Criminal Justice Center – Overview

Visitation Information

CJC Visitation is as follows:

Case managers are available Monday-Friday 7:00am – 3:30pm at 862-8269 then Extension #

DAVIDSON COUNTY SHERIFF ’S OFFICE
Visitation, Mail, and Inmate Account/Money Information

Note: Failure to follow any facility rules will result in the cancellation of inmate’s visit.

Inmate Visitation

Housing location determines the visitation schedule
Visit sessions will last for forty-five (45)minutes
Visit will begin promptly at the scheduled time. No one will be allowed to register late.
All adult visitors must show proof of ID. (Tennessee Driver’s License or PHOTO State ID)
Each visitor regardless of age must be on the inmate’s visitation list.
Inmates are allowed two (2) visitors per visitation session. Visits are made on a first come first serve basis. We are unable to swap visitors.
All visitors must dress appropriately according to the visitation rules posted in each facility.

Out of State Visits

Out of State visitors- contact program manager to make appointment.
Out of town visitors will check in at checkpoint before the visit.
Visitors are permitted two (2) out of town visits in a seven (7) day period.
The visitor will sign the out of town log in sheet before the visit.
Visitors must provide official ID that verifies their residence.
United States Passports are not acceptable as proof of residency.
If the visitor has traveled more than three hundred (300) miles, visitors may be allowed more than two visits at the supervisor’s discretion.

Mailing Instructions & Inmate Account Information

Inmate mail must be addressed as follows:

Inmate’s name Inmate’s OCA#
Davidson County Sheriff’s Office
PO Box 196383
Nashville, TN 37219-6383

Items Accepted Through the Mail

· All correspondents must be stamped and mailed through the United States Postal Service
· Legal mail, letters, cards and United States Postal Money Orders.
· Magazines, periodicals, soft back books and Bibles must be mailed directly from a commercial source such as the publisher, internet company or bookstore.
· Only 35mm (millimeter) pictures are allowed. (No nudity or pornographic shots will be allowed)

Items Not Accepted Through the Mail

· Inmate to inmate mail (unless it’s an immediate family member with prior approval).
· Items such as stamps, envelopes, papers, etc. (these items may be purchased through inmate’s commissary)
· Hard back books or Bibles
· No Emergency Packages

Inmate’s Accounts

· Inmate’s account balances cannot be discussed over the telephone
· Inmates cannot release money unless to an attorney or bondsman.
· Inmate accounts- money orders accepted for commissary.
· Money orders can be dropped at any location: CJC or CDC.
· Family and friends of inmates housed in a Davidson County Sheriff’s Office (DCSO) jail can deposit money into an inmate account using three easy ways. The “Touchpay” system allows deposits using kiosks in each jail lobby, toll free by telephone at 1-866-232-1899, or on the internet at http://payments.touchpaydirect.net. Cash can be deposited directly into kiosks, or a check, check card or credit card (Visa or Mastercard only) may be used. The amount deposited will appear on the inmate’s account in real time as soon as the transaction is complete.

Inmate Programs

Although the Criminal Justice Center is not a treatment facility a number of programs are offered. The programs offered at the CJC are:

AA (Alcoholic’s Anonymous) & NA (Narcotic’s Anonymous)-facilitated by DCSO approved volunteers. Open to all general inmate population at the CJC on a voluntary basis.

Anger Management-This program is open to the general inmate population. This program addresses the basic skills necessary to understand and begin to control anger. The program can accommodate twelve inmates and will meet weekly for 8 weeks

CASA (CHRISTIANS AGAINST SUBSTANCE ABUSE) is a Christian based program for persons with alcohol and drug abuse issues. There has been some confusion because the word casa means “house” in Spanish. This program is done only in English and all the materials are in English.

The CASA program is a 13-week program led by CASA trained volunteers.

Dad & Me Program – This program is designed to provide inmate’s access to classes that will teach parenting skills, communication skills, and their role in strengthening the family, providing for the family financially, awareness of children’s health care/nutrition, child support / child support law, and overall becoming a positive influence to their children. The goal is to change behavior, by promoting positive interaction between father and child.

Health & Nutrition-This program is open to the general inmate population. It teaches the importance of healthy hygiene and eating skills. The program will accommodate fifteen inmates and meets weekly for 6 weeks.

Life Skills

Religious Services including various Faith based Programs

Special Child Contact Visits (once a month)

V.O.E. program (Vocational Office Education) is designed for inmates with a high school diploma or GED, to teach them knowledge in Microsoft office, Word, Power Point, and Excel. Other classes in the program include:

ESL- (English as Second Language) – This program is for the Hispanic population, it is to better their English Language through speech and writing.

Law Library- Allows inmates access to legal research and a typewriter. ICE inmates also have access to LexisNexis in order to review immigration case law.

GED- (General Education Diploma) – Is open for all inmates who do not have a high school diploma or GED and allows them to work on skills such as essay writing, math, language and arts, science and social studies. To prepare them for their GED Test.

Purcell Program – This program is for inmates that are not quit ready for GED, but require more help on their basic reading and math skills

Contact Us Today

The main phone number for CJC Facility is 615-826-8123.

The DCSO mailing address is:

Davidson County Sheriff’s Office

PO Box 196383

Nashville, TN 37219-6383

Please send all mail to this address.

The CJC Facility is located at:

448 Second Avenue North
Nashville, TN 37201