How to send messages, photos, and packages
Start by confirming where your person is housed. The fastest way is to call the Rhea County Sheriff's Department at 423-775-7837 for current location information. In most Tennessee facilities, inmates place outbound calls from housing phones or tablets. Incoming calls are typically not accepted, and most calls are monitored and recorded. Phone service, video visits, and tablet messaging are usually run through third-party vendors. You'll add funds through the vendor's website, app, or a lobby kiosk so your loved one can call or message you. Your phone number often needs to be on the inmate's approved call list. Vendors vary by facility, so confirm the correct provider and payment steps with the sheriff's office first.
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Call the Rhea County Sheriff’s Department at 423-775-7837. They can tell you which facility the inmate is currently housed in.
Usually, no. Most Tennessee jails only allow inmates to place outbound calls. Incoming calls are generally not accepted, and calls are monitored and recorded. Call the Rhea County Sheriff's Department to confirm the exact policy.
Most facilities use a third-party vendor for calls and messaging. Set up an account through the vendor's app or website, or add funds at a lobby kiosk if one is available. Confirm the exact vendor and steps with the sheriff's office before you pay.
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Start by confirming where the person is housed, then get the exact rules for phone calls and accounts from the same office.
