Located in Bartlett, Shelby County, Tennessee, the Bartlett City Jail is a 24-bed facility. You can call them 24 hours a day for inmate details at 901-385-5500.
This jail serves as the processing center for offenders arrested for misdemeanors and felonies. They are brought here for booking and processing, and depending on their charges, they may be held until they are either bonded out, released on recognizance, or ordered to remain in custody until their trial is complete.
Use the inmate search tool to find out who is in custody at this facility.
Inmates with sentences under one year will serve their time at this jail, while those sentenced to longer terms will be transferred to either the Tennessee State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
This page offers helpful information regarding inmate services like the visitation schedule, funding an inmate's account, sending mail, phone calls, voicemail, emailing and texting, tablet rentals, bail bonds, and commissary purchases.
Make sure to keep the inmate's jail ID or booking number, as it is often needed for correspondence or communication. If you're unable to locate it online, you can call Bartlett City Jail at 901-385-5500 for further assistance.
Phone: 901-385-5500
Physical Address:
3730 Appling Road
Bartlett, TN 38133
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Bartlett City 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 901-385-5500 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up a Shelby 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.
Bartlett City Jail Inmate Search
The Bartlett City Jail maintains an average of 24 offenders in custody on any given day. The Bartlett City 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 Shelby County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 107,300 offenders.
The following charts of Shelby 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 Shelby 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 Shelby 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 Shelby 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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INTERESTING FACTS about the Shelby County Jail: The Bartlett Jail was upgraded to a Type I from a Type II facility, allowing the detention of inmates longer than the 72 hours. The jail is located just north east of Memphis and the jail was upgraded to help ease the overcrowding issues that nearby Shelby County faces.
VISIT YOUR LOVED ONE
Having an outlet to contact loved ones outside the Shelby County Jail may be critical to the well-being of someone serving time behind bars.
Remote Visitation, in the comfort of your own home is available for most facilities. Visitation hours may be dependent upon the sex of the person and, also dependent upon the section of the facility in which they are housed.
In 2020, COVID stopped in person visitation in all facilities, but some have reinstated in person visitation. Call 901-385-5500 to check the current status of in person visitation in.
You must submit a picture and government photo ID for facility approval prior to visiting someone in our facility and there is a strict protocol that must be followed or privileges can be revoked.
If you are doing in person visitation, visitors are subject to search. Dress appropriately. If too much skin is showing, you may be refused visitation rights.
COMMISSARY
Please include the inmates name, ID number, dorm number and cell or bed number if possible, when sending mail.
DO NOT SEND lewd photos. All mail will be inspected by authorities and contraband seized.
After an arrest, individuals are taken to Bartlett City Jail where they go through booking. This process includes identifying the person, reviewing charges, and determining whether they will be released on their own, eligible for bail, or detained until their court date.
It’s crucial to remain silent after being arrested. Anything said may be used in court, so it’s better to refrain from speaking until consulting with an attorney.
The following steps outline the booking procedure at Bartlett City Jail:
Booking can take from a short hour to longer periods, especially on busy nights or with uncooperative individuals. For inquiries about posting bond for an arrestee, call the facility at 901-385-5500.
Once someone is booked at Bartlett City Jail in Bartlett after an arrest, there are several outcomes:
1. They may be released without paying bail, agreeing to show up on a scheduled date.
2. They may remain in custody until their court appearance.
3. They can pay a bail or bond for release. Call 901-385-5500 for bail details.
Bail payments can take several forms.
For detailed information about the bail process in Shelby County, Tennessee, see the Bartlett City Jail Bail FAQ.
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How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Bartlett City Jail? What is the Schedule?
3730 Appling Road
Bartlett, TN 38133
901-385-5500
ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE - ALWAYS CALL 901-385-5500 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 Bartlett City Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 901-385-5500 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 Bartlett City Jail?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Bartlett City Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 901-385-5500 for further assistance.
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How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Bartlett City Jail?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Bartlett City Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 901-385-5500 for further assistance.
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How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Bartlett City Jail?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Bartlett City Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 901-385-5500 for further assistance.
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How do I Mail an Inmate in the Bartlett City Jail, and what can I send them?
Postcards
The Bartlett City 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 Bartlett City 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:
3730 Appling Road
Bartlett, TN 38133
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
3730 Appling Road
Bartlett, TN 38133
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 Bartlett City 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 Bartlett City 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:
3730 Appling Road
Bartlett, TN 38133
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Bartlett City Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 901-385-5500 for further assistance.
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Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Bartlett City Jail, and what can I purchase?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Bartlett City Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 901-385-5500 for further assistance.
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How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Bartlett City Jail using an Online Messaging Service?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Bartlett City Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 901-385-5500 for further assistance.
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Do Inmates in the Bartlett City 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 Bartlett City Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 901-385-5500 for further assistance.
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What are the other City and County Jails in Shelby County?
What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Shelby County?
This facility, known as "Bartlett City Jail" is also known as Bartlett Justice Complex, Bartlett Police Department, Bartlett City Jail, Tennessee, Shelby.
