Hancock County Jail, TN Inmate Search, Visitation Hours

Updated on: February 1, 2024

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Hancock County County can be found in the Tennessee area. Sneedville – is the county seat. Hancock County has a total population of 6600 and was formed in 1844.

Hancock County County has a total area of 222 square miles. The zip codes in Hancock County County are 37765, 37869.

Hancock County Sheriff’s Office:

The Hancock County Sheriff, Bradley N. Brewer, is the head law enforcement officer in the Hancock County county. You can reach him by calling 423-733-2250.

Address: 265 New Jail Street, Sneedville, Tennessee, 37869, 37765, 37869.

Fax:

Phone: 423-733-2250

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Hancock County Jail is located in Hancock County County, Tennessee state. The specific address of the Hancock County Jail is 265 New Jail Street, Sneedville, TN, 37869. The Hancock County Jail is a correctional facility that house approximately 3,000 inmates and receive an average annual booking of 46,000. The Hancock County Jail is divided into male units and female units. In case of any inquiries, you can dial 423-733-2249, the Hancock County Jail information line, or fax at or fax423-733-8868.

Jail History and Structure

In 1979, a criminal justice center was constructed in downtown Sneedville. The justice center houses the Hancock County county sheriff, Sneedville police department offices, and the Hancock County Jail. The Hancock County county sheriff is the general overseer of the Hancock County Jail. Originally, the Hancock County Jail could house approximately 1762 inmates.

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

Juvenile Detention Center

It is part and parcel of Hancock County Jail but deals with the detention and correction of offensive youths. The Hancock County Jail has a 137-bed capacity. Counselling, health assessments, recreation, education, and intervention services are provided to the youth held at the Hancock County Jail.

The Hancock 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 9, and during sleeping hours, the ratio is 1 to 14. The youth detained in the Hancock County Jail is engaged daily to mitigate any room for idleness. Upon the arrival of any youth at the Hancock County Jail, he or she will be informed of the charges and rights.

Jail Medical Facilities

The Hancock County Jail has medical facilities to promote the well-being of the inmates. In 2009, a mental health unit was established at the Hancock County Jail. This medical unit aims at handling any mental illness among the Hancock County Jail inmates. In 2011, a suicide precaution unit was established. This unit was meant to cater to Hancock County Jail inmates who attempted suicide at one point. The unit comprises special cells where the Hancock 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 Hancock County Jail where inmates can seek medication when unwell.

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Visitation Rules and Prohibited Items

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

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

The Hancock 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 Hancock County Jail rules to avoid quarrels and disagreements with the Hancock County Jail authorities. You can learn more through the Hancock County Jail’s prison website.

Visiting Hours

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

Sneedville, Hancock County , TN Overview

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