March 13, 2020
By: Dwayne Page
The DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office is restricting public access to the facility until further notice due to the threat of the coronavirus.
“Our number one priority is to prevent possible exposure to staff as well as inmates therefore we have placed the sheriff’s office and jail on a soft lock down which means that the general public will not be able to enter the facility. The front door to the lobby will be locked. Anyone in need of an officer or services such as a warrant must press a button at the front door which will ring for a correctional officer who will meet you at the door to offer assistance,” said Sheriff Patrick Ray.
For all non-emergency issues please call 615-597-4935.
“Tuesday night church services and family visitations with inmates at the jail will be prohibited except for online visitations and the inmate roadside litter pickup program will be suspended until the threat subsides,” said Sheriff Ray.
“Offenders brought into the jail will undergo established protocols during this time and rather than an in court appearance, video conferences will be arranged for defendants needing an immediate hearing before a judge for certain matters such as bond conditions, etc.,” he added.
“To keep the jail from being infected, regular wipe downs are being conducted throughout the jail and cell areas”.
“We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause,” added Sheriff Ray.