Northwest Correctional Complex
Prisons and penitentiaries – Tiptonville, Tennessee, United States
Facility profile
| Type of facility | Prisons and penitentiaries |
|---|---|
| Operator / administration | Tennessee Department of Correction |
| Address | State Route 212 960, 38079 Tiptonville |
| City / locality | Tiptonville |
| Region / state | Tennessee |
| Country | United States |
| Phone | +1 731 253 5000 |
| Website | https://www.tn.gov/correction/article/tdoc-northwest-correctional-complex |
| Coordinates | 36.41875, -89.45440 |
Northwest Correctional Complex: information, location and practical guide
Facility overview
Northwest Correctional Complex is listed in this directory under the category “Prisons and penitentiaries” and is located in Tiptonville, Tennessee, United States. This page gathers what is known about the facility and adds context about its surroundings and a practical guide for anyone who needs to find it or get in touch with it. The responsible organisation or administration on record is Tennessee Department of Correction.
Location and surroundings
The recorded address of Northwest Correctional Complex is State Route 212 960, 38079 Tiptonville, in Tiptonville (Tennessee, United States). The approximate coordinates are 36.4187, -89.4544.
Within the directory, Tiptonville has 2 facilities; Tennessee has 58 facilities across 39 localities, and United States has 2,738 facilities in total, which helps place this facility within its wider territory.
Other nearby facilities
Measured in a straight line from Northwest Correctional Complex, these are the closest facilities in United States listed in the directory:
- Lake County Jail — about 5.3 km away (Tiptonville)
- Fulton County Detention Center — about 29 km away (Hickman)
- Pemiscott County Jail — about 31 km away (Caruthersville)
- Dyer County Jail — about 44 km away (Dyersburg)
- Dyer County Law Inforcement Center — about 44 km away (Dyersburg)
Other facilities in Tiptonville:
More facilities in the category “Prisons and penitentiaries” in Tennessee:
- South Central Correctional Facility (Clifton)
- Cumberland County Justice Center (Crossville)
- Dyer County Law Inforcement Center (Dyersburg)
- Trousdale Turner Correctional Center (Hartsville)
- Cold Creek Correctional Facility (Henning)
What type of facility this is
Prisons and penitentiaries are establishments where people sentenced by a final judgment serve their sentence and, depending on the country, also where people await trial. They are usually organised into units or regimes with different security levels and include areas for healthcare, education, work and rehabilitation activities.
In the United States, prisons are run by the Federal Bureau of Prisons (federal prisons), each state's department of corrections, and county sheriffs' offices and local governments (jails).
Knowing the category helps you understand what to expect: the regime, who may visit and the procedures that apply vary depending on the type of facility and the country.
Data on record for this profile
This profile includes: Address, Phone, Website, Operator / administration. Not available in the source: Email, Capacity, Hours / visiting, In operation since. The data comes from open information contributed by a community of volunteers and may change over time. If you manage the facility or know updated official data, you can request a correction by writing to info@vorticepacifico.com.
Before visiting or contacting the facility
These general tips help you prepare any procedure related to Northwest Correctional Complex. The specific rules are always set by the competent prison administration.
- Confirm visiting days and hours directly with the facility or its administration; they can change without notice.
- Find out which identity document is required and whether a prior authorisation or registration is needed to visit.
- Ask whether an appointment is necessary and how far in advance it must be requested.
- Check the permitted items, the accepted dress code and the security checks at the entrance.
- Plan the journey with time to spare: transport, time to get into the premises and possible waiting.
- If you attend as a lawyer, journalist or researcher, request accreditation or permission through the official channels.
- If you travel with minors, check the specific conditions that apply to their entry.
- Use official channels only and be wary of intermediaries who charge to arrange visits or communications.
Services and procedures common in this type of facility
In facilities in the category “Prisons and penitentiaries” there usually are, depending on the country and each establishment's regime: communications and visits, correspondence, healthcare, social and psychological support, training and education, work and workshops, religious assistance, legal assistance and transfers to courts. This directory does not confirm that Northwest Correctional Complex offers each of them: check directly with the facility or its administration which are available and how to request them.
Frequently asked questions about Northwest Correctional Complex
Where is Northwest Correctional Complex?
Northwest Correctional Complex is located in Tiptonville, Tennessee, United States. The recorded address is State Route 212 960, 38079 Tiptonville.
What type of facility is Northwest Correctional Complex?
It is listed in the directory under the category “Prisons and penitentiaries”. Prisons and penitentiaries are establishments where people sentenced by a final judgment serve their sentence and, depending on the country, also where people await trial.
What is the phone number or website of Northwest Correctional Complex?
The contact details on record are: +1 731 253 5000 · https://www.tn.gov/correction/article/tdoc-northwest-correctional-complex.
What is the capacity of Northwest Correctional Complex?
The capacity of this facility is not available in the data source.
Are there other facilities near Northwest Correctional Complex?
The closest facility listed in the directory is Lake County Jail, about 5.3 km away in a straight line.
Can I visit Northwest Correctional Complex?
It depends on the country's regulations and the facility's regime, and not everyone may visit. Before travelling, confirm the hours, the documents required and the access conditions with the facility.
