Bledsoe Corrections Facility
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How to Contact an Inmate at Facility
Phone contact at Bledsoe Corrections Facility is mostly one-way: you can't call in. The inmate can only call out to numbers on their approved list.
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How to Send Money to Facility
Sending money is usually straightforward once you know which payment system the facility uses and how long deposits take to post.
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How to Get Approved to Visit Someone at Bledsoe: CR-2152 Application Walkthrough
Getting approved to visit at Bledsoe starts with the TDOC Visitation Application (CR-2152). Fill it out carefully, attach the required photo, and send it to the right office—that's how you avoid the most common delays.
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Visitation
- Prospective visitors must complete and return the CR‑2152 with a current photograph; applications should be processed within about 30 days.
- No visitor may be admitted until their visitation application is approved, except immediate family of newly committed inmates who may be temporarily admitted for up to 60 days.
- Children age six and older must have a photograph attached to their visitor application and a custodial parent or legal guardian must provide a completed notarized Parental Consent/Release for Minor’s Visitation.
Communication
- Bledsoe does not permit inbound telephone calls; in family emergencies the facility chaplain may be contacted to facilitate a call.
- TDOC’s primary telephone platform is ConnectNetwork; the per-minute rate was reduced to $0.075 on July 1, 2024, and most payments post instantly with credit within two business days.
- Inmates may list up to ten approved telephone numbers and must initiate any changes; requests to remove a number require a written request to the warden.
Sending Money
- TDOC telephone service uses ConnectNetwork and the per-minute rate decreased to 7.5 cents effective July 1, 2024.
- Most payments through ConnectNetwork are processed instantly and are typically credited within two business days.
- To mail a PIN Debit deposit for Tennessee DOC accounts, send payments to GTL Tennessee DOC Debit Lockbox 1705, PO BOX 209705, DALLAS, TX 75320-9705.
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Topic Overviews
Visitation
Visiting at Bledsoe Corrections Facility starts with the TDOC Visitor Application (CR-2152). Complete it, attach a current photograph, and return it to the facility. Processing takes about 30 days. You generally can't visit until your application is approved, though immediate family of newly committed inmates may be allowed temporary visits for up to 60 days while it's being processed. An inmate's approved visiting list can include immediate family plus up to eight additional adult visitors who pass the approval process. Plan for security screening, including a body scanner. Bring only your photo ID and car keys or key fob into the visitation area. Visits are non-contact, limited to two hours, and can be ended for attempts at physical contact. Children age six and older need a photo on the CR-2152, and minors require notarized parental consent.
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Phone calls at Bledsoe Corrections Facility run through TDOC's approved vendor, ConnectNetwork (GTL). You can't call in to reach an inmate. All calls must be initiated by the inmate. In a family emergency, you can ask to have the chaplain contacted to help facilitate a call. Inmates can keep up to ten phone numbers on their approved calling list and must start any changes themselves. If you need your number removed, TDOC requires a written request to the facility warden. To fund calls, add money through the vendor as directed. Most payments post instantly, with credits typically showing within two business days. PIN Debit deposits can also be mailed to the GTL Tennessee DOC Debit Lockbox address TDOC provides.
Read full guideSending Money
You can add money for someone at Bledsoe Corrections Facility using in-person kiosks, online portals, or phone systems, depending on what's available. Most electronic options go through third-party processors, and any convenience or processing fees should show during checkout. For phone-related payments and phone or video credits, TDOC uses ConnectNetwork. The per-minute phone rate dropped to 7.5 cents effective July 1, 2024. Most payments process instantly, with credit typically showing within two business days. If you'd rather mail a PIN Debit deposit for a Tennessee DOC account, send it to GTL Tennessee DOC Debit Lockbox 1705, PO BOX 209705, DALLAS, TX 75320-9705. Some deposits post right away while others take one to two business days, so keep your receipt.
Read full guideCommon Questions
Showing 6 of 9What happens if I falsify information on the Bledsoe visitation application?
Falsifying information on the CR-2152 results in at least a six-month prohibition from resubmitting a visitation application.
VisitationCan current or former TDOC or TRICOR employees visit someone at Bledsoe Corrections Facility?
No, not unless they are immediate family. Current or former TDOC, TRICOR, or contract employees, as well as interns and practicum students, will not be approved to visit unless they are immediate family members.
VisitationDo I need to be approved before visiting, and are there exceptions for new inmates’ family?
Yes. No visitor can be admitted until their application is approved. However, immediate family of newly committed inmates may visit temporarily for up to 60 days while the application is processed.
VisitationCan I call an inmate at Bledsoe Corrections Facility?
No. Bledsoe does not accept inbound calls, so inmates must place outbound calls themselves. In a family emergency, you can request the chaplain be contacted to help arrange a call.
CommunicationHow do I add money so an inmate can make phone calls?
Add funds through TDOC's approved vendor, ConnectNetwork (GTL). Most payments post instantly, with credits typically appearing within two business days. You can also mail PIN Debit deposits to the GTL Tennessee DOC Debit Lockbox address TDOC provides.
CommunicationHow does my phone number get approved or removed for an inmate at Bledsoe?
The inmate manages their approved calling list (up to ten numbers) and must initiate any changes. If you want your number removed, submit a written request to the facility warden.
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To visit someone at Bledsoe Corrections Facility, you'll need to be approved through form CR-2152. The inmate receives the application and passes it along to you. Return the completed form with a current photograph within 30 days. The facility typically finishes processing within 30 days of receiving it.
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