Washington County TN Detention Center

County Jail

Last Updated: July 25, 2024
Address
114 W Jackson Blvd, Jonesborough, TN 37659
Beds
578
County
Washington
Phone
423-753-1701
Fax
423-926-5493
Email
sheriffgraybeal@wcso.net
Mailing Address
PO Box 76550, Highland Heights, KY 41076

Washington Co Jail is for County Jail offenders sentenced up to twenty four months.

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The phone carrier is Combined Public Communications (CPC), to see their rates and best-calling plans for your inmate to call you.

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If you are unsure of your inmate's location, you can search and locate your inmate by typing in their last name, first name or first initial, and/or the offender ID number to get their accurate information immediately Registered Offenders

Satellite View of Washington County TN Detention Center

You can support your loved ones at Washington Co Jail on InmateAid, if you have any immediate questions contact the facility directly at 423-753-1701.

When someone you care about gets locked up, it's tough to figure out all the ins and outs of jail life. From sending mail to visiting, there are a lot of things to sort out. And getting info about the arrest? Not always easy. That's where this webpage comes in handy. It's here to help you get a handle on how things work here so that you can stay connected and support your loved one behind bars.

The Washington Co Jail is a detention center located at 114 W Jackson Blvd Jonesborough, TN which is operated locally by the Washington County Sheriff's Office and holds inmates awaiting trial or sentencing or both. Most of the sentenced inmates are here for less than two years. Washington County accepts inmates from surrounding towns, Jonesborough Police Department, and the US Marshal's Service.

New detainees arrive at the jail regularly, with some being released on bail, placed under pretrial services caseloads, supervised by probation agencies, or released on recognizance with a court appearance agreement. Those who are not released await their court appearances at the jail, receiving accommodations including bedding and meals.

You can see all the arrest records for Tennessee here.

The Detention Center opened in June 1995. The Detention Division is the largest of the Washington County Sheriff's Office, employing approximately 101 full time and 3 part-time personnel. The capacity is currently 578 beds for both male and female inmates that are both sentenced and pretrial inmates who were arrested by local, state or federal authorities. The inmate population recently averages 565 which includes approximately 100 female inmates. The headcount has been as high as 610. That makes a ratio of officer to inmate as 1 officer to 56 inmates. This is done in direct supervision as well as indirect supervision.

The Detention Center houses an average of 110 state inmates and approximately 55 federal inmates and the remainder of the population is pretrial and sentenced county inmates. These include but not limited to persons arrested in Washington County, including the Town of Jonesborough. In addition, those persons arrested by the Johnson City Police Department, Veteran's Administration Police Department, East Tennessee State Public Safety, Tennessee Highway Patrol and the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency within Washington County are brought to the Detention Center for processing.

Washington County TN Detention Center - FAQ

The Detention Center has various programs that we are very proud of and will continue them to the best of our ability. They are as follows:

  • GED program - a certified teacher comes to the Detention Center twice a week to give inmates classes and when ready to test, we set up with Northeast State Technical Community College for an examination.
  • Agape – This program is for the female inmates only. Primarily it teaches about sexual integrity and how to make choices they will not regret.
  • Project Hope - HIV/Aids awareness and education.
  • Alcoholic Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous Treatment programs.
  • Parenting Class - This program is for females only. When inmates are released as part of their probation, it is mandatory that they attend a parenting class, so we have them start while being incarcerated here.
  • Women's Group - This program addresses several topics including: women's issues, substance abuse, anger management.

Inmate Locator

To utilize the Inmate Search page on InmateAid, begin by selecting the relevant prison facility in Tennessee. This allows you to view the current list of inmates housed at Washington County TN Detention Center.

The second section features the InmateAid Inmate Search tool, providing a user-generated database of inmates. You can access this resource to utilize any of InmateAid's services. If you require assistance in creating an inmate profile to maintain communication, please contact us at aid@inmateaid.com, and we'll gladly help you locate your loved one.

As a last resort, you might have to pay for that information if we do not have it. The Arrest Record Search will cost you a small amount, but their data is the freshest available and for that reason, they charge to access it.

Visitation Information

The Washington County Sheriff offers two types of video visitation: onsite and remote. Onsite video visitation is available Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. here. Visitors must arrive at their designated appointment time and use the provided equipment to visit with inmates. Onsite visitation is limited to individuals 18 years or older; visitors under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Each session can accommodate a maximum of two adults and two children. All visitors must present a valid photo ID and create an account using one of the kiosks at the Justice Center. Once the account is created, visitors can schedule their visits. Inmates are entitled to three free 20-minute onsite video visitation sessions per week.

Remote video visitation enables visitors to connect from home using a laptop, personal computer, tablet, or cell phone. Remote sessions are available seven days a week from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Each session costs $0.20 per minute. To schedule a remote visit, visitors must go to www.inmatesales.com and follow the provided instructions. This system allows for a more flexible visitation schedule, accommodating friends and family who may not be able to visit the Justice Center in person.

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