Davidson County Inmate Search
Conducting a Davidson County inmate search provides inquirers with records of incarcerations within Davidson County, Tennessee. In compliance with the Tennessee Public Records Act, such information falls under the umbrella of Davidson County Public Records and can, therefore, be accessed by almost anyone. Inmate searches are essential for varying reasons. For instance, contractual obligations may require the disclosure of inmate information within the workplace. Legal professionals may conduct inmate searches to obtain case-related information, while family members may run a search to check the status of an inmate. Inmate lookups may also be required as part of a routine background search during job applications.
Davidson County Crime and Incarceration Statistics
According to records published by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, larceny-theft is the most recurring crime in Davidson County. The Metropolitan Nashville Police Department recorded 19,464 incidents (down 11.56% from the 21,977 recorded in 2020). Other frequent crimes included aggravated assault (6,309), burglary (3,285), and motor vehicle theft (2,998). The county recorded increased firearm assaults, rape, and unlawful entry between 2020 and 2021. In contrast, incidences of assault, robbery, burglary, and motor vehicle theft dipped within the period.
Davidson County Prison System
With a population of over 700,000 residents, Davidson County has a prison system that includes 14 detention centers, re-entry centers, and a special needs facility. The Downtown Detention Center (DDC) serves as the county's primary correctional facility, with over 1,340 inmates. Davidson County's prison system also includes the Riverbend Maximum Security Institution (RMSI), a state-run maximum security correctional facility capable of supporting up to 760 to 800 inmates.
Other facilities in the county include:
- Correctional Development Center
- Davidson County Criminal Justice Center
- Davidson County Hill Detention Center
- Davidson County Juvenile Detention Center
- Davidson County Woodland Hills
- Davidson County Youth Development
- Hill Detention Center
- Lois M Deberry Special Needs Facility
- Maximum Correctional Center
- Metro-Davidson County Detention Facility
- Offender Re-Entry Center
- Riverbend Maximum Security Institution
- Tennessee Prison For Women
How to Find an Inmate in Davidson County
Residents who wish to locate a Davidson County inmate are advised to contact the relevant authority. The Davidson County Sheriff's Office oversees records of inmates incarcerated in county-run facilities and provides online access tools. Eligible parties can obtain records by either using an online inmate search tool or visiting the office at:
Davidson County Sheriff's Office Headquarters
One Jerry Newson Way
Nashville, TN 37206
To find the location of inmates under the state's custody, inquirers must contact the Tennessee Department of Correction, which oversees state prisons within Davidson County. The DOC maintains records of all inmates and provides online search tools for easier access.
How Does a Davidson County Inmate Search Work?
Access to inmate records in Davidson County is open to almost anyone, as provided by the Tennessee Public Records Act. Per the act, citizens have the right to access any public record made, held, or received while conducting official business by any state, county, or municipal governmental entity, except where exempted by law. Information such as an inmate's location and active sentence are accessible to residents.
Some of the data that are considered public and available during an inmate search also include the following:
- The subject's full name
- Any known aliases
- Inmate's date of birth
- Name of the correctional facility housing the inmate
- Inmate's control number or booking number
- Inmate's physical details (sex, race, and height)
- Active charges
- Status of charges
- Arrest date
- Sentencing date
- Length of sentences.
Where to Find a Davidson County Inmate Locator
The Davidson County Sheriff's Office maintains an online search tool for locating inmates housed in county-run facilities. To use the tool, inquirers must provide a first or last name. Requesters can also filter results to reveal inmates using known warrant numbers, OCA numbers, CIS numbers, or a date of birth. In addition to the search tool, the Davidson County Sheriff's Office maintains an online sheet detailing any bookings made over the past 48 hours within the county. It lists the inmate's name, race, sex, control number, and admitted date.
Inmates housed in state-run facilities located around Davidson County can be found using the felony offender tool maintained by the Tennessee Department of Correction. Searches can be done using a first and last name. Requesters can also run searches using a State ID or a TDOC ID if known.
Note: Although the Bureau of Prisons provides an online federal inmate locator, as of 2023, Davidson County has no federal prisons. The only Federal Correctional Institutions in Tennessee are located in Memphis and Nashville.
Inmate records can also be found using third-party platforms. However, these record-finding services may require that searches pay a fee to complete a request. Searches will also require unique information, such as the offender's first and last name or a booking date.
How to Send Money to a Davidson County Inmate
Friends and family can send money to inmates housed in county-run correctional facilities using multiple options. The quickest way to send money to a Davidson County inmate is by using the CorrectPay service. Requesters can complete the transfer by selecting a location, choosing the facility, and picking the service (commissary deposit).
Alternatively, members of the public can choose to deposit funds at kiosks located in the lobbies of the Downtown Detention Center or the Correctional Development Center (CDM). Funds can also be sent via money orders. Money orders must be directed to the inmate's commissary account and addressed with the inmate's full name to:
#5543 Edmondson Pike,
Suite 888 Nashville, TN 37211
How to Visit a Davidson County Inmate
Inmate visits in Davidson County facilities are done via video. Visitors must create an online account and register online on the Securus Technologies service using a valid email account. After a date is decided, inmates must contact the case manager to confirm the availability of the desired date. The visitor is emailed confirming the scheduled visit if the date is available. Video visits may be done remotely using an Android or mobile app or onsite.
Visiting a Davidson County Inmate in a State Prison
As of 2023, Davidson County has three state prisons:
- Debra K. Johnson Rehabilitation Center (formerly Tennessee Prison for Women)
- Lois M. DeBerry Special Needs Facility
- Riverbend Maximum Security Institution
Visits to all three state-run correctional facilities are by appointment. Visitors must submit a visitation application to be placed on the approved list. Some of the information that must be provided includes the visitor's full name, address, telephone number, and relationship to the inmate. In addition, visitors must include a recent photo and indicate if they have ever been convicted of a felony. Parental consent is mandated for children under 18.
How to Send Jail Mail in Davidson County
To send jail mail in Davidson County, the inmate's correspondence must be directed to the Davidson County Sheriff's office at:
Nashville / Davidson County Sheriff's Office
P.O. Box 196383
Nashville, TN 37219-6383
All correspondence must be mailed through the US postal service. Senders must also include the inmate's full name and OCA number (control number). While inmates are permitted to receive mail, the county does not permit mailing magazines, newspapers, books, or reading material of any kind.
Davidson County Jails and Prisons
The following are some detention and correctional facilities in Davidson County, Tennessee:
Correctional Development Center
5113 Harding Place,
Nashville, TN
Davidson County Criminal Justice Center
448 2nd Avenue North,
Nashville, TN
Davidson County Hill Detention Center
506 2nd Avenue North,
Nashville, TN
Davidson County Juvenile Detention Center
100 Woodland Street,
Nashville, TN
Davidson County Woodland Hills
3965 Stewarts Lane,
Nashville, TN
Davidson County Youth Development
3981 Stewarts Lane,
Nashville, TN
Gateway To Independence
3981 Stewarts Lane,
Nashville, TN
Hill Detention Center
506 2nd Avenue North,
Nashville, TN
Lois M Deberry Special Needs Facility
7575 Cockrill Bend Boulevard,
Nashville, TN
Maximum Correctional Center
5113 Harding Place,
Nashville, TN
Metro-Davidson County Detention Facility
5115 Harding Place,
Nashville, TN
Offender Re-Entry Center
5131 Harding Place,
Nashville, TN
Riverbend Maximum Security Institution
7475 Cockrill Bend Boulevard,
Nashville, TN
Tennessee Prison For Women
3881 Stewarts Lane,
Nashville, TN
