Tennessee 72 Hour Booking Records
Tennessee 72 hour booking records show who was arrested and booked into a county jail in the past three days. These records are public. Most Tennessee sheriff offices post them on a jail roster or inmate search portal that anyone can view. You can search by name, booking date, or charge type across all 95 Tennessee counties. Each booking record lists the charges filed, bond amounts set by the court, and the agency that made the arrest. Some Tennessee counties run live online portals with real-time jail data. Others handle requests by phone or in person at the sheriff office. This page covers how to find Tennessee 72 hour booking records and the search tools each county provides.
Tennessee 72 Hour Booking Quick Facts
Search Tennessee 72 Hour Booking Online
Most Tennessee counties post 72 hour booking records on the sheriff office website. The search is free. No account is needed. Just go to the county sheriff page and look for the jail roster or inmate search link. Several Tennessee counties use the ISOMS portal, which has a built-in 72 hour booking filter for recent arrests. Anderson County, Marion County, Sevier County, and Perry County all run ISOMS portals with this tool. Other Tennessee counties use JailTracker or their own custom search page. Bradley County posts booking reports through JailTracker on its sheriff site. Carroll County uses the InteropWeb system to list current inmates by arrest date.
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation runs the TORIS criminal history portal for statewide record searches. TORIS pulls adult arrest data from across Tennessee into one place.
A TORIS search costs $29 per request and returns name-based results for adults in Tennessee. The report shows arrests, charges, and convictions within the state. Out-of-state data does not show up. Juvenile records stay sealed unless the case went to adult criminal court under Tenn. Code Ann. § 37-1-134. You can pay online with Visa, Mastercard, or Discover. Mail requests go to the TBI TORIS Unit at 901 R.S. Gass Blvd., Nashville, TN 37216. Call 615-744-4057 with questions about your search.
Note: TORIS results come as a PDF and may not display on all devices, so use a desktop or laptop for best results.
What Tennessee 72 Hour Booking Records Show
A 72 hour booking record in Tennessee contains detailed information about the arrest and the person who was booked. The record starts with the inmate's full name, date of birth, and physical description including height, weight, and hair and eye color. A mugshot is taken at the time of booking. The record also shows the booking number, the date and time of intake, and the name of the arresting officer and agency. Tennessee counties that use ISOMS portals display all this data in a clean table format that is easy to read and search.
The TBI Criminal Justice Information Services division manages the state criminal history database that feeds into these records.
You can submit record requests by mail or online through the TBI. Each 72 hour booking record in Tennessee also lists every charge filed against the person. The charge table shows the full legal name of each offense, the bond amount set for that charge, and whether it is a misdemeanor or felony. Bond amounts range from $0 for holds up to hundreds of thousands for serious felonies. Common charges include violation of probation, domestic assault, drug offenses, failure to appear, theft, DUI, and driving on a suspended license. Tennessee law under Tenn. Code Ann. § 40-7-103 lists when officers can make a warrantless arrest, and these charges appear on the 72 hour booking record right away.
Tennessee Arrest and Booking Process
When someone is arrested in Tennessee, the booking process starts at the county jail. The arresting officer brings the person in for processing. Staff record the person's name, date of birth, and physical traits. They take fingerprints and a mugshot. Charges are entered into the system. Bond amounts are set based on the charges. All of this data goes into the 72 hour booking record for that Tennessee county. Under Tenn. Code Ann. § 40-7-118, officers can issue a citation instead of a full arrest for certain misdemeanors. When they do arrest, they must document the reason a citation was not given.
Tennessee law requires an initial court appearance "without unnecessary delay" after an arrest. If the arrest was made without a warrant, a judge must review probable cause within 48 hours. Weekends and holidays can push the timeline closer to 72 hours. At this hearing the court checks probable cause, tells the accused what the charges are, and considers bail. Tenn. Code Ann. § 40-11-115 and § 40-11-118 govern these bail hearings. Judges can now consider reliable hearsay when making bail decisions in Tennessee.
Under the Tennessee Public Records Act (Tenn. Code Ann. § 10-7-503), booking records are open for public inspection during business hours. This law applies to all state, county, and municipal records in Tennessee.
The Public Records Act means anyone can view 72 hour booking data at a Tennessee sheriff office. Custodians must make records available promptly. If not possible right away, they have seven business days to respond. Some records are exempt under Tenn. Code Ann. § 10-7-504, including juvenile records, ongoing investigation files, and sealed or expunged information. But standard adult booking records are public in Tennessee.
Tennessee Felony Offender Booking Lookup
The Tennessee Department of Correction runs the Felony Offender Information Lookup (FOIL) for searching convicted felons. This is a free tool. You can search by name, TOMIS ID, or State ID. FOIL shows whether someone is in prison, on parole, or in community corrections. It also lists the prison location, sentence start date, parole hearing dates and results, and booking photos.
FOIL covers only Tennessee felony offenders in state custody or under supervision. It does not show people held in city or county jails on misdemeanor charges. For those records, check the county sheriff office 72 hour booking roster instead. You can register with the Department of Correction or Board of Parole to get updates on parole hearings, transfers, and releases for a specific offender in Tennessee. The TDOC and Board of Parole share a registration system. For archived inmate records, write to the Tennessee Department of Corrections Records Office at the Rachel Jackson Building, 2nd Floor, Nashville, TN 37243-0465, or call (615) 253-8079.
Note: FOIL data comes from various jurisdictions across Tennessee and updates may lag behind real-time booking events at county jails.
Statewide 72 Hour Booking and Arrest Databases
Tennessee runs several other databases that connect to arrest and booking records. The Tennessee Drug Offender Registry lets you search people convicted of drug crimes. You can search by county of offense or by the offender's last name and first initial.
The Drug Offender Registry is useful when a 72 hour booking record in Tennessee shows drug charges. You can cross-check the person's name to see if they have prior drug convictions on file with the state. The registry is free and open to the public.
VINELink is a nationwide victim notification system that tracks inmate custody status. You can search Tennessee jails and prisons and sign up for alerts when an inmate is released, transferred, or has a change in status.
VINELink is free to use. Registration takes just a few minutes. You pick how you want to get notified, by phone, email, or text. This works well alongside the 72 hour booking roster when you need to track someone after their initial arrest in a Tennessee county jail. The Tennessee Sex Offender Registry maintained by the TBI is another tool for looking up individuals by county, name, or address. You can also sign up for email alerts when a sex offender moves near a specific location in Tennessee.
Request Tennessee Booking Records
You can get copies of Tennessee booking records several ways. Online is the fastest for recent data. Go to the county sheriff website and pull up the 72 hour booking roster. Most counties let you view and print records at no cost. For older records or certified copies, contact the sheriff office directly. Each Tennessee county sets its own copy fees, but the Public Records Act says fees must be reasonable and only cover the actual cost of providing access.
To request records in person, visit the county sheriff office during business hours. Bring a valid photo ID. Tell the records staff the inmate name, date of birth if you have it, and the date range you need. Staff can search the system and provide copies. You can also submit a written request by mail. Include your contact information, the inmate's full name, any known booking dates, and a description of what records you need. Tennessee law requires a response within seven business days.
For statewide criminal history, the TBI charges $29 per TORIS search. There is no fee to look at records in person at a county office. Certified copies cost more than plain copies at most Tennessee offices. Some counties charge $0.25 to $0.50 per page for standard copies. Call the sheriff office ahead of your visit to confirm current fees and hours for booking record requests in Tennessee.
Browse Tennessee 72 Hour Booking by County
Each of the 95 counties in Tennessee has its own sheriff office that maintains 72 hour booking records. Pick a county below to find local booking search tools and contact information.
72 Hour Booking in Major Tennessee Cities
Residents of major cities check 72 hour booking records through their county sheriff office. Pick a city below to find booking search resources and jail roster links for that area.