Hawkins County Arrest Records
Hawkins County arrest records are maintained by the Sheriff's Office in Rogersville. The county covers 487 square miles in northeast Tennessee with a population of about 56,721. Arrest records in Hawkins County come from the Sheriff's Office, police departments in Rogersville, Church Hill, Mount Carmel, and Surgoinsville, plus state agencies working in the area. The 2018 violent crime rate was 173. Third-party jail roster sites offer some online access, and you can always reach the Sheriff's Office by phone or in person for more detailed records.
Hawkins County Quick Facts
Hawkins County Sheriff's Office Arrest Data
Sheriff Ronnie Lawson leads the Hawkins County Sheriff's Office at 400 E. Depot St, Rogersville, TN 37857. The main phone is 423-272-7121 and the jail phone is 423-272-8166. The office maintains the county jail and processes bookings from all local law enforcement agencies. Every person arrested in Hawkins County goes through this booking process.
The Sheriff's Office does not operate a public online inmate search portal. For current jail information, you should call the jail directly. Staff can tell you if someone is in custody and what charges they face. For detailed booking reports and copies of Hawkins County arrest records, visit the office in person with a valid Tennessee ID. The county clerk's office at 100 E. Main St, Rogersville, TN 37857 also handles some public records requests. Their phone number is 423-272-7002.
Online resources like the Tennessee Jail Roster at tennesseejailroster.com list some Hawkins County arrest records and jail data pulled from public sources.
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Hawkins County Sheriff's Office 400 E. Depot St Rogersville, TN 37857 Phone: 423-272-7121 |
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| Jail | Phone: 423-272-8166 |
Searching Hawkins County Arrest Records Online
Without an official county portal, your best online option is third-party jail roster sites. These compile booking data from public sources and list inmates with their charges, dates, and sometimes mugshots. The Tennessee Jail Roster site covers the Hawkins County Jail and is updated regularly.
For a more thorough search, use the TBI TORIS system at tbibackgrounds.tbi.tn.gov. This $29 search checks statewide criminal history records based on fingerprint submissions. It may include Hawkins County arrest records if the arresting agency submitted prints to TBI. TORIS gives you a broader view than just the local jail roster. It covers arrests across all of Tennessee.
Note: Not every arrest in Hawkins County is included in the TBI database. Agencies must submit fingerprints for the record to appear in TORIS.
Public Records Access in Hawkins County
Tennessee Code Annotated 10-7-503 gives Tennessee residents the right to inspect government records. This includes arrest records at the Hawkins County Sheriff's Office. To make a request, you can visit the office, call, or submit a written request. Include the person's full name, date of birth if known, and an approximate arrest date. This helps staff locate the right file.
The agency has seven business days to respond under T.C.A. 10-7-505. Copies cost $0.15 per page for black and white. If the search takes more than one hour of staff time, additional labor charges may apply. Records that are part of active investigations or that have been expunged or sealed are exempt under T.C.A. 10-7-504. Juvenile arrest records in Hawkins County are also not available to the public.
Hawkins County Criminal Court Records
The court system in Hawkins County handles criminal cases after the arrest. General Sessions Court takes misdemeanors. Circuit Court handles felonies. Each case generates records that the court clerk maintains. These show the charges, hearings, plea, and final outcome. Court records and arrest records together provide the complete picture of a criminal matter in Hawkins County.
Visit the courthouse in Rogersville for court records. The Tennessee Courts website at tncourts.gov provides directories and some online search tools. Most criminal court records in Hawkins County are open to the public.
Expungement Options in Hawkins County
T.C.A. 40-32-101 governs expungement of arrest records in Tennessee. If you were arrested in Hawkins County but not convicted, the arrest record can usually be expunged. Some convictions also qualify, particularly misdemeanors and Class E felonies for first-time offenders who have completed all sentence requirements.
File a petition with the Hawkins County court that handled the case. Forms are available at tncourts.gov. The process takes 6 to 12 weeks. A filing fee applies, with waivers for those who cannot pay. Once expunged, the Hawkins County arrest record is sealed from public access.
VINELink at vinelink.com and the FOIL system at foil.app.tn.gov are additional free tools for tracking inmates and offenders statewide. They can supplement your Hawkins County arrest record search.
Cities in Hawkins County
Hawkins County includes Rogersville, Church Hill, Mount Carmel, Surgoinsville, and Bulls Gap. Arrests from all cities are booked at the Hawkins County Jail.
Contact the Sheriff's Office for records from any city in the county.
Nearby Counties
If the arrest happened in a neighboring county, check these links for the correct jurisdiction.