Bedford County Jail
Bedford County Jail
At any hour, you can call the 399-bed Bedford County Jail at 931-684-4566 for information about an inmate.
Offenders arrested in the county for misdemeanors or felonies are transported here for booking and processing. When their charges require it, they stay in custody until they are bonded out, released on their own recognizance, or held until the conclusion of their trial.
View the list of inmates currently in custody using the inmate search tool.
Inmates convicted and sentenced to under one year serve that time at this facility. Those sentenced to over one year are transferred to the Tennessee State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
This page provides everything you need to search the jail roster, get directions, and use inmate services, including visitation, account funding, mail, phone calls, voicemail, email and text, tablet rentals, bail bond instructions, and commissary.
Once you have the inmate’s booking number or jail ID, keep it for future communication. If you can’t find it online, call Bedford County Jail at 931-684-4566 .
Inmate Services
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Bedford 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 931-684-4566 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up a Bedford 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.
Bedford County Jail Inmate Search
The Bedford County Jail maintains an average of 399 offenders in custody on any given day. The Bedford 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 Bedford County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 8,240 offenders.
The following charts of Bedford 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 Bedford 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 Bedford 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 Bedford 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.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessThe newly built Bedford County Jail was completed in 2019 and covers over 167,000 square feet, providing 415 beds for both felony and misdemeanor offenders as they wait for their trial or serve their sentence.
The new location significantly increased the capacity from the 68 beds that were present in the last location. And it is within the Bedford County Justice Complex which includes the Sheriff’s Office, courtrooms, judge suites, jury room, conference and witness rooms, a probation area, the district attorney, and all of the administration and other offices.
To determine the status of an inmate, to ask questions regarding bail, visitation, or other topics, or to express concern about an inmate the staff are reachable by calling 931-684-4566 , and the online database of inmates is updated throughout the day.
With so many services in the complex it is a sprawling campus that stretches across a large expanse of land and is surrounded by parking lots with a large outdoor space at the back. The front presents a more welcoming appearance for visitors than the remainder of the building, with white concrete and glass doors and windows to allow light into the lobby.
Along with basic care, that includes medical care, mental health care, counseling, nutrition, laundry, and social interactions, inmates are also provided with the opportunity to continue their education, to learn new life skills, to develop social skills, and have access to recreational activities and exercise.
To ensure that inmates are able to access support from their family and their friends who are not incarcerated they are permitted to send and receive mail every weekday through the US Postal Service.
All mail is sent to the inmate at the jail:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Bedford County Jail
112 Northcreek Drive
Shelbyville, TN 37160
... and staff will open and check the mail for contraband before they deliver it. All envelopes must be plain white envelopes with no markings other than the mailing address and full return address, there must not be Polaroids, stickers, or other items included in the envelope.
Phones are present within the housing units so inmates are able to make outgoing calls and they will be accessible each day.
Visits are scheduled directly with the inmate or staff and will be scheduled around the routine and programs of the individual inmate.
- Jail (Main): 931-684-4566
- Sheriff: 931-684-3232
What is the booking process for the Bedford County Jail?
After being arrested, the offender is brought to the Bedford County Jail for booking, which is the detailed process of identifying, classifying, deciding on charges, and whether the person will either be released on their own recognizance, allowed to be released on bail, or moved into the jail until their court date.
The first thing every newly arrested person must do is close their mouth. Everything an offender says may be used against them, so the best thing to do is remain silent when questioned about the arrest and what led to it.
These are the steps of booking someone into the Bedford County Jail:
- Personal identification.
- Mugshot(s).
- Questions about medical history, mental health, drug and alcohol use, and gang affiliations.
- Possible DNA.
- Full body search.
- Property forfeiture.
- Free phone call.
If you have any questions about when you can pay an offender's bond and what the cost will be, call the facility at 931-684-4566 .
How do you pay bail for someone who has been arrested in Bedford County?
When an offender is arrested and brought to the Bedford County Jail in Shelbyville for booking, there are several outcomes after being processed.
1. The offender will be released with no bail, promising to return on a specific date to appear before a judge in either Municipal or Bedford County Court.
2. The offender is ordered to remain in jail until their court date.
3. The offender is allowed to be released after paying a specified bond or bail. Call 931-684-4566 to get the exact amount.
The payment of an offender's bail or bond can take many shapes.
- A cash bond is paid in full at the jail's bonding window or the clerk of court, usually by cash, cashier's check or money order, and many jails also take debit or credit cards through a lobby kiosk or an online bond vendor for an added fee; bring the inmate's full name and booking number, and the jail's number is 931-684-4566 .
- It can be paid using a bail company, licensed to do business in Bedford County.
- Many courts accept land or a home as bond collateral; the owner shows clear title and equity of at least the bond amount, often double, using a deed and a recent tax or appraisal value, and the court that set bail approves the property.
For detailed Frequently Asked Questions and Answers about the entire bail process in Bedford County Tennessee, check out the Bedford County Jail Bail Page.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Visit an Inmate in the Bedford County Jail? What is the Schedule?
Bedford County Jail Inmate Visitation Schedule
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112 Northcreek Drive
Shelbyville, TN 37160
931-684-4566
- First, you must register an account with Correct Pay, then add Bedford 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 | 8:00AM - 10:00PM |
| MONDAY | 8:00AM - 10:00PM |
| TUESDAY | 8:00AM - 10:00PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 8:00AM - 10:00PM |
| THURSDAY | 8:00AM - 10:00PM |
| FRIDAY | 8:00AM - 10:00PM |
| SATURDAY | 8:00AM - 10:00PM |
REMOTE VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE
| DAY | TIMES |
| SUNDAY | 8:00AM - 10:00PM |
| MONDAY | 8:00AM - 10:00PM |
| TUESDAY | 8:00AM - 10:00PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 8:00AM - 10:00PM |
| THURSDAY | 8:00AM - 10:00PM |
| FRIDAY | 8:00AM - 10:00PM |
| SATURDAY | 8:00AM - 10:00PM |
Bedford 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 Bedford County Jail lobby.
- Deposit over the phone 24/7 at 855-836-3364
- Deposit through their iOS or Android app.
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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 Bedford County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 931-684-4566 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Bedford County Jail?
Bedford County Jail Inmate Visitation Schedule
112 Northcreek Drive
Shelbyville, TN 37160
931-684-4566
- First, you must register an account with Correct Pay, then add Bedford 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 | 8:00AM - 10:00PM |
| MONDAY | 8:00AM - 10:00PM |
| TUESDAY | 8:00AM - 10:00PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 8:00AM - 10:00PM |
| THURSDAY | 8:00AM - 10:00PM |
| FRIDAY | 8:00AM - 10:00PM |
| SATURDAY | 8:00AM - 10:00PM |
REMOTE VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE
| DAY | TIMES |
| SUNDAY | 8:00AM - 10:00PM |
| MONDAY | 8:00AM - 10:00PM |
| TUESDAY | 8:00AM - 10:00PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 8:00AM - 10:00PM |
| THURSDAY | 8:00AM - 10:00PM |
| FRIDAY | 8:00AM - 10:00PM |
| SATURDAY | 8:00AM - 10:00PM |
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Bedford County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 931-684-4566 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Bedford County Jail?
The Bedford County Jail uses a company called the Tennessee Business Enterprise (TBE) for depositing money into an inmate's account.
In order to deposit money online using TBE you will first need to register with your personal information.
- Name and Address
- Date of Birth
- Phone Number (they will need to call or text to verify it)
- Driver's License or other ID
- Credit or Debit Card
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Bedford County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 931-684-4566 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Bedford County Jail?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Bedford County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 931-684-4566 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow do I Mail an Inmate in the Bedford County Jail, and what can I send them?
Bedford County Jail Inmate Mail Guidelines
Postcards
Ask the Bedford County Jail whether it accepts postcards, and what size and type, before mailing one. Always include your name and return address.
Envelopes
The Bedford 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#
Bedford County Jail
112 Northcreek Drive
Shelbyville, TN 37160
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Bedford County Jail
112 Northcreek Drive
Shelbyville, TN 37160
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
Ask the Bedford County Jail whether books can be mailed in, and whether they must come straight from a publisher or retailer 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 Bedford County Jail standards will be disposed of.
Ask the Bedford County Jail whether hardcover books are accepted.
All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Bedford County Jail
112 Northcreek Drive
Shelbyville, TN 37160
Bedford County Jail Inmate Mail Policies and Address - What Can You Send, and Where?
For inmates receiving mail in the Bedford 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 Bedford County Jail:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Bedford County Jail
112 Northcreek Drive
Shelbyville, TN 37160
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 Bedford County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 931-684-4566 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Bedford County Jail, and what can I purchase?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Bedford County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 931-684-4566 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Bedford County Jail using an Online Messaging Service?
Bedford 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 Bedford 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 Bedford County
To send a secure email message and digital photos to an inmate in Bedford County Jail follow these steps:
- Register with correctpay by creating an account.
- Select Tennessee, then select Bedford 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 Bedford County Jail and send them photos, check out our Secure Messaging Guide for Bedford County.
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We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Bedford County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 931-684-4566 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessDo Inmates in the Bedford 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 Bedford County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 931-684-4566 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessWhat are the other City and County Jails in Bedford County?
Bedford County County Jails
Bedford County Juvenile Facilities
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessWhat are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Bedford County?
Nearby counties
The Bedford County Jail serves the following cities and towns of Bedford County: Bell Buckle, Normandy, Shelbyville and Wartrace.