Search Williamson County 72 Hour Booking
Williamson County 72 hour booking records show who was arrested and booked into the Williamson County Jail in the past three days. The county seat is Franklin, and Williamson County is one of the most populous counties in Tennessee. The Williamson County Sheriff's Office handles all booking data from its facility at 408 Century Court in Franklin. Several cities in Williamson County have their own police departments, but all arrestees are transported to the county jail for booking. You can search for recent arrests by phone, in person, or through online resources. This page covers how to access Williamson County 72 hour booking records and what each record contains.
Williamson County Quick Facts
Williamson County Sheriff's Office
The Williamson County Sheriff's Office is located at 408 Century Court in Franklin. You can reach them at (615) 790-5560 or (615) 790-5570. The sheriff's office handles all law enforcement duties for unincorporated areas and manages the county jail where all 72 hour booking records are kept. Staff process new bookings around the clock.
Several municipal police departments operate in Williamson County. Franklin Police Department, Brentwood Police Department, Spring Hill Police Department, Fairview Police Department, and Nolensville Police Department all have officers who make arrests within their city limits. But every person arrested in Williamson County gets transported to the county jail for booking. That means all 72 hour booking records are in one place. You do not need to check multiple facilities.
The TBI TORIS portal also covers Williamson County arrests in its statewide criminal history database. Under Tenn. Code Ann. § 10-7-503, booking records are public documents open for inspection during business hours.
TORIS returns statewide results for adult arrests in Tennessee, including those processed through Williamson County.
| Office |
Williamson County Sheriff's Office 408 Century Court, Franklin, TN 37064 Phone: (615) 790-5560 |
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| Alt Phone | (615) 790-5570 |
| Hours | Jail: 24/7 | Admin: Monday - Friday, business hours |
Search Williamson County 72 Hour Booking Online
The Williamson County Sheriff's Office website may have an online inmate search tool. Check the sheriff's office page for current detention information and inmate lookup features. The search is typically free and does not require a login. You can search by name to find recent bookings in Williamson County.
If the county site does not have a live roster, you have other options. The Felony Offender Information Lookup (FOIL) covers anyone convicted of a felony who has been in state custody. This is free. VINELink lets you track inmates and get alerts when they are released or transferred. Both tools work for Williamson County inmates who are in the state system.
You can also call the jail at (615) 790-5560 at any time. Staff can tell you if someone is in custody, what charges they face, and what their bond amount is. Phone inquiries are free and available around the clock for Williamson County 72 hour booking information.
Note: Cities like Franklin and Brentwood transport all arrestees to the Williamson County Jail, so one call covers the entire county.
Williamson County Booking Record Details
A 72 hour booking record in Williamson County contains the inmate's full name, date of birth, and physical description. A mugshot is taken at the time of booking. The record lists the booking date and time, the arresting agency, and the officer who made the arrest. Each charge is listed with its bond amount and classification as a misdemeanor or felony.
Under Tenn. Code Ann. § 40-7-103, Tennessee law lists when officers can make arrests without a warrant. These warrantless arrests show up immediately in the 72 hour booking record once the person is processed at the Williamson County Jail. Common charges include DUI, domestic assault, drug possession, theft, and failure to appear. Bond amounts range from a few hundred dollars for minor offenses to much higher amounts for serious felonies in Williamson County.
Request Williamson County Booking Records
Contact the Williamson County Sheriff's Office at (615) 790-5560 to request booking records. You can ask by phone during business hours. In-person visits are also an option at 408 Century Court in Franklin. Bring a valid photo ID. Tennessee law under Tenn. Code Ann. § 10-7-503 gives you the right to inspect public records, and the custodian must respond within seven business days for written requests.
For written requests, include the inmate's full name, any known booking dates, and what specific records you need. Mail to the Williamson County Sheriff's Office at the Franklin address. Copy fees follow standard county rates. Certified copies cost more than plain ones. There is no fee to simply view records in person at the Williamson County office.
Williamson County Arrest Process
When someone is arrested anywhere in Williamson County, they are taken to the county jail for booking. It does not matter which agency makes the arrest. Franklin police, Brentwood officers, Spring Hill police, and sheriff deputies all transport to the same facility. Staff fingerprint the person, take a mugshot, and enter charges into the system. Bond is set based on the charges. This data creates the 72 hour booking record.
Tennessee requires an initial court appearance without unnecessary delay after arrest. If the arrest was without a warrant, a judge reviews probable cause within 48 hours. Weekends may push this toward 72 hours. At this hearing the court reviews charges and considers bail under Tenn. Code Ann. § 40-11-118. Williamson County courts handle these hearings for all arrests made within the county.
Cities in Williamson County
Williamson County has several cities with their own police departments. All arrests are booked at the county jail.
Nearby Counties
Williamson County borders several other Tennessee counties. Make sure you check the right county for where the arrest happened.