Davidson County Arrest Records

Davidson County arrest records are managed by the Sheriff's Office and the Metro Nashville Police Department. As the most populous county in Tennessee, Davidson County processes tens of thousands of arrests each year through its Downtown Detention Center. The county provides an online active inmate search that updates regularly with names, charges, mugshots, and bond details. Whether you need to find someone who was just booked or look up older arrest data, Davidson County offers several ways to search. Both in-person and online options are open to the public for records tied to arrests made anywhere in the county.

Davidson County Sheriff's Office Arrest Data

The Davidson County Sheriff's Office runs the jail system for all of Nashville and Davidson County. Sheriff Daron Hall oversees operations at the Downtown Detention Center, a state-of-the-art 762-bed facility that serves as the first stop for every person arrested in Davidson County. The jail handles minimum, medium, and maximum security inmates. A medical unit opened in May 2020 to serve the inmate population.

Davidson County books about 55,480 people each year. The average daily population sits around 2,774 inmates, with a 55% weekly turnover rate. That means more than half of the people in the jail at any given time are replaced within a week. These numbers make Davidson County one of the busiest jail systems in the state. Multiple agencies bring arrestees here, including the Metro Nashville Police Department, Tennessee Highway Patrol, and various task forces working in the area.

Search Davidson County Arrest Records Online

The Davidson County Sheriff's Office provides an active inmate search at dcso.nashville.gov. This tool shows recent bookings and current inmates. You can search by name or booking number. Results include the person's charges, mugshot, bond amount, and booking date. The system updates regularly throughout the day.

The Records Center at 610 W Due West Ave in Madison is open to the public for general offender jail records. Hours are Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. No appointment is needed. You can walk in and request records from the staff on duty. This is the best option if you need certified copies or records that are not available online for Davidson County.

For inmate information around the clock, call the Offender Information Center at (615) 862-8123. Staff can check custody status, bond amounts, and court dates by phone 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. This is the fastest way to find out if someone is currently in the Davidson County jail.

Note: The online search only shows current inmates and recent bookings in Davidson County.

Davidson County Downtown Detention Center

The Downtown Detention Center at 200 James Robertson Parkway is where all Davidson County arrests are processed. The facility opened with 762 beds and handles all security levels. Every person arrested by any law enforcement agency in Davidson County passes through this building for booking.

Booking data from the Downtown Detention Center includes the full name of the person, date of birth, charges filed, arresting agency, bond type and amount, and a photograph. Under Tennessee Code Annotated Section 10-7-503, this booking information is public record. Anyone can request it. The jail does not charge to view this data in person or online. Copies cost $0.15 per page for Davidson County.

Inmate services include mail, commissary, and visitation. Mail goes to the inmate's full name and control number at Nashville/Davidson County Sheriff's Office, PO Box 196383, Nashville, TN 37219-6383. Commissary deposits can be made through the CorrectPay app or the kiosk in the DDC lobby. Video visits are available through Securus Technologies.

Davidson County Inmate Records Access

The Sheriff's Office maintains a dedicated inmate information page with details on how to look up anyone in Davidson County custody. The page covers search tools, mail rules, visitation hours, and commissary options. Visiting hours are Monday and Tuesday from 5:00 a.m. to 9:20 p.m., Saturday 8:00 a.m. to 11:20 a.m., and Sunday 8:00 a.m. to 11:20 a.m. Remote video visitation runs daily from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. to 9:20 p.m.

Criminal warrant information in Davidson County is not given out over the phone. You must go in person to the Nashville Police Department's Criminal Warrants Office to check on warrants. That office is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The Fugitive Unit can be reached at 615-862-7348 for tips on wanted persons in Davidson County.

Davidson County Public Records Requests

Under the Tennessee Public Records Act (TCA Section 10-7-503), Tennessee residents can request copies of arrest records from Davidson County. You need a valid Tennessee ID. The county has seven business days to respond. Some records are exempt under TCA Section 10-7-504, including active investigation files, juvenile records, and medical data.

You can submit requests to the Sheriff's Office records division or through the Metro Nashville public records portal at hub.nashville.gov. The Nashville Police Department also handles records requests for incidents and arrests made by MNPD officers. Email requests go to MNPDPublicRecordsRequestCoordinator@nashville.gov. Include a copy of your photo ID with every request.

Copy fees are $0.15 per page for standard copies. If your request takes more than an hour of staff time, the county may charge the hourly wage of the employee beyond that first hour.

State Resources for Davidson County Arrests

The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation runs the TORIS background check system, which searches statewide criminal history. A name-based search costs $29 and returns results right away. TORIS covers arrests from Davidson County and all other Tennessee counties based on fingerprint submissions.

The FOIL system at foil.app.tn.gov is a free tool for looking up felony offenders in state custody. It does not cover county jail inmates or misdemeanor offenders. For tracking inmates across Tennessee, use VINELink to get free alerts when someone's custody status changes in Davidson County.

Tennessee law allows some arrest records to be expunged. Under TCA Section 40-32-101, certain misdemeanors and Class E felonies may qualify. The Tennessee Courts website has forms for filing without a lawyer. The process takes 6 to 12 weeks in most Davidson County cases.

Cities in Davidson County

Davidson County and Nashville operate as a consolidated city-county government. All arrests in the county are processed through the Davidson County jail system.

Nashville is the state capital and the largest city in Tennessee. The Metro Nashville Police Department handles most arrests within city limits, and all bookings go through the Downtown Detention Center.

Nearby Counties

Davidson County borders several other Tennessee counties. Make sure you check the right county for the arrest you are looking up.

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