Access Haywood County Arrest Records
Haywood County arrest records are kept by the Sheriff's Office in Brownsville, Tennessee. Located in western Tennessee, the county covers 534 square miles and has a population of roughly 17,259. The 2018 violent crime rate was 305. Arrest records in Haywood County come from the Sheriff's Office and local police departments. The Sheriff's Office has its own website and posts some information online. Third-party jail roster sites also carry Haywood County booking data for public searches.
Haywood County Quick Facts
Haywood County Sheriff's Office Arrest Records
Sheriff Billy Garrett runs the Haywood County Sheriff's Office at 100 N. Washington St, Brownsville, TN 38012. The main phone is 731-772-1252 and the jail phone is 731-772-1434. All bookings in the county go through this office. The Sheriff's Office operates the jail and keeps records of every arrest processed there.
The Sheriff's Office website at haywoodcountysheriff.com offers basic information about the office and its operations. For jail roster data and recent Haywood County arrest records, you can also check the Tennessee Jail Roster at tennesseejailroster.com and Jail Exchange at jailexchange.com. These third-party sites compile public booking information for Haywood County.
| Office |
Haywood County Sheriff's Office 100 N. Washington St Brownsville, TN 38012 Phone: 731-772-1252 |
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| Jail | Phone: 731-772-1434 |
| Website | haywoodcountysheriff.com |
How to Search Haywood County Arrest Records
You can search for Haywood County arrest records using the online jail roster sites or by contacting the Sheriff's Office. Online searches are fast and free. They show recent bookings with names, charges, and bond info. If you need older records or certified copies, visit the office in person or submit a written request.
Under Tennessee Code Annotated 10-7-503, Tennessee residents can inspect public records at government offices. This covers arrest records held by the Haywood County Sheriff's Office. Bring a valid Tennessee ID when you visit. Public records requests to Haywood County Government go to 1 S. Washington St, Brownsville, TN 38012. Call 731-772-2362 for more details. The office has seven business days to respond. Copies cost $0.15 per page.
Note: Active investigation records in Haywood County may be withheld under T.C.A. 10-7-504 until the matter is resolved.
Haywood County Criminal Court Records
Criminal cases after arrest in Haywood County move to General Sessions Court for misdemeanors and Circuit Court for felonies. The court clerk keeps files on all proceedings. These records show charges, hearing dates, plea agreements, and final outcomes. Court records supplement Haywood County arrest records by showing what happened after the booking.
The Tennessee Courts website at tncourts.gov provides a directory of court clerks. Visit the Haywood County Courthouse in Brownsville for copies of criminal case records. Most are public. Juvenile and sealed cases are excluded from public access.
Expungement of Arrest Records in Haywood County
T.C.A. 40-32-101 allows some Haywood County arrest records to be expunged. If you were arrested but not convicted, you likely qualify. Some misdemeanor and Class E felony convictions are also eligible under expanded rules from the Clean Slate Act of 2022. You must file a petition in the court where the case was heard in Haywood County.
The filing takes about 6 to 12 weeks to process. A fee is required, though waivers exist. Once expunged, the arrest record is sealed. The Tennessee Courts website at tncourts.gov has self-help forms and instructions.
Statewide Arrest Record Tools for Haywood County
The TBI TORIS system at tbibackgrounds.tbi.tn.gov offers statewide criminal history searches for $29. Results include fingerprint-based arrest data from agencies across Tennessee. This may cover Haywood County arrests reported to TBI. The FOIL database at foil.app.tn.gov tracks felony offenders in state custody. VINELink at vinelink.com provides free inmate tracking and alerts.
Note: TORIS only includes records based on fingerprint submissions. Some Haywood County arrests may not appear in the statewide system.
Cities in Haywood County
Haywood County includes Brownsville and Stanton. Arrests from both cities are booked at the Haywood County Jail.
All arrests in Haywood County are booked at the county jail.
Nearby Counties
Check these neighboring counties if the arrest did not happen in Haywood County.