Roger D. Wilson Detention Facility
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How to Contact an Inmate at Roger D. Wilson Detention Facility (TN)
Start with the Knox County Sheriff's Office online inmate search. It lists booking details and charges, so you can confirm whether the person you're trying to reach is currently in the Knox County system. The search results also show basic information you'll likely be asked about if you call.
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How to Send Money to Roger D. Wilson Detention Facility (TN)
Sending money to someone in jail typically means making a commissary deposit through an approved vendor. Here's how to check what's available for Roger D. Wilson Detention Facility.
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How to schedule your first video visit at Roger D. Wilson Detention Facility
Scheduling your first video visit comes down to two things: creating an account through the facility's scheduling link and picking a time slot. Here's how to get it done.
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Visitation
- All visits at Roger D. Wilson Detention Facility are conducted by video and inmates are allowed two scheduled visits per week.
- Inmate-initiated unscheduled video visits may be available at Roger D. Wilson Detention Facility.
- Onsite video visitation hours for Roger D. Wilson Detention Facility are published by the facility.
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- Video visits at this facility use Securus Video Connect, accessible via app, computer, or tablet.
- CorrectPay is listed for Tennessee and offers Commissary Deposit and Schedule Video Visit services on its site.
- Scheduling and account management for calls or video visits happen through the facility’s approved vendor portal or app.
Sending Money
- CorrectPay's vendor listing includes Tennessee locations and a 'Commissary Deposit' service option.
- Commissary accounts and phone/video visit credits are often separate and managed through vendor accounts.
- Third-party processors set and display any convenience or processing fees during checkout, not the facility.
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Topic Overviews
Visitation
All visitation at Roger D. Wilson Detention Facility is done by video. Inmates can have up to two scheduled video visits per week, and inmate-initiated unscheduled video visits may also be available. The facility posts separate schedules for onsite and remote video visitation, so check the posted hours before making plans. You'll need to be approved before visiting. In Tennessee, visitors fill out the Visitor Application (CR‑2152), and many facilities ask you to include a current photograph. Applications go through a background check, and approved visitors are added to the offender management system. Once approved, you typically schedule visits through the facility's scheduling system or kiosk. Schedules and rules can change, so confirm details before your appointment.
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Video visits at Roger D. Wilson Detention Facility run through Securus Video Connect. You'll schedule and join sessions using the vendor's app, a computer, or a tablet. CorrectPay is also listed for Tennessee locations and includes services like Commissary Deposit and Schedule Video Visit, so pay attention to which vendor portal you're directed to use. Set up your account in the correct vendor portal or app before trying to book a session. Before a scheduled call or visit, you'll generally need to add funds through the vendor portal or a kiosk. You may also need to make sure phone numbers are on the inmate's approved list, since vendors and features can vary by facility.
Read full guideSending Money
Adding money for someone at Roger D. Wilson Detention Facility? Deposits are typically handled through a third-party vendor account. CorrectPay appears on vendor listings with selectable U.S. locations including Tennessee and includes a "Commissary Deposit" option you can choose when paying online. Be careful to select the right deposit type. Commissary funds and credits for phone or video visits are often managed separately. Convenience or processing fees are set by the payment processor and shown during checkout, so review the total before confirming. Common deposit options include online portals or apps, in-person kiosks, automated phone payments, or approved mail or trustee routes. Follow the prompts, enter the inmate identifier, and keep your receipt. Posting can be immediate or take one to two business days.
Read full guideCommon Questions
Showing 6 of 9How many scheduled visits can an inmate have per week at Roger D. Wilson Detention Facility?
Inmates at Roger D. Wilson Detention Facility are allowed two scheduled visits per week.
VisitationAre visits at Roger D. Wilson Detention Facility in-person or video?
Visits at Roger D. Wilson Detention Facility are conducted by video. The facility publishes hours for both onsite video visits and remote video visits.
VisitationHow do I get approved to visit an inmate at Roger D. Wilson Detention Facility?
Fill out Tennessee's Visitor Application (CR‑2152) and be ready to attach a current photo if requested. After a background check, approved visitors are added to the system. From there, you'll typically schedule visits through the facility's kiosk or scheduling portal.
VisitationHow do I schedule a video visit with an inmate at Roger D. Wilson Detention Facility?
You can schedule and join video sessions through Securus Video Connect using the app, a computer, or a tablet. CorrectPay also lists Schedule Video Visit for Tennessee locations. Follow whichever vendor portal you're instructed to use, and make sure your account is set up and funded before the session.
CommunicationCan I add money to an inmate’s commissary account online for someone at Roger D. Wilson Detention Facility?
Yes. CorrectPay lists Commissary Deposit as a service for Tennessee locations, and you can generally add funds after creating an account with the approved vendor or by using a lobby kiosk.
CommunicationCan family members call an inmate directly at Roger D. Wilson Detention Facility?
Generally, no. Inbound calls are usually not allowed. Inmates place outbound calls, and those calls are typically monitored and recorded. Phone and video services run through third-party vendors, so check the approved vendor's rules and any approved number list requirements.
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Did You Know?
Roger D. Wilson Detention Facility is located in Tennessee. To find an inmate or ask questions about someone in custody, check the Knox County Sheriff's Office inmate search page. It includes a phone number for Inmate Services where you can get help directly.
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