Lewis County Arrest Records

Lewis County arrest records are kept by the Sheriff's Office in Hohenwald. With a population of about 12,000, Lewis County is one of the smaller counties in Tennessee. Sheriff Jason Ashworth runs the office at 310 North Wood Street. The county has a detention center that handles all local bookings and holds. Law enforcement in Lewis County includes the Sheriff's Office and the Hohenwald Police Department. Arrest data flows through the county jail and includes charges, bond information, and court dates for each booking.

Lewis County Sheriff's Office Arrest Data

The Lewis County Sheriff's Office handles all arrest records and detention operations for the county. Sheriff Jason Ashworth oversees a staff that covers patrol, investigations, and the jail. The main office is at 310 North Wood Street in Hohenwald. You can reach the Sheriff's Office at 931-796-3775 for general questions. The jail has a separate line at 931-796-3613 for questions about inmates.

All arrests in Lewis County are processed through the detention center. Whether the arrest was made by a deputy or by Hohenwald city police, booking goes through the same facility. Each arrest creates a record that includes the person's name, charges, arresting agency, bond amount, and court date.

The Lewis County detention center website at lewiscountydetentiontn.org provides information about jail operations and warrant lookups. The site also has a page for sheriff arrest warrants at lewiscountydetentiontn.org/sheriff-arrest-warrants where you can find information about active warrants in the county.

Call the jail if you need to know about a specific inmate. Staff will tell you if someone is in custody, what their charges are, and what their bond is set at. Hours are standard business hours for administrative questions, but the jail itself runs around the clock.

Search Lewis County Arrest Records Online

Lewis County is a small county, and online resources are more limited than in larger areas. The detention center website at lewiscountydetentiontn.org has some information about current warrants and jail operations. For a list of current inmates, third-party jail roster sites are the best option.

The Tennessee Jail Roster site at tennesseejailroster.com has a page for Lewis County. This tool pulls from public data and shows who is currently held in the Lewis County jail. You can search by name and view basic charge information. The site is free to use and does not need a login.

Third-party roster sites can lag behind actual jail data by a few hours. If you need the most current information about someone in Lewis County custody, call the jail directly at 931-796-3613. Staff can confirm custody status right away.

For warrant checks, you can visit the warrants page on the Lewis County detention website or call the Sheriff's Office. Active warrants in Tennessee are public records under TCA Section 40-6-205 once they have been served or are outstanding.

Lewis County Public Records Requests

Tennessee's Public Records Act under TCA Section 10-7-503 gives residents the right to request copies of government records, including arrest records. You need a valid Tennessee ID to make a request. The county must respond within seven business days.

Send your request to the Lewis County Sheriff's Office at 310 N. Wood Street, Hohenwald, TN 38462. Be specific. Include names, dates, and any case numbers you have. Standard copy fees are $0.15 per page. Requests that take more than an hour of staff time may carry extra charges based on the employee's hourly rate. Lewis County is small, so response times can be quicker than in larger counties, but staffing is limited so plan ahead.

Certain records are exempt. TCA Section 10-7-504 allows agencies to withhold active investigation files, juvenile records, and some victim information. If a request is denied, ask for the reason in writing. You can appeal through the Office of Open Records Counsel.

State Resources for Lewis County Arrests

TORIS is the statewide criminal background check system run by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation. A name-based search costs $29 and covers all 95 counties. TORIS uses fingerprint-based records and includes arrests from Lewis County. Start a search at the TORIS portal.

The FOIL system at foil.app.tn.gov is free and shows felony offenders in state custody. It covers inmates, parolees, and people on probation. FOIL does not include people held only in the Lewis County jail or those charged with misdemeanors.

VINELink at vinelink.com lets you track custody status for offenders in Lewis County. You can register for free alerts when someone is released or transferred. This tool runs day and night and is used heavily by crime victims who want to know when an offender's status changes.

Tennessee's court system site at tncourts.gov has forms and court information. Lewis County is part of the 22nd Judicial District. If you need court records tied to an arrest, check the circuit court clerk's office in Hohenwald or start at the state courts website.

Clearing Arrest Records in Lewis County

Some arrest records in Tennessee can be expunged. TCA Section 40-32-101 lays out the rules. The 2022 Clean Slate Act made more people eligible by adding some non-violent misdemeanors and Class E felonies to the list. You must have finished all parts of your sentence first, including fines and probation.

To file for expungement in Lewis County, submit a petition to the court that handled your case. Forms are on the Tennessee Courts website at tncourts.gov. The process typically takes 6 to 12 weeks. A filing fee applies, but you can ask the court for a waiver if you cannot pay. Once a record is expunged, it no longer shows up in public searches through Lewis County or statewide systems.

Cities in Lewis County

Lewis County includes Hohenwald and a few small communities. All arrests are booked through the Lewis County detention center.

Nearby Counties

Lewis County shares borders with several Tennessee counties. Make sure you know which county made the arrest before you search. The wrong county will give you no results.

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