Montgomery County Jail, TN

Visiting someone at Montgomery County Jail starts with paperwork and a bit of planning. If you need to handle administrative business in person, county offices are open Monday–Friday but close for lunch from 12–1 pm—check hours before heading over. Tennessee requires visitors to complete the Visitor Application (CR‑2152), attach a current photograph, and get approved before any visits happen. The facility runs an NCIC background check, and applications typically take about 30 days to process. Once approved, you're added to the offender management system. Visits may be in-person or remote/video, and all are monitored—staff can change or cancel visits at their discretion. After approval, you'll schedule through the facility's system (kiosk, vendor portal, or app) during their scheduling windows.

Staying in touch with someone at Montgomery County Jail usually means waiting for them to call you—most Tennessee facilities don't accept incoming calls, and calls are monitored or recorded. Phone, video visits, and tablet messaging typically run through a third-party vendor. You'll need to create an account and add funds through a vendor app, web portal, or lobby kiosk. Before a call or video session, confirm whether your number needs to be on the inmate's approved list. Tablet services vary by facility, but vendors like Pay Tel offer multi-function devices (such as the InteleTABLET platform) for detainee use. Some areas also have VINE-style victim notification systems that send custody-status alerts, though availability depends on the jurisdiction.

Sending mail to someone at Montgomery County Jail means your letter or photos will be inspected for contraband and prohibited content before delivery. If mail violates the rules, it may be returned, confiscated, or referred for investigation. Many facilities route incoming personal mail through a processing center where letters and photos are scanned and added to a digital file—these typically show up on an inmate tablet or kiosk within a few business days. Legal mail follows separate procedures to verify authenticity and screen for contraband while protecting attorney-client confidentiality. Packages are generally limited to approved vendors or sources, and outgoing mail is collected, inspected, then sent through regular postal channels.

Adding money to an inmate's account at Montgomery County Jail means using a third-party deposit service. The jail's online portal footer shows JailATM™ with a Tech Friends, Inc. copyright, indicating the vendor for online deposits. Depending on what the facility supports, you might fund an account through an in-person kiosk, online portal or app, phone payment system, or approved trustee/tax payment channels. Keep in mind that commissary/trust funds and phone/video credits may be separate accounts handled by different vendors. Fees aren't set by the jail—the processor displays any convenience or processing fees during checkout, so review them before confirming. Some deposits post immediately; others take one to two business days. Save your receipt in case you need to follow up.