How to visit, scheduling, dress code, and visitor requirements
Visiting at Hamilton County Detention Center starts with Tennessee's Visitor Application (CR‑2152). Fill out the form, attach a current photograph, and include a street address (not a P.O. Box). Send the completed application to the facility's visiting office or the Associate Warden/Deputy Superintendent, depending on the instructions you receive. After submission, the facility runs an NCIC background check and typically issues an approval or denial within about 30 days. Once approved, you'll schedule visits through the facility's system, which may be an on-site kiosk, a vendor portal, or a mobile app. All visits are monitored, and staff can change or cancel them at their discretion. Some facilities use video or kiosk-based visits instead of in-person contact visits.
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Yes. Tennessee requires visitors to submit the Visitor Application (CR‑2152) with a current photo before visits can be approved. Turn in the completed form to the facility's visiting office or as directed by staff.
The facility runs an NCIC background check and typically processes visitor applications within about 30 days. You'll receive either an approval or a denial.
Once approved, schedule your visit through the facility's system. This is typically an on-site kiosk, a vendor portal, or a mobile app. Scheduling windows and lead times vary, and staff can change or cancel visits at their discretion.
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