of a felony within the past 6 months are not allowed to visit someone.
The Montgomery County Jail is responsible for the housing and care of those who are accused or convicted of committing a misdemeanor or felony in Montgomery County as they wait for their trial or as they serve their sentence, usually less than one year.
It serves many law enforcement organizations including the Sheriff’s Department, local police, Immigration, and other surrounding counties as needed.
If you have questions regarding an inmate or the programs and services provided, the staff can be reached at 931-648-0615, and an online listing of all the detainees is published for your own investigation.
Upon intake, the booking process is completed, which includes a medical screening, fingerprinting and mugshots, DNA sample, along with an assessment to determine security needs, medical needs, mental health requirements, and housing assignment.
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 Montgomery County Jail also provides several other services to inmates including basic needs in meals, laundry, and hygiene items, and programs including AA, counseling, religious programs, education, recreation, and opportunities to grow social and life skills.
Along with the efforts made by the staff, reduced recidivism is seen when inmates are able to stay in contact and supported by their family or friends who are not incarcerated so mail, phones, and visits are provided.
Visits are in person, and are via video and an account is created online to book and complete visits, allowing both visitors and inmates to schedule a visit.
Phone accounts are also registered online, and allow for inmates to make outgoing calls during the daytime and evening hours when they are not participating in a task or program.
Information for money for an inmate’s commissary can be found on our Inmate Money page.
All personal mail is sent to:
Inmate's Full Name & ID number
Montgomery County Jail (TN)
P.O. Box 247
Phoenix, MD 21131
Staff will open each piece and look for contraband, which is removed before it is given to the inmate.
Legal mail, money orders, books and newspaper and magazine subscriptions are mailed to:
Inmate's Full Name & ID number
Montgomery County Jail
Legal Mail
116 Commerce Street
Clarksville, TN 37041
After arrest, individuals are processed at Montgomery County Jail, 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 Montgomery County Jail:
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 931-648-0615.
If someone is taken to Montgomery County Jail in Clarksville 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 931-648-0615.
Bail payments can be handled in various ways.
For a comprehensive guide to the bail process in Montgomery County, Tennessee, visit the Montgomery County Jail Bail FAQ page.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Visit an Inmate in the Montgomery County Jail? What is the Schedule?
116 Commerce Street
Clarksville, TN 37041
931-648-0615
ON-SITE VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE
DAY | TIME |
SUNDAY | No on site visits |
MONDAY | 12:00noon to 3:50PM |
TUESDAY | 9:00AM to 10:00AM 12:00noon to 3:50PM |
WEDNESDAY | 9:00AM to 10:00AM 12:00noon to 3:50PM |
THURSDAY | 9:00AM to 10:00AM 12:00noon to 3:50PM |
FRIDAY | 9:00AM to 10:00AM 12:00noon to 3:50PM |
SATURDAY | 9:00AM to 10:00AM 12:00noon to 3:50PM |
REMOTE VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE
DAY | TIMES |
SUNDAY | 12:00noon to 10:20PM |
MONDAY | 12:00noon to 10:20PM |
TUESDAY | 12:00noon to 10:20PM |
WEDNESDAY | 12:00noon to 10:20PM |
THURSDAY | 12:00noon to 10:20PM |
FRIDAY | 12:00noon to 10:20PM |
SATURDAY | 12:00noon to 10:20PM |
You can ‘video visit’ your inmate one of three ways:
Go here to begin the process to schedule a visit.
What is the cost to do remote video visitation?
Paid Remote Visits
Having a remote visit from your Home or app, the cost of each 20-25 minute ‘friends and family remote visit’ will be approximately $7.95 plus tax.
FREE Remote Visits
Visitors can also choose to come to the jail and video chat with an inmate via the JailFunds/VendEngine kiosk in the lobby. The video visit on-site at the jail is FREE.
You can deposit money four different ways:
Attorney Visits only! < (Lawyers, go here)
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Frequently Asked Questions
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Montgomery County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 931-648-0615 for further assistance.
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116 Commerce Street
Clarksville, TN 37041
931-648-0615
ON-SITE VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE
DAY | TIME |
SUNDAY | No on site visits |
MONDAY | 12:00noon to 3:50PM |
TUESDAY | 9:00AM to 10:00AM 12:00noon to 3:50PM |
WEDNESDAY | 9:00AM to 10:00AM 12:00noon to 3:50PM |
THURSDAY | 9:00AM to 10:00AM 12:00noon to 3:50PM |
FRIDAY | 9:00AM to 10:00AM 12:00noon to 3:50PM |
SATURDAY | 9:00AM to 10:00AM 12:00noon to 3:50PM |
REMOTE VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE
DAY | TIMES |
SUNDAY | 12:00noon to 10:20PM |
MONDAY | 12:00noon to 10:20PM |
TUESDAY | 12:00noon to 10:20PM |
WEDNESDAY | 12:00noon to 10:20PM |
THURSDAY | 12:00noon to 10:20PM |
FRIDAY | 12:00noon to 10:20PM |
SATURDAY | 12:00noon to 10:20PM |
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Montgomery County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 931-648-0615 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Montgomery County Jail?
You can deposit money four different ways:
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Frequently Asked Questions
To send commissary money to an inmate in Montgomery County Jail follow these steps:
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 Montgomery County Jail.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Montgomery County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 931-648-0615 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Montgomery County Jail?
To receive phone calls from inmates in Montgomery 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 Montgomery 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 Montgomery County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 931-648-0615 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow do I Mail an Inmate in the Montgomery County Jail, and what can I send them?
Postcards
The Montgomery 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 Montgomery 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 & ID number
Montgomery County Jail (TN)
P.O. Box 247
Phoenix, MD 21131
Legal Mail
Send all legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & ID number
Montgomery County Jail
Legal Mail
116 Commerce Street
Clarksville, TN 37041
Newspapers
Newspapers not allowed.
Magazines
Magazines not allowed.
Books
Books not allowed.
TextBehind enables you to communicate with your incarcerated loved ones located inside the United States from anywhere in the world using text letters, kids' drawings, and custom greeting cards. Unlimited inmate reply letters are processed for electronic delivery to your smartphone and email at no extra charge.
The cost to send an electronic letter is approximately $1.00.
Here’s how it works for Montgomery County Jail:
1. All offender mail (paper and electronic) is addressed and delivered to TextBehind. Electronic mail is sent through the apps (iphone, Google Play). Paper mail is sent to the address below:
Inmate Name and Inmate Number
Montgomery County Jail Tennessee (note: please do not abbreviate the name)
P.O. Box 247
Phoenix, MD 21131
2. If it was sent via TextBehind's app (iphone, Google Play), TextBehind can process it within one business day.
3. An additional step is involved in processing mail that is sent using the U.S. Postal Service. TextBehind will use a scanner to make digital files of the contents of the mailing—including cards, photos or artwork.
4. All digital files are then forwarded to the offender’s assigned prison.
5. Montgomery County Jail mailroom prints approved pages and delivers them to the inmate.
IMPORTANT NOTES:
Here’s what happens when TextBehind receives a letter from an inmate:
YOU NEED TO KNOW THIS...
IMPORTANT TextBehind LINKS:
Register / Log in with TextBehind
Contact TextBehind with Questions
Add an Inmate to your list of Contacts
** Address to Mail letters using TextBehind **
Inmate Name and Inmate Number
Montgomery County Jail Tennessee (note: please do not abbreviate the name)
P.O. Box 247
Phoenix, MD 21131
Why is TextBehind used by Lockups?
Due to the problem of letters and postcards containing, or soaked in contraband (drugs), TextBehind electronic and physical letters is replacing the former policy of allowing mail to be sent directly from inmate’s friends and family members, and vice versa.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Montgomery County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 931-648-0615 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Montgomery County Jail, and what can I purchase?
Montgomery County Jail 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:
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Frequently Asked Questions
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Montgomery County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 931-648-0615 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Montgomery County Jail using an Online Messaging Service?
Montgomery County Jail uses the services of jailfunds.com (aka JailFunds) for you to deposit funds into your inmate’s account so that you and they can purchase secure email messaging services from this jail’s e-messaging service.
You can deposit money four different ways:
Go directly here to start the process to send a message
Uploading photos to Inmate’s email
Make sure the file size is less than 5MB.
Also make sure your file is a .jpg, .jpeg or .gif.
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Frequently Asked Questions
To send a secure email message and digital photos to an inmate in Montgomery County Jail follow these steps:
For all information on how to Text/Email an Inmate in Montgomery County Jail and send them photos, check out our Secure Messaging Guide for Montgomery County.
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We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Montgomery County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 931-648-0615 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessDo Inmates in the Montgomery County Jail have Access to Tablets or Computers?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Montgomery County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 931-648-0615 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessWhat are the other City and County Jails in Montgomery County?
What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Montgomery County?
This facility, known as "Montgomery County Jail" is also known as Public Safety Complex, Montgomery County Jail, Tennessee, Montgomery.