Williamson County Jail

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Williamson County Jail Information

Williamson County Jail is a 452-bed jail in Franklin, Williamson County, Tennessee. You can contact the facility for inmate information anytime at 615-790-5560.

This jail processes individuals arrested for misdemeanors and felonies. After booking and processing, inmates may be held until they are either bonded out, released on their own recognizance, or remain in custody until their trial is concluded.

The inmate search tool allows you to check the jail's roster and find out who is currently in custody.

Offenders serving less than one year will do their time here, while those sentenced to longer terms will be sent to either the Tennessee State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.

This page provides essential information, including the visitation schedule, how to fund an inmate's account, send mail, receive phone calls, voicemail, email and texting, tablet rentals, bail bonds, and commissary purchases.

Remember to save the inmate's jail ID or booking number for any communication needs. If you cannot locate it online, call Williamson County Jail at 615-790-5560 for assistance.

Phone: 615-790-5560

Physical Address:
408 Century Court
Franklin, TN 37064

Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Williamson County Jail
408 Century Court
Franklin, TN 37064

Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Williamson County Jail
408 Century Court
Franklin, TN 37064

Other Jails and Prisons

How Do You Find Someone in the Williamson County Jail?

To search for an inmate in the Williamson 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 615-790-5560 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up a Williamson 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.

Williamson County Jail Inmate Search

The Williamson County Jail maintains an average of 452 offenders in custody on any given day. The Williamson 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 Williamson County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 9,280 offenders.

The following charts of Williamson 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 Williamson 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 Williamson 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 Williamson 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 Williamson County Jail

The Williamson County Jail, also known as the John I. Easley Jr. Criminal Justice Center, is a 452 bed adult detention center located in Franklin, Tennessee, at 408 Century Court. Their phone number is 615-790-5560.

The entire criminal justice center is approximately 121,000 square feet in size and sits on approximately 19 acres of land. The center also includes the criminal court and the county juvenile detention center.

If you want to send an inmate money, buy them a gift basket of supplies, chat with them using a video chat system or receive calls from them, the jail works with third party service companies that can hook you up for a fee. In addition the Williamson County Jail has an on-site video visitation system available so you can 'visit' with your inmate on Saturdays and Sundays. They have a pretty strict dress code, so dress appropriately or they won't let you visit. This is true for BOTH women and men.

Details, schedules and links for all of these inmate services can be found below this section. If you still have any questions, call the jail at 615-790-5560.

INTERESTING FACTS about the Williamson County Jail:  The current 30-year old facility will be replaced. A new two-story sheriff's administrative offices, K-9 training facility, helicopter launch pad, gun range and a renovated special operations facility will replace it. Williamson County is located next to Nashville(Davidson County). On site visitations are an option again, Saturday and Sundays from 7am to 1:30pm. No orange clothing or clothing with black and white stripes may be worn onto the premises.

VISIT YOUR LOVED ONE  

Having an outlet to contact loved ones outside the  Williamson 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 615-790-5560 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

CASH ONLY in the lobby! Posts immediately for use. See other ways to deposit commissary below. Cash is available immediately, but money orders may take longer to post.

MAIL

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.

 

 

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Recent Bookings & Arrests

What should you know about the booking process at Williamson County Jail?

Once arrested, the person is taken to Williamson County Jail for booking, a process that confirms identity, assesses charges, and determines if they will be released on their own recognizance, posted for bail, or held until court.

Staying silent is key during this process, as anything spoken can be used as evidence in court. It’s best to wait for legal counsel before responding to questions.

Steps involved in booking at Williamson County Jail include:

  • Confirming identity.
  • Taking mugshots for record.
  • Medical, mental health, and substance history questioning.
  • DNA collection if applicable.
  • Comprehensive physical search.
  • Seizing personal property.
  • Access to a free phone call.

Booking can range from an hour to 48 hours depending on the circumstances. To check on an offender’s bond amount, contact Williamson County Jail at 615-790-5560.

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

Steps to pay bail in Williamson County

After an arrest, individuals are brought to Williamson County Jail in Franklin for processing. Following this, three possible outcomes exist:

1. The individual may be released without posting bail, with a promise to appear in court.
2. The individual could be held in jail until their court date.
3. Bail or bond can be posted for release; for more information, contact 615-790-5560.

Bail payment can be handled through various means.

  • Payment methods include cash, credit cards, and money orders.
  • Licensed bail bond agents in Williamson County are available for assistance.
  • Property within the county can be offered as collateral for bail.

To learn more about the bail process in Williamson County, Tennessee, visit the Williamson County Jail Bail Page.

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Inmate Visitation

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

Williamson County Jail on-site Inmate Visitation Schedule

408 Century Court
Franklin, TN 37064
615-790-5560

  • First, you must set up an accounty with VendEngine, also knaown as correctpay.com.
  • Inmates will be allowed 2 visits per weekend (1 per weekend day).
  • Visitation days are Saturday and Sunday only.
  • Visitation is on a first come, first served basis.
  • Inmates can visit with two adults and up to three children.
  • Visitors are required to show up 30 minutes prior to the time they wish to visit.
  • Valid government issued photo ID required.
  • One key and an ID is all you can bring to the visit.
  • No low cut shirts or those with spaghetti straps, jeans with any holes or skirts/shorts that are above the knee are NOT permitted. No orange clothing. No black & white stripes.
  • If you've been incarcerated in the last year, you can't visit an inmate.
  • Male Visits are:
    7:30 AM on the first Sunday of the month
    8:00 AM on the first Sunday of the month

    Female Visits are:
    11 AM on the first Sunday of the month

    *All normal visitation rules apply. Visits are 30 minutes and run on a first come first serve basis. Visitors must arrive at least 30 minutes prior to the visit. Valid photo ID is required to check in for a visit. Up to 2 adults and 3 children are permitted to visit. Inmates are allowed only 1 visit per day.

DAY TIMES
SATURDAY 7:30AM - 1:30PM
SUNDAY 7:30AM - 1:30PM

Williamson 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 Williamson 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 Williamson County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 615-790-5560 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 Williamson County Jail?

Williamson 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 Williamson 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 Williamson County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 615-790-5560 for further assistance.

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Inmate Money Accounts

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

You can deposit money four different ways:

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Frequently Asked Questions

How to Send Money to an Inmate in Williamson County

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

  • Register with correctpay by creating an account.
  • Select Tennessee, then select Williamson 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.
  • You can deposit money four ways:
  • Deposit online at correctpay.com.
  • Deposit at the VendEngine kiosk in the Williamson County Jail 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 Williamson County Jail.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Williamson County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 615-790-5560 for further assistance.

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Inmate Phone Contact

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

How Do Inmates in Williamson County Jail Make Phone Calls?

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

  • Williamson County Jail uses the services of a company named Inmate Sales.
  • Register with them online or call them at 877-998-5678
  • Agents are available M-F from 8:00 AM - 12:00 midnight EST, Saturdays from 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM, and speak both English & Spanish.
  • Services for Williamson County inmates and their families and friends include: Collect Calling, PIN Debit, Purchasing Calling Cards, Deposits, Messaging & Video Visitation.

iphone app
Google Play app

For all the information regarding phone calls with Williamson 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 Williamson County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 615-790-5560 for further assistance.

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Mailing an Inmate

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

Williamson County Jail Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
The Williamson 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 Williamson 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 #
Williamson County Jail
408 Century Court
Franklin, TN 37064



Legal Mail

Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Williamson County Jail
408 Century Court
Franklin, TN 37064



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 Williamson 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 Williamson 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 #
Williamson County Jail
408 Century Court
Franklin, TN 37064

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

For inmates receiving mail in the Williamson 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 Williamson County Jail:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Williamson County Jail
408 Century Court
Franklin, TN 37064


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 Williamson County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 615-790-5560 for further assistance.

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Inmate Commissary

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

Williamson 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

How to Send Commissary Money to an Inmate in Williamson County

To send commissary money to an inmate's account in Williamson County Jail follow these steps:

You can deposit money four different ways:

  • Deposit online at correctpay.com.
  • Deposit at the VendEngine kiosk in the Williamson County Jail 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 Williamson County Jail check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Williamson County.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Williamson County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 615-790-5560 for further assistance.

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Texting and Emailing an Inmate

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

Williamson 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 Williamson 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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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

  • Register with correctpay by creating an account.
  • Select Tennessee, then select Williamson 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 Williamson County Jail and send them photos, check out our Secure Messaging Guide for Williamson 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 Williamson County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 615-790-5560 for further assistance.

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Inmate Tablets

Do Inmates in the Williamson 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 Williamson County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 615-790-5560 for further assistance.

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Other Jails in Williamson County

What are the other City and County Jails in Williamson County?

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Other Jails Nearby

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

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Search for an Inmate in Williamson County

This facility, known as "Williamson County Jail" is also known as Williamson County Jail, Tennessee, Williamson.