Decatur County Jail & Sheriff

Decatur County Jail & Sheriff Inmate Services Information

Phone: 731-852-3703

Physical Address:
38 North East Street
P.O. Box 427
Decaturville, TN 38329

How Do You Find Someone in the Decatur County Jail & Sheriff?

To search for an inmate in the Decatur County Jail & Sheriff, 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 731-852-3703 for the information you are looking for.

Decatur County Jail & Sheriff Inmate Search

Decatur County maintains an average of 64 inmates in custody on any given day (in all jails combined). The jail has a weekly turnover of 55% of their population. Every year Decatur County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 1,280 offenders.

The following charts of Decatur County inmate population demographics are updated daily. The information shown is for 6/4/2023. For research purposes we have broken down the inmates by sex, age, ethnicity, and criminal charges.

The information is compiled from Decatur 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 Decatur County and Tennessee state prisons, click the button below.
Decatur County INMATE DEMOGRAPHICS

Decatur County Inmate Race & Ethnicity - 6/4/2023

Race Inmates % Total
White 34 68.00%
Black 3 6.00%
Hispanic or Latino 4 8.00%
American Indian/Native Alaskan 3 6.00%
Asian 2 4.00%
Pacific Islander/Native Hawaiian 2 4.00%
Other 2 4.00%
Total 50 100.0%
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the Decatur County Sheriff’s Department, Tennessee Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.

Decatur County Inmate Criminal Charges - 6/4/2023

(many inmates have multiple charges)

Charge Inmates % Total
Felony (3rd Degree) 9 18.00%
Felony (2rd Degree) 17 34.00%
Felony (1st Degree) 0 0.00%
State Jail Felony 1 2.00%
Felony (Uncategorized) 13 26.00%
Misdemeanor (Class A) 10 20.00%
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 Decatur County Sheriff’s Department, Tennessee Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.

Decatur County Inmate Sex - 6/4/2023

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 45 90.00%
Female 5 10.00%
Total 50 100.0%
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the Decatur County Sheriff’s Department, Tennessee Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.

Decatur County Inmate Age - 6/4/2023

Age Inmates % Total
Under 18 2 4.00%
18-20 3 6.00%
21-24 5 10.00%
25-30 11 22.00%
31-35 8 16.00%
36-40 6 12.00%
41-45 5 10.00%
46-50 3 6.00%
51-55 2 4.00%
56-60 2 4.00%
61-65 1 2.00%
66-75 1 2.00%
76-85 1 2.00%
Total 50 100.0%
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the Decatur 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 Decatur County Jail & Sheriff
Decatur County is a county located in the U.S. state of Tennessee. As of the 2020 census, the population was 11,435. Its county seat is Decaturville The jail was built in 1997 and has 65 beds. Recent updates include state of the art video monitoring and programs for integrating inmate into the community. Video visitation, send money, email, call, set up an online account at https://inmatesales.com/#!/login Money may be added 24/7 to an inmate’s commissary via the site’s kiosk. Victim Notification of an inmate’s release https://www.vinelink.com/#state-selection Locate an inmate https://foil.app.tn.gov/foil/search.jsp
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Inmate Visitation

How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Decatur County Jail & Sheriff? What is the Schedule?

In addition to normal at-the-jail visits, Decatur County Jail & Sheriff uses Securus Video Connect for Remote Inmate Video Visitation. 

Video Visitation allows 'approved' friends, family members, attorneys and clergy of an inmate to connect with them using their computer, Securus Video Visitation app, or ‘on-site’ kiosk. 

Steps:
Register and/or log in.
Select the facility of your inmate.
Review the days, available hours and the cost of remote and on-site visits.
Schedule your visit.

What is the Cost of a Remote Video Visit?
Costs vary and are subject to change, but generally visits range from $5.00 to 15.00 for a 15 to 30 minute online or on-site video visit.

How do you know if your Inmate will be available during the time you schedule?
The Securus system knows the times that Decatur County Jail & Sheriff inmates are available for remote video visits.
It will not allow you to schedule a visit with your inmate if they are not available or the video visitation kiosk(s) in the jail are booked already.
Once you schedule a visit with your inmate they will be notified of the date and time of the visit.

Important Tips:
Your entire visit is being monitored and recorded. Do not say or do anything that you would not want being replayed in court.
You should schedule your visit, in advance, at a time that works best for you.
For best sound quality, use earbuds or headsets.

Quick & Easy Access to Important Information & Help:
Phone: 972-734-1111 or 877-578-3658
Video Tutorial on Registering for Securus Video Visits.
Frequently Asked Questions.
Decatur County Jail & Sheriff Pricing.
Securus Contact Information.
iphone app
Android app

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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 Decatur County Jail & Sheriff?

Decatur County Jail & Sheriff uses Securus Video Connect for Remote Inmate Video Visitation. 



Video Visitation allows 'approved' friends, family members, attorneys and clergy of an inmate to connect with them using their computer, Securus Video Visitation app, or ‘on-site’ kiosk. 

Steps:
Register and/or log in.
Select the facility of your inmate.
Review the days, available hours and the cost of remote and on-site visits.
Schedule your visit.

What is the Cost of a Remote Video Visit?
Costs vary and are subject to change, but generally visits range from $5.00 to $15.00 for a 15 to 30 minute online or on-site video visit.

How do you know if your Inmate will be available during the time you schedule?
The Securus system knows the times that Decatur County Jail & Sheriff inmates are available for remote video visits.
It will not allow you to schedule a visit with your inmate if they are not available or the video visitation kiosk(s) in the jail are booked already.
Once you schedule a visit with your inmate they will be notified of the date and time of the visit.

Important Tips:
Your entire visit is being monitored and recorded. Do not say or do anything that you would not want being replayed in court.
You should schedule your visit, in advance, at a time that works best for you.
For best sound quality, use earbuds or headsets.

Quick & Easy Access to Important Information & Help:
Phone: 972-734-1111 or 877-578-3658
Video Tutorial on Registering for Securus Video Visits.
Frequently Asked Questions.
Decatur County Jail & Sheriff Pricing.
Securus Contact Information.
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Android app

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Inmate Phone Contact

How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Decatur County Jail & Sheriff?

How an Inmate Makes a Phone Call to You or Others from Decatur County Jail & Sheriff

To set up a phone account so that your inmate can call you from Decatur County do the following:

1. Enroll in an account with Securus Technologies.

2. Choose one of three account types, Securus Debit, Advance Connect or Direct Bill.
3. Choose [facility_name_1}, then connect with your inmate.
4. If you have any questions, call Securus: 972-734-1111 or 800-844-6591.

To find out fees, how to's, calling times, limits on phone calls and other systems Securus has do that you can communicate with your Decatur County inmate, check out our Inmate Phone Page.
NOTE: All of your inmate's phone calls are recorded and stored. It is advised not to discuss their pending case.

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Inmate Commissary

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

Decatur County Jail & Sheriff contracts with Access Securepak (aka MyCarePak) for families to send pre-determined packages of commissary items to your inmate.

Access Securepak carries over 1,000 different items in the following categories:
- Food and Snacks
- Personal Hygiene Products
- Electronics
- Apparel

Registration Process:
1. Register here.
2. Select Tennessee.
3. Select Decatur County Jail & Sheriff.
4. Find your Inmate.
5. Deposit Funds.
6. Order Commissary Items.
Once you are logged in, you will receive instructions on how much (and what products) you can send your inmate.
Contact Information:
* If you have any questions, you can call Access Securepak at 800-546-6283.
* You can email My Care Pack at [email protected].
* You can write them at:
    Access Securepak
    10880 Linpage Place
    St. Louis, MO 63132

* You can Live Chat with a Representative online: (bottom left corner of page)
   Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m.–11 p.m. CST, 
   and Saturdays, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. CST.

*Note* Access Securepak will issue a refund for or replace broken, damaged, or missing products reported by Decatur County Jail & Sheriff staff. They will not honor reports of discrepancies from inmate's families or friends.
My CarePack is the Decatur County Jail & Sheriff's outside vendor for Commissary Items. They have a very good mix of Chips, Snacks, Candy, Meat, Seafood, Hygiene products, Letter writing materials, Electronics and Apparel items for sale on their website.


*NOTE* -- Once you are fully registered and have selected the inmate you wish to send commissary to, you will receive instructions on how much you can deposit, how much (and what) you can purchase for your inmate, and how often you can send commissary.

How to Send a Carepack Commissary Package Directly to an Inmate in Decatur County

To send a commissary carepack (food, snacks and goods) directly to an inmate in Decatur County Jail & Sheriff follow these steps:

  • Select Tennessee, then select Decatur County Jail & Sheriff, and then select the 'Send a Package Order' option.
  • Register and create an account with Access Securepak, for Decatur County.
  • Choose the inmate and the products you want shipped to them, and input your payment method. 
  • NOTE: There may be a limit on how much product you can send your inmate in Decatur County at any one time.

For all information, tips and available items for shipping Commissary packages to an inmate in Decatur County Jail & Sheriff check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Decatur County.

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Texting and Emailing an Inmate

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

Decatur County Jail & Sheriff uses the services of Inmate Sales to allow text messaging communication between inmates and their friends and family.

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:

  • First you must register, and then funds are added to the inmate's account. If you want to pay by phone, call 877-998-5678.
  • When an inmate gets the device they may send 5 free automated messages each day for the first three days of possession of the chirping device.  
  • These automated messages will inform the person the inmate Chirped who is sending the Chirps and the facility they are Chirping from.
  • It will then ask them to go to a direct link to the inmate's account on the Inmate Sales website.
  • The website will then instruct them to use a credit card to put money on the inmate's account.  

Cost of Chirping:  

  • Inmates will be charged a monthly service fee of $4.00.  Inbound and Outbound Chirps are $0.10 each.
  • If an inmate has available funds on their chirping device they will be able to chirp any cell phone and that chirp will appear to be a normal text. 
  • If you wish to stop receiving Chirps from an inmate, reply to the Chirp with STOP.

iphone app
Google Play app

How to Send a Secure Email Message to an Inmate in Decatur County

To send a secure email message to an inmate in Decatur County Jail & Sheriff follow these steps:

  • Register with Inmate Sales, the company that handles inmate messaging in Decatur County, by creating an account.
  • Select Tennessee, then select Decatur County Jail & Sheriff, 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.
  • If you want to pay by phone, call 877-998-5678.
  • 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.

-  Chirping is the product name for inmate texting.  
-  This product allows Decatur 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

iphone app
Google Play app

For all information on how to Text/Email an Inmate in Decatur County Jail & Sheriff check out our Secure Messaging Guide for Decatur County.

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Other Jails Nearby

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

Decatur Carroll Henderson Benton Hardin Wayne Perry
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Most Wanted Fugitives

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

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Decatur County Inmate Race & Ethnicity - 6/4/2023

Race Inmates % Total
White 34 68.00%
Black 3 6.00%
Hispanic or Latino 4 8.00%
American Indian/Native Alaskan 3 6.00%
Asian 2 4.00%
Pacific Islander/Native Hawaiian 2 4.00%
Other 2 4.00%
Total 50 100.0%
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the Decatur County Sheriff’s Department, Tennessee Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.

Decatur County Inmate Criminal Charges - 6/4/2023

(many inmates have multiple charges)

Charge Inmates % Total
Felony (3rd Degree) 9 18.00%
Felony (2rd Degree) 17 34.00%
Felony (1st Degree) 0 0.00%
State Jail Felony 1 2.00%
Felony (Uncategorized) 13 26.00%
Misdemeanor (Class A) 10 20.00%
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 Decatur County Sheriff’s Department, Tennessee Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.

Decatur County Inmate Sex - 6/4/2023

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 45 90.00%
Female 5 10.00%
Total 50 100.0%
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the Decatur County Sheriff’s Department, Tennessee Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.

Decatur County Inmate Age - 6/4/2023

Age Inmates % Total
Under 18 2 4.00%
18-20 3 6.00%
21-24 5 10.00%
25-30 11 22.00%
31-35 8 16.00%
36-40 6 12.00%
41-45 5 10.00%
46-50 3 6.00%
51-55 2 4.00%
56-60 2 4.00%
61-65 1 2.00%
66-75 1 2.00%
76-85 1 2.00%
Total 50 100.0%
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the Decatur 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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