Rutherford County Juvenile Detention Center

Parent and guardian visits

Visits must be scheduled by calling the main facility number. Visits are 30 minutes, by appointment and advance scheduling, for parents and legal guardians only. The published schedule is Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:00–9:00 p.m. and Saturdays from noon–4:00 p.m. The page identifies the visitor entrance on the left side with flags and a glass entrance.

Schedule

Tuesday/Thursday 5:00–9:00 p.m.; Saturday noon–4:00 p.m.

Length

30 minutes

Eligibility

Parents and legal guardians only

Scheduling

Call (615) 898-7954

Sources: Rutherford Juvenile Parent Information

Home and professional calls

Home calls are published for parents and legal guardians on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays after 5:00 p.m.; three-way calls are not allowed. Business calls are available Tuesday and Thursday during 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. business hours for probation officers, attorneys, caseworkers, clergy and similar professional contacts.

Sources: Rutherford Juvenile Parent Information

Ordinary mail format

Use the youth's name, RCJDC, and the exact street address shown in the official format. A sender's full return address and name are required. The page says mail may be received from anyone unless a no-contact order applies; facility-to-facility mail is not permitted unless the sender is a legal guardian. Each youth may mail two free pieces per week.

Child's Name
RCJDC
1710 South Church Street Suite 4
Murfreesboro, TN 37130

Sources: Rutherford Juvenile Parent Information

Sign-out and identification

Only parents or legal guardians may sign out a child. The page directs the adult to use the Intake door and bring picture identification.

Sources: Rutherford Juvenile Parent Information

Approved clothing and personal items

The parent guide permits up to five pairs of white socks, five plain white pocketless T-shirts, five white sports bras and five pairs of underwear subject to the listed restrictions. It also permits playing cards, suitable personal photos (up to five) and paperback books; no hardbacks, magazines or puzzle books.

Approved items may be dropped off 24 hours a day at the front Intake door facing Church Street. Check the official list or call before bringing an item not clearly permitted. Money-deposit instructions are not published in the reviewed juvenile guidance; do not use the adult jail's deposit account.

Sources: Rutherford Juvenile Parent Information

Facility contact

The center is at 1710 South Church Street, Suite 4. Scheduled visits and release/item drop-off use different entrances; follow the directions above.

Phone

(615) 898-7954

Fax

(615) 898-7967

Emergency

911

Sources: Rutherford Juvenile Parent Information

Parking and accessibility

The source describes the visitor entrance but does not publish parking, transit, accessible-parking or ADA instructions. Confirm those details with the facility before travel.

Sources: Rutherford Juvenile Parent Information

Prescription medication

Bring current prescriptions promptly in their original labeled containers. The label must identify the child; expired medication cannot be administered. Ask the prescribing clinician to fax updated dosing instructions to (615) 898-7967.

Sources: Rutherford Juvenile Parent Information

Contacting staff

Use the center's direct number for concerns about a detained child and to confirm permitted supplies or accommodations.

Detention center

(615) 898-7954

Fax

(615) 898-7967

Sources: Rutherford Juvenile Parent Information, Rutherford Juvenile Detention