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Sumner County TN Jail basic information to help guide you through what you can do for your inmate while they are incarcerated. The facility's direct contact number: 615-442-1813
This facility is for adult inmates.
The Sumner County TN Jail is a medium-security detention center located at 117 W Smith St Gallatin, TN which is operated locally by the Sumner 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. Sumner County accepts inmates from surrounding towns, municipalities, the US Marshal's Service and the Gallatin Police Department who do not have their own long-term lock-up.
Offenders are committed to the Sumner County Jail in accordance with the laws of the State of Tennessee. The jail staff have no legal authority to release anyone without proper orders from the court. The Jail operates on the principle that both the individual and the jail staff share the responsibility for creating a safe and orderly jail setting.
The jail is a no-smoking facility.
The Sheriff and his staff are the only persons responsible for the operation and control of the jail. They will strive to act fairly and humanely, according to law. The Sheriff has established rules to guide the jail. Only the jail staff have the authority and responsibility to impose and enforce these rules. The rules may seem strict at times, however, they are made to ensure the jail is run safely, securely and fairly.
INMATE MAIL
POSTCARDS ONLY – All Incoming mail must be in the form of a postcard. Any Mail not sent as described below will be returned to the sender if possible or disposed of as contraband.
All incoming mail, with the exception of legal/privileged mail and money orders, must be in the form of a metered postcard (Minimum size: 3.5 Inches by 4.25 inches. Maximum size: 4.25 inches by 6 inches). Postcards mailed with a stamp will be rejected. Incoming mail is subject to being opened and searched for contraband or money orders. Incoming mail will not normally be read unless there is a compelling penological interest to do so.
Money orders will be accepted by mail. The inmate’s name and identification number must be written on the money order. Money order will be mailed separate from other mail and addressed to Commissary Services, 117 West Smith Street, Gallatin, TN 37066. Improperly marked envelopes or envelopes containing letters, pictures or other items will be rejected and returned to the sender. Cash will not be accepted.
All incoming mail must be addressed as posted above, including the sender’s full name and return address in the upper left corner:
Postcards in the following form will not be accepted and will be returned to the sender when possible:
- Defaced or altered postcards
- Plastic or wrapped postcards
- Postcards marked with paint, crayon, or marker
- Postcards with any type of labels or stickers
- Postcards with watermarks or stains
- Postcards with biohazards including perfume or lipstick
- Postcards depicting nudity, weapons, or gang references
- Oversized postcards
- Postcards written in code
- Postcards mailed with a stamp.
- With the exception of legal/privileged correspondence, money orders, and P.R.E.A any other correspondence contained within an envelope will not be accepted. Unacceptable items will be returned to the sender.
- Photographs will not be accepted in envelopes. Postcards may be picture postcards: There are several online resources available such as Premiumpostcard.com
Inmates reporting to jail are NOT allowed to bring paperback books. Paperback books are provided by the jail library.
BOOKS SHALL NOT BE PROVIDED BY FRIENDS OR FAMILY OR BROUGHT IN BY THE INMATE REPORTING TO SERVE TIME.
visitation Info
Sumner County Jail – Visitation
- Users can still schedule and participate in anywhere Video Visitation
- NOW they can also perform most functions that are on www.securustech.net
- Create and fund an Advance Connect account
- Make a deposit to an Inmate Debit Account
- Create a Securus Online account
- Account management
- Add or delete numbers on AdvanceConnect account
- Enroll in AutoPay or TextPay
- Block and unblock calls
ALL Visits are conducted by video visitation. Each inmate is allowed three(3), twenty (20) minute visits per week.
Visitors are now able to schedule their own visit times online during approved time slots.
Visitation times are available seven(7) days a week. ( Week begins on Sunday and ends on Saturday)
All inmates are allowed 6 authorized/approved visitors. NO adult other than the authorized/approved visitor may visit.
Children under the age of 18 shall be accompanied by an adult and/or legal guardian
All visitors over the age of 18, including attorneys and out of state visitors, must register for video visitation online at www.videovisitanywhere.com/
Authorized / Approved visitors will receive an e-mail stating approval at this facility.
Authorized/Approved visitors can now visit an inmate from anywhere with the internet access* from your Android or Apple smartphone, tablet, or computer and webcam.
Visit your friend or family member without leaving the comfort of your home;
Benefits:
- Easy and Convenient
- Include More People
- Stay Connected by sharing birthdays and special events
- Save time by not traveling to the jail and taking off from work. Visit from anywhere that is convenient for you.
- Sign up by going to the www.videovisitanywhere.com/ site. Remote visitation fees vary from time to time depending on SPECIAL pricing rates controlled by the inmate phone/visitation provider.
Both On-site and Remote visits are monitored by staff. These visits are at all times subject to Jail Rules and common standards of decency by both the inmate and the visitors. Visits shall be ended immediately and visitor restrictions applied when jail rules are violated and common standards of decency and respect are not followed. Both Inmates and visitors will be subject to criminal prosecution if applicable.
Call 615 442-1882 or 615 442-1813 regarding questions or problems related to Inmate Visitation.