Obion County Jail, TN

Visiting at Obion County involves screening and a strict dress code. Dress conservatively: no shorts, tank tops, revealing tops, ripped items, gang clothing, pajamas, sagging pants, or house shoes. Keep your pockets light. Cellphones, purses or bags, weapons, food, and drinks are not allowed through security. For Tennessee facilities, you'll typically need to complete the Visitor Application (CR‑2152), attach a current photo, and submit it to the visiting office for processing. After you apply, the facility runs background checks (NCIC) and notifies you of approval or denial. Only approved visitors are added to the offender management system, and then visits can be scheduled and monitored. Scheduling and allowed visit types can vary, and staff may change or cancel visits.

Staying in touch with someone at Obion County Jail usually means waiting for them to contact you. In many Tennessee facilities, inmates can place outbound calls only. Incoming calls to the jail are generally not allowed. Calls are commonly monitored and recorded. Phone, video, and messaging services are typically handled through a third-party vendor, so you'll register and manage your account through the vendor's app, website, or kiosk. Depending on the service, you may need to add funds to a prepaid account or accept collect calls before a scheduled call or video session. Your phone number usually must be on the inmate's approved list. Vendor features and fees vary, so confirm the jail's approved provider before signing up.

If you need to handle money related to Obion County Jail or county payments, start by separating county fees from inmate deposits. For county taxes and other county accounts, Obion County lists several ways to pay: by mail (P.O. Box 147), in person at the Trustee's office, at the satellite drive-thru at 324 S. First Street (check only, with a 24-hour drop-off), by phone at 1-877-590-1417, or through Auto Draft. Credit card payments for tax accounts (Visa, MasterCard, Discover) are accepted, but the processor charges a 2.5% fee. For court-related payments, the clerk's office does not accept personal checks, and online court payments through courtfeepay.com include a 3% or $3.00 fee. To add money to someone in custody, use the facility's approved kiosk, online/app, phone, or mail options. Expect vendor fees at checkout.