Weakley County Jail

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Weakley County Jail Information

Located in Dresden, Weakley County, Tennessee, the Weakley County Jail is a 129-bed facility. You can call them 24 hours a day for inmate details at 731-364-2206.

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 Weakley County Jail at 731-364-2206 for further assistance.

Phone: 731-364-2206

Physical Address:
7951 Highway 22
Dresden, TN 38225

Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Weakley County Jail
7951 TN-22
Dresden, TN 38225

Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Weakley County Jail
7951 TN-22
Dresden, TN 38225

Other Jails and Prisons

How Do You Find Someone in the Weakley County Jail?

To search for an inmate in the Weakley 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 731-364-2206 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up a Weakley 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.

Weakley County Jail Inmate Search

The Weakley County Jail maintains an average of 129 offenders in custody on any given day. The Weakley 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 Weakley County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 2,580 offenders.

The following charts of Weakley 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 Weakley 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 Weakley 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 Weakley 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 Weakley County Jail

INTERESTING FACTS about the Weakley County Jail:  In 2022, structural renovations to the detention center began. The $5 million project made much need repairs to the roof, HVAC system, and security of the facility. This county utilizes inmate labor for many county services in many different fields. Each day of work earns credit towards completing their sentence.

The two-story brick, 129-bed Weakley County Jail, attached to the Weakley County Sheriff's Office, and located on TN-Hwy 22, is responsible for the housing and care of those who are accused or convicted of committing a misdemeanor or felony in Weakley County as they wait for their trial or as they serve their sentence, usually less than one year. 

The facility, almost directly across the street from the Dresden NAPA Auto Parts Store, 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 731-364-2206, 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 Weakley 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#
Weakley County Jail
7951 TN-22
Dresden, TN 38225

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#
Weakley County Jail
7951 TN-22
Dresden, TN 38225

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Recent Bookings & Arrests

Understanding the booking process at Weakley County Jail

After an arrest, individuals are taken to Weakley County 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 Weakley County Jail:

  • Personal identification verification.
  • Taking photographs (mugshots).
  • Medical and mental health assessment, as well as inquiries about substance use.
  • Possibly collecting DNA samples.
  • Performing a full-body search.
  • Seizing personal belongings for safekeeping.
  • Allowing one phone call.

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 731-364-2206.

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Directions / Map to the Weakley County Jail
Inmate Bail and Bonding

Paying bail for someone in custody in Weakley County

Once someone is booked at Weakley County Jail in Dresden 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 731-364-2206 for bail details.

Bail payments can take several forms.

  • Cash, credit card, or money order can be used for payment.
  • A licensed bail bond agent in Weakley County can help cover bail.
  • Property within the county can also be used as collateral.

For detailed information about the bail process in Weakley County, Tennessee, see the Weakley County Jail Bail FAQ.

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Inmate Visitation

How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Weakley County Jail? What is the Schedule?

Weakley County Jail Inmate Visitation Schedule

7951 Highway 22
Dresden, TN 38225
731-364-2206

  • First, you must register an account with Correct Pay, then add Weakley County Jail, then your inmate.
  • Second, you can choose a time to visit.
  • You can also schedule an appointment on the jail visitation kiosk.
  • Offsite Video Visits can be done on Android, IOS (Apple) or Windows devices.
  • Inmates will be allowed one 20-minute onsite visit per week.
  • The number of visitors is limited to three (any combination of adult/children). 
  • There is no charge for the Onsite Video Visits.
  • Offsite Video Visits cost $7.60 for 20 minutes.
  • All visits must be scheduled 24 hours prior to the appointment or up to 2 weeks in advance.
  • CHECK-IN: 10 minutes prior to scheduled visit.
  • Valid picture identification (e.g., driver’s license, State I.D., or Military I.D.) is required at Check-In.
  • Visitors under the age of 17 must be listed as an additional visitor and accompanied and supervised by an authorized visitor over the age of 18.
  • If a visitor loses internet connection during an offsite video visitation session, no refund will be issued.

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

Weakley County Jail uses the services of correctpay.com (aka JailFunds) for you to schedule and visit your inmate via remote video visitation.


You can ‘video visit’ your inmate one of three ways:

  • Visit from your home computer.
  • Visit from the correctpay VendEngine Kiosk in the jail lobby.
  • Visit by using the JailFunds iphone or Android app

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:

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

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 Weakley County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 731-364-2206 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 Weakley County Jail?

Weakley County Jail uses the services of correctpay.com (aka JailFunds) for you to schedule and visit your inmate via remote video visitation.

You can ‘video visit’ your inmate one of three ways:

  • Visit from your home computer.
  • Visit from the correctpay VendEngine Kiosk in the jail lobby.
  • Visit by using the JailFunds iphone or Android app

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:

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

Attorney Visits only!  < (Lawyers, go here)

correctpay.com Help
24/7 Customer Service - 855-836-3364
Frequently Asked Questions

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Weakley County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 731-364-2206 for further assistance.

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Inmate Money Accounts

How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Weakley County Jail?

There are multiple ways to add money to an inmate's account at Weakley County Jail, using Access Corrections Secure Deposits

1. Online - Making a deposit using a verified Visa or Mastercard online, or using their Apple or Android App.
2. By phone - Dial 866.345.1884 to reach their 24/7 Access Corrections domestic call centers.
3. Jail Lobby Kiosk - Kiosks accept cash, credit cards, and debit cards.
4. Mail-in Lockbox - Friends or Family who do not have a credit or debit card can mail money orders to their secure lockbox to make deposits to an inmate’s account. Depositors use a customized form that captures all needed information. Upon receipt, they process and post the deposits to the inmate's trust fund in approximately 48 hours.

Money orders may be mailed to inmates at:
Access Corrections
P.O. Box 12486
St. Louis, MO 63132

Money orders must be made out to "Access Secure Deposits".
Include the state, city, inmate name and ID number on all money orders.

5. Walk-in Cash Deposits - Go to any Cash Pay Today location to deposit cash to your inmate's account.

Secure Deposits - Frequently Asked Questions
Secure Deposits - Video Tutorial on How it Works
Secure Deposits - Help Pages

Customer Service Contacts:
Phone: 866-345-1884
Emailcustomerservice@accesscorrections.com
Online Chat - Look for 'bubble' on bottom right of the page linked here.

How to Send Money to an Inmate in Weakley County

To send commissary money to an inmate in Weakley County Jail follow these steps:

  • Register with Access Corrections by creating an account.
  • Select Tennessee, then select Weakley County Jail, and then the inmate you want to send money to.
  • Choose the amount of money you want to send, and input your payment method.

For all information on how to Send Money to an inmate's account check out our full money and commissary guide for Weakley County Jail.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Weakley County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 731-364-2206 for further assistance.

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Inmate Phone Contact

How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Weakley County Jail?

How Do Inmates in Weakley County Jail Make Phone Calls?

To receive phone calls from inmates in Weakley County, or to assist them in making phone calls from jail to other people, follow these steps:

  • Weakley County Jail uses the services of Correct Solutions Group.
  • Register with them online or call them at 877-618-3516
  • Services for Weakley County inmates and their families and friends include Collect Calling, PIN Debits, Purchasing Calling Cards for your inmate or depositing money into an inmate's phone account..

For all the information regarding phone calls with Weakley 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 Weakley County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 731-364-2206 for further assistance.

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Mailing an Inmate

How do I Mail an Inmate in the Weakley County Jail, and what can I send them?

Weakley County Jail Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
The Weakley 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 Weakley 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#
Weakley County Jail
7951 TN-22
Dresden, TN 38225



Legal Mail

Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Weakley County Jail
7951 TN-22
Dresden, TN 38225



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 Weakley County Jail 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 Weakley 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#
Weakley County Jail
7951 TN-22
Dresden, TN 38225

Weakley County Jail Inmate Mail Policies and Address - What Can You Send, and Where?

For inmates receiving mail in the Weakley 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 Weakley County Jail:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Weakley County Jail
7951 TN-22
Dresden, TN 38225


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 Weakley County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 731-364-2206 for further assistance.

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Inmate Commissary

Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Weakley County Jail, and what can I purchase?

How to Send Money to an Inmate in Weakley County

To send commissary money to an inmate in Weakley County Jail follow these steps:

  • Register with Access Corrections by creating an account.
  • Select Tennessee, then select Weakley County Jail, and then the inmate you want to send money to.
  • Choose the amount of money you want to send, and input your payment method.

For all information on how to Send Money to an inmate's account check out our full money and commissary guide for Weakley County Jail.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Weakley County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 731-364-2206 for further assistance.

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Texting and Emailing an Inmate

How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Weakley County Jail using an Online Messaging Service?

Weakley 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:

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

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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How to Send a Secure Email or Text Message to an Inmate in Weakley County

To send a secure email message and digital photos to an inmate in Weakley County Jail follow these steps:

  • Register with correctpay by creating an account.
  • Select Tennessee, then select Weakley County Jail, and then the inmate you want to send your message to.
  • Choose the amount of money you want to spend, and input your payment method. The funds can also be used by the inmate to send a message back to you.
  • NOTE: All messages between you and your inmate will be permanently recorded and seen by the staff and could be used against your inmate in court... So be careful what you write.
  • 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.

For all information on how to Text/Email an Inmate in Weakley County Jail and send them photos, check out our Secure Messaging Guide for Weakley County. 
24/7 Customer Service - 855-836-3364

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Weakley County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 731-364-2206 for further assistance.

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Inmate Tablets

Do Inmates in the Weakley 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 Weakley County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 731-364-2206 for further assistance.

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Are there photos of the Weakley County Jail? What does it look like?
Other Jails Nearby

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

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