Search Clarksville Booking Releases
Clarksville booking releases are processed through the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office, which runs the jail and logs all arrest data for the city. Located near the Kentucky border, Clarksville is the fifth largest city in Tennessee and home to Fort Campbell, which brings a large military population to the area. The Montgomery County booking log shows recent arrests from the past four days and is updated on a regular basis. All people arrested by the Clarksville Police Department are transported to the Montgomery County Jail, where staff enter each booking into the county system. You can search this data online at no cost.
Clarksville Booking Releases Quick Facts
Search Clarksville Booking Releases Online
The fastest way to find Clarksville booking releases is the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office booking log. The online booking log shows all arrests from the past four days. You can browse by day and see full booking details for each person. The tool is free. No account is needed.
Each booking entry shows the person's name, charges, booking date, and other intake details. The log is updated throughout the day as new arrests come in. If you are looking for someone who was just taken into custody, this is the first place to check. The system covers all arrests processed through the Montgomery County Jail, not just those made by Clarksville Police.
Below is the Clarksville Police Department website, which provides links to records and services for the city.
The Clarksville Police Department is the main law enforcement agency for the city. Their office is at 135 Commerce Street, Clarksville, TN 37040. The Records Division keeps data on incidents and crashes that happen in the city. For police records, email police.records@cityofclarksville.com or call 931-648-0656.
Where Clarksville Bookings Are Processed
All Clarksville arrestees go to the Montgomery County Jail. This is true no matter which agency makes the arrest. The jail is at 116 Commerce Street, Clarksville, TN 37043. You can call the jail at (931) 648-0611 ext. 13506 for booking questions. The Intake and Inmate Services Division is led by Lieutenant Jason Litchfield, who can be reached at jason.litchfield@mcgtn.net.
The Montgomery County Sheriff's Office headquarters is at 120 Commerce Street, Clarksville, TN 37040. The general phone number is 931-648-0611. They handle the jail, the booking log, and records requests for all arrests in the county. As of early 2026, all requests for reports and public records must be submitted through the Atlassian portal. You need to create an account and follow the prompts to submit your request.
Montgomery County also runs a workhouse in addition to the main jail. Both facilities process bookings for the Clarksville area. The Sheriff's Office email for general questions is soinfo@mcgtn.net.
Clarksville Public Records Requests
Under T.C.A. § 10-7-503, Tennessee residents can inspect public records at no charge during business hours. This includes booking logs, jail rosters, and arrest reports held by both the Clarksville Police Department and the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office. Montgomery County has adopted a formal Public Records Policy under this same statute.
The city of Clarksville also has its own public records portal. You can submit requests through the Public Records Center on the city website. The Clarksville City Council adopted a Public Records Policy under T.C.A. § 10-7-503(g) that governs how the city handles these requests. City Clerk Lisa Canfield manages public records at One Public Square, Clarksville, TN 37040. Phone: 931-648-6121.
The image above shows the Clarksville public records request page where you can submit and track open records requests.
Copies cost $0.15 per page for black and white and $0.50 per page for color. Inspection of records is always free. The records custodian has seven business days to respond. If your request is denied, you can appeal to the Office of Open Records Counsel. You must be a Tennessee citizen to use the public records process.
What Clarksville Booking Records Show
A Clarksville booking release record has the key facts about an arrest. You will see the person's full name, date of birth, race, and sex. Each record lists the charges filed at intake and any bond amounts set by the court. The booking date is shown, along with the release date if the person has been let go. The arresting agency is noted so you can tell which department made the arrest.
Keep in mind that a booking record is not proof of guilt. It shows that someone was taken into custody and charged with a crime. Under Tennessee law, all people are presumed innocent until proven guilty in court. If you find a record that belongs to you and you believe it should not be public, look into the expungement process.
Montgomery County Court Records
For court case details tied to a Clarksville booking, you can search Montgomery County online court records. The Circuit Court handles felony and misdemeanor cases that go before the grand jury. General Sessions Court takes care of preliminary hearings and smaller cases. Both courts keep records that are open to the public.
Court records go further than the booking log. You can find case numbers, hearing dates, charges, plea information, and final dispositions. If you need to know how a Clarksville case ended up, the court record is where that information lives. The system handles cases from across Montgomery County, so you may see records from other towns as well.
Clarksville Booking Release Expungement
Some Clarksville booking releases can be cleared through expungement. Under T.C.A. § 40-32-101, you may qualify if your charge was dismissed, you were found not guilty, no true bill was returned by the grand jury, or you completed a pretrial diversion program. The petition goes to the Montgomery County court where the case was heard.
Expungement does not happen on its own. You have to file the right forms and may need help from a lawyer. Once a court grants the petition, the booking record should be removed from the online system and the physical files at the Sheriff's Office. The Tennessee Court System website has forms and self-help guides for people who want to handle it without an attorney.
Clarksville Legal Resources
The Legal Aid Society of Middle Tennessee and the Cumberlands serves the Clarksville area and can help low-income residents with legal questions about booking records or criminal cases. The Tennessee Bar Association runs a lawyer referral line at (800) 899-6993 if you need an attorney in the Clarksville area.
For questions about a specific booking, call the Montgomery County Jail at (931) 648-0611 ext. 13506. The Clarksville Police Records Division can be reached at 931-648-0656 for police reports and incident records. The seven business day response rule under state law applies to all records requests made to either the city or county.
You must be a Tennessee citizen to request public records under the Tennessee Public Records Act.
Montgomery County Booking Releases
Clarksville is in Montgomery County. All bookings for Clarksville arrests go through the Montgomery County jail system. The county page has the full list of resources, fees, and contact details for the Sheriff's Office and court system. Visit the county page for more on how Montgomery County handles booking releases across all its jurisdictions.
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