Hendersonville Booking Releases
Hendersonville booking releases are handled through the Sumner County Sheriff's Office, which operates the jail in Gallatin where all local arrests are processed. The Hendersonville Police Department is the main law enforcement agency in the city, with 92 patrol officers serving a population of about 57,000. Once a person is arrested by Hendersonville officers, they are taken to the Sumner County Jail for booking. The Sheriff's Office maintains an online inmate list you can search by name, and booking records are public under Tennessee law. You can also request records directly from the Hendersonville Police Department's records division.
Hendersonville Booking Releases Quick Facts
How to Search Hendersonville Booking Releases
The Sumner County Sheriff's Office keeps an online inmate list that covers all arrests in the county, including those made by Hendersonville police. You can search by first and last name. Each listing shows the inmate's name, ID number, race, sex, age, booking date, charges, and bond amount. The roster gets updated daily.
The Sumner County Sheriff's Office website is your best starting point. From there, look for the inmate list or jail roster section. The search is free. You do not need to make an account. If you cannot find someone online, you can call the jail directly at 615-442-1813. Staff can look up inmates by name and date of birth over the phone.
The Hendersonville Police Department at 3 Executive Park Drive also handles records requests. Chief Mickey Miller leads the department, and the records division logs all police reports including arrest reports. You can reach them at 615-822-1111.
Below is the Hendersonville Police Department's main page where you can find contact details and links to request records.
The screenshot above shows the Hendersonville Police Department site, which provides access to records request forms and department contact information.
Hendersonville Police Records Division
The records division at the Hendersonville Police Department handles all report requests. This includes arrest reports, incident reports, and crash reports. The division is staffed with personnel who manage document control and public access. You need a photo ID to pick up any report. You can also email the HPD Records Department if you prefer not to go in person.
Reports are usually ready three to five business days after they are written. That timeline does not apply to traffic fatalities or active investigations. Those cases take longer. If a case is still under active investigation, the report will not be released to the public until the investigation wraps up.
Certain information gets removed before reports go out. Under T.C.A. § 37-1-154, juvenile records have limited inspection rights. Social security numbers, driver's license numbers, bank account details, and credit card numbers are also redacted. Domestic violence and medical details may be pulled as well. What you get is a cleaned-up version of the original report, but it still has the core booking and arrest data you need.
The Hendersonville Police records request page is shown here with details on how to submit your request.
This screenshot shows the Hendersonville Police Department's records request page with instructions on forms and photo ID requirements.
Sumner County Jail and Booking Process
All people arrested by Hendersonville police are taken to the Sumner County Jail. The jail is located at 117 W Smith Street in Gallatin. Sheriff Eric Craddock oversees the facility. Jerry Scott serves as Jail Administrator, and Doug Canter is the Jail Captain. You can call the jail at 615-442-1813 for inmate questions.
Once someone arrives at the jail, staff enter their information into the booking system. This includes the person's name, physical details, charges, and bond amount. Court dates get added later. The booking record stays on file regardless of what happens with the case. Even if charges are dropped the next day, the record of the booking remains in the system.
Under T.C.A. § 10-7-503, booking records are public. Tennessee residents can ask to view them at no charge during business hours. If you want paper copies, the standard fee is $0.15 per page for black and white. Color copies run $0.50 per page. The records custodian must respond to your request within seven business days.
Public Records Requests in Hendersonville
You have two main paths for getting Hendersonville booking release records. First, you can go through the Hendersonville Police Department. Download the request form from their website, fill it out, and bring it with your photo ID to the records department at 3 Executive Park Drive, Hendersonville, TN 37075. You can also email the completed form to the HPD Records Department.
Second, you can contact the Sumner County Sheriff's Office at 117 W Smith Street, Gallatin, TN 37066. Phone: 615-452-2616. For civil warrants, contact Michael Byrd at 615-442-1826. For criminal warrants, reach Chelsea Thomas at 615-442-1825. The Sheriff's Office processes records requests under the same Tennessee Public Records Act rules.
Video and audio requests from the Hendersonville Police Department require a separate form and carry a fee of $0.50 each. You must bring the form with photo ID in person or email it to the records department. These requests may take longer to process than standard report requests.
Hendersonville Booking Release Expungement
If you want a Hendersonville booking release removed from the record, you may be able to get it expunged. Under T.C.A. § 40-32-101, expungement is available if your charge was dismissed, you were acquitted, a grand jury returned no true bill, or you completed a pretrial diversion program. You file the petition in Sumner County court.
The process is not instant. You have to submit paperwork and may need a lawyer. Once the court grants the petition, the booking record should be removed from the Sheriff's Office system and any police department files. The Tennessee Courts site has self-help forms for those who want to try without an attorney. Not all records can be expunged, though. Convictions for certain serious offenses are permanent.
Hendersonville Legal Resources
The Legal Aid Society of Middle Tennessee and the Cumberlands serves Sumner County residents who need free legal help. They can assist with understanding booking records and navigating the court process. The Tennessee Bar Association runs a referral line at (800) 899-6993 for people who need to hire a private attorney.
For forms and court guides, visit the Tennessee Courts portal. Sumner County courts can help with form selection but cannot provide legal advice. If you just need to check on a current inmate, call the Sumner County Jail at 615-442-1813. They can confirm whether someone is in custody and what their bond is set at.
Remember that you must be a Tennessee resident to request public records under state law. Bring valid photo ID for any in-person request.
Sumner County Booking Releases
Hendersonville is in Sumner County. All bookings for Hendersonville arrests are processed at the Sumner County Jail in Gallatin. The county page covers the full range of resources, fees, and contact details for the Sheriff's Office and local courts. Visit the county page for a broader look at how Sumner County handles booking releases.
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