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Visiting hours for W Tennessee Detention are subject to change, so it's crucial to confirm them by contacting the facility directly by phone. Please reach out to 901-294-3060, on visitation procedures, applications, or directions to the facility in Mason. Please note that visitors will undergo a thorough search before entering the premises, and personal belongings, including cell phones, are strictly prohibited. Individuals under probation, parole, or community corrections supervision must obtain approval from both their supervising officer and the superintendent before visiting, although such visits are not typically approved.
All social visits will be non-contact. Visitors must call for an appointment. Inmates' visits are scheduled according to their last name with the exception of ICE Detainees.
The inmate will submit an approved list of ten (10) visitors, 16 years of age or older. Children 16 years old or younger need not be included on the approved list. Although a child's name is not required to appear on the approved visiting list, the child does count toward the total number of visitors who may be present at any given time unless the child is an infant under three (3) years of age and can be held on the lap of an adult. ICE Detainees may have two (2) adults and two (2) children visitors per visit. All other inmates will be allowed a total of three (3) visitors per visit.
The inmate is afforded the opportunity to fill out a visitation form during the orientation process. There is no application process; however, it takes approximately 72 hours to approve the inmate's visitation list.
Proper dress is mandatory. No suggestive clothing is permitted. No halter, tank, cropped, or midriff revealing tops; no low-cut, tight, or fishnet shirts; no see-through fabrics will be allowed. Spandex or other form-fitting pants are not acceptable. Pants below the knee or Capri pants will be allowed. Casual dresses and skirts, jean skirts, and mid-length split skirts are acceptable. Miniskirts, spaghetti-strapped dresses, and sundresses are not acceptable. Shorts are not permitted to be worn in the facility by males or females except by children under ten (10) years of age in the summer. Topcoats, bulky sweaters, and jackets are not allowed. Decisions concerning proper dress will be at the discretion of the supervisor. This decision is final. Visitors must not dress in a manner so similar to that of the inmates that it would pose a threat to security. It is the responsibility of the individual inmate to advise all approved visitors of the rules and regulations of the facility.
All visitors sixteen (16) years of age and older must have a valid, state-issued picture ID (driver's license, state ID only). Driver's license must not be expired. What items am I allowed to bring to visitation? A valid driver's license and car keys are permitted into the building.
Entering the Facility for Visitation - Visiting a correctional facility can feel intimidating, especially for the first-time visitor. We have our own specific processes and rules, strict security measures, uniformed staff and words and terminology you may not be familiar with. Ultimately, those security features are in place to protect you and your loved one although we understand the potential for concern or confusion.
Contraband and Personal Items - When entering the facility, visitors are only permitted to bring in an ID and a small amount of cash ($10 or less) or a vending card for use at the facility’s vending machines during visitation. Please check with the facility prior to visitation for specific information on the use of vending cards or cash.
Proper identification must be a valid driver’s license or a government-issued ID. Some facilities require a birth certificate to be presented for children attending visitation, so check the requirement of the specific facility you are visiting.
For security reasons, visitors will not be allowed to take any personal items or gifts into the facility – including cell phones, wallets, purses, food, gifts, magazines or books.
Attempting to pass any of these unapproved items through security, even if accidentally, is illegal. Please leave all personal items in your vehicle. Some facilities offer lockers in the facility lobby for storing these items.
Additionally, attempting to introduce illegal contraband, such as cigarettes, drugs and alcohol, weapons and cell phones, to a facility inmate is considered a security threat and will result in immediate legal action.
While we understand that some of these rules may be inconvenient or difficult for our visitors, it is our responsibility to keep all of our inmates, staff and visitors safe. These strict safety procedures are very important and are just one of the many ways we maintain a safe and secure environment.
Visitation and Inmate Contact - There are different types of visitation, depending on the facility and the inmate’s classification – contact visitation, noncontact visitation and, occasionally, video visitation.
Most of our facilities have both contact and non-contact visitation. Appropriate contact with your loved one – such as hugging – varies. Our staff will help you understand the appropriate contact rules for your time with your loved one.
Visitation List and Approval - During the inmate orientation process, inmates will mail a visitation application form to the friends and family members who want to visit.
It is the inmate’s responsibility to mail the applications. Individuals who receive the application must complete the form and mail it back to the specific CoreCivic facility to initiate the approval process. All facility visitors must be approved through a background check prior to visiting an inmate.
Once the background checks are completed, the inmate is responsible for informing friends and family members that they are approved for visitation. Please ensure that, as a visitor, you have been approved before planning your visit.
Passing Security - Every visitor who enters our correctional facilities must pass through our security measures before proceeding to a visitation area.
Visitors will be screened through a metal detector, much like what you would experience in an airport. However, our metal detector settings are much more sensitive than typical metal detectors. When preparing for your visit, please be sure to consider any metal on your clothing, including underwear and shoes.
Visitation Dress Code
A few general guidelines that apply at every facility include:
Everyone must clear the metal detector.
Visiting from Out of State - If you must travel a great distance to visit your loved one, you want your limited visitation time to go smoothly. To help ensure you are prepared, we’ve assembled our most important advice for a successful visit.
Inmate Visitation Checklist
Before arriving at a correctional facility, think through the following checklist to ensure that you are prepared for visitation.
___ I am on my inmate’s approved visitation list.
___ I have returned my paperwork and passed the visitation background check.
___ I have my driver’s license or government ID.
___ I have planned my visit during the facility’s visitation hours.
___ I have packed facility dress code approved clothes and shoes.
___ I will clear the metal detector.
___ I have ensured that my car, purse and pockets are clear of any inappropriate items before entering the facility grounds.
___ I have checked to see if there are special visitation requirements, such as a scheduled appointment.