Inmate Search 🔍 | Meigs County Jail

Meigs County Jail is a minimum security jail which falls under jurisdiction of Meigs, TN. The jail is maintained and operated by sheriffs in Meigs County. Offenders from the Police and City jails are transferred to the jail after the paper work is done. They usually stay in the jail, until they are sentenced, acquitted or released on bail. It houses inmates on temporary hold, typically serving less than a year jail term. Most of the inmates in Meigs County Jail are convicted for misdemeanor offenses like driving under the influence, fighting/assault, theft etc. It provides basic amenities to the inmates like bathroom facility, 3 meals daily, education program and TV facility. It also provides work release program and other specialized services to the inmates.

Location

410 River Road
Decatur, Tennessee 37322

County

Meigs County

Phone Number

423-334-3163
423-334-5268

Contact Email

[email protected]

Facility Type

County Jail

Inmate Capacity

Website

meigscountysheriff.com

Fax Number

423-334-3165

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q. How do I find out if someone is currently detained at Meigs County Jail?

Meigs County Jail maintains an online inmate list where one can find the list of detainees. The list is updated usually fairly frequently. To check the inmate roster please visit Meigs County Jail Sheriff Department website. If that doesn't work, another good way to find someone is to call the Decatur police department at 423-334-3163 and find out about the inmate directly.

Q. What if you are not able to find the inmate in Meigs County Jail?

It means the inmate is transferred to nearby county jail or state prison facility or is released from jail. Check Tennessee inmate search page for more details on how to search for an inmate in Tennessee.

Q. What are the visitation rules of Meigs County Jail?

Any individual with valid government ID and who isn’t on felony probation is allowed to visit an inmate. Children below 18 years, must be accompanied by a legal guardian.
For more information one can call 423-334-3163.

Meigs County Jail Visitation Hours

Sunday	7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.	12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.	5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Monday	7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.	12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Tuesday	7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.	12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Wednesday	7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.	12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Thursday	7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.	12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Friday	7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.	12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.	5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Saturday	9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.	12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.	5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.