Access Maryville Arrest Records
Maryville arrest records are maintained by the Maryville Police Department and the Blount County Sheriff's Office. The city is the county seat of Blount County, located about 15 miles south of Knoxville, with roughly 30,000 residents. The Blount County Detention Facility handles all bookings for Maryville arrests and processed 6,379 bookings in 2019 alone. Arrest records in Maryville are public under Tennessee law and can be searched online or requested from the appropriate agency.
Maryville Quick Facts
Where Maryville Arrest Records Are Filed
The Maryville Police Department is the main law enforcement agency within city limits. They handle patrol, investigations, and arrests. The department has a records and administration division that processes public records requests. You can reach the police department through their website at maryvillegov.com.
The Blount County Sheriff's Office runs the county detention facility and handles all bookings for Maryville arrests. The sheriff can be reached at 865-273-5000. The jail phone is 865-273-5245. The Blount County Detention Facility is at 920 E Lamar Alexander Pkwy, Maryville, TN 37804. It has a capacity of 350 inmates.
| Police | Maryville Police Department |
|---|---|
| Website | maryvillegov.com |
| County Sheriff | Blount County Sheriff's Office |
| Sheriff Phone | 865-273-5000 |
| Jail Phone | 865-273-5245 |
| Jail Address | 920 E Lamar Alexander Pkwy Maryville, TN 37804 |
| Inmate Search | BCSO Inmate Lookup |
The 6,379 bookings in 2019 show how active the Blount County facility is. That works out to more than 17 bookings per day on average. Many of those come from Maryville arrests along with arrests from other parts of Blount County. The detention facility has room for 350 inmates at a time.
How to Search Maryville Arrest Records
The Blount County Sheriff's Office has an inmate lookup tool at ils.bcso.com where you can search for current and recent inmates. The tool lets you search by name and shows charges, bond amounts, and booking dates. This is free and open to the public. It is the fastest way to find recent Maryville arrest data.
The screenshot below shows the Maryville Police Department website.
The police department site has links to records requests and general department information.
For formal copies of arrest records, submit a public records request to the Maryville Police Department or the Blount County Sheriff. Under the Tennessee Public Records Act at T.C.A. 10-7-503, you need proof of Tennessee residency. Agencies must respond within seven business days.
The Maryville Police records and administration page is shown below. This is where you can find information about how to request copies of reports.
Contact the records division for details about fees and available records.
The Blount County Sheriff's Office website is another key resource for Maryville arrest records.
The sheriff's site links to the inmate lookup, jail information, and records request details for Blount County.
Maryville Arrest Record Details
A Maryville arrest record has the person's full name, date of birth, and physical description. A mugshot and fingerprints are taken at booking in the Blount County Detention Facility. The file lists all charges, the arresting officer, and the date and place of arrest. Bond information and court dates are included. Each booking gets a unique number for tracking.
Felony arrest records from Maryville are stored permanently by the county. Misdemeanor records are kept for a minimum of 10 years. Records from arrests that did not lead to charges are held for at least five years. These retention times follow state guidelines that all Blount County agencies use.
Tennessee Law and Maryville Arrest Records
Standard fees apply to copies of Maryville arrest records. Black and white copies are $0.15 per page. If the request takes more than one hour of staff time, the extra time is billed at the worker's hourly rate. The agency must respond within seven business days under the Tennessee Public Records Act.
Exempt records include active investigation files, juvenile records, and medical data tied to the arrest. Social Security numbers, financial information, and driver's license numbers are always redacted under T.C.A. 10-7-504. If your request is denied, you get a written explanation with the specific exemption cited.
Expungement is available for certain Maryville arrest records under T.C.A. 40-32-101. Dismissed cases and acquittals qualify. The Clean Slate Act of 2022 opened up options for some non-violent misdemeanors and Class E felonies. File the petition in the Blount County court that handled the case.
Statewide Resources for Maryville Arrests
The TORIS system from TBI runs statewide criminal history searches for $29 per name. It includes arrests reported by Maryville and Blount County agencies. The FOIL database tracks felony offenders sentenced to state prison. It is free.
VINELink provides free custody change alerts for inmates at any Tennessee facility, including the Blount County Detention Facility. You can sign up to get notified by phone, email, or text when an inmate's status changes. The Tennessee Courts website has court clerk directories and forms for criminal cases that follow a Maryville arrest.
Blount County Arrest Records
Maryville is the county seat of Blount County. All arrests in the city go through the Blount County Detention Facility and courts. For the full list of county resources and search tools, visit the Blount County page.
Nearby Tennessee Cities
Knoxville is the closest major city with arrest record resources.