McDowell Juvenile Detention Center
McDowell Juvenile Detention Center
Holding less than 100 juveniles, the McDowell Juvenile Detention Center is a pretrial detention center accepting both male and female juvenile offenders from the county. The location is secure, surrounded by fencing for the outdoor recreational spaces, and with cameras to allow staff to monitor throughout the facility around the clock. Staff are trained in how to manage students without force, and how to use minimal force if necessary, including trauma informed training to provide the greatest support for the juveniles. Each of the basic needs are provided for, including clothing and bedding and the laundry services to keep them clean, nutritious meals and snacks based upon local school lunch guidelines, time for rest and sleep, and medical care both ongoing and as needed. Mental health support is provided for all juveniles, and they may receive counseling in group or individual settings. School days will mirror that of public schools, with teachers who attend the onsite classrooms for school hours for exactly that purpose. Rehabilitation focuses on treatments for any anger management, substance use, addiction, or behavioral concerns to provide the detainees with the tools, life skills, and social skills they need to build a successful life outside of the facility. Mail: McDowell Juvenile Detention Center, County Jail. Juvenile. 711 Highway 51 Bypass South, Dyersburg, TN, 38024 Mail is subject to search for contraband before being released to the personal spaces with the juveniles. Phones: Each detainee is permitted to call their parents or guardians during their recreational time. Visitation: All visitors must be approved by the court before they are permitted to schedule a visit, which will occur during the visiting times provided.Inmate Services
Phone
731-286-2861Mailing address (personal mail)
c/o McDowell Juvenile Detention Center
711 Highway 51 Bypass South
Dyersburg, TN 38024
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the McDowell Juvenile Detention Center, 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 731-286-2861 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up a Dyer 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.
McDowell Juvenile Detention Center Inmate Search
The McDowell Juvenile Detention Center maintains an average of offenders in custody on any given day. The McDowell Juvenile Detention Center 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 Dyer County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 4,760 offenders.
The following charts of Dyer 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 Dyer 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 Dyer 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 Dyer 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 lessWhat happens during booking at McDowell Juvenile Detention Center?
After arrest, individuals are processed at McDowell Juvenile Detention Center, where they undergo a series of steps that determine their charges and whether they’ll be released on their own recognizance, allowed to post bail, or held until their court date.
The first rule for anyone arrested is to remain silent. Anything they say can be used in court, so it’s best to speak only to an attorney about the incident.
Here are the typical stages of the booking process at McDowell Juvenile Detention Center:
- Verifying the person’s identity.
- Taking mugshots.
- Questions regarding medical and mental health history, along with drug and gang affiliations.
- Collecting DNA if necessary.
- Conducting a physical search.
- Confiscating personal belongings.
- Providing a phone call.
If you need details about an offender’s bail or bond, contact the facility at 731-286-2861.
How do you post bail in Dyer County?
If someone is taken to McDowell Juvenile Detention Center in Dyersburg for booking, the next steps depend on their case:
1. The individual may be released without bail, under a promise to appear at a court hearing.
2. They could be held in custody until their trial.
3. They may post a bail or bond for release. To find out the exact bail amount, call 731-286-2861.
Bail payments can be handled in various ways.
- Cash bonds are paid in full, normally at the jail's bonding window or with the clerk of court, by cash, cashier's check or money order, and card payments are often possible through a kiosk in the lobby or an online vendor for a convenience fee; have the inmate's full name and booking number ready, and reach the jail at 731-286-2861.
- Licensed bail bond agents in Dyer County can facilitate payment.
- Property bonds are available in many courts: an owner may pledge land or a home after proving clear title and equity of at least the bond amount (often double) with the deed and a recent tax or appraisal figure, and the court that set bail decides whether to accept it.
For a comprehensive guide to the bail process in Dyer County, Tennessee, visit the McDowell Juvenile Detention Center Bail FAQ page.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Visit an Inmate in the McDowell Juvenile Detention Center? What is the Schedule?
McDowell Juvenile Detention Center ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE
711 Highway 51 Bypass South
Dyersburg, TN 38024
731-286-2861
- Visits are 30 minutes.
- You must be on the inmate's visitor list.
- The actual visitation times may depend on the inmate and their housing location. Call 731-286-2861 and get your inmate's times and make an appointment to visit.
- Inmates are allowed one visit per week.
- A maximum of 2 guests are allowed per inmate.
- Visitors must have a government issued photo ID.
- Dress professionally with non-revealing clothing.
ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE - ALWAYS CALL 731-286-2861 TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE!
| DAY | TIMES |
| SUNDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM |
| MONDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
| TUESDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
| THURSDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
| FRIDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
| SATURDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM |
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about McDowell Juvenile Detention Center’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 731-286-2861 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the McDowell Juvenile Detention Center?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about McDowell Juvenile Detention Center’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 731-286-2861 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the McDowell Juvenile Detention Center?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about McDowell Juvenile Detention Center’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 731-286-2861 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the McDowell Juvenile Detention Center?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about McDowell Juvenile Detention Center’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 731-286-2861 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow do I Mail an Inmate in the McDowell Juvenile Detention Center, and what can I send them?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about McDowell Juvenile Detention Center’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 731-286-2861 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the McDowell Juvenile Detention Center, and what can I purchase?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about McDowell Juvenile Detention Center’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 731-286-2861 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the McDowell Juvenile Detention Center using an Online Messaging Service?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about McDowell Juvenile Detention Center’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 731-286-2861 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessDo Inmates in the McDowell Juvenile Detention Center have Access to Tablets or Computers?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about McDowell Juvenile Detention Center’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 731-286-2861 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessWhat are the other City and County Jails in Dyer County?
Dyer County County Jails
Dyer County Juvenile Facilities
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessWhat are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Dyer County?
The McDowell Juvenile Detention Center serves the following cities and towns of Dyer County: Dyersburg, Finley, Halls, Newbern and Trimble.