Inmate Search 🔍 | Putnam County Jail

Putnam County Jail is a minimum security jail which falls under jurisdiction of Putnam, TN. The jail is maintained and operated by sheriffs in Putnam 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 Putnam 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

421 East Spring Street
Cookeville, Tennessee 38501

County

Putnam County

Phone Number

931-528-8484

Contact Email

[email protected]

Facility Type

County Jail

Inmate Capacity

252

Website

putnamcountytn.gov

Fax Number

931-528-7043

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

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

Putnam 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 Putnam County Jail Sheriff Department website. If that doesn't work, another good way to find someone is to call the Cookeville police department at 931-528-8484 and find out about the inmate directly.

Q. What if you are not able to find the inmate in Putnam 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 Putnam 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 931-528-8484.

Putnam 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.