Find Clarksville Arrest Records
Clarksville arrest records are handled by the Clarksville Police Department and the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office. Clarksville is the fifth largest city in Tennessee with about 165,000 residents, located near the Kentucky border and Fort Campbell. The Clarksville Police Department keeps arrest reports, crash reports, and other law enforcement records at their records division. Arrest records in Clarksville are open to the public under Tennessee law, and the police department offers several ways to request them.
Clarksville Quick Facts
Where Clarksville Arrest Records Are Filed
The Clarksville Police Department handles most arrests within city limits. Their records division is at 135 Commerce St, Clarksville, TN 37040. Records division hours are Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 4 PM. You can call 931-288-7151 (option 3) or email records@clarksvillepolice.com with questions about Clarksville arrest records.
| Agency | Clarksville Police Department |
|---|---|
| Address | 135 Commerce St Clarksville, TN 37040 |
| Phone | 931-288-7151 (option 3) |
| records@clarksvillepolice.com | |
| Hours | Monday - Friday, 8 AM to 4 PM |
| Website | clarksvillepolice.com |
The Montgomery County Sheriff's Office also handles arrests outside city limits and runs the county jail. Their office is at One Millennium Plaza, Clarksville, TN 37040, and the phone number is 931-648-5711. The sheriff's office can be reached at mcgtn.org/sheriff for inmate information and arrest records in Montgomery County.
The screenshot below shows the Clarksville Police Department records and reports page, which lists all the types of records you can request.
The records division handles police reports, crash reports, body camera footage, and arrest records for the Clarksville area.
How to Search Clarksville Arrest Records
You can request Clarksville arrest records in person at the police department or by email. The records division accepts written requests at records@clarksvillepolice.com. You need to provide enough detail to locate the record, such as the person's name, date of the arrest, or case number. Proof of Tennessee residency may be needed depending on the type of request.
The Montgomery County Sheriff's Office provides inmate information through their website. The screenshot below shows the sheriff's office page.
The sheriff's site has links to jail information, inmate searches, and county law enforcement resources covering the Clarksville area.
Clarksville Municipal Court handles city violations and minor criminal cases. The court accepts payments and has an online records search. Court sessions start at 8:00 AM, Tuesday through Friday. The screenshot below shows the municipal court page.
Municipal Court in Clarksville deals with cases from city arrests for traffic and local ordinance violations.
Note: The Clarksville Police records division also handles handgun permit records and body worn camera footage requests alongside arrest records.
Clarksville Arrest Record Services
The records division at the Clarksville Police Department offers several services beyond basic arrest record lookups. You can get copies of police reports, crash reports, and towed vehicle records. Body worn camera footage is available through a formal request as well. Each type of record has its own fee, so call 931-288-7151 to confirm current costs before visiting.
The Montgomery County courts also produce records tied to Clarksville arrests. The Montgomery County Courthouse at 116 W. Lytle Street handles criminal court matters. The court clerk's phone is 931-648-5703. For chancery court records, the office is at Montgomery County Courts Center, 2 Millennium Plaza, Suite 101, Clarksville, TN 37040. You can also call (931) 648-5703 or fax (931) 648-5759 with questions about court records from Clarksville arrests.
Tennessee Law and Clarksville Arrest Records
Under T.C.A. 10-7-503, Clarksville arrest records are public. Tennessee residents can request copies with valid ID. The fee is $0.15 per page for basic copies. Agencies have seven business days to respond. Records tied to active investigations may be withheld until the case is closed.
Expungement of Clarksville arrest records is possible under T.C.A. 40-32-101 for cases that ended in dismissal or acquittal. The Clean Slate Act of 2022 also expanded eligibility. Social Security numbers, juvenile records, and certain medical data are always removed from arrest records before public release in Clarksville.
Statewide Tools for Clarksville Arrests
The TORIS system covers Clarksville arrests reported to the statewide database. Searches cost $29 each. The FOIL database tracks felony offenders sentenced after a Clarksville arrest. VINELink provides free custody alerts for inmates in Montgomery County and across Tennessee.
Note: Not every Clarksville arrest shows up in the TORIS database. Only arrests reported to TBI through fingerprint submissions are included in the statewide system.
Montgomery County Arrest Records
Clarksville sits within Montgomery County. All arrests in the city are processed through the Montgomery County jail and court system. For full county details, fees, and additional resources, visit the Montgomery County arrest records page.
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