Lewis County 72 Hour Booking

Lewis County 72 hour booking records list recent arrests at the Lewis County Jail in Hohenwald. This small south-central Tennessee county has about 12,027 residents. Hohenwald is the only established city and serves as the county seat. Sheriff Dwayne Kilpatrick runs the department from 437 Swan Avenue. The jail employs 13 correctional officers who handle adult inmates charged with both misdemeanor and felony crimes. Lewis County offers a web-based lookup tool for checking on inmates, along with phone access that runs around the clock. Despite its small size, the county keeps its records open and accessible.

Lewis County Sheriff's Department

The Lewis County Sheriff's Department sits at 437 Swan Avenue in Hohenwald. Sheriff Dwayne Kilpatrick leads the office. The department handles law enforcement, court services, warrant service, civil process papers, and the county jail. You can reach the jail at 931-796-3018 or the Sheriff's Office at 931-796-5096.

All 72 hour booking records for Lewis County go through this jail. The facility houses adults charged with misdemeanors and felonies, whether they are awaiting trial or serving a sentence. For formal records requests, the Public Records Coordinator is the County Mayor, Jonah Keltner. His office is at 110 North Park Avenue, Room 107, Hohenwald, TN 38462. The phone number is 931-796-3378, and the office is open Monday through Friday from 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM. Under state law, the coordinator has 7 business days to respond to any records request.

You can also track custody changes at the Lewis County Jail through VINELink, a free victim notification system that covers all Tennessee jails.

VINELink sends free alerts by phone, email, or text when an inmate is released or transferred from the Lewis County Jail.

How to Search Lewis County Bookings

Lewis County provides a web-based offender lookup tool for checking on inmates. The county also shows up on third-party roster sites that pull from public records. For a direct check, calling the jail at 931-796-3018 is the fastest method. Staff can confirm custody status, charges, and bond information at any hour.

In-person visits to the jail work too. Head to 437 Swan Avenue in Hohenwald with your photo ID. The staff can look up whoever you need. Written requests go to the County Mayor's office at 110 North Park Avenue. Under Tenn. Code Ann. § 10-7-503, booking records in Lewis County are public and must be made available for inspection. The 7 business day response window applies to all formal requests.

Note: Lewis County is small, so the 72 hour booking list may only have a handful of names on it at any given time.

Lewis County Booking Record Details

Each 72 hour booking record in Lewis County includes the basics: full name, date of birth, physical description, and race. A booking number gets assigned at intake along with the date and time. All charges are listed with their classification as misdemeanor or felony. Bond amounts show for each charge.

The arresting agency is noted in the record. Most Lewis County arrests come from the Sheriff's Department, since it is the primary law enforcement agency in the county. Under Tenn. Code Ann. § 40-7-103, warrantless arrests are lawful in specific situations, and those bookings appear in the system just like any other. Juvenile records are restricted and won't show up in any public search. Information that could compromise facility security is also kept out of public view.

72 Hour Booking Fees and Resources

Basic online lookups are free. Phone calls to check on someone cost nothing. In-person status checks at the jail are free too.

Copies of records carry a per-page fee. Contact the jail or the County Mayor's office for the current rate. For a full Tennessee criminal background check, the TBI TORIS portal costs $29 per name. It covers all adult criminal history in the state, not just Lewis County. The Felony Offender Information Lookup is free and shows anyone serving time in the Tennessee prison system or on parole. VINELink sends free custody alerts when someone's status changes at the Lewis County Jail.

Lewis County Jail Mail Policy

Inmates can get mail through the U.S. Postal Service. All mail gets searched for contraband before delivery. Address letters to the inmate's name and booking number at Lewis County Jail, 437 Swan Avenue, Hohenwald, TN 38462. For visitation and commissary information, call the jail at 931-796-3018.

How Arrests Work in Lewis County

Lewis County is small. The Sheriff's Department is the main law enforcement agency. When someone is arrested, they go to the Lewis County Jail at 437 Swan Avenue for processing. The jail employs 13 correctional officers who handle intake. Staff collect fingerprints, take a mugshot, and record personal information. Each booking gets a unique number that ties to the case file going forward.

Because Hohenwald is the only city in the county, most arrests come from the Sheriff's Department directly. Under Tenn. Code Ann. § 40-11-115, the court must hold an initial hearing without unnecessary delay after an arrest. In a county this size, the 72 hour booking list stays short on most days. That also means records staff can usually respond to inquiries fast. The 2018 violent crime rate here was just 46 incidents, which gives you a sense of the pace. Still, the same state rules on public records access apply here as in any other Tennessee county.

Cities in Lewis County

Hohenwald is the only established city in Lewis County. All arrests within the county are processed at the Lewis County Jail.

Nearby Counties

Lewis County is in south-central Tennessee. If you are not sure where someone was booked, check the county where the arrest happened.

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