Visitation at Hamilton County Jail

How to visit, scheduling, dress code, and visitor requirements

Overview

Hamilton County Jail does not allow face-to-face visits. All personal visiting happens through GettingOut video visitation, scheduled in advance through the vendor portal. To get started, create an account at GettingOut.com and complete the required identity checks. You'll need to submit a government-issued ID photo, enter a matching first and last name, and take a headshot during sign-up. Visitors must be at least 18 and free from incarceration for at least six months. You can visit from a smartphone for a fee, or use onsite Viapath terminals at no cost. If a facility instruction page directs you to securustech.net for eligibility, follow those steps. For technical help, call (866) 516-0115. Attorneys should schedule through the Legal Visitation Desk at 423-209-7081 (8:00 AM to 4:00 PM) and bring a BAR card.

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Quick Facts

  • Hamilton County Jail does not allow face‑to‑face personal visits; all personal visits are conducted via GettingOut video visitation and must be scheduled in advance.
  • Visitors can use Viapath onsite terminals for free or visit by smartphone for a fee; accounts and visits are scheduled through GettingOut/Viapath.
  • Visitors must submit a government‑issued ID photo, have a matching first and last name, provide a headshot during sign‑up, be at least 18, and have been free from incarceration for at least six months.
  • For GettingOut technical problems call (866) 516‑0115; attorneys should schedule through the Legal Visitation Desk at 423‑209‑7081 (8:00 AM–4:00 PM) and must present a BAR card when signing in.

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Visitation

How to Visit Hamilton County Jail (TN)

Hamilton County Jail offers free online visits through Viapath/GettingOut. Getting started? The trickiest parts are passing the identity verification during sign-up and making sure you meet the basic eligibility requirements.

Common Questions

Can I have an in‑person, face‑to‑face visit at Hamilton County Jail?

No. Hamilton County Jail does not allow face-to-face visits. All personal visits happen through GettingOut video visitation and must be scheduled in advance.

How do I set up and schedule a video visit at Hamilton County Jail?

Create an account on GettingOut.com, complete the vendor's verification, then schedule through the GettingOut/Viapath system. You'll need to submit a government-issued ID photo, take a headshot during sign-up, and meet eligibility rules before scheduling. If you're directed to securustech.net for eligibility, follow the facility's instructions. For GettingOut problems, call (866) 516-0115.

How do attorney visits work at Hamilton County Jail?

Attorneys should call the Legal Visitation Desk at 423-209-7081 (8:00 AM to 4:00 PM) to set an appointment, and they must present a BAR card when signing in. Attorneys cannot give paperwork directly to inmates; staff will copy it and provide the copies to the incarcerated person.

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Sending money to someone at Hamilton County Jail comes down to three options: a lobby kiosk for in-person deposits, CorrectPay for online deposits to their main account, or GettingOut for phone account funds.

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