Richard L. Bean Juvenile Detention Center

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Richard L. Bean Juvenile Detention Center

With a top capacity of 180 detainees, the Richard L Bean Juvenile Detention Center is named after the superintendent who has been in charge of the facility since the 70s. It has a direct connection to the juvenile court, reducing the transportation needs and ensuring that all detainees have access to their court dates without complication. Individual cells are arranged around a common area or day room, which allows the juveniles to be housed in areas with those of the same gender, similar age, and with a similar history of detention to ensure that they feel safe in their spaces. The common areas have tables for eating, doing homework, writing letters, reading material from the library, and other activities either alone or with others in the housing unit. Positive social interactions are encouraged, and youth will develop stronger social skills as well as developing life skills like responsibility, accountability, and discipline. Along with academics there are also programs and courses to teach other life skills like job searches and apartment searches, as well as other necessary skills for life building. Mail: Detainee Name, Booking Number 3321 Division Street, Knoxville, TN, 37919 All incoming mail will be inspected for contraband before being permitted in the cells or common areas. Phones: Juveniles may call their parents or guardians at least one day each week during their term of detention. Visitation: One visit each week is provided for each of the juveniles to see their parents or guardians.
Inmate Services

Phone: 865-215-6500

Physical Address:
 3321 Division St.
Knoxville, TN 37919

Mailing Address (personal mail):
 Inmate's first and last name
Richard L. Bean Juvenile Detention Center
3321 Division St.
Knoxville, TN 37919

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How Do You Find Someone in the Richard L. Bean Juvenile Detention Center?

To search for an inmate in the Richard L. Bean 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 865-215-6500 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up a Knox 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.

Richard L. Bean Juvenile Detention Center Inmate Search

The Richard L. Bean Juvenile Detention Center maintains an average of 70 offenders in custody on any given day. The Richard L. Bean 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 Knox County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 28,820 offenders.

The following charts of Knox 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 Knox 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 Knox 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 Knox 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.

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Recent Bookings & Arrests

How does the booking process work at Richard L. Bean Juvenile Detention Center?

Once someone is arrested, they are taken to Richard L. Bean Juvenile Detention Center for booking. This process involves identifying the individual, determining charges, and deciding if they will be released on their own recognizance, released on bail, or held in custody until their court date.

It’s important for the arrestee to stay silent, as anything they say can be used against them. The best advice is to avoid answering any questions about the arrest until legal counsel is present.

The booking process at Richard L. Bean Juvenile Detention Center typically includes the following steps:

  • Verifying identity.
  • Taking a mugshot.
  • Answering questions regarding medical, mental health, and substance use history.
  • DNA collection, if required.
  • Conducting a thorough search.
  • Confiscating personal belongings.
  • Providing a free phone call.

For questions about paying an arrestee’s bond or bail amount, contact the facility at 865-215-6500.

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Directions / Map to the Richard L. Bean Juvenile Detention Center
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Other Jails in Knox County

What are the other City and County Jails in Knox County?

Knox County County Jails
Knox County Detention Facility Knox County Jail Knox County Work Release Center
Knox County Juvenile Facilities
Richard L. Bean Juvenile Detention Center
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Other Jails Nearby

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

Knox Roane Anderson Loudon Blount Sevier Union Grainger Jefferson
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