Tipton County 72 Hour Booking Records

Tipton County 72 hour booking records list everyone brought into the Tipton County Jail in the past three days. The county seat is Covington, and the population is about 61,600 in West Tennessee. Sheriff Shannon Beasley runs the jail and patrol from the office on South College Street. Covington, Munford, Brighton, and Atoka are the main cities in the county. Unlike some larger counties, Tipton County does not have an online inmate roster. You will need to call the jail or visit in person to check on recent bookings. Getting arrest data takes a bit more effort here, but the records are still public.

Tipton County Sheriff's Department

The Tipton County Sheriff's Department is at 1801 South College Street, Suite 106, in Covington. Sheriff Shannon Beasley leads the department. Jail Captain John Weatherly manages day-to-day operations at the detention facility. The office is open Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM. You can call the main line at (901) 475-3300 or reach the jail at (901) 475-3305.

The jail is a maximum security facility that has been in operation since 1823. It holds up to 149 inmates. All 72 hour booking records for Tipton County are kept here. The sheriff's department does not put an inmate list online. To get current booking information, you need to either call the jail or go in person. Bring a photo ID if you visit. Staff can look up anyone in custody and tell you their charges and bond status. You can also fax a records request to (901) 475-3326.

The screenshot below shows the Tennessee Felony Offender Information Lookup, which is a free statewide search tool that covers state prison inmates from Tipton County and elsewhere.

The Felony Offender Information Lookup is free and shows anyone who has been in the Tennessee Department of Correction system.

How to Search Tipton County Bookings

Since there is no online roster, you have a few options. Call the jail first. The number is (901) 475-3305, and someone is always there. Give them the full name of the person and they can check the system. You do not need to be a relative or attorney to ask.

For a formal search, visit the sheriff's office in Covington during business hours. Bring your ID. You can also send a written request by mail or fax. Include the full name of the person, an estimated date of arrest, and the location if you know it. Under Tenn. Code Ann. § 10-7-503, these are public records. The office has up to 7 business days to respond. Most phone requests get an answer on the spot.

You can review public Tipton County arrest records at the sheriff's office for free. Copy fees may apply if you need reproductions. Standard copies have a per-page charge. Certified copies cost more. Call ahead if you want to know the current fee schedule.

Note: If you cannot find someone in the Tipton County system, check with the city police departments in Covington, Munford, Atoka, or Brighton, as they may have handled the arrest.

Tipton County 72 Hour Booking Details

Each Tipton County booking record includes several pieces of information. You get the person's name, any aliases, date of birth, sex, age, and race. Physical features like height and weight are listed too. The record shows a booking number, the date of arrest, and a mugshot taken at intake.

Charges are spelled out with the full legal name of each offense. Bail type and bond amount are also in the record. The arresting agency is noted, which matters here because Tipton County has multiple police departments. Covington PD, Munford PD, Atoka PD, and Brighton City PD all make arrests in the county. Each one books through the same jail. Under Tenn. Code Ann. § 40-7-103, warrantless arrests are lawful in certain situations and those bookings look the same as any other in the 72 hour records.

Statewide Tools for Tipton County

Since Tipton County does not have an online booking roster, statewide tools fill some of the gap. The TBI TORIS portal runs full background checks at $29 per name. It shows all adult criminal history in Tennessee, not just Tipton County. Results come as a PDF you can download.

The Felony Offender Information Lookup is free and covers anyone in state prison or on parole. It does not show county jail inmates, but if someone was convicted and transferred to state custody, they show up there. You can search by name or TOMIS number.

If an officer issued a citation rather than making a full arrest, no booking record gets created. Under Tenn. Code Ann. § 40-7-118, some misdemeanors qualify for this. Contact the arresting agency if you think that happened.

72 Hour Booking Alerts in Tipton County

The VINELink system tracks custody changes for Tipton County inmates. Sign up for free alerts by phone, email, or text. You search by name or inmate ID and register for updates when someone is released, moved, or has a status change.

VINELink works around the clock. It covers every county in Tennessee plus state prisons. This is a good tool when you cannot check the Tipton County Jail in person and want to know when someone bonds out. Registration takes a few minutes.

Cities in Tipton County

Tipton County includes Covington, Munford, Brighton, Atoka, Mason, Burlison, Gilt Edge, and Garland. All arrests go through the Tipton County Jail for booking. No cities in Tipton County meet the population threshold for a dedicated page.

Nearby Counties

Tipton County is in the western part of Tennessee near Memphis. If you need to check on an arrest in a neighboring county, each one has its own jail and booking process.

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