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Overton County Jail, TN Inmate Roster

Updated on: January 14, 2024
Overton County Jail

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 Closed

Overton County Jail Basic Information

Facility Name
Overton County Jail
Facility Type
County Jail
Address
1010 John T. Poindexter Drive, Livingston, TN, 38570
Phone
931-823-5635
Telephone Carrier
Securus Tech
Capacity
155
Security Level
Medium
City
Livingston
Postal Code
38570
State
Tennessee
County
Overton County
Official Website
Website

Overton County Sheriffs Department

Sheriff
John Garrett
Address
1010 John T Poindexter Drive, Livingston, Tennessee, 38570
Phone
931-823-5635

Overton County Jail inmate search: Jail Roster, DOB, Release Date, Bond, Charges, Bookings, Bond Amount, Booking Time, Court, Warrant, Document Type, Personal Description, Status, Booking Date, Arrests, Offense Date, Who's in jail, Mugshots.

If you find out a friend or loved one has been arrested, the first thing you want to find out is where they are at. Those who are arrested in Overton County in Tennessee are usually taken to Overton County Jail.

However, not knowing the details of the arrest can make it difficult to know for sure. This guide will help you to navigate the online database to ensure a friend or loved one is at Overton County Jail, give you information about the jail, and help you stay in contact with an inmate.

About the Overton County Jail

The law in Tennessee mandates that each county have a sheriff. The Sheriff is an elected officer by the people. He is elected for a 4-year term.

The sheriff is in charge of an operates the Overton County Jail. The jail houses all pre-trial persons above the age of 17 that are arrested in Overton County. The sheriff takes pride in maintaining the health, safety, and welfare of all those in custody in accordance with court established guidelines. He is also responsible for preventing inmate escapes from custody.

How to Search for an Inmate

The first step in getting through this trying situation is locating the person you are looking for. You can find out if an inmate is at the Overton County Jail in Tennessee through their online database.

To do an inmate search, visit the Overton County Sheriff homepage. Click on inmate lookup. You can then type in the last name to do a jail search for the inmate.

Once you find the person you are searching for, you can click on their name to find more information about their arrest and booking. You will want to write down their ID number, booking number, and address from the search. This information will be used to do other things such as visiting an inmate, writing an inmate, or sending money to an inmate.

Getting Someone Out of Jail

Because everyone is innocent until proven guilty, those who are arrested are usually able to be bailed or bonded out of jail.

If you wish to bail your friend or loved one out of Overton County Jail, you will want to get a bondsman. Most bails are set at higher amounts than you typically have lying around. A jail bondsman will pay the bail on your behalf and you only pay them around 10% of the bail.

For example, if a bail is set at $5,000 you will pay a bondsman $500 to get someone bonded out of jail. If you want to bond an inmate out, you will want to contact authorized, professional bonding companies.

How to Stay in Contact with an Inmate

If you are unable to bail an inmate out, or they are serving their time in the Overton County Jail, staying in contact with them is one way to support them through their rehabilitation. Here are the ways you can stay in contact with an inmate:

Talk on the phone: Each housing unit has a coinless payphone in which inmates can place collect calls to friends and family members. There are also phones that can be used without cost if inmates need to talk to legal personnel.

Visit an inmate: To visit an inmate at the Overton County Jail, you must be on the approved visitor list. You will need to register online at SecurusTech to schedule a visit. Keep the following in mind when scheduling a visit:

  • You are only allowed 1 visit per week.

  • All visits are by appointment only.

  • You must schedule a visit 24 hours in advance.

  • Remote visitation (visit at home via internet) is available for a fee.

  • Visits are daily from 8am-11:45 am and 4pm-9:50pm.

  • Inmates in maximum security or mental facilities cannot have visits.

Send mail to an inmate: Inmates look forward to getting letters, postcards, and care packages in the mail. This is a great way to show your support and stay in contact with an inmate. Here is an example of how you should address your postcard:

Inmates full name

Inmates cell location and SPN number

Overton County Jail

1010 John T. Poindexter Drive, Livingston, TN, 38570

At the Overton County Jail, only postcards are accepted via mail. All others will be returned to the sender. All messages must be written in blue or black ink. Any altered postcard will not be accepted.

How to Send Money to an Inmate

Inmates in the Overton County Jail are allowed to purchase additional items such as food, personal items, and games from a store located within the jail called commissary. In order for them to purchase these items, inmates must have money on their personal accounts. If you would like to add money to an inmate’s account, you can do so in the following three ways:


  1. Make a direct deposit using cash or a card at a kiosk. Kiosks are located in the Overton County Jail’s lobby and visitation center lobby.

  2. Use TouchPay service to make a deposit. You can make a deposit online, or you can call 866-232-1899.

  3. Send a money order to the Overton County Jail. You can only use western union or U.S. Postal money orders. When sending money orders to the jail, the envelope must be marked Inmate accounting. You cannot put any additional contents in the envelope.

It is important to keep in mind all rules, regulations, and procedures need to be followed. These things are put in place to keep inmates, visitors, staff, and the community safe.

Overton County Prison Statistics

Overton County Jail Held Inmates

Jail Population Held for State Jail 10
Jail Population Held for ICE -
Jail Population Held for Federal Agencies 1
Jail Population Held for Out-of-State Jail -
Jail Population Held for Out-of-State Prison -
Jail Population Held for State Prison 54

Overton County Prison Population By Race

Black Prison Population -
Asian Prison Population -
White Prison Population 78
Other Prison Population 4
Native Prison Population -
Latino Prison Population -

Overton County Prison Admissions

Other Prison Admissions -
Latino Prison Admissions -
White Prison Admissions 39
Native Prison Admissions -
Female Prison Admissions 10
Asian Prison Admissions -
Black Prison Admissions -
Total Prison Admissions 39
Male Prison Admissions 29

Overton County Prison Population

Female Prison Population 12
Male Prison Population 70
Total Prison Population 82

Overton County Jail Admissions

Total Jail Admissions 1,726
Total Jail Population 144
Male Jail Population 102
Female Jail Population 41

Tennessee Jail & Prison Phone Call Rates

Out of State Phone Call Rate Per Minute $0.21
In-State Phone Call Rate Per Minute $0.21

Overton County Jail Admissions By Race

Native Jail Population -
Black Jail Population 5
Asian Jail Population -
Latino Jail Population 1
White Jail Population 137

Overton County Pretrial Jail Population

Male Pretrial Jail Population 24
Female Pretrial Jail Population 6
Pretrial Jail Population 47

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