Madison County Juvenile Detention Center

To search for an inmate in the Madison County 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 731-423-6140 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up a Madison 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.

Madison County Juvenile Detention Center Inmate Search

The Madison County Juvenile Detention Center maintains an average of 40 offenders in custody on any given day. The Madison County 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 Madison County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 8,480 offenders.

The following charts of Madison 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 Madison 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 Madison 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 Madison 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.

How do you post bail in Madison County?

If someone is taken to Madison County Juvenile Detention Center in Jackson 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 731-423-6140.

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 731-423-6140.
• Licensed bail bond agents in Madison 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 Madison County, Tennessee, visit the Madison County Juvenile Detention Center Bail FAQ page.

How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Madison County Juvenile Detention Center? What is the Schedule?

Madison County Juvenile Detention Center ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE

224 Lexington Ave.
Jackson, TN 38301
731-423-6140

• 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 731-423-6140 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 731-423-6140 TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE!

Madison County Juvenile Detention Center ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE

224 Lexington Ave.
Jackson, TN 38301
731-423-6140

• Visits are 30 minutes.
• You must be on the inmate's visitor list.
• Visitation schedule subject to change.
• Inmates are allowed one visit per day however the weekly limit is determined by the inmates classification.
• 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 731-423-6140 TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE!

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Madison County Juvenile Detention Center’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 731-423-6140 for further assistance.

Can I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Madison County Juvenile Detention Center?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Madison County Juvenile Detention Center’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 731-423-6140 for further assistance.

How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Madison County Juvenile Detention Center?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Madison County Juvenile Detention Center’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 731-423-6140 for further assistance.

How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Madison County Juvenile Detention Center?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Madison County Juvenile Detention Center’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 731-423-6140 for further assistance.

How do I Mail an Inmate in the Madison County Juvenile Detention Center, and what can I send them?

Madison County Juvenile Detention Center Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
Ask the Madison County Juvenile Detention Center whether it accepts postcards, and what size and type, before mailing one. Always include your name and return address.

Envelopes
The Madison County Juvenile Detention Center also allows envelopes to be mailed to inmates. It is best to only use blue or black ink.

Postcards and envelopes MUST HAVE the sender's full name and return address on the envelope. 

Postcards and envelopes MUST be mailed to the following address:
Juvenile's first and last name
c/o Madison County Juvenile Detention Center
224 Lexington Ave.
Jackson, TN 38301-5499

Legal Mail

Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Juvenile's first and last name
c/o Madison County Juvenile Detention Center
224 Lexington Ave.
Jackson, TN 38301-5499

Newspapers
Newspapers may also be mailed to an inmate as long as they are shipped directly from the publisher.

Magazines
News, special interest or sports magazines may also be mailed to an inmate as long as they are shipped directly from the publisher. Any magazines that contain profanity, weapons, pornography or other content that is adult in nature will be confiscated by the jail staff and will NOT be delivered to the inmate.

Books
Ask the Madison County Juvenile Detention Center whether books can be mailed in, and whether they must come straight from a publisher or retailer such as Amazon, Barnes & Noble or Books-A-Million. You can order them directly from your computer and have them shipped to the inmate at the address noted.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Madison County Juvenile Detention Center standards will be disposed of. 
Ask the Madison County Juvenile Detention Center whether hardcover books are accepted.

All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Juvenile's first and last name
c/o Madison County Juvenile Detention Center
224 Lexington Ave.
Jackson, TN 38301-5499

Madison County Juvenile Detention Center Inmate Mail Policies and Address - What Can You Send, and Where?

For inmates receiving mail in the Madison County Juvenile Detention Center there are different addresses and policies depending on the inmate's status, as well as what type of mail they are receiving; personal mail, legal mail, subscriptions or books sent from a third-party such as Amazon.

All mail is to be shipped to the Madison County Juvenile Detention Center:
Juvenile's first and last name
c/o Madison County Juvenile Detention Center
224 Lexington Ave.
Jackson, TN 38301-5499

For complete information on mail policies, what you can send an inmate and what address to send them, check out our Inmate Mail page.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Madison County Juvenile Detention Center’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 731-423-6140 for further assistance.

Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Madison County 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 Madison County Juvenile Detention Center’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 731-423-6140 for further assistance.

How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Madison County 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 Madison County Juvenile Detention Center’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 731-423-6140 for further assistance.

Do Inmates in the Madison County 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 Madison County Juvenile Detention Center’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 731-423-6140 for further assistance.

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

Madison County County Jails

Madison County Juvenile Facilities

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