Marion County Jail – Jasper, TN

Marion County Jail is in Marion County, Tennessee and is the primary correctional facility for the county. Know somebody in jail at Marion County Jail? This page gives you info about everything a person needs to know about Marion County Jail,like the following: Learn how to locate an inmate. Find mugshots. The jail’s address and phone number. Bail and bail bondsmen. Marion County Jail intake procedures. Court information. And more…

The prospect of going to jail is a scary prospect, not only for the person who gets locked up, but also that person’s family and friends. The purpose of this guide is to give information and tips you need to make helping a friend or family member get out of jail a lot easier. If you have a question, just ask it, and any feedback or comments that might be a benefit to others is much appreciated.

Do you have a family member or friend that is in jail and need to contact them?

Do you know someone that has been arrested and you want to find out where they are?

In order to search who is in jail at Marion County Jail you need to click on their web site and do an inmate search.

The Marion County Jail Inmate Roster is a list of persons who have been arrested, which includes current status, bail amount, and schedule for visitation. You can find the same information on anyone arrested and booked or discharged in the past 24 hours. Inmates are listed in alphabetical order by their last name. You will be able to locate the information more quickly if you enter the arrestee’s full name, date of birth, or inmate ID.

If the person you’re searching for is at a different jail you will want to look here, too: List of all county jails in Tennessee

A mugshot, also known as a booking picture, is a picture that the jail takes when you get processed at jail intake. A mugshot is actually one frontal photo and a side-view photo. Your full name and booking number will be on the pictures, and they will be kept on file.

Mugshots are online, or you can go in person to the Marion County Jail. When viewing mugshots online you will have to enter their legal name, and the booking date, if you have one.

Do you want to have your mugshot taken down from the Marion County Jail website? This may not be possible, as the mugshot is public record. You have to file a Petition to Expunge in court. Basically, this means that the record of your arrest will be sealed, so no one will be able to access them. Depending on your situation, this may be a longshot.

For more information about removing your mugshot, the many different mugshot websites, and the websites that offer to remove your mugshot for you: How To Get Your Mugshot Removed

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If you are arrested and put in jail, your primary thought is about when you get out. After you’ve gone through the intake process, a bail amount will be determined by a special judge called a magistrate. In cases where no bail is set this can mean that you will either be free to go until your court date, or you have to stay in jail until your trial.

If you do bail out of jail you are required to agree to go to your court date, and until that day you can’t go out of town.

In most cases, an inmate in the Marion County Jail will be given an early release in exchange for good behavior if they don’t break the rules and conduct themselves properly while they’re in jail.

If you do exhibit good behavior and the jail believes you can be trusted, you may be allowed to participate in a work release program. You will be required to stay the jail at the end of the day after work, or you might get to live in a halfway house when you are not working.

Bail is the amount of money that you are required to pay to be released from jail until you go to court. The amount you will have to pay all depends on the seriousness of your crime. You will have to put up 10% of the amount set so you can bail out of jail. If you miss court, the person that paid your bail will lose that bail money.

In order to find out how much someone’s bail is, you have to call the Marion County Jail or the County Courthouse. If know the person’s information, including name, address and date of birth, they will tell you the bail amount. You can also check their bail amount and status on the Marion County Jail website.

Needing to bail someone out of jail is never a fun thing, but usually, its really easy if you have the money. To start with, figure out if they have a Cash Only Bond. If this is the case, you will not be able to use a bail bondsman. Cash only – they will not take a personal check. When you’ve paid bail, the person will be released. If this person doesn’t violate any of the terms of their release, you will get this money back.

If bail is set too high, or you just don’t have the money, you should try to hire a bail bondsman. They generally have a fee of 10-15% of the total bail amount, and usually with a minimum charge of $100. This money is non-refundable and has to be paid in cash. If the bail is exceptionally high, the bondsman may request to use assets as collateral for the bond in addition to whatever their charges are.

To find a bail bondsman go to: How to find a bail bondsman

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• Get Time Off For Good Behavior
• Work Release Programs
• Released For Time Served
• Get Out on a Pre-Trial Release Program
• Get Released on House Arrest
• Get Released on Your Own Recognizance

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The jail intake procedure is made up of these steps:

• They’ll put you in a holding cell. If the jail is busy, you may not be processed immediately.
• Firstly, you will answer a number of questions, such as what is your full name, your address, birthdate and an emergency contact person.
• They’ll also ask you about your mental and medical history.
• You will be issued an inmate ID.
• Your fingerprints will be taken.
• They will take your mugshot.
• All personal property will be taken away from you and stored until you are released.
• You will be allowed to make a phone call in order to talk to family, friends, or bail bondsman.
• If you are expected to be released quickly, you might be able to skip the jumpsuit and keep wearing your own clothes, but if you are not expected to make bail quickly you will have to change into a jumpsuit.

Have you ever been arrested and gone through processing at jail? If you have, please tell us what happened. How long did it take? How were you treated? Do you have any secrets that will help others make it through jail intake?

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Once bail has been posted, you will get discharged from jail. Getting discharged from jail takes anywhere between 30 minutes to many hours. Or, simply, the quicker bail is posted, the quicker you will get discharged. Also, it will depend on whether or not you’ve got a bond amount or if the magistrate has to determine your bail amount. For minor offenses, you will be booked and released on your own recognizance. When you get to the end of your sentence and have a release date, expect to be released in the morning.

In the event there is a, or if you must report to start a sentence, it is highly advisable that you follow the rules and turn yourself in. If it is for a warrant, go down to the jail intake center, and tell them that believe that there could be a warrant for your arrest. They will do a check to find out if there is an arrest warrant for you, and if there is one, they will ask that you surrender yourself and you will be taken into custody. When reporting to serve a sentence, go down to the jail at the exact time and date that the sentence order or court paperwork states. Be sure that you aren’t late. Make sure that you only bring required items when you go to jail, like your driver’s license or even photo ID, prescription medication, and a sentencing order from court.

Inmates need to list information about each visitor to the jail in advance. Your visitors will be entered in a log of approved visitors for the inmate that requested the visitor. All visitors is required to provide acceptable photo identification. Any visitors showing up late or that is not an approved visitor will not be allowed to visit the inmate.
Visitation procedures at Marion County Jail are always changing, so it would be wise to visit the jail site before go to the jail to visit an inmate.

Phone calls that inmates are allowed to make from jail are collect calls or through a pre-paid phone account. Phone calls made in jail are a lot more expensive than phone calls made at home. Phone calls are restricted on how often you can use the phone, but you should keep in mind that you are just one of many people who want to talk to their loved ones. If you are under any sort of disciplinary procedure, phone calls might get cut back or totally denied.

Phone Number: (423) 942-8027

All mall sent to inmates has to be sent via the actual US Postal Service. You must not use any other type of mail or package delivery. You have to clearly print the prisoner’s name, inmate ID number, and jail address on the envelope. Do not send anything in a package or box, padded envelope, plastic or paper bag, or an envelope with any metal in it. Any mail sent to inmates is opened and read by the jail officers, and will be sent back if it can’t be delivered.

The mailing address for Marion County Jail is:

Marion County Jail
5 Oak Avenue
Jasper, TN 37347

Here is how you should address the letter:

[INMATE’S FULL NAME]
[INMATE ID]
Marion County Jail
5 Oak Avenue
Jasper, TN 37347

The inmate mail policy at Marion County Jail changes frequently, so be sure to visit the site before you send a letter to an inmate.

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Even if you’ve been arrested, you still have rights, and an important one is your right to request a lawyer. You are only allowed to make so many phone calls in jail, so it is important to get a friend or relative to find an attorney when you call. You may be asking yourself ‘I don’t need a lawyer – I can just represent myself’ You can represent yourself if you really want to, but, a lawyer can advise you of your rights, look after your best interests and help you understand the complicated court system. The sooner you get an attorney working on your situation, the better off you’ll be.

To read more about how to find an attorney, click here: How to Find an Attorney in Marion County

If you’ve been arrested and don’t have the money to hire a lawyer, the courts will assign you a public defender, which is a free lawyer. Also, the Public Defender Office is staffed by private investigators, crime scene and forensics experts as well as social workers. All Public Defenders are real attorneys who are members of the Tennessee State Bar and are licensed to practice law and represent you in court.

Have you ever had to use a Public Defender? Are you happy with how they handled your case?

Marion County court records are public and available to anyone who requests them. They have a court case file containing a docket and all documents and motions that have been filed. You are able to access court records with the internet service, or by going to the Marion County Clerk of Court.

The Marion County Clerk of Court is a member of the court who maintains court records and controls access to them. The Clerk of Court also administer the oath during court cases, and also read the verdict when decided by the jury. All records and documents related to your court case are held at Clerk of Court.

Court costs and court fees are the fees and charges associated with your court case, such as filing charges, motion and claim fees, and court appearance fees. If you are low income and have been assigned a Public Defender, you may not have to pay the fees.

The Marion County magistrate is the type of judge that will preside over your case. Magistrates are judges that do a number of different things, which include determining how much your bail will be, issuing warrants, and overseeing preliminary court hearings and detention proceedings.

A pre-sentencing report is prepared with your background information and information about the defendant’s life and history, which the magistrate judge will take into consideration when determining a sentence. Information, details, and character witnesses will be requested from the person on trial, his or her family, and in some cases the victim. Be sure to remember you are able to ask to have a copy of the pre-sentencing report before sentencing, so you get the chance to correct the mistakes.

After being convicted of a crime, you will be sentenced. The judge will have several different options when sentencing you, including community service, house arrest, and probation, to even incarceration in either jail (short term) or prison (long term). Depending on the severity of the crime, you may be locked up immediately, or you could be given a date that you are supposed to surrender and report to jail to do your time.

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Are you trying to find out if some you know is in jail, or has been an inmate in the past?

You can you will have to access the jail website and do an inmate search, and search by:

• Their name.
• Birth date.
• Approximate booking date.
• and their jail ID.

If you’re not sure if this person is in jail, you should call the jail confirm whether they’ve been arrested or not.

If you believe you have a warrant out for your arrest, you are able to check the arrest warrants inquiry on the website or you are able to call the court directly. This requires a first and last name. Or, you can just go the jail in person and ask one of the officers. Bear in mind that if you do have an outstanding warrant, you will be taken into custody immediately.

If you know the person’s first and last name, and the date of their arrest, contact the Marion County jail, by phone, go there in person, or find out online. Records of arrests are public record and this information is accessible to anyone.

Civil processes are when you get served with legal papers, such as court orders. You can find these civil process orders by getting in touch with the Sheriff’s office, online or by phone.

All convicted sex offenders have to be registered and listed on both a national and state sex offender database. Those listed on these databases have been convicted of a sex crime. You can access this information on the website, but keep in mind that you will not be able to see the street address, but only the address block they live on.

Court Records are public, and are accessible by anyone. They include a case file containing a docket and all of the documents and filings filed in your case. You are able to access your court records on the website, or at Clerk of Court in the jurisdiction where the case was filed.

Each state maintains a record of people’s criminal history. These state databases are linked together so you can track criminal convictions from another state. You can go to the Marion County Courthouse and inquire, or you can check online. You must know which county the crime occurred in, and if it was in a different state, you might have to pay a fee for a more complete search.

A criminal records search you are able to get a listing of all the arrests, charges, or convictions for the following crimes:

• Driving Under the Influence (DUI).
• Drug offenses.
• Kidnapping.
• Sexual offenses including rape, assault.
• Violent crimes including assault, battery and murder.
• Property crimes like theft or larceny.

When you do a criminal history search, you won’t see if that person has had any moving violations, like:

• Tickets for speeding.
• Lost their driver’s license or license revoked or suspended.
• Any accidents.
• Minor infractions or moving violations.
• Parking Tickets.

To search for driving records, you have to do a search for their driving history.

Have you ever needed to find criminal records? Was it an easy process? Did you do your search online or did you have to make a phone call to the jail? Did you get information that was correct? There are lots of reasons that folks search for criminal records, and your account could help other people that are in the same situation.

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Most Wanted

On a Federal level, the FBI has their list of the Ten Most Wanted Fugitives. In Marion County,The Sheriff’s Department has their own list of the most wanted criminals, that you can access online.

FBI Ten Most Wanted List


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Life In Jail / What Its Like

Daily Life

While the prospect of being incarcerated in the Marion County jail is very scary, you will soon settle into the daily routine. Expect a wake-up alarm every morning at six in the morning, and then roll call. You will then have breakfast. When you finish breakfast participate in the work program that you’ve been assigned to. This could be working in the kitchen, laundry, or some sort of manufacturing job. While this may seem tedious, it may help you when you leave jail, as you are gaining experience in a certain field of work. Other inmates go to school, while some take part in mandated treatment programs. After lunch, there will be another roll call, then back to work. Your evening will be spent either in your cell or a common room. During this time dinner is served and you will be expected to take a shower. After another roll call, it’s lights out. Even though you will be confined to your cell, there may be enough light to read or write letters. Then again, most inmates welcome lights out, and try to get as much sleep as they can.

Most people are frightened at the idea of jail because they don’t know what to expect. If you have spent any time in Marion County Jail, your experiences would be welcomed, if it can help another person to deal with it.

Dress Code

When incarcerated, all inmates are expected to wear the Marion County Jail uniform. This is normally a jumpsuit or scrubs. Of note to anyone visiting an inmate – you must be properly dressed. Any clothing considered inappropriate will not be permitted.

How To Send Money to an Inmate

You will have your own ‘bank account’ while in jail. This money is used to purchase items from the Commissary. Family and friends can deposit money into this account for you, and any money you earn while in prison will also be deposited into your account. Outside money can be paid in to your account via a money order, cash or check. If someone sends a check or money order, make sure that they write your inmate ID on it. The maximum amount you are allowed in your account is $290 per month.

The procedure to send funds to inmates at Marion County Jail can change, so double check the official website when you send money to an inmate.


Commissary

The commissary is the jail store. You can purchase a number of things here, such as toiletries, snacks and writing supplies. Bear in mind that you will probably want to use the commissary daily, and any infractions will get that privilege taken away from you.

Inmate Medications

If you are on any type of prescription medication, you will be allowed to continue taking it while in jail. When you are first processed, you will be asked what medication you take. You will then be referred to the jail nurse or doctor who will be in charge of monitoring your health and prescribing your medication.

Meals

You will get three meals a day: breakfast, lunch and dinner. As expected, they are very basic, but healthy. A typical breakfast might be cereal, toast, coffee and fruit. Lunch might be spaghetti, salad, bread and milk. Dinner could be chicken casserole, rice, vegetables, dessert and milk. Contrary to popular belief, prison food has greatly improved over the years, and you might find that it’s not much different from what you would eat at home.

Pods / The Yard

The jail is designed in a ‘pod’ layout, with self-contained housing arranged around an outdoor yard. Each pod has a central control station and a common room, and the inmates take turns in using the yard. The jail is designed this way to keep certain inmates together, and others away from the general population.

Gangs

As with life in general, gangs are a part of prison life. Obviously it is best to avoid becoming a part of this environment as it will only lead to trouble. When you first enter prison, you might find yourself being ‘primed’ to join a gang, or worse, you might get their attention in a negative way. The best thing to do is keep your head down and don’t get involved.


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News and Media

News

Photos / Pictures

Videos


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Jobs

Types of Jobs at Marion County Jail

The Deputy Sheriff is the second in command at the Marion County Jail, overseeing the day to day operations and administration of the jail. An inmate is unlikely to have much interaction with the Deputy Sheriff, unless they have committed an infraction. Detention Officers are responsible for the custody and care of the inmates. They maintain order in the jail, and handle security. A Detention Officer is assigned to a certain pod, and therefore is responsible for the same inmates each day. They get to know the inmates on a certain level and are well equipped to handle any problems that may occur.

Apply for a Job at Marion County Jail

Requirements:

• You have to be over the age of 21.
• You have to possess a High School Diploma or GED
• You have to be a US Citizen.
• You have to pass a Criminal, Credit and Driving History background check.
• You have to pass a drug test.
• You have to have a good level of fitness.
• You have to be in good health.
• You have to have a valid Driver’s License
• An applicant for Deputy Sheriff must possess a Law Enforcement Certification.


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Family Resources

There are resources for families of both the perpetrator of the crime and the victim. The social and emotional impact of crime is far reaching, affecting many. Families can receive professional counseling, court related assistance, social services assistance and help in navigating the criminal justice system.

If you are a family member, which resources did you find to be particularly helpful? Please let us know, as this will be helpful to other families in the same situation.

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Victim Resources

Important Note: If you, or someone you know, are in immediate danger, call 911.

Victim’s Rights

The Victim Rights Act grants victims the following rights:

• The right to protection from the accused.
• The right to notification.
• The right to attend proceedings.
• The right to speak at criminal justice proceedings.
• The right to consult with the prosecuting attorney.
• The right to restitution.
• The right to a speedy trial.
• The right to be treated with fairness, dignity and respect.

The definition of victim includes:

• Spouses and children of all victims.
• Parents and guardians of minor victims.
• Parents, guardians and siblings of mentally or physically incapacitated victims or victims of homicide.
• Foster parents or other caregivers, under certain circumstances.

There are a number of services and programs designed to help victims and their families. You can find out about these services by contacting the courthouse, or local law enforcement agency.

Victim Notification

The Department of Justice Victim Notification System (VNS) is a system that provides victims with information pertaining to their case and/or any defendants in the case. You will receive a Victim Identification Number (VIN) and a Personal Identification Number (PIN) that will allow you to access VNS via the internet or by phone. Here, you will find information about future court hearings, historical court events, and detailed information about the defendant. This will include criminal charges filed, the outcome of charges, sentence imposed, custody location, projected release date and any other release information. The VNS website is updated daily. You will also receive any ongoing information by mail or email.

Have you, a family member or friend ever used the Victim Notification System? If so, was it effective? Did you get the information in a timely manner? Was the system difficult to use? We would like to hear from you, so please post any comments here.

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Sex Offender Information and Search

All people registered as sex offenders are registered on either a national or state sex offender database. The people on these databases have been convicted of a sex or kidnapping crime. You can access this information online, but bear in mind that you will not get the exact address, rather the block that they live on.

Domestic Violence

If you or someone you know is a victim of domestic violence, there are services to help you. Your county will have a Domestic Violence Services office. They provide free and confidential services, such as emergency shelter information, legal advocacy, support groups and domestic violence education. They will work to help you create a safe and violence-free life, and heal from the trauma of abuse.

Important Note: If you, or someone you know, are in immediate danger, call 911.


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Reviews

Reviews of this Jail

Have you ever spent any time at Marion County Jail? Do you have a friend or family member that is an inmate there? Have you ever visited someone at this jail?

If yes, then we would like you to tell us about it. Write down what you experienced so others can find out what to expect.

Things you could include in what you write:

• Conditions in Marion County Jail.
• Jail and pod facility and layout
• Guards and staff
• Commissary and food
• Visitors
• Other Inmates.
• Inmate safety
• Jail gangs
• Programs and activities


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Tell Your Story

Everbody that’s been incarcerated has a story about it. Why’d you end up in jail? Were you mistreated? What was your daily routine in jail? What about the other inmates? How did getting locked up affect your life?

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Send a Message to Your Cell Mate

Did you make friends in jail? Trying to get in touch with an inmate you met while you were incarcerated? Leave a message for them here.

Send a message to people still locked up at Marion County Jail


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