Cocke County Jail

Cocke County Jail, TN Inmate Search, Visitation Hours

Updated on: January 30, 2024

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Location 358 East Main Street, Newport, TN, 37821
Official Website http://www.cockecountysd.com/?page_id=21

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Cocke County County can be found in the Tennessee area. Newport – is the county seat. Cocke County has a total population of 35556 and was formed in 1797.

Cocke County County has a total area of 435 square miles. The zip codes in Cocke County County are 37713, 37722, 37727, 37753, 37821, 37822, 37843.

Cocke County Sheriff’s Office:

The Cocke County Sheriff, Armando S. Fontes, is the head law enforcement officer in the Cocke County county. You can reach him by calling 423-623-6004.

Address: 111 Court Avenue, Newport, Tennessee, 37821, 37713, 37722, 37727, 37753, 37821, 37822, 37843.

Fax: 423-623-4071

Phone: 423-623-6004

 

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Cocke County Jail is located in Cocke County County, Tennessee state. The specific address of the Cocke County Jail is 358 East Main Street, Newport, TN, 37821. The Cocke County Jail is a correctional facility that house approximately 2,000 inmates and receive an average annual booking of 54,000. The Cocke County Jail is divided into male units and female units. In case of any inquiries, you can dial 423-623-9043, 423-623-6239, the Cocke County Jail information line, or fax at .

Jail History and Structure

In 1984, a criminal justice center was constructed in downtown Newport. The justice center houses the Cocke County county sheriff, Newport police department offices, and the Cocke County Jail. The Cocke County county sheriff is the general overseer of the Cocke County Jail. Originally, the Cocke County Jail could house approximately 1801 inmates.

Over the years, the Cocke County Jail has undergone numerous modifications and eventually became one of the largest facilities in the Cocke County county.

Juvenile Detention Center

It is part and parcel of Cocke County Jail but deals with the detention and correction of offensive youths. The Cocke County Jail has a 158-bed capacity. Counselling, health assessments, recreation, education, and intervention services are provided to the youth held at the Cocke County Jail.

The Cocke County Jail comprises three units: the girl’s detention unit, the boy’s detention unit, and the detention control center. During working hours, the staffing ratio is 1 to 10, and during sleeping hours, the ratio is 1 to 12. The youth detained in the Cocke County Jail is engaged daily to mitigate any room for idleness. Upon the arrival of any youth at the Cocke County Jail, he or she will be informed of the charges and rights.

Jail Medical Facilities

The Cocke County Jail has medical facilities to promote the well-being of the inmates. In 2005, a mental health unit was established at the Cocke County Jail. This medical unit aims at handling any mental illness among the Cocke County Jail inmates. In 2008, a suicide precaution unit was established. This unit was meant to cater to Cocke County Jail inmates who attempted suicide at one point. The unit comprises special cells where the Cocke County Jail inmates participate in daily group activities, contact their loved ones frequently and attend therapy sessions. There is also a general medical facility at the Cocke County Jail where inmates can seek medication when unwell.

Cocke County Sheriffs Department

Address 111 Court Avenue, Newport, Tennessee, 37821
Phone 423-623-6004
Fax 423-623-4071
Website website

Cocke County Jail — General Information

Facility Name Cocke County Jail
Facility Type County Jail
Address 358 East Main Street, Newport, TN, 37821
Capacity 120
Facility Type Adult
City Newport
Postal Code 37821
State Tennessee
County Cocke County
Official Website http://www.cockecountysd.com/?page_id=21

Visitation Rules and Prohibited Items

You need to dress appropriately while visiting the Cocke County Jail inmate; hence transparent and tight clothes are prohibited at the Cocke County Jail. You will be prohibited from visiting an inmate at the Cocke County Jail if you have been arrested within the past year.

Some of the prohibited items at the Cocke County Jail include manicure kits, nail clippers, glass bottles, metallic bottle openers, and any other material that may trigger violence within the Cocke County Jail.

The Cocke County Jail is under tight security 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Whether you are an inmate or a visitor, ensure you adhere to all the Cocke County Jail rules to avoid quarrels and disagreements with the Cocke County Jail authorities. You can learn more through the Cocke County Jail’s prison website.

Visiting Hours

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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
Sunday: 7:30 Am to 2:30 PM

Newport, Cocke County , TN Overview

City of Newport
Coordinates:
35.96333°N 83.19667°W
Country:
United States
State:
Tennessee
County:
Cocke
Founded:
1799
Incorporated:
1867
Governmentv:
Type:
Mayor-council
Mayor:
Roland Dykes III
Vice Mayor:
Mike Proffitt
City Council:
List of Councilmembers Mike Proffitt (also Vice Mayor)Mike HanselBobby KnightLouanna OttingerSteve Smith
Area:
City:
5.53 sq mi (14.32 km2)
Land:
5.53 sq mi (14.32 km2)
Water:
0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation:
1,053 ft (321 m)
Population (2010):
City:
6,945
Estimate (2019):
6,884
Density:
1,245.07/sq mi (480.69/km2)
Urban:
11,293
Time zone:
UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
Summer (DST):
UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP codes:
37821-37822
Area code(s):
423
FIPS code:
47-53000
GNIS feature ID:
1295698

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