The Pickett County Jail is CLOSED.
Offenders arrested for misdemeanors and felonies in this county are brought to the Fentress County Jail 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 the Fentress County Jail. Those sentenced to longer terms will be sent to either the Tennessee State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
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 Fentress County Jail at 931-879-8142 to get it.
Phone: 931-879-8142
Physical Address:
Pickett County Jail
Byrdstown, TN
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Fentress County Jail
140 Justice Center Drive
Jamestown, TN 38556
Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Fentress County Jail
140 Justice Center Drive
Jamestown, TN 38556
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Pickett 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 931-879-8142 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up a Pickett 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.
Pickett County Jail Inmate Search
The Pickett County Jail maintains an average of offenders in custody on any given day. The Pickett 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 Pickett County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 3,320 offenders.
The following charts of Pickett 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 Pickett 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 Pickett 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 Pickett 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 Pickett County Jail is CLOSED.
Offenders arrested for misdemeanors and felonies in this county are brought to the Fentress County Jail 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 the Fentress County Jail. Those sentenced to longer terms will be sent to either the Tennessee State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
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 Fentress County Jail at 931-879-8142 to get it.
When someone is arrested, they are taken to Pickett County Jail for booking. This process involves verifying identity, assessing charges, and determining whether the person will be released on bail or detained.
It's crucial to remain silent during this process, as any statements could be used in court. Legal counsel should be consulted before making any comments about the arrest.
The booking process at Pickett County Jail typically involves the following steps:
Booking times can range from one hour to 48 hours. For details on posting bond for an arrestee, call the facility at 931-879-8142.
Once booked at Pickett County Jail in , the individual has several possible outcomes:
1. Release without posting bail, with a commitment to appear in court.
2. Remaining in custody until their court date.
3. Posting bail or bond for release. For the exact amount, call 931-879-8142.
Several payment methods are available for bail.
For more details on the bail process in Pickett County, Tennessee, visit the Pickett County Jail Bail Information Page.
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How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Pickett County Jail? What is the Schedule?
Pickett County Jail
Byrdstown, TN
931-879-8142
ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE - ALWAYS CALL 931-879-8142 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 Pickett County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 931-879-8142 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 Pickett County Jail?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Pickett County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 931-879-8142 for further assistance.
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How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Pickett County Jail?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Pickett County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 931-879-8142 for further assistance.
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How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Pickett County Jail?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Pickett County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 931-879-8142 for further assistance.
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How do I Mail an Inmate in the Pickett County Jail, and what can I send them?
Postcards
The Pickett 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 Pickett 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#
Fentress County Jail
140 Justice Center Drive
Jamestown, TN 38556
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Fentress County Jail
140 Justice Center Drive
Jamestown, TN 38556
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 Pickett 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 noted.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Pickett County Jail 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:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Fentress County Jail
140 Justice Center Drive
Jamestown, TN 38556
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Pickett County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 931-879-8142 for further assistance.
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Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Pickett 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 Pickett County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 931-879-8142 for further assistance.
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How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Pickett County Jail using an Online Messaging Service?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Pickett County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 931-879-8142 for further assistance.
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Do Inmates in the Pickett 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 Pickett County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 931-879-8142 for further assistance.
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What are the other City and County Jails in Pickett County?
What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Pickett County?
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