Sumner County Juvenile Detention Center

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Sumner County Juvenile Detention Center Information

Sumner County has a small Juvenile Detention facility that houses both male and female youth, in separate housing units, as they await their detention hearing or their court date. Many are in the location for under 72 hours with few remaining beyond that time. Juvenile Courts in the county focus on deterring behaviors that result in detention and use alternatives to detention regularly. These alternatives may include house supervision, probation either supervised or unsupervised, community service, and even electronic monitoring. Each juvenile will receive full care while they are detained including all meals created to be healthy, laundry services and cleaning throughout the day, school classes to continue their schoolwork, and have access to any necessary medical care and prescription medication, dental care, and mental health support. As a temporary housing location there are not long term students present, with most spending a few days, and any who face long sentences or programs may remain in the location or be transferred to an alternative facility nearby that has increased services and programs. Mail: 117 West Smith Street Gallatin, TN 37066 Mail should be addressed to the youth with their ID number for the facility, have a return address with a full name for the sender, and will be checked for any contraband or adult content. Phones: Juveniles will have access to phones in the common areas of their housing units to contact their parents or guardians, and they will be permitted to do so during their free hours after school and programs have been completed for the day. Visitation: At least one day each week parents and guardians only will be able to visit their child, during a prebooked appointment. The facility can be reached at 615-452-2616.

Phone: 615-452-2616

Physical Address:
117 West Smith Street
Gallatin, TN 37066

Mailing Address (personal mail):
Resident's Full Name
Sumner County Juvenile Detention
117 West Smith Street
Gallatin, TN 37066

Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Resident's Full Name
Sumner County Juvenile Detention
117 West Smith Street
Gallatin, TN 37066

Other Jails and Prisons

How Do You Find Someone in the Sumner County Juvenile Detention Center?

To search for an inmate in the Sumner County Juvenile 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 615-452-2616 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up a Sumner 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.

Sumner County Juvenile Detention Center Inmate Search

The Sumner County Juvenile Detention Center maintains an average of 5 offenders in custody on any given day. The Sumner County Juvenile 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 Sumner County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 19,220 offenders.

The following charts of Sumner 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 Sumner 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 Sumner 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 Sumner 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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Recent Bookings & Arrests

How do I find out if someone has been arrested and booked into the Sumner County Juvenile Detention Center?

To find out if someone you know has been recently arrested and booked into the Sumner County Juvenile Detention Center, call the jail’s booking line at 615-452-2616.

There may be an automated method of looking them up by their name over the phone, or you may be directed to speak to someone at the jail. Sometimes the jail staff may ask you the offender’s date of birth to ensure privacy of the offender’s status.

Keep in mind that after an arrest, the information on an offender may not be publicly available for several hours.

If you don’t want to check up on an offender by calling the jail, you can also try looking up people recently booked online.

Sumner County Juvenile Detention Center Booking Roster

What happens during booking in Sumner County?

After being arrested and taken into custody, and after being read their Miranda Rights, an offender will next be transported to the local police or department or the Sheriff’s Department in Sumner County for booking.

Booking is very involved and requires multiple steps in the process, however, keep in mind that most attorneys will advise that an offender remain silent and not offer any additional information about the crime they have been arrested for because anything they do say may be recorded and may very well be used against them in court.

What is the booking process like at the Sumner County Juvenile Detention Center?

Booking includes having their photo (mugshot) and fingerprints taken, as well as being asked a lot of questions about their personal history and state of mind. If it’s a serious felony, their DNA may also be taken. They will also be checked for warrants in Sumner County and other Tennessee and USA jurisdictions.

If the offender was arrested for a DUI offense, and has refused a breathalyzer test, they may also be forced to have blood drawn by a doctor or nurse.

It is also very likely that the offender will undergo a humiliating full body search while in the nude. This includes bending over, spreading their cheeks in the direction of an officer, and coughing. They will also be walked through a metal detector or x-ray machine, like those used at an airport.

What kind of questions are asked during booking?

The arresting jurisdiction will ask about gang affiliations, tattoos, medical conditions, prescribed medication they are taking, recreational drugs they are on or addicted to, allergies, if they are suicidal, and other relevant information that will help with determining their cell assignment and special needs.

What happens to an offender’s personal property during booking?

During the arrest and booking process an offender will also have all their personal property confiscated and held for either their release from jail, or with the offender’s approval, released to a friend or family member.

Personal property includes the clothing they are wearing, money, wallets, purses, cell phones, jewelry, body rings, earrings, watches, and even glasses if they are deemed a security risk. If they are allowed to keep their shoes or sneakers, the laces are removed.

What happens after booking?

At this point the offender will be allowed to make a free phone call to a person of their choice to notify them of their arrest, and/or arrange a bond or bail for their release.

If the offender is being detained and housed while awaiting arraignment, the Sumner County Juvenile Detention Center will provide a jail garment and slip-on shoes, a blanket, sheets, soap, toothbrush, toothpaste, and a towel.

Often, before they are dressed in the jail outfit and brought to their housing location, they will be forced to take a shower and undergo a disinfectant treatment for body and hair lice, scabies or other pests that may be residing on their person.

How long does the Sumner County Juvenile Detention Center Booking process take?

Booking can take anywhere from an hour to 24 hours or more. It all depends on the number of people that are awaiting processing, the number of staff on duty at the time, and the behavior of the offender.

If the offender is heavily intoxicated and/or violent, the Booking Officer may decide to stick the offender in a holding cell for several hours until they become more manageable.

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Directions / Map to the Sumner County Juvenile Detention Center
Inmate Bail and Bonding

Does Sumner County have bail?

Yes,  Sumner County recognizes most types of bonds.

What kind of bonds are accepted in Sumner County? 

Sumner County recognizes most types of bonds. The court will consider what type of bonds will be accepted depending on the circumstances of the arrest.

Who can set bail in Sumner County?

Bail is set by a magistrate or judge.

When is bail set in Tennessee?

Bail is set during the defendant’s first court hearing, also known as a bail hearing. This court appearance will be scheduled within 72 hrs. of arrest not counting weekends or holidays.

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Inmate Visitation

How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Sumner County Juvenile Detention Center? What is the Schedule?

Sumner County Juvenile Detention Center ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE

117 West Smith Street
Gallatin, TN 37066
615-452-2616

  • Visits are 30 minutes.
  • You must be on the inmate's visitor list.
  • The actual visitation times may depend on the inmate and their housing location. Call 615-452-2616 and get your inmate's times and make an appointment to visit.
  • Inmates are allowed one visit per week.
  • A maximum of 2 guests are allowed per inmate.
  • Visitors must have a government issued photo ID.
  • Dress professionally with non-revealing clothing.

ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE - ALWAYS CALL 615-452-2616 TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE!

DAY TIMES
SUNDAY 9:00AM - 11:00AM
2:00PM - 4:00PM
MONDAY 9:00AM - 11:00AM
2:00PM - 4:00PM
6:00PM - 8:00PM
TUESDAY 9:00AM - 11:00AM
2:00PM - 4:00PM
6:00PM - 8:00PM
WEDNESDAY 9:00AM - 11:00AM
2:00PM - 4:00PM
6:00PM - 8:00PM
THURSDAY 9:00AM - 11:00AM
2:00PM - 4:00PM
6:00PM - 8:00PM
FRIDAY 9:00AM - 11:00AM
2:00PM - 4:00PM
6:00PM - 8:00PM
SATURDAY 9:00AM - 11:00AM
2:00PM - 4:00PM

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Sumner County Juvenile Detention Center’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 615-452-2616 for further assistance.

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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 Sumner County Juvenile Detention Center?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Sumner County Juvenile Detention Center’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 615-452-2616 for further assistance.

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Inmate Money Accounts

How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Sumner County Juvenile Detention Center?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Sumner County Juvenile Detention Center’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 615-452-2616 for further assistance.

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Inmate Phone Contact

How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Sumner County Juvenile Detention Center?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Sumner County Juvenile Detention Center’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 615-452-2616 for further assistance.

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Mailing an Inmate

How do I Mail an Inmate in the Sumner County Juvenile Detention Center, and what can I send them?

Sumner County Juvenile Detention Center Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
The Sumner County Juvenile 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 Sumner County Juvenile 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:
Resident's Full Name
Sumner County Juvenile Detention
117 West Smith Street
Gallatin, TN 37066



Legal Mail

Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Resident's Full Name
Sumner County Juvenile Detention
117 West Smith Street
Gallatin, TN 37066



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 Sumner County Juvenile Detention Center allows books to be mailed directly to the jail from a reputable source such as AmazonBarnes & 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 Sumner County Juvenile Detention Center 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:
Resident's Full Name
Sumner County Juvenile Detention
117 West Smith Street
Gallatin, TN 37066

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Sumner County Juvenile Detention Center’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 615-452-2616 for further assistance.

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Inmate Commissary

Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Sumner County Juvenile Detention Center, and what can I purchase?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Sumner County Juvenile Detention Center’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 615-452-2616 for further assistance.

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Texting and Emailing an Inmate

How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Sumner County Juvenile Detention Center using an Online Messaging Service?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Sumner County Juvenile Detention Center’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 615-452-2616 for further assistance.

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Inmate Tablets

Do Inmates in the Sumner County Juvenile 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 Sumner County Juvenile Detention Center’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 615-452-2616 for further assistance.

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Are there photos of the Sumner County Juvenile Detention Center? What does it look like?
Other Jails in Sumner County

What are the other City and County Jails in Sumner County?

Sumner County County Jails
Sumner County Juvenile Facilities
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Other Jails Nearby

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

Sumner Simpson Allen Robertson Davidson Wilson Trousdale Macon
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