Obion County Jail

To search for an inmate in the Obion County Jail, 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 731-885-5832 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up a Obion 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.

Obion County Jail Inmate Search

The Obion County Jail maintains an average of 159 offenders in custody on any given day. The Obion County Jail 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 Obion County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 3,180 offenders.

The following charts of Obion 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 Obion 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 Obion 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 Obion 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.

What are the bail options in Obion County after an arrest?

Once arrested, an individual may be brought to Obion County Jail in Union City for processing. The next steps vary:

1. The individual may be released without paying bail and ordered to appear on a set date.
2. The individual could be held in jail until their hearing.
3. Posting bail or bond allows them to be released. Call 731-885-5832 to confirm the bail amount.

There are several ways to pay an individual’s bail.

• A cash bond is posted by paying the whole amount at the jail bonding window or the clerk's office with cash, a cashier's check or a money order, and many facilities also accept cards at a kiosk or through an online bond vendor for a fee; bring the inmate's full name and booking number, and the jail's line is 731-885-5832.
• Licensed bail bond agencies in Obion County can provide assistance.
• Courts in many places accept real property, such as land or a house, as bond collateral when the owner documents clear title and equity of at least the bond amount, often double, with a deed and a recent tax or appraisal value, and the court that set bail approves.

For more information about bail in Obion County, Tennessee, see the Obion County Jail Bail Guide.

How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Obion County Jail? What is the Schedule?

Obion County Jail Inmate Visitation Schedule

1 Law Lane
Union City, TN 38261
731-885-5832

• First, you must register an account with jailatm, then add Obion County Jail, then your inmate.
• Second, you can choose a time to visit.
• Offsite Video Visits can be done on Android, IOS (Apple) or Windows devices.
• All visits must be scheduled 24 hours prior to the appointment or up to 1 weeks in advance.
• CHECK-IN: 10 minutes prior to scheduled visit.
• Valid picture identification (e.g., driver’s license, State I.D., or Military I.D.) is required at Check-In.
• Visitors under the age of 17 must be listed as an additional visitor and accompanied and supervised by an authorized visitor over the age of 18.
• If a visitor loses internet connection during an offsite video visitation session, no refund will be issued.

ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE

REMOTE VISITATION SCHEDULE

Register for Remote Video Visitation with your inmate at the Obion County Jail by going here.

Once you register, choose the option for 'Video Calls' or Video Visists and you will be prompted for the information required, which will include copies of your state issued ID and more. 
For help with signing up and using the inmate visitation app, go here to get your questions answered.
Note: While JailATM also offers the following inmate services, Obion County Jail may not allow all of them. Check on the JailATM website to confirm.
Services available through JailATM are subject to change with no notice.
You Can Send Money
Obion County Jail may have an agreement with JailATM so that you can deposit money online or using the kiosk in the jail lobby.
You Can Send Gift Packs
Obion County Jail may have an agreement with JailATM, which ships predetermined Gift Packs of candy, snacks and hygiene products to the inmate. Check the JailATM website to see if they allow Gift Packs.
These can be ordered by you online and are delivered directly to the inmate.
You Can Email Inmate
Obion County Jail may have an agreement with JailATM which handles secure messaging between you and your inmate. Check the JailATM website to see if they allow emailing your inmate.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Obion County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 731-885-5832 for further assistance.

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

Register for Remote Video Visitation with your inmate at the Obion County Jail by going here.

Once you register, choose the option for 'Video Calls' or Video Visits and you will be prompted for the information required, which will include copies of your state issued ID and more. 
For help with signing up and using the inmate visitation app, go here to get your questions answered.
Note: While JailATM also offers the following inmate services, Obion County Jail may not allow all of them. Check on the JailATM website to confirm.
Services available through JailATM are subject to change with no notice.
You Can Send Money
Obion County Jail may have an agreement with JailATM so that you can deposit money online or using the kiosk in the jail lobby.
You Can Send Gift Packs
Obion County Jail may have an agreement with JailATM, which ships predetermined Gift Packs of candy, snacks and hygiene products to the inmate. Check the JailATM website to see if they allow Gift Packs.
These can be ordered by you online and are delivered directly to the inmate.
You Can Email Inmate
Obion County Jail may have an agreement with JailATM which handles secure messaging between you and your inmate. Check the JailATM website to see if they allow emailing your inmate.

Customer Support: 877-810-0914.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Obion County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 731-885-5832 for further assistance.

How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Obion County Jail?

There are three options for putting money on an inmate's books:

Option 1 - Dropping Money at the Jail
Ask the Obion County Jail whether it takes deposits in person or has a Correct Solutions Group kiosk, and where it is.

Option 2 - Deposit Inmate Money Online
Obion County Jail uses a private company called Correct Solutions Group to process all online deposits to an inmate's account. The company charges you a small fee for doing so, but the fee probably isn't as much as gas and parking would cost to take it to the jail in person.

Option 3 - Make an Inmate Deposit over the Phone
Correct Solutions Group will accept deposits over the phone with a debit or credit card. Call 877-618-3516.
To do this you will need the inmate's offender # (inmate ID #) and full legal name.

How Do Inmates in Obion County Jail Make Phone Calls?

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

• Obion County Jail uses the services of Correct Solutions Group.
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• Register with them online or call them at 877-618-3516. 
• Services for Obion County inmates and their families and friends include PIN Debits or depositing money into an inmate's commissary account. Ask Correct Solutions Group which services this jail offers.

For all the information regarding phone calls with Obion County inmates; rules, policies, phone calling times, limits and more visit our Inmate Phone Page.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Obion County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 731-885-5832 for further assistance.

How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Obion County Jail?

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

• Obion County Jail uses the services of Correct Solutions Group.
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• Register with them online or call them at 877-618-3516. 
• Services for Obion County inmates and their families and friends include PIN Debits or depositing money into an inmate's commissary account. Ask Correct Solutions Group which services this jail offers.

For all the information regarding phone calls with Obion County inmates; rules, policies, phone calling times, limits and more visit our Inmate Phone Page.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Obion County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 731-885-5832 for further assistance.

How do I Mail an Inmate in the Obion County Jail, and what can I send them?

Obion County Jail Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
Ask the Obion County Jail whether it accepts postcards, and what size and type, before mailing one. Always include your name and return address.

Envelopes
The Obion County Jail 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:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Obion County Jail
1 Law Lane
Union City, TN 38261

Legal Mail

Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Obion County Jail
1 Law Lane
Union City, TN 38261

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 Obion County Jail 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 Obion County Jail standards will be disposed of. 
Ask the Obion County Jail whether hardcover books are accepted.

All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Obion County Jail
1 Law Lane
Union City, TN 38261

Obion County Jail Inmate Mail Policies and Address - What Can You Send, and Where?

For inmates receiving mail in the Obion County Jail 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 Obion County Jail:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Obion County Jail
1 Law Lane
Union City, TN 38261

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 Obion County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 731-885-5832 for further assistance.

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

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Obion County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 731-885-5832 for further assistance.

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

How to Email an Inmate at Obion County Jail

Using Jail ATM Digital Messaging with an Inmate at Obion County Jail - Sending and Receiving Messages.



How It Works:

Once you sign up with Jail ATM instant Messaging you can you can send texts from the cell phone associated with the mobile number you provided at sign-up, and receive text messages from the inmate on the same cell phone. You can only use the phone number you signed up with or it won't work.

To learn more about this email service, check out our full instructions, including fees at our emailing and texting page.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Obion County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 731-885-5832 for further assistance.

Do Inmates in the Obion County Jail have Access to Tablets or Computers?

Obion County Jail now offers Jail ATM Tablet Rentals to their inmates.

Jail ATM is the same company that handles inmate money deposits and other services. Inmates can use their commissary accounty to order these.

The tablets can be rented on a daily basis and while not directly connected to the internet, the inmates can use them for many activities.

All inmates receive some free time on the tablets each day. Purchasing a Gold Pass allows inmates access to the tablet for an extended period of time without interruption. The current fee for a 24-hour rental is $4.99, however Obion County Jail may have a monthly rental plan. The tablet should last 5-7 hours on a single charge. An inmate with a Gold Pass, may return the discharged tablet and take another one provided there is still time remaining on the Gold Pass.

Tablet Services:

• Games – Play tested and approved games.
• Radio – Stream approved radio stations.
• Law Library – If your facility has online access to a law library, this can be displayed on the tablet for easy access by the inmates.
• Library – A large listing of books is found in the online library.
• Secure Browser – Sites included are up to the discretion of the facility and include options in categories such as Education, Music, Video, Sports, News, as well as Religious and Spiritual sites. Keyboard function is disabled to prevent unauthorized communication via dialogue or comment fields.
• Email and Messaging – For less than the price of a stamp, inmates can send and receive secure email from friends and family. All messages are archived for future reference and key words may be flagged for investigation.
• Video Calling 

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Obion County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 731-885-5832 for further assistance.

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