Anderson County Detention Facility

Anderson County Detention Facility Inmate Services Information

Phone: 865-457-7100

Physical Address:
308 Public Safety Lane
Clinton, TN 37716

How Do You Find Someone in the Anderson County Detention Facility?

To search for an inmate in the Anderson County Detention Facility, 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 865-457-7100 for the information you are looking for.

Anderson County Detention Facility Inmate Search

Anderson County maintains an average of 265 inmates in custody on any given day (in all jails combined). The jail has a weekly turnover of 55% of their population. Every year Anderson County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 5,300 offenders.

The following charts of Anderson County inmate population demographics are updated daily. The information shown is for 6/8/2023. For research purposes we have broken down the inmates by sex, age, ethnicity, and criminal charges.

The information is compiled from Anderson County, the state of Tennessee, as well as the United States Department of Justice and Census Bureau records.

For complete information on how to bond, visit, mail, send and receive email, receive phone calls, send money or commissary to an inmate, find information in this and other counties, and view the Most Wanted Fugitives, scroll down this page.

For a collection of over 20 additional graphs and charts of the demographic and criminal arrest information of the inmates in Anderson County and Tennessee state prisons, click the button below.
Anderson County INMATE DEMOGRAPHICS

Anderson County Inmate Race & Ethnicity - 6/8/2023

Race Inmates % Total
White 197 94.26%
Black 5 2.39%
Hispanic or Latino 7 3.35%
American Indian/Native Alaskan 0 0.00%
Asian 0 0.00%
Pacific Islander/Native Hawaiian 0 0.00%
Other 0 0.00%
Total 209 100.0%
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the Anderson County Sheriff’s Department, Tennessee Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.

Anderson County Inmate Criminal Charges - 6/8/2023

(many inmates have multiple charges)

Charge Inmates % Total
Felony (3rd Degree) 60 28.71%
Felony (2rd Degree) 37 17.70%
Felony (1st Degree) 21 10.05%
State Jail Felony 22 10.53%
Felony (Uncategorized) 27 12.92%
Misdemeanor (Class A) 42 20.10%
Misdemeanor (Class C) 0 0.00%
Holds 0 0.00%
Uncategorized 0 0.00%
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the Anderson County Sheriff’s Department, Tennessee Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.

Anderson County Inmate Sex - 6/8/2023

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 184 88.04%
Female 25 11.96%
Total 209 100.0%
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the Anderson County Sheriff’s Department, Tennessee Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.

Anderson County Inmate Age - 6/8/2023

Age Inmates % Total
Under 18 2 0.96%
18-20 14 6.70%
21-24 22 10.53%
25-30 34 16.27%
31-35 30 14.35%
36-40 35 16.75%
41-45 30 14.35%
46-50 13 6.22%
51-55 11 5.26%
56-60 12 5.74%
61-65 3 1.44%
66-75 2 0.96%
76-85 1 0.48%
Total 209 100.0%
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the Anderson County Sheriff’s Department, Tennessee Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.
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About the Anderson County Detention Facility
Anderson County is a county in the U.S. state of Texas. Located within East Texas, its county seat is Palestine. As of the 2020 United States census, the population of Anderson County was 57,922. Anderson County comprises the Palestine micropolitan statistical area. Jail built in 2007 The jail along with the existing facility, includes a total of 305 beds. https://www.ncic.com/jails/anderson-county-jail-tx Call inmate or deposit online Anderson County Inmate Phone Calls With NCIC, adding money on your phone for calls is easy. To Set Up an account call +1 (800) 943-2189 or make a NCIC Deposit online by clicking below. Money for Commissary or send icommissary to an inmate https://orders.tigercommissary.com/Services/SelectOnlineService.aspx?np=service&fId=258&fCode=grim&stateAbbr=TX&stateName=Texas Filing Complaints Filing a Complaint. An individual who has a complaint about this facility under the commission's purview or the commission may file a complaint in any written format or use the commission's prescribed complaint form. The complaint form is available on the agency website and may be submitted electronically or may be obtained by contacting the commission through the agency website, telephone, fax, email, or written request. (c) Jail shall include information regarding the procedure for filing a complaint, its investigation, and its resolution in the approved inmate handbook and shall display and maintain the information prominently throughout the jail in common areas and other areas frequented by jail inmates. Communicable illness Inmates suspected of having a reportable communicable disease shall be isolated and immediate arrangements made for the inmate's transfer to a facility equipped to handle the suspected disease, unless the admitting facility can safely and effectively segregate and maintain a medically prescribed course of treatment. "Health tags" which may identify the inmate as having special medical or mental health needs shall be noted in the inmate's medical record and brought to the attention of health personnel and/or the supervisor on duty. Identifying Veterans Each sheriff/operator shall investigate and verify the veteran status of each prisoner by using data made available from the Veterans Reentry Search Service (VRSS) operated by the United States Department of Veteran Affairs or similar service. (b) Each sheriff/ operator shall provide assistance to prisoners identified as veterans, identified through either self-report or the VRSS, in applying for federal benefits or compensation for which the prisoners may be eligible under a program administered by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs. Assistance includes, but not limited to, direct assistance by qualified claims counselor, issuance of a referral card, or similar assistance. (c) Each sheriff shall maintain a log of positive VRSS returns with identifying prisoner number and whether a referral card was issued to the identified veteran prior to his or her release. If a referral card was not issued, a reason shall be provided on the log. Visit VINELink.com to check the custody status of your Offender.
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Inmate Visitation

How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Anderson County Detention Facility? What is the Schedule?

Inmate Visitation

IMPORTANT - All remote visitation at the Anderson County Detention Facility 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 Anderson 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 Anderson County Jail to set up a remote account for the inmate.

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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 Anderson County Detention Facility?

Inmate Visitation

IMPORTANT - All remote visitation at the Anderson County Detention Facility 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 Anderson 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 Anderson County Jail to set up a remote account for the inmate.

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Inmate Phone Contact

How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Anderson County Detention Facility?

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

To register and sign up for a phone account with City Tele Coin to communicate with your Anderson County Detention Facility 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 Anderson County Detention Facility 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 Anderson 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.

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Inmate Commissary

Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Anderson County Detention Facility, and what can I purchase?

Anderson County Detention Facility 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 Anderson County

To send commissary money to an inmate's account in Anderson County Detention Facility follow these steps:

You can deposit money four different ways:

  • Deposit online at correctpay.com.
  • Deposit at the VendEngine kiosk in the Anderson County Detention Facility 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 Anderson County Detention Facility check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Anderson County.

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Texting and Emailing an Inmate

How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Anderson County Detention Facility using an Online Messaging Service?

Anderson County Detention Facility 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 Anderson County Detention Facility 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.

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

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

To send a secure email message and digital photos to an inmate in Anderson County Detention Facility follow these steps:

  • Register with correctpay by creating an account.
  • Select Tennessee, then select Anderson County Detention Facility, 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 Anderson County Detention Facility and send them photos, check out our Secure Messaging Guide for Anderson County. 
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Are there photos of the Anderson County Detention Facility? What does it look like?
Other Jails Nearby

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

Anderson Roane Morgan Scott Campbell Knox Union
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Most Wanted Fugitives

Do you have a list of Arrest Warrants, and the Most Wanted Criminals in Anderson County, the state of Tennessee and the United States?

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Anderson County Inmate Race & Ethnicity - 6/8/2023

Race Inmates % Total
White 197 94.26%
Black 5 2.39%
Hispanic or Latino 7 3.35%
American Indian/Native Alaskan 0 0.00%
Asian 0 0.00%
Pacific Islander/Native Hawaiian 0 0.00%
Other 0 0.00%
Total 209 100.0%
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the Anderson County Sheriff’s Department, Tennessee Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.

Anderson County Inmate Criminal Charges - 6/8/2023

(many inmates have multiple charges)

Charge Inmates % Total
Felony (3rd Degree) 60 28.71%
Felony (2rd Degree) 37 17.70%
Felony (1st Degree) 21 10.05%
State Jail Felony 22 10.53%
Felony (Uncategorized) 27 12.92%
Misdemeanor (Class A) 42 20.10%
Misdemeanor (Class C) 0 0.00%
Holds 0 0.00%
Uncategorized 0 0.00%
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the Anderson County Sheriff’s Department, Tennessee Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.

Anderson County Inmate Sex - 6/8/2023

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 184 88.04%
Female 25 11.96%
Total 209 100.0%
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the Anderson County Sheriff’s Department, Tennessee Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.

Anderson County Inmate Age - 6/8/2023

Age Inmates % Total
Under 18 2 0.96%
18-20 14 6.70%
21-24 22 10.53%
25-30 34 16.27%
31-35 30 14.35%
36-40 35 16.75%
41-45 30 14.35%
46-50 13 6.22%
51-55 11 5.26%
56-60 12 5.74%
61-65 3 1.44%
66-75 2 0.96%
76-85 1 0.48%
Total 209 100.0%
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the Anderson County Sheriff’s Department, Tennessee Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.

This facility, known as "Anderson County Detention Facility" is also known as Anderson County Jail & Detention Facility , Anderson County Jail & Detention Facility, Tennessee, Anderson.