Whether it’s the middle of the night or the middle of the day, the 132-bed Stewart County Detention Center can be reached for inmate information at 931-232-4053.
Misdemeanor and felony arrests from across the county all come through this jail for booking and processing. If the charges warrant detention, the person stays until they are bonded out, released on their own recognizance, or held until a verdict is reached at trial.
Current inmates are listed in the roster available through the inmate search tool.
Sentenced to under a year? The time is served here in the county. Sentenced to more? The inmate goes to the Tennessee State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
This page shows how to search the official jail roster, how to find the facility, and how to use inmate services such as the visitation schedule, inmate account deposits, mail, phone calls, voicemail, email and texting, tablet rentals, bail bond instructions, and commissary.
Hold on to the inmate’s jail ID or booking number, since mail and messaging usually require it. If it’s not online, call Stewart County Detention Center at 931-232-4053.
Phone: 931-232-4053
Physical Address:
314 Cedar Street
Dover, TN 37058
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Stewart County Detention Center
P.O. Box 69
Dover, TN 37058
Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Stewart County Detention Center
P.O. Box 69
Dover, TN 37058
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Stewart County 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 931-232-4053 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up a Stewart 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.
Stewart County Detention Center Inmate Search
The Stewart County Detention Center maintains an average of 132 offenders in custody on any given day. The Stewart County 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 Stewart County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 2,640 offenders.
The following charts of Stewart 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 Stewart 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 Stewart 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 Stewart 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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INTERESTING FACTS about the Stewart County Detention Center: Before the recent opening of the new jail, the county was restricted to only 18 inmates. The new jail in Dover, Tennessee has 132 beds. Most of the inmates had been housed in other counties – including all females offenders. In the future, the capacity of the new detention center can be doubled when the need arises. Recent arrests, people brought into custody in the previous ten days, even if they are not still in jail, can be viewed along with their criminal charges and mugshots, online.
The central control is staffed with two officers around the clock for the jail’s four housing pods. Central control has monitors for all of the facility’s 72 security cameras. The inmates never have to leave their cell since visitation is done remotely via video. Officers can remotely operate cell doors and monitor all area via cameras. The general population pods have 32 dorm-style bunks on a second-floor level over showers, toilets and sinks located below. Beyond a separating half-wall are metal tables and affixed seating for 36 inmates in an open common area. Safety features Some suicide prevention features are also built into the showers, which have breakaway curtains and breakaway robe hooks that are mounted about 4 feet from the floor.
The 132-bed, single story brick Stewart County Detention Center, built into the side of the hill heading up to Wynn's Ferry Loop, is responsible for the housing and care of those who are accused or convicted of committing a misdemeanor or felony in Stewart 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 931-232-4053, 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 Stewart County 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#
Stewart County Detention Center
P.O. Box 69
Dover, TN 37058
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#
Stewart County Detention Center
P.O. Box 69
Dover, TN 37058
After arrest, individuals are processed at Stewart County Detention Center, where they undergo a series of steps that determine their charges and whether they’ll be released on their own recognizance, allowed to post bail, or held until their court date.
The first rule for anyone arrested is to remain silent. Anything they say can be used in court, so it’s best to speak only to an attorney about the incident.
Here are the typical stages of the booking process at Stewart County Detention Center:
If you need details about an offender’s bail or bond, contact the facility at 931-232-4053.
If someone is taken to Stewart County Detention Center in Dover for booking, the next steps depend on their case:
1. The individual may be released without bail, under a promise to appear at a court hearing.
2. They could be held in custody until their trial.
3. They may post a bail or bond for release. To find out the exact bail amount, call 931-232-4053.
Bail payments can be handled in various ways.
For a comprehensive guide to the bail process in Stewart County, Tennessee, visit the Stewart County Detention Center Bail FAQ page.
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How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Stewart County Detention Center? What is the Schedule?
314 Cedar Street
Dover, TN 37058
931-232-4053
ON SITE VIDEO VISITATION - * NOTE: Each inmate is assigned one day a week for on-site visits. Check with them for their specific day, then book a time online with Inmate Sales.
| DAY | TIMES |
| SUNDAY | 9:00AM - 6:00PM |
| MONDAY | 9:00AM - 6:00PM |
| TUESDAY | 9:00AM - 6:00PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 9:00AM - 6:00PM |
| THURSDAY | 9:00AM - 6:00PM |
| FRIDAY | 9:00AM - 6:00PM |
| SATURDAY | 9:00AM - 6:00PM |
REMOTE VIDEO VISITATION
| DAY | TIMES |
| SUNDAY | 6:00AM - 11:00PM |
| MONDAY | 6:00AM - 11:00PM |
| TUESDAY | 6:00AM - 11:00PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 6:00AM - 11:00PM |
| THURSDAY | 6:00AM - 11:00PM |
| FRIDAY | 6:00AM - 11:00PM |
| SATURDAY | 6:00AM - 11:00PM |
Stewart County Detention Center 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:
Call 877-998-5678 if you have any questions.
iphone app
Google Play app
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Stewart County Detention Center’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 931-232-4053 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 Stewart County Detention Center?
Stewart County Detention Center 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:
Call 877-998-5678 if you have any questions.
iphone app
Google Play app
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Stewart County Detention Center’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 931-232-4053 for further assistance.
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How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Stewart County Detention Center?
1. Online - Making a deposit using a verified Visa or Mastercard online, or using their Apple or Android App.
2. By phone - Dial 866.345.1884 to reach their 24/7 Access Corrections domestic call centers.
3. Lobby kiosk - Ask the jail whether it has an Access Corrections kiosk for deposits.
4. By mail - Ask Access Corrections or the jail whether money orders can be mailed, and to what address.
Ask who the money order should be made out to, and include the inmate name and ID number on all money orders.
5. Walk-in Cash Deposits - Ask the Stewart County Detention Center whether it accepts cash deposits in person, and where.
Secure Deposits - Frequently Asked Questions
Secure Deposits - Video Tutorial on How it Works
Secure Deposits - Help Pages
Customer Service Contacts:
Phone: 866-345-1884
Email: customerservice@accesscorrections.com
Online Chat - Look for 'bubble' on bottom right of the page linked here.
To send commissary money to an inmate in Stewart County Detention Center follow these steps:
For all information on how to Send Money to an inmate's account check out our full money and commissary guide for Stewart County Detention Center.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Stewart County Detention Center’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 931-232-4053 for further assistance.
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How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Stewart County Detention Center?
To receive phone calls from inmates in Stewart County, or to assist them in making phone calls to other people, follow these steps:
For all the information regarding phone calls with Stewart 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 Stewart County Detention Center’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 931-232-4053 for further assistance.
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How do I Mail an Inmate in the Stewart County Detention Center, and what can I send them?
Postcards
Check the Stewart County Detention Center's mail rules before sending postcards or books. It is best to only use blue or black ink. Always include your name and return address.
Envelopes
The Stewart County 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#
Stewart County Detention Center
P.O. Box 69
Dover, TN 37058
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Stewart County Detention Center
P.O. Box 69
Dover, TN 37058
Newspapers
Local or national newspapers may also be mailed to the inmate as long as they are mailed directly from the newspaper 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
Check the Stewart County Detention Center's mail rules before sending postcards or books.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Stewart County Detention Center standards will be disposed of.
All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Stewart County Detention Center
P.O. Box 69
Dover, TN 37058
Postcards
Check the Stewart County Detention Center's mail rules before sending postcards or books.
Envelopes
The Stewart County Detention Center also allows envelopes to be mailed to inmates.
Postcards and envelopes MUST be mailed to the following address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Stewart County Detention Center
P.O. Box 69
Dover, TN 37058
Legal Mail
Send all legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Stewart County Detention Center
P.O. Box 69
Dover, TN 37058
Newspapers
Local or national newspapers may also be mailed to the inmate as long as they are mailed directly from the newspaper 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
Check the Stewart County Detention Center's mail rules before sending postcards or books.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Stewart County Detention Center standards will be disposed of.
All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Stewart County Detention Center
P.O. Box 69
Dover, TN 37058
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Stewart County Detention Center’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 931-232-4053 for further assistance.
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Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Stewart County Detention Center, and what can I purchase?
To send commissary money to an inmate in Stewart County Detention Center follow these steps:
For all information on how to Send Money to an inmate's account check out our full money and commissary guide for Stewart County Detention Center.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Stewart County Detention Center’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 931-232-4053 for further assistance.
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How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Stewart County Detention Center using an Online Messaging Service?
Chirping is the product name for inmate texting.
This product allows inmates to send chirps (texts) to friends and family members.
Here's how it works:
Cost of Chirping:
To send a secure email message to an inmate in Stewart County Detention Center follow these steps:
- Chirping is the product name for inmate texting.
- This product allows Stewart County inmates to send chirps (texts) to friends and family members.
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Inmate Sales Apps
iphone app
Google Play app
For all information on how to Text/Email an Inmate in Stewart County Detention Center check out our Secure Messaging Guide for Stewart County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Stewart County Detention Center’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 931-232-4053 for further assistance.
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Do Inmates in the Stewart County Detention Center have Access to Tablets or Computers?
Inmate Sales also handles inmate phone systems, video visitations, email and texting (they call it chirping) and digital letters.
The tablets are not directly connected to the internet, and inmates can use them for the following activities:
Here's how it works:
Questions:
Inmate Sales also handles inmate phone systems, video visitations, email and texting (they call it chirping) and digital letters.
The tablets are not directly connected to the internet, and 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 Stewart County Detention Center’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 931-232-4053 for further assistance.
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What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Stewart County?
This facility, known as "Stewart County Detention Center" is also known as Stewart County Jail & Sheriff, Stewart County Jail & Sheriff , Stewart County Jail & Sheriff , Tennessee, Stewart.
