Hickman County Arrest Records
Hickman County arrest records are maintained by the Sheriff's Office in Centerville. This middle Tennessee county spans 613 square miles with a population of around 24,925. Arrest records in Hickman County come from the Sheriff's Office and law enforcement in towns like Centerville, Lyles, and Nunnelly. The county had a 2018 violent crime rate of 96. The Sheriff's Office keeps all booking logs at the county jail, and some data is available through third-party jail roster sites for quick online lookups.
Hickman County Quick Facts
Hickman County Sheriff's Office Arrest Data
Sheriff Jeffery Buck leads the Hickman County Sheriff's Office at 211 Warsaw Ave, Centerville, TN 37033. The main phone is 931-729-7016 and the jail phone is 931-729-7017. The office runs the county jail and books all arrests made by deputies and cooperating agencies in Hickman County.
The Sheriff's Office does not operate a public online booking portal. To check on someone in custody or get details about an arrest, call the jail. For copies of booking reports and arrest records, visit the office in person with a valid Tennessee ID. The county clerk at 114 N. Public Square, Centerville, TN 37033 can also help with public records. Call 931-729-4721 for the clerk's office.
The Tennessee Jail Roster at tennesseejailroster.com and Jail Exchange at jailexchange.com list some Hickman County arrest records from public data sources.
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Hickman County Sheriff's Office 211 Warsaw Ave Centerville, TN 37033 Phone: 931-729-7016 |
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| Jail | Phone: 931-729-7017 |
How to Search Hickman County Arrest Records
Start with the online jail roster sites for quick results on recent bookings. These show names, charges, and dates. For older or more detailed Hickman County arrest records, contact the Sheriff's Office directly. You can call, mail a request, or visit in person.
Under Tennessee Code Annotated 10-7-503, Tennessee residents have the right to inspect public records. This includes most arrest records in Hickman County. The office must respond within seven business days. Copies cost $0.15 per page for black and white under T.C.A. 10-7-505. Active investigation files and juvenile records may be withheld per T.C.A. 10-7-504.
Note: Hickman County has a relatively low crime rate, so the volume of arrest records is smaller than in more urban counties.
Hickman County Court Records
Criminal cases in Hickman County are handled by General Sessions Court for misdemeanors and Circuit Court for felonies. The court clerk files all case documents from the initial charging through the final disposition. These records are available at the courthouse in Centerville. The Tennessee Courts website at tncourts.gov can help you find the right clerk and contact information.
Court records and arrest records work together to tell the full story of a criminal case in Hickman County. Most court records are open to the public. Juvenile and sealed cases are not available for inspection.
Expunging Hickman County Arrest Records
Under T.C.A. 40-32-101, some Hickman County arrest records can be expunged. Arrests that did not lead to conviction often qualify. Certain misdemeanor and Class E felony convictions may also be eligible after all sentence terms are complete. The Clean Slate Act of 2022 expanded eligibility for many people in Tennessee.
File a petition in the court that handled the case. The Tennessee Courts website at tncourts.gov has forms and guides. The process takes about 6 to 12 weeks. A filing fee applies, with waivers available for those who qualify. Once expunged, the Hickman County arrest record is sealed from public view.
State-Level Resources for Hickman County
The TBI runs TORIS at tbibackgrounds.tbi.tn.gov for $29 statewide criminal history searches. Results may include Hickman County arrests reported through fingerprints. The FOIL database at foil.app.tn.gov covers felony offenders in state custody. VINELink at vinelink.com is free and tracks custody status across Tennessee.
These tools supplement local Hickman County arrest record sources and give you a broader picture of someone's criminal history across the state.
Cities in Hickman County
Hickman County includes Centerville, Lyles, Bon Aqua, and Nunnelly. All arrests are processed at the Hickman County Jail in Centerville.
All arrests in Hickman County are booked at the county jail.
Nearby Counties
Check these neighboring counties if the arrest happened outside Hickman County.