Find an Inmate at West Tennessee State Penitentiary
How to find and look up an inmate at this facility
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Overview
Start with the facility's online roster (or the county/jail portal) and search by the person's full name. Many roster pages include alphabetic quick links to speed things up. Looking for someone newly admittedâor someone who may have recently left? Check alternate views like recent bookings or admit/release lists, which show recent activity and release timestamps. Roster entries typically include the inmate's name, intake or booking date/time, arresting agency, charges, and sometimes bond or release information. Keep in mind that online rosters are posted as a public convenience and may not reflect real-time changes. Details can be incomplete or change without notice. If the roster is unavailable or unclear, call the facility records desk during business hours.
After You Search
Quick Facts
- Search the jail/penitentiary roster portal by name or use alphabetic quick links to locate an inmate.
- Recent bookings or admit/release lists help find newly admitted inmates or show release timestamps.
- Typical roster fields include name, intake date/time, arresting agency, charges, and sometimes bond or release information.
- Public online rosters may not be complete or fully current; call the facility records desk if information seems out of date.
- Visitors must apply using form CR-2152; immediate family plus up to eight additional adults may be approved to visit.
Common Questions
How do I find someone at West Tennessee State Penitentiary?
Search the West Tennessee State Penitentiary online roster (or a local jail portal) by the personâs full name, and use alphabetic quick links if theyâre available. If you still donât see them, check recent bookings or admit/release lists, then call the facility records desk during business hours to confirm.
What information does the inmate roster usually show?
Rosters usually show the inmateâs name, intake or booking date/time, arresting agency, charges, and sometimes bond or release details.
What should I do if I canât find someone on the online roster?
Online rosters may not be complete or fully current, and listings can change without notice. If you canât confirm what you need online, call the facility records desk during business hours to verify whether the person is there.
How do I apply to visit someone at West Tennessee State Penitentiary?
Submit the CR-2152 visitation form with a current (not photocopy) photo, and donât use a P.O. Box as your applicant address. Mail it to the Associate Warden of Security and allow about 30 days for processing.
How long will it take to process my visitation application?
Processing generally takes about 30 days after the facility receives a complete CR-2152 form and photo.
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