La Vergne Arrest Records Search
La Vergne arrest records are handled by the La Vergne Police Department in Rutherford County, Tennessee. The department is a full-service law enforcement agency located along Murfreesboro Road. Arrest records and police reports in La Vergne can be requested through the city's online FOIA portal or in person. People arrested in La Vergne are taken to the Rutherford County Adult Detention Center in Murfreesboro. Rutherford County has a population of over 332,000, making it one of the larger counties in the state.
La Vergne Quick Facts
Where to Get La Vergne Arrest Records
The La Vergne Police Department keeps arrest records for all cases within city limits. The department responds to emergencies, investigates crimes, enforces traffic laws, and hosts community events. Records requests go through the city's FOIA portal or the police department directly.
| Agency | La Vergne Police Department |
|---|---|
| Address | Murfreesboro Road La Vergne, TN |
| Records Portal | lavergnetn.justfoia.com |
| Website | lavergnetn.gov |
The online portal at lavergnetn.justfoia.com lets you submit and track records requests from your computer. This is the fastest way to request arrest records from La Vergne without going in person. Tennessee residency is required under Tenn. Code Ann. § 10-7-503.
You can also use the "Police Public Records Request Form" button on the city website. This takes you through the same portal. Both methods let you request arrest reports, incident reports, and other police files from La Vergne.
How to Search Arrest Records in La Vergne
The city's public records request portal is the main online tool for searching La Vergne arrest records. Submit your request with as much detail as you can, like the person's name, the date of the arrest, or a case number. The city has 7 business days to respond.
The screenshot below shows the La Vergne Police Department page on the city's website. It has links to the records request form and other department info.
From this page, you can access the police public records request form to start your search for La Vergne arrest records.
Below is the public records request portal. You can file new requests, check on old ones, and download documents when they are ready.
The portal tracks your request from start to finish and sends updates on progress.
For court records tied to a La Vergne arrest, use the Tennessee court system at tncourts.gov. It covers Rutherford County courts and shows case status, charges, and filing dates. Certified copies come from the Rutherford County Circuit Court Clerk.
La Vergne Arrests and Rutherford County Jail
All people arrested in La Vergne go to the Rutherford County Adult Detention Center in Murfreesboro. The Rutherford County Sheriff's Office runs the facility. Sheriff Mike Fitzhugh heads the office at 940 New Salem Road, Murfreesboro, TN 37129. Phone is 615-898-7720.
The Warrants Division of the sheriff's office keeps arrest warrants from officers. There is no public warrant search tool. For warrant questions, call 615-904-3030. The sheriff's office does not do background checks for the public. For inmate records, contact the Records Division at the sheriff's office in person.
Public records for the county go through the Rutherford County Clerk. The address is 319 North Maple Street, Suite 121, Murfreesboro, TN 37130. Phone is 615-898-7800. Fax is 615-217-6597. Requests can be made in person, by mail, or by fax. The clerk serves as the county's public record coordinator.
Note: La Vergne is part of the larger Rutherford County system that includes Murfreesboro and Smyrna. All three cities share the same county jail and court system.
La Vergne Arrest Records Under State Law
Arrest records in La Vergne are public under the Tennessee Public Records Act, Tenn. Code Ann. § 10-7-503. All government records are open unless a specific law exempts them. Active investigation records are exempt under Tenn. Code Ann. § 10-7-504. Once the case is closed, the arrest record becomes available.
You must be a Tennessee resident and provide a valid state ID. Agencies have 7 business days to respond. Standard copy fees are $0.15 per black-and-white page. Personal details like Social Security numbers and driver's license numbers are redacted from arrest records in La Vergne before release. Juvenile records are sealed entirely.
Statewide Arrest Record Searches
The TBI runs TORIS, a $29 statewide criminal history search that covers all Tennessee agencies including La Vergne. The TDOC Felony Offender Search is free for state prison inmates. The federal BOP inmate locator covers federal inmates from 1982 on.
Rutherford County Arrest Records
La Vergne is in Rutherford County. All arrests go through the county detention center and courts. For more on county-wide arrest records, check the full county page.
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