1. Adult Corrections

   The Blount County Adult Detention Facility is certified for 350 inmates.

2. Juvenile Corrections

   It is used to detain youth who have been sentenced or are awaiting disposition by Juvenile Court.

3. Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA)

   The Blount County Sheriff’s Corrections Facility’s maintains a ZERO TOLERANCE in keeping with the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) of 2003, which will enhance intervention, documentation, reporting, and investigative procedures.