Dyer County Arrest Records
Dyer County arrest records are kept by Sheriff Jeff Box and the Sheriff's Office in Dyersburg, Tennessee. The county spans 527 square miles in western Tennessee with a population of 37,159. With about 4,760 arrests per year and an average daily jail population of 238, Dyer County has one of the more active booking operations in this part of the state. Arrest records are public and can be searched online or requested from the Sheriff's Office at 731-285-2802.
Dyer County Quick Facts
Dyer County Sheriff's Office Records
Sheriff Jeff Box runs the Dyer County Sheriff's Office with Chief Deputy Mike Boals. The office sits at 401 East Cedar Street in Dyersburg. It has six divisions: communications, administration, corrections, criminal investigations, patrol, and chaplain services. The communications division staffs the 911 PSAP center 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The administration division handles warrants and records, making it the best place to start when you need Dyer County arrest records.
The patrol division covers more than 500 square miles of Dyer County. The criminal investigations team handles felony cases. When any division makes an arrest, the corrections division processes the booking at the Dyer County Jail. All of this creates arrest records that are public under T.C.A. § 10-7-503.
| Sheriff |
Jeff Box 401 East Cedar Street Dyersburg, TN 38024 Phone: 731-285-2802 |
|---|---|
| Chief Deputy | Mike Boals |
Dyer County Jail Booking Statistics
The Dyer County Jail processes a high volume of bookings each year. About 4,760 offenders are arrested annually, and the average daily population is 238 inmates. The weekly turnover rate is around 55%, which means the roster changes often. The 2018 violent crime rate for Dyer County was 292 per 100,000 residents, one of the higher rates in the region.
Recent demographic data from the jail shows that about 89% of inmates are male and 11% are female. By race, roughly 51% are white, 24% are Black, and 11% are Hispanic or Latino. The most common charge types are second-degree felonies at 31%, Class A misdemeanors at 24%, and uncategorized felonies at 23%. These numbers give a picture of the kind of arrest records you might find in Dyer County.
All visits to inmates at the Dyer County Jail are now video visits. The inmate roster is available on the jail website, and you can search by first name, last name, and date of birth. The Sheriff's Office also maintains a most wanted fugitives list.
Note: The high turnover rate at the Dyer County Jail means that online rosters may not show someone who was booked and released within a short period.
Search Dyer County Arrest Records Online
Dyer County has several online tools for finding arrest records. The Tennessee jail roster at tennesseejailroster.com shows current inmates at the Dyer County Jail with charges and booking dates. The Dyer County Sheriff's Office website also posts booking information and arrest data for public access.
The Jail Exchange website covers Dyer County and shows inmate data from public sources. For a statewide search, the TBI TORIS system at tbibackgrounds.tbi.tn.gov runs paid background checks that include arrests from all Tennessee counties. VINELink at vinelink.com is free and lets you check on the custody status of anyone in the Dyer County Jail.
The Tennessee court system at tncourts.gov has case search tools for criminal records in Dyer County. You can look up cases by name and find charges, court dates, and outcomes tied to an arrest.
Dyer County Public Records Requests
Anyone can request Dyer County arrest records under the Tennessee Public Records Act. Contact the Sheriff's Office at 731-285-2802 or visit 401 East Cedar Street in Dyersburg. You do not need to give a reason. For broader public records, write to the Executive Office at 1 Veteran Square, Dyersburg, TN 38024 or call 731-286-7800. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
The county has 7 business days to respond to a written request. Include the full name of the person and any other details you have. Copy fees may apply. Certified copies cost more. Under T.C.A. § 40-6-203, law enforcement in Dyer County is required to keep records of all arrests.
Dyer County Criminal Courts
Dyer County is in the 29th Judicial District. After an arrest, cases start in General Sessions Court where bond is set and charges are reviewed. Misdemeanors can be resolved at this level. Felony charges move to Circuit Court for indictment and trial. The Circuit Court Clerk maintains all criminal case files that connect back to arrest records.
Warrants in Dyer County are issued by judges. Under T.C.A. § 40-6-101, officers can also make arrests without a warrant when they have probable cause. The most wanted list maintained by the Sheriff's Office shows people with active warrants in Dyer County. If you know someone has a warrant, contact the office to report their location.
Note: Dyer County court records can be searched online, but some older cases may only be available in paper form at the courthouse in Dyersburg.
Legal Help in Dyer County
West Tennessee Legal Services offers free legal help to people with low income in Dyer County. The Tennessee Bar Association at (800) 899-6993 can refer you to a criminal defense attorney who practices in the Dyersburg area. If you are arrested and cannot pay for a lawyer, the court will appoint a public defender at your first hearing.
The Tennessee courts website at tncourts.gov has self-help resources and court forms. You can find guides about what happens after an arrest, how bond works, and what to expect in Dyer County courts.
Cities in Dyer County
Dyer County includes Dyersburg and Newbern. Dyersburg is the county seat and the largest city. It has its own police department that makes arrests within city limits, but all bookings go through the Dyer County Jail and court system.
Nearby Counties
Dyer County borders several counties in western Tennessee. Check where the arrest took place to search the correct county.