How to visit, scheduling, dress code, and visitor requirements
Before visiting anyone at Rhea County Jail, TN, you'll need to complete Tennessee's statewide Visitor Application (CR‑2152), attach a current photograph, and submit it to the facility's visiting office or designated official. Fill out every section and use a street address, not a P.O. Box. The facility runs a background check (NCIC), and approval or denial typically comes in about 30 days. Once approved, you're added to the offender-management system and can schedule visits through the facility's scheduling system (often an on-site kiosk, a vendor portal, or an app). All visits are monitored, and staff can change or cancel them at their discretion.
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Yes. Tennessee requires visitors to complete the Visitor Application (CR‑2152) and be approved before visiting.
Applications go through a background check. Expect an approval or denial in about 30 days.
Once approved, you schedule through the facility's scheduling system, typically an on-site kiosk, a vendor portal, or an app. Scheduling windows and lead times vary by facility.
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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.
