How to Find a Rhea County Inmate: Use the OffenderIndex Search and Who to Call if They Were Transferred

Start with the Rhea County inmate information page, which embeds the OffenderIndex search specifically for Rhea County. It's the quickest way to confirm whether someone is currently listed and to pull up basic booking details. When you search, use the person's name exactly as it appears on legal documents. Include a middle name or initial if you have it. Results typically show identifying and booking-related details, which helps you confirm you've got the right person when multiple people share the same name.

If they don't show up in the online search, call the Rhea County Sheriff's Department at 423-775-7837. Ask directly which facility the inmate is housed in. Rhea County has indicated that some inmates may be housed at other facilities due to jail population levels, so a phone call can clear things up much faster than refreshing a webpage. Have the person's full name and date of birth ready before you call. If you know the arrest date, share that too. It helps staff confirm you're asking about the right individual and cuts down on back-and-forth.

If the Sheriff's Department tells you the person was transferred, here are a few nearby facilities commonly used for housing overflow inmates. Bledsoe County Jail: 235 Allen P Deakins Road, Pikeville, TN 37367. Phone (423) 447-2197. Sequatchie County Justice Center: 351 Fredonia Road, Suite A, Dunlap, TN 37327. Phone 423-949-7750. Meigs County Jail: 410 River Rd, Decatur, TN 37322. Phone (423) 334-3163.

Once Rhea County confirms a transfer and tells you which county is holding them, call that facility directly for the details you actually need: housing status, booking questions, and their visitation process. The Sheriff's Department number (423-775-7837) is the best starting point for pinpointing the right location. From there, the receiving jail can handle the day-to-day questions.

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• ✓ Full legal name (plus any known alias or middle name/initial)
• ✓ Date of birth
• ✓ Approximate arrest date or timeframe
• ✓ Booking number (if you have it)
• ✓ Your callback number and a pen and paper for notes

If you still can't locate them, call the Rhea County Sheriff's Department again at 423-775-7837. Online rosters and transfer records can lag, especially right after an arrest, late at night, or during busy periods. One small tip: keep a call log. Write down the date and time you called, who you spoke with (if they give a name), and what they told you about the person's location. If you need to call back, those notes make it much easier to pick up where you left off.