Access Franklin Arrest Records
Franklin arrest records are maintained by the Franklin Police Department and the Williamson County Sheriff's Office. Franklin has about 85,000 residents and serves as the county seat of Williamson County, located just south of Nashville. The police department generates arrest records for incidents within city limits, while the Williamson County Sheriff handles cases outside the city and runs the county jail. Arrest records in Franklin are public under the Tennessee Public Records Act and can be requested through the city or county offices.
Franklin Quick Facts
Where Franklin Arrest Records Are Kept
The Franklin Police Department is the primary law enforcement agency within the city. They handle arrests, investigations, and patrol services for Franklin residents. Arrest records created by the FPD are available through the city's records division. Requests can be submitted to the police department or the city clerk under the Tennessee Public Records Act.
The Williamson County Sheriff's Office provides law enforcement outside Franklin city limits and runs the Williamson County Jail. The jail maintains an inmate roster with booking details. Inmate information is available through the sheriff's office website at williamsoncountytn.gov/sheriff. Both agencies keep arrest records that the public can access.
| Police | Franklin Police Department |
|---|---|
| County Sheriff | Williamson County Sheriff's Office |
| Website | franklintn.gov |
| Sheriff Website | williamsoncountytn.gov |
Note: The Franklin Police Department uses License Plate Recognition technology. LPR data is stored for no more than 10 days unless it is part of an investigation. Under Tennessee law, LPR data is not subject to public records requests.
How to Search Franklin Arrest Records
To get copies of Franklin arrest records, you can submit a public records request to the police department or the city clerk. The Tennessee Public Records Act at T.C.A. 10-7-503 requires proof of Tennessee residency. Bring a valid state-issued ID when making your request. The agency must respond within seven business days.
The Williamson County Sheriff's Office maintains an inmate roster that you can search online. This shows people currently in the county jail including those arrested in Franklin. The roster includes booking details, charges, and bond information. For older arrest records, contact the sheriff's office records division directly.
Franklin Municipal Court handles city violations and minor criminal cases from arrests within city limits. Court records are available through the Municipal Court Clerk. For felony cases, Williamson County courts at williamsoncountytn.gov/courts handle criminal proceedings after a Franklin arrest. Online payment options may be available for court-related fees.
Since no city-specific images were captured for Franklin, the screenshot below shows the statewide TBI resource that also covers Franklin arrest data.
The TBI website provides statewide criminal history searches that include arrest records from Franklin and all other Tennessee cities.
Franklin Arrest Record Contents
An arrest record from Franklin includes the person's full name, date of birth, and physical description. A mugshot and fingerprints are taken at booking. The charges are listed with the arresting officer's name and agency. Date, time, and location of the arrest are in the file. Bond information and court dates are included. Each booking gets a unique number for tracking purposes.
Felony arrest records from Franklin are kept on a permanent basis by the county. Misdemeanor records are retained for at least 10 years. If an arrest did not lead to charges, the record is kept for a minimum of five years. These retention rules follow Tennessee state guidelines and apply to all Williamson County agencies handling Franklin arrest records.
Tennessee Law and Franklin Arrest Records
Under T.C.A. 10-7-503, Franklin arrest records are public. The fee for copies is $0.15 per page. Some records may be exempt, including active investigation files, juvenile records, and certain medical data. Social Security numbers and financial information are redacted before any arrest record is released in Franklin.
Expungement is available under T.C.A. 40-32-101 for qualifying Franklin arrest records. Dismissed cases and acquittals are eligible. The process requires filing a petition in the court where the case was handled. Once expunged, the Franklin arrest record is sealed from public view. The Clean Slate Act of 2022 expanded eligibility for certain non-violent offenses.
Note: Certified copies of court documents tied to Franklin arrests may have a separate fee. Check with the Williamson County court clerk for current costs.
Statewide Resources for Franklin Arrests
The TORIS system from TBI covers Franklin arrests in the statewide database at $29 per search. The FOIL database tracks felony offenders sentenced after a Franklin arrest. VINELink provides free custody alerts for inmates in Williamson County and across Tennessee.
Williamson County Arrest Records
Franklin is the county seat of Williamson County. All arrests in Franklin go through the Williamson County jail and courts. For the full list of county resources and search tools, visit the Williamson County arrest records page.
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