Benton County Arrest Records Search
Benton County arrest records are held by the Sheriff's Office in Camden, the county seat. This northwest Tennessee county covers 436 square miles and has a population of about 16,140. The Sheriff's Office handles law enforcement, civil processes, and corrections for the entire county. Around 1,240 offenders are arrested in Benton County each year, with an average daily inmate population of 62. The county includes the cities of Big Sandy, Camden, Eva, and Holladay. Sheriff Kenny Christopher oversees all jail and records operations.
Benton County Quick Facts
Benton County Sheriff's Office Records
The Benton County Sheriff's Office is the main law enforcement agency for the county. Sheriff Kenny Christopher runs the office from 116 Rosemary Ave in Camden. The jail is at the same address. You can call the jail at 731-584-5008 for questions about inmates or arrest records. The main Sheriff's Office number is 731-584-4632, and the fax line is 731-584-8963.
Benton County had a violent crime rate of 34 per the 2018 UCR Program data. That is low compared to many Tennessee counties. Most arrests in Benton County involve misdemeanor charges, though felony cases do come through as well. The Sheriff's Office handles everything from warrant service to criminal investigations to jail operations. All arrested persons in Benton County are booked at the county jail in Camden, regardless of which agency made the arrest.
All mail sent to inmates at the Benton County jail is searched before delivery. Letters should be sent to the inmate's name at Benton County Jail, 116 Rosemary Ave., Camden, TN 38320.
| Agency |
Benton County Sheriff's Office 116 Rosemary Ave, PO Box 56 Camden, TN 38320 Phone: (731) 584-4632 |
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| Jail | (731) 584-5008 |
| Fax | (731) 584-8963 |
Search Benton County Arrest Records Online
Online jail roster tools provide a way to search for current Benton County inmates. The Tennessee jail roster site lists people currently held at the Benton County jail with their booking details, charges, and bond amounts. These tools are free and do not need an account. They pull from public data that the jail makes available.
A third-party inmate search portal is also available for Benton County. These databases compile booking records and make them searchable by name. While useful, they may not update as fast as the jail's own system. Always confirm details by calling the Benton County jail if you need current and accurate information about someone in custody.
The Jail Exchange also covers Benton County and provides inmate search features along with booking photos when they are available. This is another free tool that pulls public jail data.
Note: Online tools show current inmates only and do not include historical Benton County arrest data.
Benton County Public Records Requests
Under the Tennessee Public Records Act (TCA Section 10-7-503), residents can request arrest records and other public documents from Benton County. Submit your request in writing to Benton County Government at 1 Courthouse Square, Camden, TN 38320. You can also call 731-584-6011 for guidance. The county has seven business days to respond after getting your written request.
You must be a Tennessee resident to access records under this law. Bring a valid state ID or driver's license as proof. Standard fees are $0.15 per page for copies. If the search takes more than one hour of staff time, the county may charge the hourly rate of the employee involved. Include as many details as possible in your request so staff can find what you need quickly in Benton County.
State-Level Tools for Benton County Arrests
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation offers a statewide criminal history search through its TORIS system. You can access it at tbibackgrounds.tbi.tn.gov. Each name-based search costs $29 and returns results right away. The system includes arrest data from Benton County and all other Tennessee counties, though only arrests reported through fingerprint submissions show up. For the most complete picture, combine a TORIS search with a check of the Benton County jail roster.
The FOIL system at foil.app.tn.gov is free and covers felony offenders in state custody. This includes people from Benton County who were sentenced to state prison, are on parole, or are on probation. It does not cover jail-only inmates or misdemeanor cases. VINELink at vinelink.com lets you track custody changes for offenders held in Benton County or anywhere in Tennessee.
Under TCA Section 40-32-101, some Benton County arrest records can be expunged if the person meets eligibility requirements. The Tennessee Courts site at tncourts.gov has forms for self-represented filers who want to pursue expungement.
Note: TORIS results may not include all Benton County arrests if fingerprints were not submitted to TBI.
Cities in Benton County
Benton County includes Camden, Big Sandy, Eva, and Holladay. All arrests in these communities are processed through the Benton County jail in Camden.
Nearby Counties
Benton County sits in northwest Tennessee near several other counties. If you are not sure which county handled an arrest, check the address where the arrest took place.