Smith County Jail & Sheriff

Smith County Jail & Sheriff Inmate Services Information

Phone: 615-735-2626

Physical Address:
205 2nd. Ave. West
Carthage, TN 37030

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

To search for an inmate in the Smith 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 615-735-2626 for the information you are looking for.

Smith County Jail & Sheriff Inmate Search

Smith County maintains an average of 50 inmates in custody on any given day (in all jails combined). The jail has a weekly turnover of 55% of their population. Every year Smith County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 1,000 offenders.

The following charts of Smith County inmate population demographics are updated daily. The information shown is for 6/8/2023. For research purposes we have broken down the inmates by sex, age, ethnicity, and criminal charges.

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

Smith County Inmate Race & Ethnicity - 6/8/2023

Race Inmates % Total
White 38 97.44%
Black 0 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 1 2.56%
American Indian/Native Alaskan 0 0.00%
Asian 0 0.00%
Pacific Islander/Native Hawaiian 0 0.00%
Other 0 0.00%
Total 39 100.0%
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the Smith County Sheriff’s Department, Tennessee Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.

Smith County Inmate Criminal Charges - 6/8/2023

(many inmates have multiple charges)

Charge Inmates % Total
Felony (3rd Degree) 10 25.64%
Felony (2rd Degree) 7 17.95%
Felony (1st Degree) 4 10.26%
State Jail Felony 4 10.26%
Felony (Uncategorized) 6 15.38%
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 Smith County Sheriff’s Department, Tennessee Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.

Smith County Inmate Sex - 6/8/2023

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 Smith County Sheriff’s Department, Tennessee Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.

Smith County Inmate Age - 6/8/2023

Age Inmates % Total
Under 18 1 2.56%
18-20 2 5.13%
21-24 4 10.26%
25-30 6 15.38%
31-35 5 12.82%
36-40 7 17.95%
41-45 5 12.82%
46-50 2 5.13%
51-55 2 5.13%
56-60 2 5.13%
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 Smith 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 Smith County Jail & Sheriff
Schedule a video visitation Create an account. On-site video visitation only Mon-Fri, 8am-2pm https://securustech.online/#/login Add funds to a commissary account https://correctpay.com/ Victim Notification of an inmate’s release https://www.vinelink.com/#state-selection Locate an inmate https://foil.app.tn.gov/foil/search.jsp
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Inmate Bail and Bonding

Smith County Jail & Sheriff uses the services of correctpay (aka JailFunds) for you to deposit money so that your inmate can bond himself out.

You can deposit money four ways:

Cost to Send Money

To deposit between $1.00 and $300.00 the fee ranges from $1.50-$2.95, plus an additional 5%. *Rates are subject to change.

Examples:  

  • Deposit $100.00, your fee will be as high as $7.95 - Your inmate will receive $92.05.
  • Deposit $300.00, your fee will be as high as $17.95 - Your inmate will receive $282.05.

correctpay.com Help
24/7 Customer Service - 855-836-3364
Frequently Asked Questions

How to Send Money to an Inmate in Smith County

To send commissary money to an inmate in Smith County Jail & Sheriff follow these steps:

  • Register with correctpay by creating an account.
  • Select Tennessee, then select Smith County Jail & Sheriff, and then the inmate you want to send money to.
  • Choose the amount of money you want to send, and input your payment method.
  • You can deposit money four ways:
  • Deposit online at correctpay.com.
  • Deposit at the VendEngine kiosk in the Smith County Jail & Sheriff lobby.
  • Deposit over the phone 24/7 at 855-836-3364
  • Deposit through their iOS or Android app.

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 Smith County Jail & Sheriff.

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Inmate Visitation

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

In addition to normal at-the-jail visits, Smith County Jail & Sheriff uses Securus Video Connect for Remote Inmate Video Visitation. 

Video Visitation allows 'approved' friends, family members, attorneys and clergy of an inmate to connect with them using their computer, Securus Video Visitation app, or ‘on-site’ kiosk. 

Steps:
Register and/or log in.
Select the facility of your inmate.
Review the days, available hours and the cost of remote and on-site visits.
Schedule your visit.

What is the Cost of a Remote Video Visit?
Costs vary and are subject to change, but generally visits range from $5.00 to 15.00 for a 15 to 30 minute online or on-site video visit.

How do you know if your Inmate will be available during the time you schedule?
The Securus system knows the times that Smith County Jail & Sheriff inmates are available for remote video visits.
It will not allow you to schedule a visit with your inmate if they are not available or the video visitation kiosk(s) in the jail are booked already.
Once you schedule a visit with your inmate they will be notified of the date and time of the visit.

Important Tips:
Your entire visit is being monitored and recorded. Do not say or do anything that you would not want being replayed in court.
You should schedule your visit, in advance, at a time that works best for you.
For best sound quality, use earbuds or headsets.

Quick & Easy Access to Important Information & Help:
Phone: 972-734-1111 or 877-578-3658
Video Tutorial on Registering for Securus Video Visits.
Frequently Asked Questions.
Smith County Jail & Sheriff Pricing.
Securus Contact Information.
iphone app
Android app

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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 Smith County Jail & Sheriff?

Smith County Jail & Sheriff uses Securus Video Connect for Remote Inmate Video Visitation. 



Video Visitation allows 'approved' friends, family members, attorneys and clergy of an inmate to connect with them using their computer, Securus Video Visitation app, or ‘on-site’ kiosk. 

Steps:
Register and/or log in.
Select the facility of your inmate.
Review the days, available hours and the cost of remote and on-site visits.
Schedule your visit.

What is the Cost of a Remote Video Visit?
Costs vary and are subject to change, but generally visits range from $5.00 to $15.00 for a 15 to 30 minute online or on-site video visit.

How do you know if your Inmate will be available during the time you schedule?
The Securus system knows the times that Smith County Jail & Sheriff inmates are available for remote video visits.
It will not allow you to schedule a visit with your inmate if they are not available or the video visitation kiosk(s) in the jail are booked already.
Once you schedule a visit with your inmate they will be notified of the date and time of the visit.

Important Tips:
Your entire visit is being monitored and recorded. Do not say or do anything that you would not want being replayed in court.
You should schedule your visit, in advance, at a time that works best for you.
For best sound quality, use earbuds or headsets.

Quick & Easy Access to Important Information & Help:
Phone: 972-734-1111 or 877-578-3658
Video Tutorial on Registering for Securus Video Visits.
Frequently Asked Questions.
Smith County Jail & Sheriff Pricing.
Securus Contact Information.
iphone app
Android app

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Inmate Money Accounts

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

You can deposit money four different ways:

correctpay.com Assistance:

24/7 Customer Service - 855-836-3364
Frequently Asked Questions

How to Send Money to an Inmate in Smith County

To send commissary money to an inmate in Smith County Jail & Sheriff follow these steps:

  • Register with correctpay by creating an account.
  • Select Tennessee, then select Smith County Jail & Sheriff, and then the inmate you want to send money to.
  • Choose the amount of money you want to send, and input your payment method.
  • You can deposit money four ways:
  • Deposit online at correctpay.com.
  • Deposit at the VendEngine kiosk in the Smith County Jail & Sheriff lobby.
  • Deposit over the phone 24/7 at 855-836-3364
  • Deposit through their iOS or Android app.

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 Smith County Jail & Sheriff.

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Inmate Phone Contact

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

Smith County Jail & Sheriff uses the services of correctpay.com (aka JailFunds) for you to deposit funds into your inmate’s account so that they can purchase phone calling time from this jail’s inmate phone calling service.

You can deposit money four different ways:

Cost to Send Money
To deposit between $1.00 and $300.00 the fee ranges from $1.50-$2.95, plus an additional 5%. 
*Rates are subject to change.

Examples:  

  • Deposit $100.00, your fee will be as high as $7.95.  Your inmate will receive $92.05.
  • Deposit $300.00, your fee will be as high as $17.95.  Your inmate will receive $282.05.

correctpay.com Help
24/7 Customer Service - 855-836-3364
Frequently Asked Questions

How an Inmate Makes a Phone Call to You or Others from Smith County Jail & Sheriff

To set up a phone account so that your inmate can call you from Smith County do the following:

1. Enroll in an account with Securus Technologies.

2. Choose one of three account types, Securus Debit, Advance Connect or Direct Bill.
3. Choose [facility_name_1}, then connect with your inmate.
4. If you have any questions, call Securus: 972-734-1111 or 800-844-6591.

To find out fees, how to's, calling times, limits on phone calls and other systems Securus has do that you can communicate with your Smith County inmate, check out our Inmate Phone Page.
NOTE: All of your inmate's phone calls are recorded and stored. It is advised not to discuss their pending case.

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Inmate Commissary

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

Smith County Jail & Sheriff 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:

correctpay.com Contact, Help and FAQ

24/7 Customer Service - 855-836-3364
Frequently Asked Questions

How to Send Commissary Money to an Inmate in Smith County

To send commissary money to an inmate's account in Smith County Jail & Sheriff follow these steps:

You can deposit money four different ways:

  • Deposit online at correctpay.com.
  • Deposit at the VendEngine kiosk in the Smith County Jail & Sheriff lobby.
  • Deposit over the phone 24/7 at 855-836-3364
  • Deposit through their iOS or Android app.

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 Smith County Jail & Sheriff check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Smith County.

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Texting and Emailing an Inmate

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

Smith County Jail & Sheriff 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:

  • Deposit online at correctpay.com.
  • Deposit at the VendEngine kiosk in the Smith County Jail & Sheriff lobby.
  • Deposit over the phone 24/7 at 855-836-3364
  • Deposit through their iOS or Android app.

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.

correctpay.com Help, Contact and FAQ
24/7 Customer Service - 855-836-3364
Frequently Asked Questions

How to Send a Secure Email or Text Message to an Inmate in Smith County

To send a secure email message and digital photos to an inmate in Smith County Jail & Sheriff follow these steps:

  • Register with correctpay by creating an account.
  • Select Tennessee, then select Smith County Jail & Sheriff, 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... So be careful what you write.
  • 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.

For all information on how to Text/Email an Inmate in Smith County Jail & Sheriff and send them photos, check out our Secure Messaging Guide for Smith County. 
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Other Jails Nearby

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

Smith Wilson DeKalb Putnam Trousdale Macon Jackson
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Most Wanted Fugitives

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

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Smith County Inmate Race & Ethnicity - 6/8/2023

Race Inmates % Total
White 38 97.44%
Black 0 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 1 2.56%
American Indian/Native Alaskan 0 0.00%
Asian 0 0.00%
Pacific Islander/Native Hawaiian 0 0.00%
Other 0 0.00%
Total 39 100.0%
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the Smith County Sheriff’s Department, Tennessee Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.

Smith County Inmate Criminal Charges - 6/8/2023

(many inmates have multiple charges)

Charge Inmates % Total
Felony (3rd Degree) 10 25.64%
Felony (2rd Degree) 7 17.95%
Felony (1st Degree) 4 10.26%
State Jail Felony 4 10.26%
Felony (Uncategorized) 6 15.38%
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 Smith County Sheriff’s Department, Tennessee Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.

Smith County Inmate Sex - 6/8/2023

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 Smith County Sheriff’s Department, Tennessee Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.

Smith County Inmate Age - 6/8/2023

Age Inmates % Total
Under 18 1 2.56%
18-20 2 5.13%
21-24 4 10.26%
25-30 6 15.38%
31-35 5 12.82%
36-40 7 17.95%
41-45 5 12.82%
46-50 2 5.13%
51-55 2 5.13%
56-60 2 5.13%
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 Smith 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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