Carroll County Arrest Records
Carroll County arrest records are maintained by the Sheriff's Office in Huntingdon. This central Tennessee county covers 600 square miles and has a population of about 27,886. Sheriff Andy Dickson leads the department. The county includes eight cities: Bruceton, Atwood, Clarksburg, McLemoresville, Hollow Rock, Trezevant, Lavinia, and the county seat Huntingdon. The Carroll County jail is a medium-security facility with capacity for 112 inmates. The county had a 2018 violent crime rate of 64. You can search for inmates online through several free tools or contact the jail at 731-986-1906.
Carroll County Quick Facts
Carroll County Sheriff's Office Records
The Carroll County Sheriff's Office is at 126 W Paris St in Huntingdon. Sheriff Andy Dickson oversees all law enforcement and jail operations. The jail is at a separate location: 200 Norandal Dr, Huntingdon, TN 38344. You can call the Sheriff at 731-986-8497 or the jail at 731-986-1906. The jail holds adult inmates charged with both misdemeanor and felony crimes, either awaiting trial or serving sentences.
Carroll County is one of the larger counties in Tennessee by land area, covering 600 square miles. Despite its size, the population is modest at under 28,000. The low violent crime rate of 64 (2018 data) reflects a mostly rural area. The Sheriff's Office patrols the full county and works alongside smaller municipal police departments in the eight incorporated cities.
Inmates at the Carroll County jail can receive postcards and pictures. All mail is inspected for contraband before delivery. Letters should be addressed to the inmate's name at Carroll County Jail, 200 Norandal Dr, Huntingdon, TN 38344.
| Sheriff's Office |
126 W Paris St Huntingdon, TN 38344 Phone: (731) 986-8497 |
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| Jail | 200 Norandal Dr, Huntingdon, TN 38344 Phone: (731) 986-1906 |
Search Carroll County Arrest Records Online
Carroll County has several online tools for searching current jail inmates. The Interopweb system at interopweb.com/carroll shows a live list of people held at the Carroll County jail. This is one of the more direct search options because it pulls straight from the jail's own system. You can view current inmates with their charges and booking details.
The Tennessee jail roster site also covers Carroll County. It provides inmate names, charges, and booking information in a searchable format. This is free to use and does not require any kind of account or registration.
The Jail Exchange site is another option for Carroll County inmate searches. It offers booking photos when they are available, along with charge details and other public data from the jail.
Note: These online tools show current inmates only and do not include historical Carroll County arrest records.
Carroll County Public Records Access
Public records requests in Carroll County can be made through the County Clerk. Clerk Darlene Kirk is at 625 High St, Huntingdon, TN 38344. The phone number is 731-986-1936 and the email is darlene.kirk@tn.gov. You can submit requests in person, by mail, or by email. The county has seven business days to respond under the Tennessee Public Records Act (TCA Section 10-7-503).
You must be a Tennessee resident to request records. Bring or include a copy of your state ID. Standard copy fees are $0.15 per page. Include as much detail as possible: full names, dates, and any case numbers. This helps staff locate the records you need faster. Carroll County processes requests on a first-come basis during regular business hours.
State Tools for Carroll County Arrests
The TBI's TORIS background check system at tbibackgrounds.tbi.tn.gov searches statewide criminal history including Carroll County. The cost is $29 per search. Results include arrests reported through fingerprint submissions. For felony offenders in state custody from Carroll County, use the free FOIL database at foil.app.tn.gov.
VINELink at vinelink.com provides free custody alerts for inmates in Carroll County and across the state. You can register for notifications by phone, email, or text when an inmate's status changes. The Tennessee Courts website at tncourts.gov has court forms and information about expungement under TCA Section 40-32-101 for those who want to clear eligible records from Carroll County.
Cities in Carroll County
Carroll County includes Huntingdon, Bruceton, Atwood, Clarksburg, McLemoresville, Hollow Rock, Trezevant, and Lavinia. All arrests are processed through the Carroll County jail in Huntingdon.
Nearby Counties
Carroll County sits in central Tennessee near several other counties. Verify where the arrest occurred before searching.