How to Send Money to Anderson County Detention Center (TN)
Sending money to someone in jail is straightforward once you know the right steps. For Anderson County, the Anderson County Trustee's office is your best starting point for money questions.
Start with the Anderson County Trustee's office for money-related questions. Their address is 100 North Main Street, Room 203, Clinton, TN 37716-3624. You can call 865-457-6233 or email rcopeland@actrustee.com.
The Trustee office is open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Email works, but calling during business hours will get you answers faster.
The Trustee functions as Anderson County's banker. Their responsibilities include collecting county property taxes and other funds (including state and federal money), accounting for and disbursing county funds, and investing temporarily idle funds until the county school board or commission needs them. These duties extend beyond jail deposits, but they explain why the Trustee office is a logical place to ask about sending money and who handles it.
Steps to Follow
- ✓ Write down the Trustee office contact details: 865-457-6233 or rcopeland@actrustee.com (100 North Main Street, Room 203, Clinton, TN 37716-3624)
- ✓ Call Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and ask what process they require for getting funds to someone at Anderson County Detention Center
- ✓ If you email, include your callback number and ask for the exact procedure and any required information so your deposit is not delayed
Before sending any money, call the Trustee office during business hours to verify the process. Ask whether their office handles inmate deposits for the detention center or if a separate system is used. Also confirm what payment methods are accepted, what identifying details you need so funds reach the right person, and how long it takes for money to become available.
Note: The Trustee's documented responsibilities cover countywide financial duties like collecting, accounting, disbursing, and investing county funds. When you call, ask directly whether they handle detention center inmate deposits or can direct you to the right office.
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