The Unicoi County Jail is a 100 bed jail in the city of Erwin, Unicoi County, Tennessee. You can call them 24 hours a day for inmate information at 423-743-1864.
Offenders arrested for misdemeanors and felonies in this county are brought here 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 this county. Those sentenced to longer terms will be sent to either the Tennessee State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
This page provides information on how to search for an inmate in the official jail roster, or by calling the facility at 423-743-1864, directions to the facility, and inmate services such as the visitation schedule and policies, funding an inmate's account, mailing them a letter, receiving phone calls from an inmate, voicemail, emailing and texting, tablet rentals, bail bond instructions, and commissary purchases.
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 Unicoi County Jail at 423-743-1864 to get it.
Phone: 423-743-1864
Physical Address:
1570 Jackson Love Highway
Erwin, TN 37650
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Unicoi County Jail
1570 Jackson Love Highway
PO Box 8
Erwin, TN 37650
Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Unicoi County Jail
1570 Jackson Love Highway
PO Box 8
Erwin, TN 37650
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Unicoi 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 423-743-1864 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up a Unicoi 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.
Unicoi County Jail Inmate Search
The Unicoi County Jail maintains an average of 100 offenders in custody on any given day. The Unicoi 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 Unicoi County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 3,680 offenders.
The following charts of Unicoi 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 Unicoi 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 Unicoi 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 Unicoi 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 100-bed Unicoi County Jail is responsible for the housing and care of those who are accused or convicted of committing a misdemeanor or felony in Unicoi County as they wait for their trial or as they serve their sentence, usually less than one year.
The Unicoi County Sheriff's Department, the law enforcement agency who runs the jail, keeps men and women offenders in different buildings at their jail location, at the corner of Jackson Love Highway and Guinn Lane, right next door to Tennessee Abrasive in Erwin, Tennessee.
There are a total of 62 beds for males and 38 beds for females. It should be noted that the male inmate building is always overcrowded, often by as much as 50% beyond their rated capacity, while the female building almost always have fewer inmates than it it has the room for.
The jail 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 423-743-1864, 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 Unicoi 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 & Inmate ID#
Unicoi County Jail
1570 Jackson Love Highway
PO Box 8
Erwin, TN 37650
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#
Unicoi County Jail
1570 Jackson Love Highway
PO Box 8
Erwin, TN 37650
To find out if someone you know has been recently arrested and booked into the Unicoi County Jail, call the jail’s booking line at 423-743-1864.
There may be an automated method of looking them up by their name over the phone, or you may be directed to speak to someone at the jail. Sometimes the jail staff may ask you the offender’s date of birth to ensure privacy of the offender’s status.
Keep in mind that after an arrest, the information on an offender may not be publicly available for several hours.
If you don’t want to check up on an offender by calling the jail, you can also try looking up people recently booked online.
Unicoi County Jail Booking Roster
After being arrested and taken into custody, and after being read their Miranda Rights, an offender will next be transported to the local police or department or the Sheriff’s Department in Unicoi County for booking.
Booking is very involved and requires multiple steps in the process, however, keep in mind that most attorneys will advise that an offender remain silent and not offer any additional information about the crime they have been arrested for because anything they do say may be recorded and may very well be used against them in court.
Booking includes having their photo (mugshot) and fingerprints taken, as well as being asked a lot of questions about their personal history and state of mind. If it’s a serious felony, their DNA may also be taken. They will also be checked for warrants in Unicoi County and other Tennessee and USA jurisdictions.
If the offender was arrested for a DUI offense, and has refused a breathalyzer test, they may also be forced to have blood drawn by a doctor or nurse.
It is also very likely that the offender will undergo a humiliating full body search while in the nude. This includes bending over, spreading their cheeks in the direction of an officer, and coughing. They will also be walked through a metal detector or x-ray machine, like those used at an airport.
The arresting jurisdiction will ask about gang affiliations, tattoos, medical conditions, prescribed medication they are taking, recreational drugs they are on or addicted to, allergies, if they are suicidal, and other relevant information that will help with determining their cell assignment and special needs.
During the arrest and booking process an offender will also have all their personal property confiscated and held for either their release from jail, or with the offender’s approval, released to a friend or family member.
Personal property includes the clothing they are wearing, money, wallets, purses, cell phones, jewelry, body rings, earrings, watches, and even glasses if they are deemed a security risk. If they are allowed to keep their shoes or sneakers, the laces are removed.
At this point the offender will be allowed to make a free phone call to a person of their choice to notify them of their arrest, and/or arrange a bond or bail for their release.
If the offender is being detained and housed while awaiting arraignment, the Unicoi County Jail will provide a jail garment and slip-on shoes, a blanket, sheets, soap, toothbrush, toothpaste, and a towel.
Often, before they are dressed in the jail outfit and brought to their housing location, they will be forced to take a shower and undergo a disinfectant treatment for body and hair lice, scabies or other pests that may be residing on their person.
Booking can take anywhere from an hour to 24 hours or more. It all depends on the number of people that are awaiting processing, the number of staff on duty at the time, and the behavior of the offender.
If the offender is heavily intoxicated and/or violent, the Booking Officer may decide to stick the offender in a holding cell for several hours until they become more manageable.
Yes, Unicoi County recognizes most types of bonds.
Unicoi County recognizes most types of bonds. The court will consider what type of bonds will be accepted depending on the circumstances of the arrest.
Bail is set by a magistrate or judge.
Bail is set during the defendant’s first court hearing, also known as a bail hearing. This court appearance will be scheduled within 72 hrs. of arrest not counting weekends or holidays.
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How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Unicoi County Jail? What is the Schedule?
1570 Jackson Love Highway
Erwin, TN 37650
423-743-1864
ON SITE VIDEO VISITATION - * NOTE: Each inmate is assigned one day a week for on-site visits. Check with them for their specific day, then book a time online with Inmate Sales.
| DAY | TIMES |
| SUNDAY | 9:00AM - 6:00PM |
| MONDAY | 9:00AM - 6:00PM |
| TUESDAY | 9:00AM - 6:00PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 9:00AM - 6:00PM |
| THURSDAY | 9:00AM - 6:00PM |
| FRIDAY | 9:00AM - 6:00PM |
| SATURDAY | 9:00AM - 6:00PM |
REMOTE VIDEO VISITATION
| DAY | TIMES |
| SUNDAY | 6:00AM - 11:00PM |
| MONDAY | 6:00AM - 11:00PM |
| TUESDAY | 6:00AM - 11:00PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 6:00AM - 11:00PM |
| THURSDAY | 6:00AM - 11:00PM |
| FRIDAY | 6:00AM - 11:00PM |
| SATURDAY | 6:00AM - 11:00PM |
Unicoi County Jail uses the services of Inmate Sales, also known as Combined Public Communication (CPC) for visitation communication between inmates and their friends and family members.
In order to have a successful video visit, these are the steps to follow:
Call 877-998-5678 if you have any questions.
iphone app
Google Play app
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Unicoi County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 423-743-1864 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 Unicoi County Jail?
Unicoi County Jail uses the services of Inmate Sales, also known as Combined Public Communication (CPC) for visitation communication between inmates and their friends and family members.
In order to have a successful video visit, these are the steps to follow:
Call 877-998-5678 if you have any questions.
iphone app
Google Play app
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Unicoi County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 423-743-1864 for further assistance.
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How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Unicoi County Jail?
You can deposit money four different ways:
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Frequently Asked Questions
To send commissary money to an inmate in Unicoi County Jail follow these steps:
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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 Unicoi County Jail.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Unicoi County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 423-743-1864 for further assistance.
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How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Unicoi County Jail?
To receive phone calls from inmates in Unicoi County, or to assist them in making phone calls to other people, follow these steps:
For all the information regarding phone calls with Unicoi 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 Unicoi County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 423-743-1864 for further assistance.
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How do I Mail an Inmate in the Unicoi County Jail, and what can I send them?
Postcards
The Unicoi 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 Unicoi 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#
Unicoi County Jail
1570 Jackson Love Highway
PO Box 8
Erwin, TN 37650
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Unicoi County Jail
1570 Jackson Love Highway
PO Box 8
Erwin, TN 37650
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 Unicoi 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 Unicoi 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#
Unicoi County Jail
1570 Jackson Love Highway
PO Box 8
Erwin, TN 37650
For inmates receiving mail in the Unicoi County Jail 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 Unicoi County Jail:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Unicoi County Jail
1570 Jackson Love Highway
PO Box 8
Erwin, TN 37650
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 Unicoi County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 423-743-1864 for further assistance.
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Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Unicoi County Jail, and what can I purchase?
Unicoi 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 Unicoi County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 423-743-1864 for further assistance.
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How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Unicoi County Jail using an Online Messaging Service?
Chirping is the product name for inmate texting.
This product allows inmates to send chirps (texts) to friends and family members.
Here's how it works:
Cost of Chirping:
To send a secure email message to an inmate in Unicoi County Jail follow these steps:
- Chirping is the product name for inmate texting.
- This product allows Unicoi County inmates to send chirps (texts) to friends and family members.
- Inmates will be charged a monthly service fee of $4.00.
- Inbound and Outbound Chirps are $0.10 each.
Inmate Sales Apps
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Google Play app
For all information on how to Text/Email an Inmate in Unicoi County Jail check out our Secure Messaging Guide for Unicoi County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Unicoi County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 423-743-1864 for further assistance.
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Do Inmates in the Unicoi County Jail have Access to Tablets or Computers?
Inmate Sales also handles inmate phone systems, video visitations, email and texting (they call it chirping) and digital letters.
The tablets can be rented on a monthly basis (or are given to the inmate use for a limited time) and while not directly connected to the internet, the inmates can use them for the following activities:
Here's how it works:
Questions:
Inmate Sales also handles inmate phone systems, video visitations, email and texting (they call it chirping) and digital letters.
The tablets can be rented on a monthly basis (or are given to the inmate use for a limited time) and while not directly connected to the internet, the inmates can use them for the following activities:
Here's how it works:
Questions:
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Unicoi County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 423-743-1864 for further assistance.
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What are the other City and County Jails in Unicoi County?
What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Unicoi County?
This facility, known as "Unicoi County Jail" is also known as Unicoi County Jail - Male and Female Jails, Unicoi County Jail & Sheriff, Unicoi County Jail & Sheriff , Unicoi County Jail & Sheriff , Tennessee, Unicoi.
