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Perry County Jail & Sheriff Inmate Services Information

Phone: (931) 589-8803

Physical Address:
 582 Bethel Road
Linden, TN 37096

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

To search for an inmate in the Perry 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 (931) 589-8803 for the information you are looking for.

Perry County Jail & Sheriff Inmate Search

Perry County maintains an average of 53 inmates in custody on any given day (in all jails combined). The jail has a weekly turnover of 55% of their population. Every year Perry County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 1,060 offenders.

The following charts of Perry County inmate population demographics are updated daily. The information shown is for 5/28/2023. For research purposes we have broken down the inmates by sex, age, ethnicity, and criminal charges.

The information is compiled from Perry 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 Perry County and Tennessee state prisons, click the button below.
Perry County INMATE DEMOGRAPHICS

Perry County Inmate Race & Ethnicity - 5/28/2023

Race Inmates % Total
White 28 71.79%
Black 2 5.13%
Hispanic or Latino 2 5.13%
American Indian/Native Alaskan 2 5.13%
Asian 2 5.13%
Pacific Islander/Native Hawaiian 2 5.13%
Other 1 2.56%
Total 39 100.0%
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the Perry County Sheriff’s Department, Tennessee Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.

Perry County Inmate Criminal Charges - 5/28/2023

(many inmates have multiple charges)

Charge Inmates % Total
Felony (3rd Degree) 13 33.33%
Felony (2rd Degree) 6 15.38%
Felony (1st Degree) 4 10.26%
State Jail Felony 1 2.56%
Felony (Uncategorized) 7 17.95%
Misdemeanor (Class A) 8 20.51%
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 Perry County Sheriff’s Department, Tennessee Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.

Perry County Inmate Sex - 5/28/2023

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 35 89.74%
Female 4 10.26%
Total 39 100.0%
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the Perry County Sheriff’s Department, Tennessee Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.

Perry County Inmate Age - 5/28/2023

Age Inmates % Total
Under 18 2 5.13%
18-20 2 5.13%
21-24 4 10.26%
25-30 6 15.38%
31-35 7 17.95%
36-40 6 15.38%
41-45 5 12.82%
46-50 2 5.13%
51-55 1 2.56%
56-60 1 2.56%
61-65 1 2.56%
66-75 1 2.56%
76-85 1 2.56%
Total 39 100.0%
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the Perry 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 Perry County Jail & Sheriff
Communication with the outside world is important. Your loved ones want to make sure you're safe, and spend time with you on the phone. That's why the Perry County Jail offers telecommunications via email, texting, and phones. Inmates are dependent on their friends and family during this time for both visitors and money. If someone is going to provide funds for an inmate, the first thing they will need is the inmate's number. This is used to place funds directly into their account. Commissary Commissary includes funds placed in an account for the inmate, to be used to buy items such as toiletries, food items, and any other commissary purchases the inmate may wish to purchase during their incarceration. These would be items not provided by the Jail Administration. JAILATM.COM is a service provided to friends and family of inmates, a fast and convenient way to send money to inmates. When sending money, funds are made available to the inmates immediately after the credit card is processed. There are several methods by which funds can be placed in this account: Funds can be paid via credit card online at their website, JAILATM.COM. You can also use cash or credit card at the kiosk in the lobby of the PCSO office. However, the lobby is currently locked down due to COVID restrictions. Call if you need assistance, (931) 589-8803. The deposit is made by making use of "Mastercard, VISA, or Discover credit card or bank debit card. The transactions are chargeable for additional fees as accorded by the correctional facility. Any disputes regarding additional fees are strictly determined by the correctional facility, and not with Tech Friends, Inc. The services rendered by the website are considered to be final in any event. Telecommunications Phone CPCJAIL.COM takes you to INMATESALES.COM where you will create an account. It is a website for purchasing time on a device used for communication, whether it is for the phone, Chirps for texting, or email on a computer. You can purchase a card for phone calls, either solely to anyone or a card with the restriction to one number as specified during purchase. You cannot call for an inmate. He/she must call you and to do that they will need funds deposited to CPCJAIL.COM. Texting Texting is done on a device called Chirps. Time is purchased, and a device is provided that has been linked directly to the inmate's account. When the time is out, it stops working until more time is put on the account. The jail does provide a charging station for the Chirps device. Email Email is another form of communication that can be purchased by or for the inmate. If you need help, call 1-877-998-5678, and phone time can be purchased on the phone, instead of the website. Healthcare services in the jail are provided by Advanced Correctional Healthcare, under contract to the Perry County Sheriff's Office. The inmates see the staff nurse upon admission to the jail, who will perform an initial screening. It was announced on April 21, 2021, Advanced Correctional Healthcare, largest jail healthcare provider in US, is changing location to Franklin, Tenn. Receiving screening shall be performed on all inmates upon admission to the facility and before placement in the general population. The findings shall be recorded on a printed screening form. The officer performing this duty shall check for: A serious illness; A comatose state; Obvious wounds; Prescribed medications; and Suicide risk assessment, including suicidal ideation or history of suicidal behavior or other mental health illness.
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Inmate Visitation

How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Perry County Jail & Sheriff? What is the Schedule?

Perry County Jail & Sheriff uses the services of Inmate Sales, also known as Combined Public Communication (CPC) for visitation communication between inmates and their friends and family members.

In order to have a successful video visit, these are the steps to follow:

  1. Make sure you have a device a speaker, a camera and a connection to the internet.
  2. Register with Inmate Sales.
  3. Find Perry County Jail & Sheriff
  4. Select 'New Purchase'
  5. Choose this facility and a product ('Remote' or 'Onsite' Visit)
  6. Enter your personal information and purchase minutes.
  7. Schedule a visit.

Call 877-998-5678 if you have any questions.
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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 Perry County Jail & Sheriff?

Perry County Jail & Sheriff uses the services of Inmate Sales, also known as Combined Public Communication (CPC) for visitation communication between inmates and their friends and family members.

In order to have a successful video visit, these are the steps to follow:

  1. Make sure you have a device a speaker, a camera and a connection to the internet.
  2. Register with Inmate Sales.
  3. Find Perry County Jail & Sheriff
  4. Select 'New Purchase'
  5. Choose this facility and a product ('Remote' or 'Onsite' Visit)
  6. Enter your personal information and purchase minutes.
  7. Schedule a visit.

Call 877-998-5678 if you have any questions.
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Inmate Money Accounts

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

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

Option 1 - Dropping Money at the Jail
Bring money to the jail in person. 
Either the jail personnel will process the Inmate Account payment or you will use a Jail ATM self-serve kiosk in the lobbies that accepts cash, debit or credit cards.

Option 2 - Deposit Inmate Money Online
Perry County Jail & Sheriff uses Jail ATM 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 - Mail the Inmate Deposit to the Jail
Mailing a deposit takes more time to process than the other methods but can be done if you live too far away to bring it in person and you don't have a debit/credit card for online deposits. Never send cash. Always send a Money Order from the US Post Office, a reputable bank or Western Union. Call the Perry County Jail & Sheriff first as they may want you to do this online or at the jail kiosk instead.
Make the Money Order out to the inmate's name and put their Inmate ID# in memo section of the Money Order.
582 Bethel Road
Linden, TN 37096

Option 4 - Make an Inmate Deposit with Jail ATM over the Phone by calling 877-810-0914
To do this you will need the inmate's offender # (inmate ID #) and full legal name.

How to Deposit Money Online for an Inmate in Perry County

To deposit money online for an inmate in Perry County Jail & Sheriff follow these steps:

  • Register to open an account, or Sign In to JailATM, a service that acts as a bank for inmates in Perry County.
  • After registering and signing in, select 'Send Money Now'.
  • Choose Tennessee, then choose Perry County Jail & Sheriff
  • Type in your inmate's last name or their Inmate ID.
  • Select your inmate.
  • Input an amount to deposit to your inmate in Perry County Jail & Sheriff, and then input your payment method. 
  • NOTE: There may be a limit on how much money you can send your inmate in Perry County at any one time.
  • If you need to phone customer support, call 877-810-0914.

For all information, tips and procedures for sending money to an inmate in Perry County Jail & Sheriff, or depositing money at the jail, over the phone or by mail, check out our Send Money Page for Perry County.

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Inmate Phone Contact

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

How Do Inmates in Perry County Jail & Sheriff Make Phone Calls?

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

  • Perry County Jail & Sheriff uses the services of a company named Inmate Sales.
  • Register with them online or call them at 877-998-5678. 
  • Agents are available M-F from 8:00 AM - 12:00 midnight EST, Saturdays from 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM, and speak both English & Spanish.
  • Services for Perry County inmates and their families and friends include: Collect Calling, PIN Debit, Purchasing Calling Cards, Deposits, Messaging & Video Visitation.

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

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Inmate Commissary

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

JailATM – Send Money or Send Commissary Gift Packs to Perry County Jail & Sheriff

Search for JailATM services for Perry County Jail & Sheriff.

Make an inmate deposit with JailATM for Perry County Jail & Sheriff. 

Note: While JailATM offers the following inmate services, Perry County Jail & Sheriff may not allow all of them. Check on the JailATM website to confirm. Services available through JailATM are subject to change with no notice.

Send Gift Packs

Perry County Jail & Sheriff has 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.

How to Send a Carepack Commissary Package Directly to an Inmate in Perry County

To send a commissary carepack (food, snacks and goods) directly to an inmate in Perry County Jail & Sheriff follow these steps:

  • Go to JailATM, choose Tennessee, then choose Perry County Jail & Sheriff
  • Type in your inmate's last name or their Inmate ID.
  • Select your inmate, and then you will be prompted to Register with them to open an account.
  • Select the products you want shipped to them at Perry County Jail & Sheriff, and then input your payment method. 
  • NOTE: There may be a limit on how much product you can send your inmate in Perry County at any one time.
  • If you need to phone customer support, call 877-810-0914

For all information, tips and available items for shipping Commissary packages or sending money to an inmate in Perry County Jail & Sheriff check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Perry County.

 

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Texting and Emailing an Inmate

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

Since Perry County Jail & Sheriff contracts with JailATM / Prodigy Telephone Solutions. they either already or will soon provide you and your inmate the ability to use their Messaging Service to send and receive electronic messages. Try both Jail ATM & Prodigy. They are in the midst of a merger and one or the other will be handling this jail's account.


Depending on the facility, inmates can either view messages from you by:

  • Viewing it on a device at the jail,
  • Viewing it on a Kiosk in their unit,
  • Print it out, and/or
  • Respond electronically.

Pay for the Prodigy Inmate Messaging Service at Perry County Jail & Sheriff.
- Online,
- Over the Phone by calling 866-700-4545,
- Using a Kiosk at Perry County Jail & Sheriff.
Pay for the JailATM Inmate Messaging Service at Perry County Jail & Sheriff.
- Online,
- Using a Kiosk at Perry County Jail & Sheriff.
- Over the phone by calling 877-810-0914.

How much does it cost to send and receive messages?
Rates to send messages vary and are subject to change.
The typical cost is $1.00 per message, plus $1.00 per photo and $3.00 per 30 second video when available.
Step 1 - Sign in or create an account to find your facility.
Step 2 - Fund Account

NOTE: By turning on messaging, you will fund your account with $5.00 and authorize Prodigy / Jail ATM to charge your payment method for the same amount if you send a message or receive a collect message and do not have enough money.

How Do You Send Text or Email Messages to an Inmate in the Perry County Jail & Sheriff?

To send messages to a Perry County inmate follow these instructions:

Since Perry County Jail & Sheriff contracts with JailATM / Prodigy Telephone Solutions. they either already or will soon provide you and your inmate the ability to use their Messaging Service to send and receive electronic messages. Try both Jail ATM & Prodigy. They are in the midst of a merger and one or the other will be handling the Perry County Jail & Sheriff account.
 
Pay for the Prodigy Inmate Messaging Service at Perry County Jail & Sheriff.
- Online,
- Over the Phone by calling 866-700-4545,
- Using a Kiosk at Perry County Jail & Sheriff.
Pay for the JailATM Inmate Messaging Service at Perry County Jail & Sheriff.
- Online,
- Using a Kiosk at Perry County Jail & Sheriff.
- Over the phone 877-810-0914.

For all the information you need regarding messaging a Perry County inmate at the jail, including how it's done, how much it costs, rules and regulations and more, check out our Text/Email an Inmate Page.
NOTE: All of your communication with an inmate is recorded. Use discretion in what you discuss.

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Other Jails Nearby

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

Perry Benton Decatur Wayne Lewis Hickman Humphreys
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Most Wanted Fugitives

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

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Perry County Inmate Race & Ethnicity - 5/28/2023

Race Inmates % Total
White 28 71.79%
Black 2 5.13%
Hispanic or Latino 2 5.13%
American Indian/Native Alaskan 2 5.13%
Asian 2 5.13%
Pacific Islander/Native Hawaiian 2 5.13%
Other 1 2.56%
Total 39 100.0%
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the Perry County Sheriff’s Department, Tennessee Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.

Perry County Inmate Criminal Charges - 5/28/2023

(many inmates have multiple charges)

Charge Inmates % Total
Felony (3rd Degree) 13 33.33%
Felony (2rd Degree) 6 15.38%
Felony (1st Degree) 4 10.26%
State Jail Felony 1 2.56%
Felony (Uncategorized) 7 17.95%
Misdemeanor (Class A) 8 20.51%
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 Perry County Sheriff’s Department, Tennessee Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.

Perry County Inmate Sex - 5/28/2023

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 35 89.74%
Female 4 10.26%
Total 39 100.0%
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the Perry County Sheriff’s Department, Tennessee Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.

Perry County Inmate Age - 5/28/2023

Age Inmates % Total
Under 18 2 5.13%
18-20 2 5.13%
21-24 4 10.26%
25-30 6 15.38%
31-35 7 17.95%
36-40 6 15.38%
41-45 5 12.82%
46-50 2 5.13%
51-55 1 2.56%
56-60 1 2.56%
61-65 1 2.56%
66-75 1 2.56%
76-85 1 2.56%
Total 39 100.0%
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the Perry 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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