Henry County Arrest Records

Henry County arrest records are held by the Sheriff's Office in Paris, Tennessee. The county sits in northwest Tennessee along the Tennessee River, covering 593 square miles with a population of about 32,199. Arrest records in Henry County come from the Sheriff's Office, Paris Police Department, and other local agencies. The 2018 violent crime rate was 275. Online access to jail roster data is available through third-party sites, and the Sheriff's Office handles requests for detailed records in person and by phone.

Henry County Sheriff's Office Arrest Records

Sheriff David Andrews heads the Henry County Sheriff's Office at 210 Forrest Heights Dr, Paris, TN 38242. The main phone is 731-642-1672 and the jail phone is 731-642-6454. The office operates the county jail and processes bookings from all law enforcement agencies working in Henry County.

Henry County does not run a public online inmate search system. You need to call the jail or stop by the office to find out who is in custody. Staff can look up booking information by name. For copies of arrest records and booking reports, visit in person with a valid Tennessee ID. The jail staff can help you get basic details over the phone for recent Henry County arrest records.

The Tennessee Jail Roster at tennesseejailroster.com lists some Henry County booking data collected from public records. This is the easiest way to do a quick online search for recent arrest records in the county.

How to Search Henry County Arrest Records

For a quick search, check the third-party jail roster sites listed above. These list recent bookings with names, charges, and dates. For more complete Henry County arrest records, contact the Sheriff's Office or visit the courthouse.

Public records requests can go to Henry County Government at 101 W. Washington St, Paris, TN 38242. Call 731-642-2412 for details. Under Tennessee Code Annotated 10-7-503, Tennessee residents have the right to view public records. The agency has seven business days to respond per T.C.A. 10-7-505. Copies cost $0.15 per page. Include specific details like names, dates, and case numbers when requesting Henry County arrest records.

Note: Juvenile arrest records and records tied to active investigations may be withheld from public access under T.C.A. 10-7-504.

Henry County Criminal Court Records

After an arrest in Henry County, the case enters the court system. General Sessions Court handles misdemeanors and preliminary hearings. Felony cases go to Circuit Court. The court clerk files all documents tied to each case, from initial charges through sentencing. These records complement Henry County arrest records by showing the outcome of each case.

Visit the Henry County Courthouse in Paris for court records. The Tennessee Courts website at tncourts.gov has directories and information about the court system. Most criminal court records are public in Henry County. Sealed and juvenile cases are exceptions.

Expungement of Henry County Arrest Records

Tennessee law under T.C.A. 40-32-101 allows some arrest records to be expunged. If you were arrested in Henry County but not convicted, the record can usually be removed. Some misdemeanor and Class E felony convictions qualify after completion of all sentence terms. The Clean Slate Act of 2022 expanded eligibility for many offenses.

File a petition in the Henry County court where the case was heard. Processing takes about 6 to 12 weeks. Fee waivers are available for qualifying individuals. Self-help forms are on the Tennessee Courts website at tncourts.gov. Once expunged, the arrest record is sealed from public view.

Statewide Arrest Record Resources

The TBI TORIS system at tbibackgrounds.tbi.tn.gov checks statewide criminal history for $29 per search. It covers fingerprint-based records from agencies across Tennessee and may include Henry County data. The FOIL system at foil.app.tn.gov tracks felony offenders in state custody. VINELink at vinelink.com lets you monitor inmate custody changes for free.

These state-level tools help round out a Henry County arrest records search when local sources do not have everything you need. The TBI sex offender and meth offender registries are also available by county.

Note: TORIS results only include arrests reported through fingerprint submissions to TBI. Not all Henry County arrests may appear.

Cities in Henry County

Henry County includes Paris, Puryear, and Cottage Grove. All arrests in the county are booked at the Henry County Jail in Paris.

All arrests in Henry County are booked at the county jail.

Nearby Counties

Henry County borders several other Tennessee counties and the state of Kentucky. Confirm the right jurisdiction before searching for arrest records.

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