Access Meigs County Arrest Records
Meigs County arrest records are managed by the Sheriff's Department in Decatur, Tennessee. Meigs County is one of the smaller counties in the state, covering 217 square miles with a population near 11,800. Arrest records in Meigs County document booking information, charges, bond amounts, and court dates. The county jail has a capacity of 60 inmates across four cell blocks. Sheriff Jackie Melton and Chief Deputy Brian Malone oversee all law enforcement and jail operations, and the department also maintains a warrants division for tracking outstanding arrest warrants.
Meigs County Quick Facts
Meigs County Sheriff's Department Arrest Records
The Meigs County Sheriff's Department is at 410 River Road in Decatur. Phone: (423) 334-5268. Fax: (423) 334-3165. The department covers patrol, criminal investigations, corrections, communications, school resources, and administration. Jail Administrator Russell Grissom runs the Meigs County Jail at the same address. The jail phone is (423) 334-3163. When someone is arrested in Meigs County, the booking record includes their name, charges, bond, and arresting officer details.
The Meigs County Jail has four cell blocks. Three are for men and one is for women. It is a medium to maximum security facility. Visitation hours are Wednesday from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm and Sunday from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm. Each inmate gets 30 minutes per week. All arrest records created at the jail are public under T.C.A. § 10-7-503.
The Meigs County Sheriff's website provides jail information and inmate lookup tools for arrest records.
The site includes details about the jail, booking procedures, and how to access Meigs County arrest records.
| Office |
Meigs County Sheriff's Department 410 River Road Decatur, TN 37322 Phone: (423) 334-5268 |
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| Jail | Phone: (423) 334-3163 |
| Fax | (423) 334-3165 |
How to Search Meigs County Arrest Records
The Tennessee Jail Roster site lists Meigs County inmates with charges and booking data. This is the quickest online way to check recent arrests in the county. The site pulls from the jail system and displays inmate names, charges, and facility details.
The Tennessee Jail Roster provides current booking data for Meigs County inmates.
This roster shows current inmates and their charges in Meigs County.
For a deeper search, the TBI TORIS system at tbibackgrounds.tbi.tn.gov searches statewide arrest records for $29. VINELink at vinelink.vineapps.com provides free inmate custody status checks for Meigs County. You can set up email or text alerts when someone's custody status changes.
The Meigs County warrants division handles active warrant checks. Contact Cathy Howard at (423) 334-3163. You need to provide the person's name and date of birth. The division can tell you if there is an active arrest warrant for someone in Meigs County.
Note: Commissary orders for Meigs County inmates must be in by noon on Tuesdays. There is a $20 mandatory processing charge for new inmates plus a $2 hygiene pack charge.
Meigs County Court and Criminal Records
After an arrest in Meigs County, the case goes through the courts in Decatur. General Sessions Court handles misdemeanors and preliminary hearings. Circuit Court handles felonies and jury trials. The court clerk keeps all criminal case files. Court records show the full progression from arrest to final outcome. You can visit the clerk's office to search by name or case number. The Tennessee courts website at tncourts.gov has a directory of clerks and court forms.
Court records in Meigs County are public under T.C.A. § 10-7-503. Exceptions include sealed records and juvenile cases. For felony offenders from Meigs County who went to state prison, the TDOC FOIL system at foil.app.tn.gov has their custody and sentence information.
Public Records Requests in Meigs County
Record requests in Meigs County must be made in person or by mail. The public records coordinator is at Meigs County Government, 17214 State Highway 58 N., Decatur, TN 37322. Phone: (423) 334-5850. You need to be a Tennessee resident with valid state ID. The coordinator has seven business days to respond. Inspection is free. Copies cost $0.15 per page.
Exempt records under T.C.A. § 10-7-504 include active investigation files, juvenile records, and personal identifiers. For expungement of Meigs County arrest records, file under T.C.A. § 40-32-101 at the court that handled the case. Dismissed charges and certain qualifying convictions may be sealed from public view.
Cities in Meigs County
Meigs County includes Decatur and a few small communities. All arrest records go through the Sheriff's Department.
Nearby Counties
These counties border Meigs County. Check the right county for the arrest location.