Macon County Jail, Tn

Physical Address
902 TN-52 BypassLafayette, TN, 37083

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Guides for This Facility

At a Glance

Visitation

  • Tennessee requires visitors to complete and submit the Visitor Application (CR‑2152) before visiting.
  • Attach a current photograph to CR‑2152 and use a street address rather than a P.O. Box when completing the form.
  • Facilities run an NCIC background check and typically process visitor applications in about 30 days.

Communication

  • The ABPP customer login page displays an “Invalid Client ID” message and prompts users to click Back to re-enter their Client ID.
  • The listed main voice number for the sheriff’s office is (615) 666-3325.
  • Inmate calls are typically outbound only and are usually monitored and recorded.

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Topic Overviews

Visitation

Visiting at Macon County Jail starts with Tennessee's Visitor Application (CR-2152). Fill it out and submit it with a current photograph to the facility's visiting office or the Associate Warden/Deputy Superintendent, depending on the process. The jail runs an NCIC background check before approving visiting privileges, and processing typically takes around 30 days, so plan ahead. Once approved, you schedule your visit through the facility's scheduling system. This often involves an on-site kiosk or an external vendor portal or app, and the scheduling window and lead time can vary. Visits are monitored, and the facility can change or cancel them. Visit type (onsite vs. remote, contact vs. non-contact) also varies by facility.

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Communication

Setting up communication for someone at Macon County Jail? Here's what you need to know. In Tennessee jails, inmates place outbound calls, and those calls are typically monitored and recorded. Many facilities handle phone, video, and messaging through a third-party vendor, so you'll need to create an account and add funds using the vendor app or website (or a lobby kiosk, if available) before calls or messages can happen. Your phone number usually must be on the inmate's approved list before you can receive calls. If you use the ABPP customer login for this facility and see "Invalid Client ID," the page instructs you to click Back and enter the correct Client ID. For administrative questions, the sheriff's main number is (615) 666-3325.

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Common Questions

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Do I need to submit the Visitor Application (CR‑2152) before visiting Macon County Jail?

Yes. Tennessee requires visitors to complete and be approved on the Visitor Application (CR-2152) before visiting. Check with the jail’s visiting office for any facility-specific submission steps.

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How long does visitor approval usually take?

Approval usually takes about 30 days because the facility runs an NCIC background check as part of the review. Build in extra time around holidays or high-volume periods.

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How do I schedule a visit once I’m approved?

Once approved, you typically schedule through the jail's scheduling system using an on-site kiosk or an external vendor portal or app. Available slots, onsite versus remote options, and the facility's ability to change or cancel visits can vary. Review the scheduling rules before you go.

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How can I contact an inmate at Macon County Jail, TN?

You can't call into the jail to reach an inmate directly. Inmates place outbound calls that are normally monitored and recorded. You'll need an account and funds with the approved vendor (app, website, or kiosk) before calls or messages can occur. For non-inmate communication questions, the sheriff's main voice number is (615) 666-3325.

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Why does the ABPP login say ‘Invalid Client ID’ for Macon County Jail?

That message can appear on the ABPP customer login page for Macon County Jail. It tells you “Invalid Client ID” and prompts you to click Back and re-enter the correct Client ID.

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Do I need to be on an approved list to receive calls from an inmate?

Yes. Your phone number generally must be on the inmate’s approved list before you can receive calls from them.

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Did You Know?

Macon County Jail is located in Lafayette, Tennessee. The Macon County Sheriff's Office mailing and physical address is 902 Hwy 52 Bypass East, Lafayette, TN 37083.

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