Johnson County Jail & Sheriff

Johnson County Jail & Sheriff Inmate Services Information

Phone: (423)727-7761

Physical Address:
121 Court Street
Mountain City, TN 37683

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

To search for an inmate in the Johnson 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 (423)727-7761 for the information you are looking for.

Johnson County Jail & Sheriff Inmate Search

Johnson County maintains an average of 114 inmates in custody on any given day (in all jails combined). The jail has a weekly turnover of 55% of their population. Every year Johnson County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 2,280 offenders.

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

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

Race Inmates % Total
White 87 96.67%
Black 2 2.22%
Hispanic or Latino 1 1.11%
American Indian/Native Alaskan 0 0.00%
Asian 0 0.00%
Pacific Islander/Native Hawaiian 0 0.00%
Other 0 0.00%
Total 90 100.0%
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the Johnson County Sheriff’s Department, Tennessee Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.

Johnson County Inmate Criminal Charges - 6/8/2023

(many inmates have multiple charges)

Charge Inmates % Total
Felony (3rd Degree) 26 28.89%
Felony (2rd Degree) 15 16.67%
Felony (1st Degree) 9 10.00%
State Jail Felony 9 10.00%
Felony (Uncategorized) 12 13.33%
Misdemeanor (Class A) 19 21.11%
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 Johnson County Sheriff’s Department, Tennessee Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.

Johnson County Inmate Sex - 6/8/2023

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 79 87.78%
Female 11 12.22%
Total 90 100.0%
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the Johnson County Sheriff’s Department, Tennessee Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.

Johnson County Inmate Age - 6/8/2023

Age Inmates % Total
Under 18 1 1.11%
18-20 6 6.67%
21-24 10 11.11%
25-30 15 16.67%
31-35 13 14.44%
36-40 16 17.78%
41-45 13 14.44%
46-50 5 5.56%
51-55 5 5.56%
56-60 4 4.44%
61-65 1 1.11%
66-75 1 1.11%
76-85 0 0.00%
Total 90 100.0%
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the Johnson 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 Johnson County Jail & Sheriff
Inmate Visitation Regulation To schedule an online visitation call the jail on Thursdays from 8:30-4pm to schedule a visit Add funds at https://www.smartdeposit.com/ 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 Johnson County Jail & Sheriff? What is the Schedule?

In addition to normal at-the-jail visits, Johnson 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 Johnson 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.
Johnson 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 Johnson County Jail & Sheriff?

Johnson 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 Johnson 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.
Johnson County Jail & Sheriff Pricing.
Securus Contact Information.
iphone app
Android app

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Inmate Money Accounts

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

There are multiple ways to add money to an inmate's account at Johnson 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 Johnson County

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

  • Register with Access Corrections by creating an account.
  • Select Tennessee, then select Johnson 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 Johnson County Jail & Sheriff.

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Inmate Phone Contact

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

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

To register and sign up for a phone account with City Tele Coin to communicate with your Johnson County Jail & Sheriff 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 Johnson County Jail & Sheriff 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 Johnson 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 Johnson County Jail & Sheriff, and what can I purchase?

Johnson 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 Johnson 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 Johnson County Jail & Sheriff staff. They will not honor reports of discrepancies from inmate's families or friends.
My CarePack is the Johnson 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 Johnson County

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

  • Register with Access Corrections by creating an account.
  • Select Tennessee, then select Johnson 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 Johnson County Jail & Sheriff.

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Texting and Emailing an Inmate

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

Johnson 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 Johnson 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.    Johnson 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 Johnson County

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

  • Register with Access Corrections by creating an account.
  • Select Tennessee, then select Johnson 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 Johnson County Jail & Sheriff check out our Secure Messaging Guide for Johnson County.

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Other Jails Nearby

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

Johnson Avery Watauga Ashe Sullivan Carter Washington Grayson
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Most Wanted Fugitives

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

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

Race Inmates % Total
White 87 96.67%
Black 2 2.22%
Hispanic or Latino 1 1.11%
American Indian/Native Alaskan 0 0.00%
Asian 0 0.00%
Pacific Islander/Native Hawaiian 0 0.00%
Other 0 0.00%
Total 90 100.0%
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the Johnson County Sheriff’s Department, Tennessee Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.

Johnson County Inmate Criminal Charges - 6/8/2023

(many inmates have multiple charges)

Charge Inmates % Total
Felony (3rd Degree) 26 28.89%
Felony (2rd Degree) 15 16.67%
Felony (1st Degree) 9 10.00%
State Jail Felony 9 10.00%
Felony (Uncategorized) 12 13.33%
Misdemeanor (Class A) 19 21.11%
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 Johnson County Sheriff’s Department, Tennessee Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.

Johnson County Inmate Sex - 6/8/2023

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 79 87.78%
Female 11 12.22%
Total 90 100.0%
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the Johnson County Sheriff’s Department, Tennessee Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.

Johnson County Inmate Age - 6/8/2023

Age Inmates % Total
Under 18 1 1.11%
18-20 6 6.67%
21-24 10 11.11%
25-30 15 16.67%
31-35 13 14.44%
36-40 16 17.78%
41-45 13 14.44%
46-50 5 5.56%
51-55 5 5.56%
56-60 4 4.44%
61-65 1 1.11%
66-75 1 1.11%
76-85 0 0.00%
Total 90 100.0%
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the Johnson 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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