Search Collierville Arrest Records

Collierville arrest records are maintained by the Collierville Police Department in Shelby County, Tennessee. The department is a nationally accredited agency with 64 officers serving about 50,000 residents. Arrest records in Collierville can be obtained in person at the police department or through the Town Clerk's Office. People arrested in Collierville go to a temporary holding facility first, then to the Shelby County Jail for extended stays. All arrest records are public under Tennessee law once an investigation is closed.

Where to Get Collierville Arrest Records

The Collierville Police Department at 156 North Rowlett Street is where you go to request arrest records. Chief Dale Lane heads the department, which has five divisions: community services, support services, criminal investigations, uniform patrol, and administration. The criminal investigations division handles cases around the clock. The support services division runs the communications center and the jail unit.

You must appear in person to get a copy of your arrest history in Collierville. The department has a policy to record and keep all arrest records. Formal request forms and fees may apply. The standard copy fee is $0.25 per page. You need a photo ID to submit any record request for Collierville arrest records.

The Town Clerk's Office at 500 Poplar View Parkway also handles public records. You can submit requests in person or by mail. Tennessee residency is required. Bring your state ID or driver's license when you go.

Note: Collierville arrest records tied to active criminal investigations are not available until the case is closed.

How to Search Arrest Records in Collierville

Searching for arrest records in Collierville starts at the police department. Walk in with your ID and the details you have about the case. A name, date, or case number helps speed things up. The staff will pull the record and make copies for you.

Collierville also offers crime mapping and crime stoppers services. You can submit anonymous tips if you have info about a crime. The department runs neighborhood watch programs and crime prevention classes. These are not record search tools, but they show how the department works with the public on safety.

Below is a screenshot showing arrest and mugshot search results for Collierville. Third-party sites track recent bookings, though these are not official department sources.

For official Collierville arrest records, always go through the police department or Town Clerk's Office.

The Tennessee court system at tncourts.gov covers Shelby County courts. You can look up criminal cases by name or number there. Case status, charges, and filing dates are all shown. This can help you find court records connected to a Collierville arrest.

Collierville Arrests and Shelby County Jail

Collierville has a temporary holding facility run by the police department's support services division. People arrested in Collierville stay there for short periods. For longer holds, inmates transfer to the Shelby County Jail in Memphis. The Shelby County Jail updates its inmate roster every hour. You can search by first and last name or booking number, but a full list of all inmates is not available.

The Shelby County Sheriff's Office runs the jail. Sheriff Floyd Bonner Jr. heads the office at 201 Poplar Avenue in Memphis. Phone number is 901-222-5500. The sheriff's office has a public warrant search. You need the person's first and last name to use it. For details on someone arrested in Collierville who has been moved to Shelby County, contact the Shelby County Sheriff's Office.

Collierville has a lower crime rate than many Tennessee cities. The overall crime rate is 37% below the national average. Violent crime is 39% lower. Residents have about a 1 in 64 chance of being a victim. The city is safer than 51% of all cities in the country and 63% of Tennessee cities. The annual crime rate is about 1,574 per 100,000 people.

Note: For information on obtaining criminal or arrest history from Collierville, you must appear in person at the police department.

Collierville Arrest Records and State Law

Arrest records in Collierville are governed by the Tennessee Public Records Act, Tenn. Code Ann. § 10-7-503. The law treats all government records as public unless a specific exemption applies. Most arrest records are open. The main exemption under Tenn. Code Ann. § 10-7-504 covers records from active investigations and certain personal data.

You must live in Tennessee to get public records. A valid state ID proves residency. Agencies have 7 business days to respond after getting your request. If they say no, they must give a written reason. Standard fees apply for copies. If you think a request was wrongly denied, the Office of Open Records Counsel can help sort it out.

Social Security numbers, driver's license numbers, and bank information are always redacted from Collierville arrest records. The core arrest information stays: the person's name, charges filed, date of arrest, and the arresting agency. Juvenile records are sealed under Tennessee law and cannot be accessed through a public records request.

Statewide Arrest Searches

The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation offers TORIS, a $29 online criminal history search. It pulls from the statewide database and covers arrests reported to TBI by all agencies, including Collierville. The TDOC Felony Offender Search is free and shows information on people in state prison or on supervision. The federal BOP inmate locator covers federal inmates going back to 1982.

Shelby County Arrest Records

Collierville is part of Shelby County. Inmates held beyond the temporary facility go to the Shelby County Jail. For more on county-wide arrest records, inmate searches, and court resources, visit the Shelby County page.

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