Sequatchie County Justice Center

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Sequatchie County Justice Center Information

The Sequatchie County Justice Center is a 96-bed jail located in Dunlap, Sequatchie County, Tennessee. For inmate details, you can contact them 24/7 at 423-949-7750 option 1.

This facility processes offenders arrested for misdemeanors and felonies. They undergo booking and processing, and depending on their charges, may remain incarcerated until they are bonded out, released on their own recognizance, or held until their trial concludes.

Use the inmate search tool to see who is currently in custody.

Inmates serving less than one year will do their time at this jail, while those with longer sentences will be transferred to the Tennessee State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.

This page provides information on the visitation schedule, funding an inmate's account, mailing them, receiving phone calls, voicemail, email and texting, tablet rentals, bail bond details, and commissary purchases.

It is useful to keep the inmate's jail ID or booking number for correspondence purposes. If it’s not available online, contact Sequatchie County Justice Center at 423-949-7750 option 1 for assistance.

Phone: 423-949-7750 option 1

Physical Address:
351 Fredonia Road
Dunlap, TN 37327

Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Sequatchie County Justice Center
351 Fredonia Rd.
Dunlap TN, 37327

Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Sequatchie County Justice Center
351 Fredonia Rd.
Dunlap TN, 37327

Other Jails and Prisons

How Do You Find Someone in the Sequatchie County Justice Center?

To search for an inmate in the Sequatchie County Justice 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 423-949-7750 option 1 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up a Sequatchie 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.

Sequatchie County Justice Center Inmate Search

The Sequatchie County Justice Center maintains an average of 96 offenders in custody on any given day. The Sequatchie County Justice 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 Sequatchie County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 1,920 offenders.

The following charts of Sequatchie 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 Sequatchie 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 Sequatchie 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 Sequatchie 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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About the Sequatchie County Justice Center

INTERESTING FACTS about the Sequatchie County Justice Center: This is a 96 bed facility. Programs include GED classes, faith based groups, work release, trustee position for non-violent offenders, landscaping, food gardens, a mechanic trustee program, and jobs in food prep. Visitation is Saturday and Sundays from 8-5pm.

The one-story tan concrete and brick, 96-bed Sequatchie County Justice Center, located in the Sequatchie County Justice Center on on Fredonia Road in Dunlap, is responsible for the housing and care of those who are accused or convicted of committing a misdemeanor or felony in Sequatchie 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 423-949-7750 option 1, 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 Sequatchie County Justice Center 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. Visitation on-site is daily from 8:00AM to 5:00PM.

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 & Inmate ID#
Sequatchie County Justice Center
351 Fredonia Rd.
Dunlap TN, 37327

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 & Inmate ID#
Sequatchie County Justice Center
351 Fredonia Rd.
Dunlap TN, 37327

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Recent Bookings & Arrests

The booking process explained for Sequatchie County Justice Center

Following an arrest, individuals are processed at Sequatchie County Justice Center. The booking process confirms identity, charges, and whether the individual will be released, granted bail, or held until court.

It is advisable to remain silent during booking, as anything said can be used against the individual later. Legal counsel should be consulted before any statements are made.

The booking steps at Sequatchie County Justice Center include:

  • Identification verification.
  • Taking mugshots.
  • Answering questions about health, criminal history, and gang affiliations.
  • Possible DNA sample collection.
  • A full-body search.
  • Confiscating personal items for safekeeping.
  • Providing a phone call.

Depending on circumstances, the booking process can take one hour or up to 48 hours. To inquire about posting bond for an arrestee, contact the facility at 423-949-7750 option 1.

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Directions / Map to the Sequatchie County Justice Center
Inmate Bail and Bonding

What are the bail options in Sequatchie County after an arrest?

Once arrested, an individual may be brought to Sequatchie County Justice Center in Dunlap for processing. The next steps vary:

1. The individual may be released without paying bail and ordered to appear on a set date.
2. The individual could be held in jail until their hearing.
3. Posting bail or bond allows them to be released. Call 423-949-7750 option 1 to confirm the bail amount.

There are several ways to pay an individual’s bail.

  • Cash, credit, and money orders are accepted payment methods.
  • Licensed bail bond agencies in Sequatchie County can provide assistance.
  • County real estate may also be used as collateral for bail.

For more information about bail in Sequatchie County, Tennessee, see the Sequatchie County Justice Center Bail Guide.

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Inmate Visitation

How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Sequatchie County Justice Center? What is the Schedule?

Sequatchie County Justice Center Inmate Video Visitation Schedule

351 Fredonia Road
Dunlap, TN 37327
423-949-7750 option 1

  • Only those listed on an inmate's Visitation Form will be permitted to visit. Inmates are given this form when they are assigned a cell.
  • Visitors must have a current, valid photo identification (such as a driver's license) in order to visit.
  • All visitors, on their first visit, must complete a Visitor Information Form. They will then be checked to determine whether they have any outstanding warrants.
  • Visitors under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian who is on the approved list, do not need to be listed on an approved visitation list themselves.
  • Each inmate is allowed one hour of visitation per week on their assigned day and time. You must check with your inmate for this date and time.
  • Requests for exceptions and special requests must be forwarded through a Corrections Officer to a Shift Supervisor for approval.
  • A Shift Supervisor may extend visits by reason of distance traveled, past infrequent visits, or other reason.

INMATES ARE ASSIGNED A TIME BASED ON THEIR CELL ASSIGNMENT - Check with them.

ON SITE PERSONAL VISITS

DAY TIME
SUNDAY 8:00AM - 5:00PM
MONDAY 8:00AM - 5:00PM
TUESDAY 8:00AM - 5:00PM
WEDNESDAY 8:00AM - 5:00PM
THURSDAY 8:00AM - 5:00PM
FRIDAY 8:00AM - 5:00PM
SATURDAY 8:00AM - 5:00PM


City Telecoin Remote Video Visits

REMOTE INMATE VIDEO CALLS

DAY TIMES
SUNDAY 8:00AM - 9:00PM
MONDAY 8:00AM - 9:00PM
TUESDAY 8:00AM - 9:00PM
WEDNESDAY 8:00AM - 9:00PM
THURSDAY 8:00AM - 9:00PM
FRIDAY 8:00AM - 9:00PM
SATURDAY 8:00AM - 9:00PM

Inmate Visitation

IMPORTANT - All remote visitation at the Sequatchie County Justice Center is conducted by City Tele Coin video.

You can visit your inmate at the jail, or from your own device or computer at home.

The Sequatchie County Sheriff's Office provides a video kiosk in the lobby of the Sheriff's Office free of charge.

Visitation is limited to 10 minutes per visitor per day. Visitors must call ahead and follow ALL visitation guidelines.

If not coming to the Sheriff's Office, you may visit with an inmate using City Tele Coin fom home.

Video visitations are monitored and visitors MUST follow visitor guidelines. Visitors that are found to violate these guidelines, will have their visitation privileges suspended.



All Video Visitation services are provided by City Tele Coin.

To register for a direct pay account visit www.CityTeleCoin.com.

After your account has been created you can download the City Tele Coin app from iTunes or Google Play.

To video chat and send emails using the app or the City Tele Coin website, select Sequatchie County Jail to set up a remote account for the inmate.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Sequatchie County Justice Center’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 423-949-7750 option 1 for further assistance.

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Remote Video Visitation

Can I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Sequatchie County Justice Center?

Sequatchie County Justice Center Inmate Visitation

IMPORTANT - All remote visitation at the Sequatchie County Justice Center is conducted by City Tele Coin video.

You can visit your inmate at the jail, or from your own device or computer at home.

The Sequatchie County Sheriff's Office provides a video kiosk in the lobby of the Sheriff's Office free of charge.

Visitation is limited to 10 minutes per visitor per day. Visitors must call ahead and follow ALL visitation guidelines.

If not coming to the Sheriff's Office, you may visit with an inmate using City Tele Coin fom home.

Video visitations are monitored and visitors MUST follow visitor guidelines. Visitors that are found to violate these guidelines, will have their visitation privileges suspended.



All Video Visitation services are provided by City Tele Coin.

To register for a direct pay account visit www.CityTeleCoin.com.

After your account has been created you can download the City Tele Coin app from iTunes or Google Play.

To video chat and send emails using the app or the City Tele Coin website, select Sequatchie County Jail to set up a remote account for the inmate.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Sequatchie County Justice Center’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 423-949-7750 option 1 for further assistance.

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Inmate Money Accounts

How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Sequatchie County Justice Center?

You can deposit money four different ways:

correctpay.com Assistance:

24/7 Customer Service - 855-836-3364
Frequently Asked Questions

How to Send Money to an Inmate in Sequatchie County

To send commissary money to an inmate in Sequatchie County Justice Center follow these steps:

  • Register with correctpay by creating an account.
  • Select Tennessee, then select Sequatchie County Justice Center, and then the inmate you want to send money to.
  • Choose the amount of money you want to send, and input your payment method.
  • You can deposit money four ways:
  • Deposit online at correctpay.com.
  • Deposit at the VendEngine kiosk in the Sequatchie County Justice Center lobby.
  • Deposit over the phone 24/7 at 855-836-3364
  • Deposit through their iOS or Android app.

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 Sequatchie County Justice Center.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Sequatchie County Justice Center’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 423-949-7750 option 1 for further assistance.

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Inmate Phone Contact

How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Sequatchie County Justice Center?

How to Make and Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in Sequatchie County

To register and sign up for a phone account with City Tele Coin to communicate with your Sequatchie County Justice Center inmate, follow the instructions below:

  • Register and create an account with City Tele Coin.
  • City Tele Coin Phone Services include Prepaid Accounts and Calling Cards for your inmate in Sequatchie County Justice Center to call you and others.
  • You can also send and receive secure messages with your inmate.
  • This is a fee based service, but regular calls are capped at $0.21 per minute and collect calls capped at $0.25 per minute.

For all the information you need to know, including instructions, policies, tips and solutions to possible issues regarding making phone calls with an inmate in Sequatchie County, visit our full page guide

NOTE: All phone conversations and messages are recorded and stored. Whatever you talk about, can and will be used against your inmate in court. Never discuss their pending criminal case!
Also, be warned that some phone providers are collecting voice prints for a database which law enforcement agencies are building.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Sequatchie County Justice Center’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 423-949-7750 option 1 for further assistance.

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Mailing an Inmate

How do I Mail an Inmate in the Sequatchie County Justice Center, and what can I send them?

Sequatchie County Justice Center Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
The Sequatchie County Justice 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 Sequatchie County Justice 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:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Sequatchie County Justice Center
351 Fredonia Rd.
Dunlap TN, 37327



Legal Mail

Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Sequatchie County Justice Center
351 Fredonia Rd.
Dunlap TN, 37327



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 Sequatchie County Justice Center allows books to be mailed directly to the jail from a reputable source such as AmazonBarnes & 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 Sequatchie County Justice 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:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Sequatchie County Justice Center
351 Fredonia Rd.
Dunlap TN, 37327

Sequatchie County Justice Center Inmate Mail Policies and Address - What Can You Send, and Where?

For inmates receiving mail in the Sequatchie County Justice Center there are different addresses and policies depending on the inmate's status, as well as what type of mail they are receiving; personal mail, legal mail, subscriptions or books sent from a third-party such as Amazon.

All mail is to be shipped to the Sequatchie County Justice Center:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Sequatchie County Justice Center
351 Fredonia Rd.
Dunlap TN, 37327



For complete information on mail policies, what you can send an inmate and what address to send them, check out our Inmate Mail page.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Sequatchie County Justice Center’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 423-949-7750 option 1 for further assistance.

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Inmate Commissary

Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Sequatchie County Justice Center, and what can I purchase?

Sequatchie County Justice Center 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:

correctpay.com Contact, Help and FAQ

24/7 Customer Service - 855-836-3364
Frequently Asked Questions

How to Send Commissary Money to an Inmate in Sequatchie County

To send commissary money to an inmate's account in Sequatchie County Justice Center follow these steps:

You can deposit money four different ways:

  • Deposit online at correctpay.com.
  • Deposit at the VendEngine kiosk in the Sequatchie County Justice Center lobby.
  • Deposit over the phone 24/7 at 855-836-3364
  • Deposit through their iOS or Android app.

24/7 Customer Service - 855-836-3364
Frequently Asked Questions

For all information, tips and available items for send money and for shipping Commissary packages to an inmate in Sequatchie County Justice Center check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Sequatchie County.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Sequatchie County Justice Center’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 423-949-7750 option 1 for further assistance.

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Texting and Emailing an Inmate

How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Sequatchie County Justice Center using an Online Messaging Service?

Sequatchie County Justice Center contracts with City Telecoin for phone and remote video visitation, and has added secure messaging, a form of delayed email.


City Telecoin also has a secure messaging service that allows you and your inmate to send and receive messages electronically (after being read by the jail).

How to Have Remote Video Visits and Email Communication with an Inmate in Sequatchie County

To register and sign up for a remote visitation account with City Tele Coin to communicate with your Sequatchie County Justice Center inmate, follow the instructions below:

  • Register and create an account with City Tele Coin.
  • City Tele Coin has excellent quality video visits between your home device and a video terminal in the inmate's housing area.
  • You can also send and receive secure messages and use them to make and receive phone calls with your Sequatchie County inmate.
  • This is a fee based service.
  • For more information, you can call City Telecoin from 7:00 AM to 11:00 PM CST by dialing 318-746-1114, or email them: onlinesupport@citytelecoin.com.
  • Visit Inmate 'at the jail' information.

For all the information you need to know, including instructions, policies, tips and solutions to possible issues regarding visiting with an inmate (both at the jail and remotely) in Sequatchie County, visit our full page guide

NOTE: All video visits are recorded and stored. Whatever you talk about, can and will be used against your inmate in court. Never discuss their pending criminal case!
Also, be warned that some video visits providers are collecting voice prints for a database which law enforcement agencies are building.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Sequatchie County Justice Center’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 423-949-7750 option 1 for further assistance.

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Inmate Tablets

Do Inmates in the Sequatchie County Justice Center have Access to Tablets or Computers?

Sequatchie County Justice Center now offers City Tele Coin Tablets to their inmates.

City Tele Coin is the same company that handles the inmate phone system, video visitations, email and texting and digital letters.

The tablets can be rented or used on a monthly basis and while not directly connected to the internet, the inmates can use them for the following activities:

  • Phone Calls - Inmates may make calls directly from their tablet allowing for more privacy. The rates are the same as the phones in the unit, and the calls are still recorded and monitored.
  • eMessaging - Communicate via a text based message or picture. Fee based system.
  • Education - Free educational platform and course catalog that provides thousands of educational resources.
  • Self Help -Inmates have daily access to mental health and addiction recovery programming.
  • Music - Top-40, Hip-Hop, Country, Rock, Gospel, and more.
  • Law Library -  Legal research with up-to-date case information.
  • eBooks - Thousands of available titles.
  • Religion - Religious resources for spiritual guidance.
  • Games - Inmates can play their favorite games. Available through monthly subscriptions
  • Facility Services - Digital access to submitted forms, requests, facility documents, and notifications from staff.

Here's how it works:

  • Register here.  It is recommended you use Chrome or Firefox.
  • You get charged a full month even if it's only used for a partial month.
  • No activation or early termination fees.
  • Your inmate will recieve their tablet in 3-5 business days, after you pay.

Questions:

Sequatchie County Justice Center now offers City Tele Coin Tablets to their inmates.

City Tele Coin is the same company that handles the inmate phone system, video visitations, email and texting and digital letters.

The tablets can be rented or used on a monthly basis and while not directly connected to the internet, the inmates can use them for the following activities:

  • Phone Calls - Inmates may make calls directly from their tablet allowing for more privacy. The rates are the same as the phones in the unit, and the calls are still recorded and monitored.
  • eMessaging - Communicate via a text based message or picture. Fee based system.
  • Education - Free educational platform and course catalog that provides thousands of educational resources.
  • Self Help -Inmates have daily access to mental health and addiction recovery programming.
  • Music - Top-40, Hip-Hop, Country, Rock, Gospel, and more.
  • Law Library -  Legal research with up-to-date case information.
  • eBooks - Thousands of available titles.
  • Religion - Religious resources for spiritual guidance.
  • Games - Inmates can play their favorite games. Available through monthly subscriptions
  • Facility Services - Digital access to submitted forms, requests, facility documents, and notifications from staff.

Here's how it works:

  • Register here.  It is recommended you use Chrome or Firefox.
  • You get charged a full month even if it's only used for a partial month.
  • No activation or early termination fees.
  • Your inmate will recieve their tablet in 3-5 business days, after you pay.

Questions:

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Sequatchie County Justice Center’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 423-949-7750 option 1 for further assistance.

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Are there photos of the Sequatchie County Justice Center? What does it look like?
Other Jails Nearby

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

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Search for an Inmate in Sequatchie County

This facility, known as "Sequatchie County Justice Center" is also known as Sequatchie County Jail, Sequatchie County Justice Center Complex, Sequatchie County Jail Justice Center , Sequatchie County Jail Justice Center , Tennessee, Sequatchie.