Houston County Jail & Sheriff

Houston County Jail & Sheriff Inmate Services Information

Phone: (931)289-4614

Physical Address:
3330 State Route 149
Erin, TN 37061

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

To search for an inmate in the Houston 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 (931)289-4614 for the information you are looking for.

Houston County Jail & Sheriff Inmate Search

Houston County maintains an average of 32 inmates in custody on any given day (in all jails combined). The jail has a weekly turnover of 55% of their population. Every year Houston County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 640 offenders.

The following charts of Houston 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 Houston 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 Houston County and Tennessee state prisons, click the button below.
Houston County INMATE DEMOGRAPHICS

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

Race Inmates % Total
White 25 100.00%
Black 0 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 0 0.00%
American Indian/Native Alaskan 0 0.00%
Asian 0 0.00%
Pacific Islander/Native Hawaiian 0 0.00%
Other 0 0.00%
Total 25 100.0%
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the Houston County Sheriff’s Department, Tennessee Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.

Houston County Inmate Criminal Charges - 6/8/2023

(many inmates have multiple charges)

Charge Inmates % Total
Felony (3rd Degree) 7 28.00%
Felony (2rd Degree) 4 16.00%
Felony (1st Degree) 2 8.00%
State Jail Felony 3 12.00%
Felony (Uncategorized) 4 16.00%
Misdemeanor (Class A) 5 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 Houston County Sheriff’s Department, Tennessee Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.

Houston County Inmate Sex - 6/8/2023

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 22 88.00%
Female 3 12.00%
Total 25 100.0%
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the Houston County Sheriff’s Department, Tennessee Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.

Houston County Inmate Age - 6/8/2023

Age Inmates % Total
Under 18 1 4.00%
18-20 2 8.00%
21-24 3 12.00%
25-30 4 16.00%
31-35 4 16.00%
36-40 4 16.00%
41-45 3 12.00%
46-50 1 4.00%
51-55 2 8.00%
56-60 1 4.00%
61-65 0 0.00%
66-75 0 0.00%
76-85 0 0.00%
Total 25 100.0%
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the Houston 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 Houston County Jail & Sheriff
The Houston County Jail houses both state and local inmates. The jail houses pre-trial and sentenced inmates. The jail employs 12 correctional officers. The Houston County Jail is certified by the Tennessee Corrections Institute. Inmates at the Jail are allowed visitation. Visiting hours are Saturday and Sunday from 8:00 am through 5:00 pm. All visitors are required to fill out an application, and the application must be approved prior to visit. The Houston County Jail has a prepaid inmate phone system. Phone cards can be purchased at the Sheriff's Office in the lobby. Inmates can also purchase approved commissary items. Funds may be placed in an inmates account by three methods. Please see "Inmate Commissary: under the Jail link for more information. Inmates can only receive items from the approved commissary list. No outside items from civilians will be accepted unless approved by the Sheriff. Current Inmates - http://www.hcsotn.org/node/2 Add money to an inmate’s account https://inmatesales.com/#!/login Send a message or deposit funds https://www.smartdeposit.com/
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Inmate Money Accounts

How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Houston County Jail & Sheriff?

There are multiple ways to add money to an inmate's account at Houston County Jail & Sheriff, using Access Corrections Secure Deposits

1. Online - Making a deposit using a verified Visa or Mastercard online, or using their Apple or Android App.
2. By phone - Dial 866.345.1884 to reach their 24/7 Access Corrections domestic call centers.
3. Jail Lobby Kiosk - Kiosks accept cash, credit cards, and debit cards.
4. Mail-in Lockbox - Friends or Family who do not have a credit or debit card can mail money orders to their secure lockbox to make deposits to an inmate’s account. Depositors use a customized form that captures all needed information. Upon receipt, they process and post the deposits to the inmate's trust fund in approximately 48 hours.

Money orders may be mailed to inmates at:
Access Corrections
P.O. Box 12486
St. Louis, MO 63132

Money orders must be made out to "Access Secure Deposits".
Include the state, city, inmate name and ID number on all money orders.

5. Walk-in Cash Deposits - Go to any Cash Pay Today location to deposit cash to your inmate's account.

Secure Deposits - Frequently Asked Questions
Secure Deposits - Video Tutorial on How it Works
Secure Deposits - Help Pages

Customer Service Contacts:
Phone: 866-345-1884
Email[email protected]
Online Chat - Look for 'bubble' on bottom right of the page linked here.

How to Send Money to an Inmate in Houston County

To send commissary money to an inmate in Houston County Jail & Sheriff follow these steps:

  • Register with Access Corrections by creating an account.
  • Select Tennessee, then select Houston County Jail & Sheriff, and then the inmate you want to send money to.
  • Choose the amount of money you want to send, and input your payment method.

For all information on how to Send Money to an inmate's account check out our full money and commissary guide for Houston County Jail & Sheriff.

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Inmate Phone Contact

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

How Do Inmates in Houston County Jail & Sheriff Make Phone Calls?

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

  • Houston County Jail & Sheriff 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 Houston 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 Houston County inmates; rules, policies, phone calling times, limits and more visit our Inmate Phone Page.

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Inmate Commissary

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

Houston 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 Houston 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 Houston County Jail & Sheriff staff. They will not honor reports of discrepancies from inmate's families or friends.
My CarePack is the Houston 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 Money to an Inmate in Houston County

To send commissary money to an inmate in Houston County Jail & Sheriff follow these steps:

  • Register with Access Corrections by creating an account.
  • Select Tennessee, then select Houston County Jail & Sheriff, and then the inmate you want to send money to.
  • Choose the amount of money you want to send, and input your payment method.

For all information on how to Send Money to an inmate's account check out our full money and commissary guide for Houston County Jail & Sheriff.

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Texting and Emailing an Inmate

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

Houston County Jail & Sheriff allows Secure Messaging using a third-party service call Access Corrections.

They are the same company that facilitate Secure Deposits and Securepaks, so if you are already registered with them, then you are already approved to send Secure Messages to your inmate.

Register/Log in here.

After Registering/Logging In:

1.     You choose Houston County Jail & Sheriff.
2.    You Search for your inmate by typing in his last name. You can further narrow your search by adding his first name and/or Inmate ID.
3.    You add a credit or debit card.
4.    You buy a message plan (plans and prices vary), or buy credits. One credit costs $0.01.
5.    You select the option for your inmate to be able use the credits which you purchase, to message back to you... Or not.
6.    Houston County Jail & Sheriff charges a fee for each message sent or received.

Important Things to Know

 - Access Corrections has an iphone app and an android app for using their services.
 - ALL of your correspondence will be monitored by the jail. 
 - Do NOT write anything you wouldn’t want repeated in court.
 - Rates vary and are always subject to change.
 - Inmates can write you back ONLY if you select that option.
 - You CAN send photos up to 32MB in file size. Subject to change.
 - You CAN have unlimited credits on your account but are limited in the amount of each credit purchase.
 - You may NOT type or send emoticons.
 - You may NOT copy and paste text. Type directly.
 - You may NOT type profanities, violence or characters not approved. 
 - Due to messages having to be reviewed first, allow up to five days for a message to be delivered.
 - You may NOT transfer credits to another email.

Phone: 866-345-1884

Email:  [email protected]
FAQ
Contact Page
iphone app
Android app

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

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

  • Register with Access Corrections by creating an account.
  • Select Tennessee, then select Houston 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.
  • 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.

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

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Other Jails Nearby

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

Houston Benton Humphreys Stewart Montgomery Dickson
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Most Wanted Fugitives

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

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

Race Inmates % Total
White 25 100.00%
Black 0 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 0 0.00%
American Indian/Native Alaskan 0 0.00%
Asian 0 0.00%
Pacific Islander/Native Hawaiian 0 0.00%
Other 0 0.00%
Total 25 100.0%
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the Houston County Sheriff’s Department, Tennessee Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.

Houston County Inmate Criminal Charges - 6/8/2023

(many inmates have multiple charges)

Charge Inmates % Total
Felony (3rd Degree) 7 28.00%
Felony (2rd Degree) 4 16.00%
Felony (1st Degree) 2 8.00%
State Jail Felony 3 12.00%
Felony (Uncategorized) 4 16.00%
Misdemeanor (Class A) 5 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 Houston County Sheriff’s Department, Tennessee Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.

Houston County Inmate Sex - 6/8/2023

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 22 88.00%
Female 3 12.00%
Total 25 100.0%
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the Houston County Sheriff’s Department, Tennessee Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.

Houston County Inmate Age - 6/8/2023

Age Inmates % Total
Under 18 1 4.00%
18-20 2 8.00%
21-24 3 12.00%
25-30 4 16.00%
31-35 4 16.00%
36-40 4 16.00%
41-45 3 12.00%
46-50 1 4.00%
51-55 2 8.00%
56-60 1 4.00%
61-65 0 0.00%
66-75 0 0.00%
76-85 0 0.00%
Total 25 100.0%
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the Houston 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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