McMinn County Juvenile Detention

To search for an inmate in the McMinn County Juvenile Detention, 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) 745-7140 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up a McMinn 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.

McMinn County Juvenile Detention Inmate Search

The McMinn County Juvenile Detention maintains an average of 24 offenders in custody on any given day. The McMinn County Juvenile Detention 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 McMinn County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 7,440 offenders.

The following charts of McMinn 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 McMinn 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 McMinn 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 McMinn 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 Visit an Inmate in the McMinn County Juvenile Detention? What is the Schedule?

McMinn County Juvenile Detention ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE

Highway 30
Athens, TN 37303
(423) 745-7140

• 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 (423) 745-7140 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 (423) 745-7140 TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE!

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about McMinn County Juvenile Detention’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call (423) 745-7140 for further assistance.

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

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about McMinn County Juvenile Detention’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call (423) 745-7140 for further assistance.

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

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about McMinn County Juvenile Detention’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call (423) 745-7140 for further assistance.

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

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about McMinn County Juvenile Detention’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call (423) 745-7140 for further assistance.

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

McMinn County Juvenile Detention Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
The McMinn County Juvenile Detention allows inmates to receive pre-metered postcards like the type purchased from the post office. They may also allow certain photo postcards as long as they have not been tampered with or contain images that may be considered to be obscene or violent in nature. It is best to only use blue or black ink. Always include your name and return address.

Envelopes
The McMinn County Juvenile Detention 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:
Highway 30
Athens, TN 37303

Legal Mail

Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Highway 30
Athens, TN 37303

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
The McMinn County Juvenile Detention allows books to be mailed directly to the jail from a reputable source 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 McMinn County Juvenile Detention standards will be disposed of. 
Hard cover books will not be accepted by the jail due to their potential to be used as a weapon.

All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Highway 30
Athens, TN 37303

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about McMinn County Juvenile Detention’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call (423) 745-7140 for further assistance.

Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the McMinn County Juvenile Detention, and what can I purchase?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about McMinn County Juvenile Detention’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call (423) 745-7140 for further assistance.

How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the McMinn County Juvenile Detention using an Online Messaging Service?

McMinn County Juvenile Detention 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 McMinn County Juvenile Detention.
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.    McMinn County Juvenile Detention 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:  customerservice@accesscorrections.com
FAQ
Contact Page
iphone app
Android app

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

To send a secure email message to an inmate in McMinn County Juvenile Detention follow these steps:

• Register with Access Corrections by creating an account.
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• Select Tennessee, then select McMinn County Juvenile Detention, 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 McMinn County Juvenile Detention check out our Secure Messaging Guide for McMinn County.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about McMinn County Juvenile Detention’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call (423) 745-7140 for further assistance.

Do Inmates in the McMinn County Juvenile Detention have Access to Tablets or Computers?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about McMinn County Juvenile Detention’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call (423) 745-7140 for further assistance.

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