The Putnam County Jail is a 231-bed jail located in the city of Cookeville, Putnam County, Tennessee. For inmate information, you can call them 24/7 at 931-372-7250.
This facility processes offenders arrested for misdemeanors and felonies within the county. They are brought here for booking and processing. Depending on their charges, they may remain incarcerated until they are either bonded out, released on their own recognizance, or ordered to stay in custody until their trial is resolved.
You can use the inmate search tool to view the jail's roster and see who is currently in custody.
Inmates sentenced to less than one year will serve their time in this facility. Those with sentences longer than one year will be transferred to either the Tennessee State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
On this page, you'll find information on inmate services, including the visitation schedule, funding an inmate's account, sending mail, receiving phone calls, voicemail, emailing and texting, tablet rentals, bail bond instructions, and commissary purchases.
It's useful to note and save the inmate's jail ID or booking number, which is often needed for sending mail or other communications. If you can't find it online, you can call Putnam County Jail at 931-372-7250 for assistance.
Phone: 931-372-7250
Physical Address:
421 East Spring Street
Cookeville, TN 38501
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Putnam County Jail
421 East Spring Street
Cookeville, TN 38501
Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Putnam County Jail
421 East Spring Street
Cookeville, TN 38501
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Putnam 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 931-372-7250 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up a Putnam 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.
Putnam County Jail Inmate Search
The Putnam County Jail maintains an average of 231 offenders in custody on any given day. The Putnam 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 Putnam County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 5,220 offenders.
The following charts of Putnam 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 Putnam 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 Putnam 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 Putnam 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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In Putnam County, the corrections facility, staffed by 55 corrections officers and support staff, is located within the 133,795 square foot building that houses the Putnam County Jail as well as the Courthouse.
There are 252 beds in the detention area, and when the beds for female inmates are full, they will be transferred to other local detention centers to prevent the housing of male and female inmates in the same housing units.
The Putnam County Jail uses the indirect supervision approach to incarceration and has cameras and a central control station for the majority of spaces.
Many of the inmates, around 100 on average, are inmates from the state while the remainder are those from the county, including those who are arrested by other law enforcement officials including highway patrol, wildlife officers, and surrounding police departments. Housing those from other areas allows the jail to receive some payment that adds to their budget and helps to provide all the necessary services for all inmates.
Incarcerated both male and female inmates may join a work crew, earn their GED, attend faith based services, attend recovery classes for life skills and information on building a healthy life after incarceration, NA and AA, and attend parenting classes.
An online roster is maintained to find local inmates, and you are also able to call the staff at 931-372-7250 to ask about bail, if someone you know is being held there, and other concerns such as visitation.
Mail is provided for inmates to have contact with others who are not in any form of detention and can be sent to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Putnam County Jail
421 East Spring Street
Cookeville, TN 38501
... with all mail being checked for contraband before it is delivered, and each piece of mail must have a return address.
Phones are available and inmates are able to make phone calls to their friends or family but will not be able to accept incoming calls, and they are permitted to accept visits during their approved visiting times.
To determine visitation, contact the facility at 931-372-7250 as many inmates will be working or waiting for transfer to alternative location making all visits specific to the inmate.
Once someone is arrested, they are taken to Putnam County Jail 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 Putnam County Jail typically includes the following steps:
Depending on circumstances, booking can take anywhere from one hour to up to 48 hours, especially during busy periods or if the individual is uncooperative. For questions about paying an arrestee’s bond or bail amount, contact the facility at 931-372-7250.
After an individual is apprehended and taken to Putnam County Jail in Cookeville for booking, their release options vary based on the situation:
1. They might be released without bail, on the condition they appear in court on a scheduled date.
2. They may be detained until their court appearance.
3. They may be eligible for release after posting a bail or bond. Call 931-372-7250 for the exact bail amount.
There are different ways to settle an individual's bail or bond.
For more information on the bail process in Putnam County, Tennessee, visit the Putnam County Jail Bail Information Page.
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How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Putnam County Jail? What is the Schedule?
421 East Spring Street
Cookeville, TN 38501
931-372-7250
INMATES ARE ASSIGNED A TIME BASED ON THEIR CELL ASSIGNMENT - Check with them.
ON SITE PERSONAL VISITS
| DAY | TIME |
| SUNDAY | 9:00AM - 8:00PM |
| MONDAY | 9:00AM - 8:00PM |
| TUESDAY | 9:00AM - 8:00PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 9:00AM - 8:00PM |
| THURSDAY | 9:00AM - 8:00PM |
| FRIDAY | 9:00AM - 8:00PM |
| SATURDAY | 9:00AM - 8:00PM |
REMOTE INMATE VIDEO CALLS
| DAY | TIMES |
| SUNDAY | 8:00AM - 9:00PM |
| MONDAY | 8:00AM - 9:00PM |
| TUESDAY | 8:00AM - 9:00PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 8:00AM - 9:00PM |
| THURSDAY | 8:00AM - 9:00PM |
| FRIDAY | 8:00AM - 9:00PM |
| SATURDAY | 8:00AM - 9:00PM |
Inmate Visitation
IMPORTANT - All remote visitation at the Putnam County Jail is conducted by City Tele Coin video.
You can visit your inmate at the jail, or from your own device or computer at home.
The Putnam County Sheriff's Office provides a video kiosk in the lobby of the Sheriff's Office free of charge.
Visitation is limited to 10 minutes per visitor per day. Visitors must call ahead and follow ALL visitation guidelines.
If not coming to the Sheriff's Office, you may visit with an inmate using City Tele Coin fom home.
Video visitations are monitored and visitors MUST follow visitor guidelines. Visitors that are found to violate these guidelines, will have their visitation privileges suspended.
All Video Visitation services are provided by City Tele Coin.
To register for a direct pay account visit www.CityTeleCoin.com.
After your account has been created you can download the City Tele Coin app from iTunes or Google Play.
To video chat and send emails using the app or the City Tele Coin website, select Putnam County Jail to set up a remote account for the inmate.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Putnam County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 931-372-7250 for further assistance.
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Can I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Putnam County Jail?
IMPORTANT - All remote visitation at the Putnam County Jail is conducted by City Tele Coin video.
You can visit your inmate at the jail, or from your own device or computer at home.
The Putnam County Sheriff's Office provides a video kiosk in the lobby of the Sheriff's Office free of charge.
Visitation is limited to 10 minutes per visitor per day. Visitors must call ahead and follow ALL visitation guidelines.
If not coming to the Sheriff's Office, you may visit with an inmate using City Tele Coin fom home.
Video visitations are monitored and visitors MUST follow visitor guidelines. Visitors that are found to violate these guidelines, will have their visitation privileges suspended.
All Video Visitation services are provided by City Tele Coin.
To register for a direct pay account visit www.CityTeleCoin.com.
After your account has been created you can download the City Tele Coin app from iTunes or Google Play.
To video chat and send emails using the app or the City Tele Coin website, select Putnam County Jail to set up a remote account for the inmate.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Putnam County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 931-372-7250 for further assistance.
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How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Putnam County Jail?
You can deposit money four different ways:
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To send commissary money to an inmate in Putnam County Jail follow these steps:
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For all information on how to Send Money to an inmate's account, what the fees are, how long it takes to hit their account and more, check out our full money and commissary guide for Putnam County Jail.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Putnam County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 931-372-7250 for further assistance.
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How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Putnam County Jail?
To register and sign up for a phone account with City Tele Coin to communicate with your Putnam County Jail inmate, follow the instructions below:
For all the information you need to know, including instructions, policies, tips and solutions to possible issues regarding making phone calls with an inmate in Putnam County, visit our full page guide.
NOTE: All phone conversations and messages are recorded and stored. Whatever you talk about, can and will be used against your inmate in court. Never discuss their pending criminal case!
Also, be warned that some phone providers are collecting voice prints for a database which law enforcement agencies are building.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Putnam County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 931-372-7250 for further assistance.
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How do I Mail an Inmate in the Putnam County Jail, and what can I send them?
Postcards
The Putnam County Jail 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 Putnam 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#
Putnam County Jail
421 East Spring Street
Cookeville, TN 38501
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Putnam County Jail
421 East Spring Street
Cookeville, TN 38501
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 Putnam County Jail 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 Putnam County Jail 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:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Putnam County Jail
421 East Spring Street
Cookeville, TN 38501
For inmates receiving mail in the Putnam 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 Putnam County Jail:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Putnam County Jail
421 East Spring Street
Cookeville, TN 38501
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 Putnam County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 931-372-7250 for further assistance.
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Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Putnam County Jail, and what can I purchase?
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To send commissary money to an inmate's account in Putnam County Jail follow these steps:
You can deposit money four different ways:
24/7 Customer Service - 855-836-3364
Frequently Asked Questions
For all information, tips and available items for send money and for shipping Commissary packages to an inmate in Putnam County Jail check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Putnam County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Putnam County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 931-372-7250 for further assistance.
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How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Putnam County Jail using an Online Messaging Service?
City Telecoin also has a secure messaging service that allows you and your inmate to send and receive messages electronically (after being read by the jail).
To register and sign up for a remote visitation account with City Tele Coin to communicate with your Putnam County Jail inmate, follow the instructions below:
For all the information you need to know, including instructions, policies, tips and solutions to possible issues regarding visiting with an inmate (both at the jail and remotely) in Putnam County, visit our full page guide.
NOTE: All video visits are recorded and stored. Whatever you talk about, can and will be used against your inmate in court. Never discuss their pending criminal case!
Also, be warned that some video visits providers are collecting voice prints for a database which law enforcement agencies are building.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Putnam County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 931-372-7250 for further assistance.
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Do Inmates in the Putnam County Jail have Access to Tablets or Computers?
City Tele Coin is the same company that handles the inmate phone system, video visitations, email and texting and digital letters.
The tablets can be rented or used on a monthly basis and while not directly connected to the internet, the inmates can use them for the following activities:
Here's how it works:
Questions:
City Tele Coin is the same company that handles the inmate phone system, video visitations, email and texting and digital letters.
The tablets can be rented or used on a monthly basis and while not directly connected to the internet, the inmates can use them for the following activities:
Here's how it works:
Questions:
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Putnam County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 931-372-7250 for further assistance.
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What are the other City and County Jails in Putnam County?
What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Putnam County?
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