Search Humphreys County Arrest Records

Humphreys County arrest records are filed and maintained by the Sheriff's Office at 112 Thompson St in Waverly. The county sits in middle Tennessee along the Tennessee River and has a population of roughly 18,500. Sheriff Chris Davis runs law enforcement for the county, which includes patrol, jail operations, and civil process. Arrest data from Humphreys County is public under state law. The county does not run its own online inmate portal, so most people use third-party jail roster tools or call the jail directly to check on bookings and charges.

Humphreys County Sheriff's Office Arrest Data

The Humphreys County Sheriff's Office is the primary law enforcement agency for the county. Sheriff Chris Davis oversees deputies, jail staff, and court security. The office is at 112 Thompson St in Waverly. All arrests made by county deputies flow through the Humphreys County jail, which handles booking, intake, and housing for both misdemeanor and felony offenders.

Call the jail at 931-296-2471 for questions about current inmates. Staff can tell you if someone is in custody, what the charges are, and what the bond amount is. The main office number is 931-296-2533. Office hours are weekdays during normal business hours, but the jail operates around the clock.

Humphreys County reported 118 crimes in its most recent reporting period. That is a low number compared to more urban counties, which makes sense given the rural nature of the area. Most arrests in Humphreys County involve drug offenses, theft, DUI, and domestic violence. Felony cases go to circuit court in Waverly, while misdemeanors are handled in general sessions court.

Search Humphreys County Arrest Records Online

Humphreys County does not operate its own inmate search portal. There is no county-run website where you can look up current bookings or jail roster data. This is common in smaller Tennessee counties that lack the budget for dedicated inmate management software. To check on a recent arrest, your best option is to call the jail at 931-296-2471.

Third-party jail roster websites do track Humphreys County booking data. The Tennessee Jail Roster site pulls information from public sources and displays recent bookings for the county. You can search by name and see charges, booking dates, and bond amounts.

These third-party tools are not official government sources. The data may lag behind real-time updates at the jail. Always confirm details with the Sheriff's Office before making decisions based on what you see online.

Jail Exchange also lists Humphreys County inmate information. This site offers a broader view and sometimes includes mugshots when they are available from the county.

Neither of these sites charges a fee to browse basic booking information. They make money through ads and premium features, but the core search is free.

Humphreys County Public Records Requests

Tennessee law gives residents the right to request public records, including arrest records. Under Tennessee Code Annotated Section 10-7-503, the Tennessee Public Records Act requires government agencies to provide access to open records. You need to show proof of Tennessee residency when you make a request. A valid state driver's license works.

Send your request to the Humphreys County Clerk's Office at 102 Thompson St in Waverly. Include as much detail as you can: full name of the person, date of birth, approximate date of arrest, and any case numbers you have. The more specific you are, the faster the clerk can find what you need. The county has seven business days to respond under state law.

Copy fees are standard across Tennessee. Black and white copies cost $0.15 per page. Color copies are $0.50 per page. If your request takes the clerk more than one hour to process, the county can charge the hourly wage of the staff member handling it beyond that first hour. Most simple arrest record requests do not hit that threshold.

Humphreys County Court System and Arrest Processing

After an arrest in Humphreys County, the case moves into the court system. Misdemeanor charges go to General Sessions Court. Felonies are bound over to Circuit Court after a preliminary hearing. The county seat in Waverly houses both courts. Court records are maintained by the Circuit Court Clerk and are public under TCA Section 10-7-503.

Bond is typically set at the time of booking based on a schedule. Judges can adjust bond amounts at the first court appearance. For serious charges like aggravated assault or drug manufacturing, bond can be set high or denied altogether. The Humphreys County General Sessions Court handles initial appearances, arraignments, and preliminary hearings for felony cases.

Tennessee law under TCA Section 40-7-118 requires that arrest warrants be public records once served. This means you can request copies of served warrants from the court clerk. Unserved warrants are not public because releasing that information could tip off the suspect.

State Resources for Humphreys County Arrests

The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation runs TORIS, the statewide criminal history search tool. A name-based search costs $29 and pulls results from across Tennessee, including Humphreys County. TORIS only includes arrests based on fingerprint submissions, so not every Humphreys County arrest will show up. Access the portal at the TORIS search page.

FOIL, the Felony Offender Information Lookup, is a free tool from the Tennessee Department of Correction. It shows felony offenders who are or were in state custody. Search at foil.app.tn.gov. This does not cover county jail inmates or misdemeanor offenders from Humphreys County.

VINELink at vinelink.com tracks custody status for offenders in Humphreys County and statewide. You can register for alerts when an inmate is released or transferred. The service is free and runs 24 hours a day. Crime victims commonly use VINELink to stay informed about the custody status of the person who harmed them.

The Tennessee Courts website at tncourts.gov has forms, court directories, and information about expungement. If you need to clear an arrest record in Humphreys County, the process starts with a petition filed in the court where the case was heard. Under TCA Section 40-32-101, some misdemeanors and Class E felonies can be expunged after all sentence requirements are met.

Clearing Arrest Records in Humphreys County

Tennessee's expungement law lets eligible people seal certain criminal records from public view. The Clean Slate Act of 2022 expanded who qualifies. You must have finished all parts of your sentence, including probation and fines. There is a waiting period for most offenses, typically five years.

File your petition in the Humphreys County court where the conviction happened. The clerk can provide the forms, or you can get them from tncourts.gov. The process takes 6 to 12 weeks in most cases. Once granted, the record is sealed from public databases, including TORIS and local court records.

Cities in Humphreys County

Humphreys County includes Waverly, New Johnsonville, and McEwen. All arrests in the county are processed through the Humphreys County jail in Waverly.

Nearby Counties

Humphreys County borders several counties in middle Tennessee. Make sure you know which county handled an arrest before you search. Searching the wrong county will not return results.

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