Weakley County Jail
Weakley County Jail
Inmate information is just a phone call away. The 129-bed Weakley County Jail can be reached 24 hours a day at 731-364-2206.
This jail handles booking and processing for everyone arrested in the county on misdemeanor or felony charges. Detained inmates remain in custody until they are bonded out, released on their own recognizance, or held until their trial is complete.
The inmate search tool shows everyone currently in custody here.
Sentences under a year are served at this jail. Sentences over a year are served in the Tennessee State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
This page provides information on searching the official jail roster, directions to the facility, and services like visitation, inmate account funding, mail, phone calls, voicemail, email and texting, tablet rentals, bail bonds, and commissary.
Save the inmate’s jail ID or booking number. It will make mail and other contact much easier. If it’s not online, call Weakley County Jail at 731-364-2206.
Inmate Services
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Weakley 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 731-364-2206 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up a Weakley 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.
Weakley County Jail Inmate Search
The Weakley County Jail maintains an average of 129 offenders in custody on any given day. The Weakley 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 Weakley County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 2,580 offenders.
The following charts of Weakley 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 Weakley 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 Weakley 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 Weakley 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.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessINTERESTING FACTS about the Weakley County Jail: In 2022, structural renovations to the detention center began. The $5 million project made much need repairs to the roof, HVAC system, and security of the facility. This county utilizes inmate labor for many county services in many different fields. Each day of work earns credit towards completing their sentence.
The two-story brick, 129-bed Weakley County Jail, attached to the Weakley County Sheriff's Office, and located on TN-Hwy 22, is responsible for the housing and care of those who are accused or convicted of committing a misdemeanor or felony in Weakley County as they wait for their trial or as they serve their sentence, usually less than one year.
The facility, almost directly across the street from the Dresden NAPA Auto Parts Store, 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 731-364-2206, 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 Weakley County Jail 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#
Weakley County Jail
7951 TN-22
Dresden, TN 38225
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#
Weakley County Jail
7951 TN-22
Dresden, TN 38225
- Jail (Main): 731-364-2206
What happens during booking at Weakley County Jail?
After arrest, individuals are processed at Weakley County Jail, 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 Weakley County Jail:
- Verifying the person’s identity.
- Taking mugshots.
- Questions regarding medical and mental health history, along with drug and gang affiliations.
- Collecting DNA if necessary.
- Conducting a physical search.
- Confiscating personal belongings.
- Providing a phone call.
If you need details about an offender’s bail or bond, contact the facility at 731-364-2206.
How do you post bail in Weakley County?
If someone is taken to Weakley County Jail in Dresden 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 731-364-2206.
Bail payments can be handled in various ways.
- Cash bonds are paid in full, normally at the jail's bonding window or with the clerk of court, by cash, cashier's check or money order, and card payments are often possible through a kiosk in the lobby or an online vendor for a convenience fee; have the inmate's full name and booking number ready, and reach the jail at 731-364-2206.
- Licensed bail bond agents in Weakley County can facilitate payment.
- Property bonds are available in many courts: an owner may pledge land or a home after proving clear title and equity of at least the bond amount (often double) with the deed and a recent tax or appraisal figure, and the court that set bail decides whether to accept it.
For a comprehensive guide to the bail process in Weakley County, Tennessee, visit the Weakley County Jail Bail FAQ page.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Visit an Inmate in the Weakley County Jail? What is the Schedule?
Weakley County Jail Inmate Visitation Schedule
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7951 Highway 22
Dresden, TN 38225
731-364-2206
- First, you must register an account with Correct Pay, then add Weakley County Jail, then your inmate.
- Second, you can choose a time to visit.
- You can also schedule an appointment on the jail visitation kiosk.
- Offsite Video Visits can be done on Android, IOS (Apple) or Windows devices.
- Inmates will be allowed one 20-minute onsite visit per week.
- The number of visitors is limited to three (any combination of adult/children).
- There is no charge for the Onsite Video Visits.
- Offsite Video Visits cost $7.60 for 20 minutes.
- All visits must be scheduled 24 hours prior to the appointment or up to 2 weeks in advance.
- CHECK-IN: 10 minutes prior to scheduled visit.
- Valid picture identification (e.g., driver’s license, State I.D., or Military I.D.) is required at Check-In.
- Visitors under the age of 17 must be listed as an additional visitor and accompanied and supervised by an authorized visitor over the age of 18.
- If a visitor loses internet connection during an offsite video visitation session, no refund will be issued.
ON-SITE VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE
| DAY | TIME |
| SUNDAY | No on site visits |
| MONDAY | 12:00noon to 3:50PM |
| TUESDAY | 9:00AM to 10:00AM 12:00noon to 3:50PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 9:00AM to 10:00AM 12:00noon to 3:50PM |
| THURSDAY | 9:00AM to 10:00AM 12:00noon to 3:50PM |
| FRIDAY | 9:00AM to 10:00AM 12:00noon to 3:50PM |
| SATURDAY | 9:00AM to 10:00AM 12:00noon to 3:50PM |
REMOTE VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE
| DAY | TIMES |
| SUNDAY | 12:00noon to 10:20PM |
| MONDAY | 12:00noon to 10:20PM |
| TUESDAY | 12:00noon to 10:20PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 12:00noon to 10:20PM |
| THURSDAY | 12:00noon to 10:20PM |
| FRIDAY | 12:00noon to 10:20PM |
| SATURDAY | 12:00noon to 10:20PM |
Weakley County Jail uses the services of correctpay.com (aka JailFunds) for you to schedule and visit your inmate via remote video visitation.
You can ‘video visit’ your inmate one of three ways:
- Visit from your home computer.
- Visit from the correctpay VendEngine Kiosk in the jail lobby.
- Visit by using the JailFunds iphone or Android app
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:
- Deposit online at correctpay.com
- Deposit at the correctpay VendEngine kiosk in the Weakley County Jail lobby.
- Deposit over the phone 24/7 at 855-836-3364
- Deposit through their iOS or Android app.
Attorney Visits only! < (Lawyers, go here)
correctpay.com Help
24/7 Customer Service - 855-836-3364
Frequently Asked Questions
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Weakley County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 731-364-2206 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Weakley County Jail?
Weakley County Jail uses the services of correctpay.com (aka JailFunds) for you to schedule and visit your inmate via remote video visitation.
You can ‘video visit’ your inmate one of three ways:
- Visit from your home computer.
- Visit from the correctpay VendEngine Kiosk in the jail lobby.
- Visit by using the JailFunds iphone or Android app
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:
- Deposit online at correctpay.com
- Deposit at the correctpay VendEngine kiosk in the Weakley County Jail lobby.
- Deposit over the phone 24/7 at 855-836-3364
- Deposit through their iOS or Android app.
Attorney Visits only! < (Lawyers, go here)
correctpay.com Help
24/7 Customer Service - 855-836-3364
Frequently Asked Questions
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Weakley County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 731-364-2206 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Weakley County Jail?
There are multiple ways to add money to an inmate's account at Weakley County Jail, using Access Corrections Secure Deposits
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 Weakley County Jail 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.
How to Send Money to an Inmate in Weakley County
To send commissary money to an inmate in Weakley County Jail follow these steps:
- Register with Access Corrections by creating an account.
- Select Tennessee, then select Weakley County Jail, and then the inmate you want to send money to.
- Choose the amount of money you want to send, and input your payment method.
For all information on how to Send Money to an inmate's account check out our full money and commissary guide for Weakley County Jail.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Weakley County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 731-364-2206 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Weakley County Jail?
How Do Inmates in Weakley County Jail Make Phone Calls?
To receive phone calls from inmates in Weakley County, or to assist them in making phone calls from jail to other people, follow these steps:
- Weakley County Jail uses the services of Correct Solutions Group.
- Register with them online or call them at 877-618-3516.
- Services for Weakley County inmates and their families and friends include PIN Debits or depositing money into an inmate's phone account. Ask Correct Solutions Group which services this jail offers.
For all the information regarding phone calls with Weakley 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 Weakley County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 731-364-2206 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow do I Mail an Inmate in the Weakley County Jail, and what can I send them?
Weakley County Jail Inmate Mail Guidelines
Postcards
Ask the Weakley County Jail whether it accepts postcards, and what size and type, before mailing one. Always include your name and return address.
Envelopes
The Weakley 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#
Weakley County Jail
7951 TN-22
Dresden, TN 38225
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Weakley County Jail
7951 TN-22
Dresden, TN 38225
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
Ask the Weakley County Jail whether books can be mailed in, and whether they must come straight from a publisher or retailer 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 Weakley County Jail standards will be disposed of.
Ask the Weakley County Jail whether hardcover books are accepted.
All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Weakley County Jail
7951 TN-22
Dresden, TN 38225
Weakley County Jail Inmate Mail Policies and Address - What Can You Send, and Where?
For inmates receiving mail in the Weakley 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 Weakley County Jail:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Weakley County Jail
7951 TN-22
Dresden, TN 38225
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 Weakley County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 731-364-2206 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Weakley County Jail, and what can I purchase?
How to Send Money to an Inmate in Weakley County
To send commissary money to an inmate in Weakley County Jail follow these steps:
- Register with Access Corrections by creating an account.
- Select Tennessee, then select Weakley County Jail, and then the inmate you want to send money to.
- Choose the amount of money you want to send, and input your payment method.
For all information on how to Send Money to an inmate's account check out our full money and commissary guide for Weakley County Jail.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Weakley County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 731-364-2206 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Weakley County Jail using an Online Messaging Service?
Weakley County Jail 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 Weakley County Jail 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 Weakley County
To send a secure email message and digital photos to an inmate in Weakley County Jail follow these steps:
- Register with correctpay by creating an account.
- Select Tennessee, then select Weakley County Jail, 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 Weakley County Jail and send them photos, check out our Secure Messaging Guide for Weakley County.
24/7 Customer Service - 855-836-3364
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Weakley County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 731-364-2206 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessDo Inmates in the Weakley County Jail have Access to Tablets or Computers?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Weakley County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 731-364-2206 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessWhat are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Weakley County?
This facility, known as "Weakley County Jail" is also known as Weakley County Jail & Sheriff, Weakley County Jail & Sheriff , Weakley County Jail & Sheriff , Tennessee, Weakley.
The Weakley County Jail serves the following cities and towns of Weakley County: Dresden, Gleason, Greenfield, Martin, McKenzie, Sharon and Trezevant.