The Rutherford County Adult Detention Center is a 960-bed jail located in Murfreesboro, Rutherford County, Tennessee. For inmate information, you can call them 24/7 at 615-904-3107.
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 Rutherford County Adult Detention Center at 615-904-3107 for assistance.
Phone: 615-904-3107
Physical Address:
940 New Salem Highway
Murfreesboro, TN 37129
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Rutherford County Adult Detention Center
940 New Salem Highway
Murfreesboro, TN 37129
Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Rutherford County Adult Detention Center
940 New Salem Highway
Murfreesboro, TN 37129
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Rutherford County Adult 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 615-904-3107 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up a Rutherford 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.
Rutherford County Adult Detention Center Inmate Search
The Rutherford County Adult Detention Center maintains an average of 960 offenders in custody on any given day. The Rutherford County Adult 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 Rutherford County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 26,720 offenders.
The following charts of Rutherford 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 Rutherford 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 Rutherford 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 Rutherford 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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The Rutherford County Adult Detention Center does not have a dedicated Inmate Search link, however there are still two ways to look up an inmate:
You can arrange to have an inmate call you by getting registered with https://www.icsolutions.com/.
Rutherford County Adult Detention Center is a 960-bed correctional facility.
INTERESTING FACTS about the Rutherford County Adult Detention Center: Located in Murfreesboro, the facility has 960 beds. There are two beds per cell. The maximum sentence to remain at the facility is 8 years. There is a laundry area, library with legal books and resources, and an outdoor recreation area. Inmates can enroll in educational programs or faith based programs. Non-violent offenders may earn money working inside the facility doing janitorial and cooking jobs. Other non violent offenders may earn money at the Workhouse. All visitors must underdo a background check. No one with a felony record may visit someone.
The Rutherford County Adult Detention Center is responsible for the housing and care of those who are accused or convicted of committing a misdemeanor or felony in Rutherford County as they wait for their trial or as they serve their sentence, usually less than one year.
It serves many law enforcement organizations including the Sheriff’s Department, local police, Immigration, and other surrounding counties as needed.
If you have questions regarding an inmate or the programs and services provided, the staff can be reached at 615-904-3107, and an online listing of all the detainees is published for your own investigation.
Upon intake, the booking process is completed, which includes a medical screening, fingerprinting and mugshots, DNA sample, along with an assessment to determine security needs, medical needs, mental health requirements, and housing assignment.
Staff is available to transport all inmates to court dates and any medical appointments or emergency needs, as well as inspecting all mail for contraband, receiving commissary funds and other money for inmates, maintaining the safety of the community and the security of the facility, and other tasks.
The Rutherford County Adult Detention Center also provides several other services to inmates including basic needs in meals, laundry, and hygiene items, and programs including AA, counseling, religious programs, education, recreation, and opportunities to grow social and life skills.
Along with the efforts made by the staff, reduced recidivism is seen when inmates are able to stay in contact and supported by their family or friends who are not incarcerated so mail, phones, and visits are provided.
Visits are in person, and are via video and an account is created online to book and complete visits, allowing both visitors and inmates to schedule a visit.
Phone accounts are also registered online, and allow for inmates to make outgoing calls during the daytime and evening hours when they are not participating in a task or program.
Information for money for an inmate’s commissary can be found on our Inmate Money page.
All personal mail is sent to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Rutherford County Adult Detention Center
940 New Salem Highway
Murfreesboro, TN 37129
Staff will open each piece and look for contraband, which is removed before it is given to the inmate.
Legal mail, money orders, books and newspaper and magazine subscriptions are mailed to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Rutherford County Adult Detention Center
940 New Salem Highway
Murfreesboro, TN 37129
Once someone is arrested, they are taken to Rutherford County Adult Detention Center 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 Rutherford County Adult Detention Center 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 615-904-3107.
After an individual is apprehended and taken to Rutherford County Adult Detention Center in Murfreesboro 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 615-904-3107 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 Rutherford County, Tennessee, visit the Rutherford County Adult Detention Center Bail Information Page.
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How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Rutherford County Adult Detention Center? What is the Schedule?
940 New Salem Highway
Murfreesboro, TN 37129
615-904-3107
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ON SITE & REMOTE INMATE VISITATION SCHEDULE
| DAY | TIMES |
| SUNDAY | 8:00AM - 8:45AM 9:00AM - 9:45AM 10:00AM - 10:45AM 11:00AM - 11:45AM 12:00PM - 12:45PM 1:00PM - 1:45PM 2:00PM - 2:45PM 3:00PM - 3:45PM |
| MONDAY | 8:00AM - 8:45AM 9:00AM - 9:45AM 10:00AM - 10:45AM 11:00AM - 11:45AM 12:00PM - 12:45PM 1:00PM - 1:45PM 2:00PM - 2:45PM 3:00PM - 3:45PM |
| TUESDAY | 8:00AM - 8:45AM 9:00AM - 9:45AM 10:00AM - 10:45AM 11:00AM - 11:45AM 12:00PM - 12:45PM 1:00PM - 1:45PM 2:00PM - 2:45PM 3:00PM - 3:45PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 8:00AM - 8:45AM 9:00AM - 9:45AM 10:00AM - 10:45AM 11:00AM - 11:45AM 12:00PM - 12:45PM 1:00PM - 1:45PM 2:00PM - 2:45PM 3:00PM - 3:45PM |
| THURSDAY | 8:00AM - 8:45AM 9:00AM - 9:45AM 10:00AM - 10:45AM 11:00AM - 11:45AM 12:00PM - 12:45PM 1:00PM - 1:45PM 2:00PM - 2:45PM 3:00PM - 3:45PM |
| FRIDAY | 8:00AM - 8:45AM 9:00AM - 9:45AM 10:00AM - 10:45AM 11:00AM - 11:45AM 12:00PM - 12:45PM 1:00PM - 1:45PM 2:00PM - 2:45PM 3:00PM - 3:45PM |
| SATURDAY | 8:00AM - 8:45AM 9:00AM - 9:45AM 10:00AM - 10:45AM 11:00AM - 11:45AM 12:00PM - 12:45PM 1:00PM - 1:45PM 2:00PM - 2:45PM 3:00PM - 3:45PM |
You can ‘video visit’ your inmate one of three ways:
Go here to begin the process to schedule a visit.
What is the cost to do remote video visitation?
Paid Remote Visits
Having a remote visit from your Home or app, the cost of each 20-25 minute ‘friends and family remote visit’ will be approximately $7.95 plus tax.
FREE Remote Visits
Visitors can also choose to come to the jail and video chat with an inmate via the JailFunds/VendEngine kiosk in the lobby. The video visit on-site at the jail is FREE.
You can deposit money four different ways:
Attorney Visits only! < (Lawyers, go here)
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Frequently Asked Questions
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Rutherford County Adult Detention Center’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 615-904-3107 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 Rutherford County Adult Detention Center?
940 New Salem Highway
Murfreesboro, TN 37129
615-904-3107
ON SITE & REMOTE INMATE VISITATION SCHEDULE
| DAY | TIMES |
| SUNDAY | 8:00AM - 8:45AM 9:00AM - 9:45AM 10:00AM - 10:45AM 11:00AM - 11:45AM 12:00PM - 12:45PM 1:00PM - 1:45PM 2:00PM - 2:45PM 3:00PM - 3:45PM |
| MONDAY | 8:00AM - 8:45AM 9:00AM - 9:45AM 10:00AM - 10:45AM 11:00AM - 11:45AM 12:00PM - 12:45PM 1:00PM - 1:45PM 2:00PM - 2:45PM 3:00PM - 3:45PM |
| TUESDAY | 8:00AM - 8:45AM 9:00AM - 9:45AM 10:00AM - 10:45AM 11:00AM - 11:45AM 12:00PM - 12:45PM 1:00PM - 1:45PM 2:00PM - 2:45PM 3:00PM - 3:45PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 8:00AM - 8:45AM 9:00AM - 9:45AM 10:00AM - 10:45AM 11:00AM - 11:45AM 12:00PM - 12:45PM 1:00PM - 1:45PM 2:00PM - 2:45PM 3:00PM - 3:45PM |
| THURSDAY | 8:00AM - 8:45AM 9:00AM - 9:45AM 10:00AM - 10:45AM 11:00AM - 11:45AM 12:00PM - 12:45PM 1:00PM - 1:45PM 2:00PM - 2:45PM 3:00PM - 3:45PM |
| FRIDAY | 8:00AM - 8:45AM 9:00AM - 9:45AM 10:00AM - 10:45AM 11:00AM - 11:45AM 12:00PM - 12:45PM 1:00PM - 1:45PM 2:00PM - 2:45PM 3:00PM - 3:45PM |
| SATURDAY | 8:00AM - 8:45AM 9:00AM - 9:45AM 10:00AM - 10:45AM 11:00AM - 11:45AM 12:00PM - 12:45PM 1:00PM - 1:45PM 2:00PM - 2:45PM 3:00PM - 3:45PM |
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Rutherford County Adult Detention Center’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 615-904-3107 for further assistance.
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How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Rutherford County Adult Detention Center?
You can deposit money four different ways:
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To send commissary money to an inmate in Rutherford County Adult Detention Center follow these steps:
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 Rutherford County Adult Detention Center.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Rutherford County Adult Detention Center’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 615-904-3107 for further assistance.
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How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Rutherford County Adult Detention Center?
To receive phone calls from inmates in Rutherford County, or to assist them in making phone calls to other people, follow these steps:
Note: All your calls with an inmate are recorded, stored and shared with law enforcement if the conversation deals with your case or any criminal activity. Anything communicated can be used against you or your inmate in court.
For all the information regarding phone calls with Rutherford 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 Rutherford County Adult Detention Center’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 615-904-3107 for further assistance.
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How do I Mail an Inmate in the Rutherford County Adult Detention Center, and what can I send them?
Postcards
The Rutherford County Adult Detention Center 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 Rutherford County Adult 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:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Rutherford County Adult Detention Center
940 New Salem Highway
Murfreesboro, TN 37129
Legal Mail
Send all legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Rutherford County Adult Detention Center
940 New Salem Highway
Murfreesboro, TN 37129
Newspapers
Newspapers NOT Allowed.
Magazines
Magazines NOT Allowed.
Books
Books NOT Allowed.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Rutherford County Adult Detention Center’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 615-904-3107 for further assistance.
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Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Rutherford County Adult Detention Center, and what can I purchase?
Rutherford County Adult Detention Center uses the services of correctpay.com (aka JailFunds) for you to deposit funds into your inmate’s account so that they can purchase Commissary and/or Gift Packs from this jail’s commissary service.
You can deposit money four different ways:
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We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Rutherford County Adult Detention Center’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 615-904-3107 for further assistance.
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How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Rutherford County Adult Detention Center using an Online Messaging Service?
Rutherford County Adult Detention Center uses the services of jailfunds.com (aka JailFunds) for you to deposit funds into your inmate’s account so that you and they can purchase secure email messaging services from this jail’s e-messaging service.
You can deposit money four different ways:
Go directly here to start the process to send a message
Uploading photos to Inmate’s email
Make sure the file size is less than 5MB.
Also make sure your file is a .jpg, .jpeg or .gif.
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To send a secure email message and digital photos to an inmate in Rutherford County Adult Detention Center follow these steps:
For all information on how to Text/Email an Inmate in Rutherford County Adult Detention Center and send them photos, check out our Secure Messaging Guide for Rutherford County.
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We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Rutherford County Adult Detention Center’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 615-904-3107 for further assistance.
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Do Inmates in the Rutherford County Adult 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 Rutherford County Adult Detention Center’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 615-904-3107 for further assistance.
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What are the other City and County Jails in Rutherford County?
What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Rutherford County?
This facility, known as "Rutherford County Adult Detention Center" is also known as Rutherford County Sheriff, Murfreesboro Police Department, Rutherford County Jail Adult Detention Center, Rutherford County Jail Adult Detention Center, Tennessee, Rutherford.
