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Hamilton County Jail, TN Inmate Search, Mugshots, Prison Roster

Updated on: February 11, 2024
423-209-7055
601 Walnut Street, Chattanooga, TN, 37402

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Hamilton County Jail in Chattanooga, Tennessee, is part of sheriff’s office in the state of Tennessee and can hold up to 489 inmates. The Hamilton County Jail seeks to provide humane and safe detention for inmates.

The jail is seen as the most important duty for the sheriff of Hamilton County. Hamilton County Jail seeks to offer programs and services to inmates to help reduce their chances of re-committing crimes upon release.

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Hamilton County Jail Prison Information

Jail Name Hamilton County Jail
Jail Type County Jail
Location 601 Walnut Street, Chattanooga, TN, 37402
Contact Numbers 423-209-7055
City Chattanooga
Postal Code 37402
State Tennessee
County Hamilton County
Jail Webpage website

Hamilton County Sheriffs Department

Sheriff Jim Hammond
Address 600 Market Street, Chattanooga, Tennessee, 37402
Phone 423-209-7000
Fax 423-209-7001
Website website

Inmate Resources for Family and Friends

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Inmate Search

To find someone in Hamilton County Jail, visit jail website, which also includes an inmate’s mugshot. You can sort the list by last name or by date confined.

Sending a Mail

Sending mail to your inmate is highly encouraged, as it helps to maintain relationship and gives the inmate news from loved ones that will make jail more bearable. Mail is delivered every weekday.

Address letters with the inmate’s name, personal identification number (found on jail roster) and a return address. Send letters to:

Hamilton County Jail
Inmate’s Name
Pin # Cell location
601 Walnut Street, Chattanooga, TN, 37402

Letters must be written on plain paper. They can contain up to 10 photos no larger than 5x7 inches. Do not include cards, postcards, markers/crayons/glue, internet printouts, money, magazine clippings, stamps, or anything besides the paper and photos. Letters and photos should not contain nudity or crude images or words.

Inmates in Hamilton County Jail are not allowed to receive packages, but soft cover books, newspapers and magazines can be sent to them if ordered directly from a publisher (i.e. Amazon.)

Sending Money

There are three ways to send funds to an inmate in Hamilton County Jail. Be sure to have your inmate’s identification number and full name. Funds will be immediately available to inmates through all of these methods.

The first is to deposit funds through a kiosk in the lobby at the jail. It accepts cash (higher than $5) and VISA/MasterCard credit/debit cards. All deposits have a processing fee of $4.

The second option is to call 423-209-7055 and make a deposit over the phone with a VISA/MasterCard credit/debit card. Fees for making a deposit this way range from $4 for amounts up to $20 as high as fees of $11 for deposits over $200.

Lastly, funds can be deposited online at Access Corrections. Create an online account to make deposits into an inmate's account. The fees for the online service are similar to depositing funds through the phone.

Phone Calls

Inmates are allowed to make outbound calls to family and friends. There are several prepaid phone companies that you can make an account with to accept prepaid calls from an inmate. In addition to funding your calls, you can deposit funds into an inmate’s account so that they can make calls to you. Call rates are $0.06/minute.

Visiting Rules

Visitation is an important way to keep your inmate encouraged and to foster healthy relationships with them while they are incarcerated. Hamilton County Jail has some rules and regulations for visitors to follow for everyone’s safety and pleasure.

To visit an inmate, each visitors must be on a visitation list that the inmate fills out. Bring your ID with you to confirm your identity. Upon entering the jail you will go through a metal detector and may be subject to further search if need be. Bring only your ID and a set of car keys – nothing else.

There is a dress code for visitors to Hamilton County Jail that applies to both males and females. All clothing must be modest and cover a majority of one’s skin. It must not be see-through, revealing, sleeveless or too short or tight. Do not wear pants with multiple holes or tears. Avoid t-shirts that contain offensive or obscene images or words.

Visitation Hours

Sunday 7:30 Am to 2:30 PM
Monday 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Tuesday 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Wednesday 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Thursday 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Friday 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Saturday 7:30 Am to 2:30 PM
Holiday

How Often Can I Visit?

Inmates are allowed two 20-minute visits per week. Visitation is organized by last name of the inmate.

Keep in mind that visitation is a privilege that can be revoked based on inmate behavior or other factors at the jail. Be sure to confirm before visiting that the inmate can receive you.

Directions

Refer the map below to find the driving directions.

Hamilton County Prison Statistics

Hamilton County Jail Held Inmates

Jail Population Held for State Prison 16
Jail Population Held for Out-of-State Prison 5
Jail Population Held for State Jail 3
Jail Population Held for Federal Agencies 110
Jail Population Held for Out-of-State Jail 3
Jail Population Held for ICE 8

Hamilton County Jail Admissions By Race

Black Jail Population 648
Asian Jail Population -
White Jail Population 812
Native Jail Population 1
Latino Jail Population 31

Hamilton County Prison Population By Race

Native Prison Population -
Other Prison Population -
Latino Prison Population 9
Asian Prison Population -
White Prison Population 394
Black Prison Population 494

Hamilton County Jail Admissions

Total Jail Admissions 21,570
Male Jail Population 1,242
Total Jail Population 1,442
Female Jail Population 251

Hamilton County Pretrial Jail Population

Pretrial Jail Population 1,116
Female Pretrial Jail Population 181
Male Pretrial Jail Population 722

Hamilton County Prison Admissions

Total Prison Admissions 510
Black Prison Admissions 227
Other Prison Admissions -
Native Prison Admissions -
Latino Prison Admissions 4
White Prison Admissions 279
Male Prison Admissions 415
Asian Prison Admissions -
Female Prison Admissions 95

Hamilton County Prison Population

Female Prison Population 66
Total Prison Population 897
Male Prison Population 831

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