Find Hardin County Arrest Records
Hardin County arrest records are managed by the Sheriff's Office in Savannah, Tennessee. The county borders the Tennessee River in southwest Tennessee and covers 596 square miles with a population of about 25,933. Arrest records in Hardin County come from the Sheriff's Office and local police agencies. The 2018 violent crime rate was 142. You can search for recent booking data online through third-party jail roster sites or request records in person at the Sheriff's Office.
Hardin County Quick Facts
Hardin County Sheriff's Office Arrest Records
Sheriff Samuel Davidson leads the Hardin County Sheriff's Office. The main office is at 525 Water St, Savannah, TN 38372. Call 731-925-3377 for general inquiries about arrest records. The jail phone is 731-925-4747. All arrests made by county deputies are booked at the Hardin County Jail, and the records stay on file with the Sheriff's Office.
The Sheriff's Office website at hardincosheriff.com provides information about the office and its services. While the site does not have a live inmate search portal, it is a good starting point for contact details and office hours. For current jail roster data, you can use the Tennessee Jail Roster at tennesseejailroster.com to check recent Hardin County arrest records.
| Office |
Hardin County Sheriff's Office 525 Water St Savannah, TN 38372 Phone: 731-925-3377 |
|---|---|
| Jail | Phone: 731-925-4747 |
| Website | hardincosheriff.com |
How to Search Hardin County Arrest Records
Start with the online jail roster sites for quick searches. The Tennessee Jail Roster lists recent bookings with names, charges, and dates. Jail Exchange at jailexchange.com is another option for Hardin County arrest records and mugshot data.
For older arrest records or more detailed information, contact the Sheriff's Office directly. Visit the office on Water St in Savannah with a valid Tennessee ID. Under Tennessee Code Annotated 10-7-503, Tennessee citizens can inspect public records held by government agencies. The office has seven business days to respond to a formal request. Copies run $0.15 per page for black and white. You can also submit requests to Hardin County Government at 465 Main St, Savannah, TN 38372, or call 731-925-3921.
Note: Hardin County arrest records tied to ongoing investigations may not be released until the case is closed, per T.C.A. 10-7-504.
Hardin County Court and Criminal Records
Criminal cases in Hardin County proceed through the General Sessions Court for misdemeanors and Circuit Court for felonies. The court clerk maintains case files that track the progression from arrest to disposition. These records are separate from arrest records but directly connected. You need both to get a full view of a criminal case in Hardin County.
Visit the courthouse in Savannah to access court records. The Tennessee Courts website at tncourts.gov has court clerk directories and some case search tools. Certified copies of court documents follow the state fee schedule. Most criminal records in Hardin County are public, with exceptions for juvenile and sealed cases.
Expungement of Hardin County Arrest Records
Under T.C.A. 40-32-101, some Hardin County arrest records can be expunged. Arrests without conviction often qualify. Certain misdemeanor and Class E felony convictions may also be eligible. The Clean Slate Act of 2022 expanded who qualifies in Tennessee. You file a petition in the court that heard the case. The process takes about 6 to 12 weeks and involves a filing fee.
The Tennessee Courts website at tncourts.gov has forms and instructions for filing on your own in Hardin County. Fee waivers are available for people who cannot afford the cost. Once the record is expunged, it no longer shows up in public arrest record searches.
Statewide Search Tools for Hardin County
The TBI TORIS system at tbibackgrounds.tbi.tn.gov searches statewide criminal history for $29. It includes fingerprint-based arrest records from agencies across the state, which may include Hardin County data. The FOIL system at foil.app.tn.gov covers felony offenders in state custody.
VINELink at vinelink.com is free and shows inmate custody status across Tennessee jails and prisons. You can register for alerts on specific inmates. These tools work well alongside local Hardin County arrest record sources for a more complete search.
Cities in Hardin County
Hardin County includes Savannah, Counce, Olivet, and Saltillo. All arrests in the county go through the Hardin County Jail.
Contact the Sheriff's Office for arrest records from any city in the county.
Nearby Counties
If the arrest took place outside Hardin County, check one of the neighboring counties below.