Search La Vergne Booking Releases
La Vergne booking releases track arrests made by the La Vergne Police Department and processed at the Rutherford County Jail. La Vergne is a city in Rutherford County, located between Nashville and Murfreesboro along the Interstate 24 corridor. Everyone arrested in La Vergne gets transported to the county jail in Murfreesboro for booking. You can search for La Vergne booking releases through the police department, the county sheriff, or by filing a public records request online. This page explains all the ways to find these records.
La Vergne Booking Releases Quick Facts
How to Find La Vergne Booking Records
La Vergne does not have its own jail. All people arrested by La Vergne police go to the Rutherford County Jail in Murfreesboro. The county jail keeps the booking log. Start your search with the Rutherford County Sheriff's Office if you want to find someone who was recently booked. Their office is at 940 New Salem Road, Murfreesboro, TN 37129. Call 615-898-7720 to ask about a current inmate. The sheriff runs an online inmate search where you can look up people by name.
The Rutherford County Jail serves La Vergne, Murfreesboro, and Smyrna. All three cities send their arrestees to the same facility. The online inmate roster shows who is currently in custody. It lists names, charges, bond amounts, and booking dates. If the person has already been released, the roster may not show them. You would need to file a records request for older La Vergne booking releases.
Note: The inmate roster only shows people currently in custody at the Rutherford County Jail.
La Vergne Police Arrest Records
The La Vergne Police Department makes arrests within city limits. Their Records Division handles requests for police reports, incident reports, and arrest records. You can reach them at 5093 Murfreesboro Rd, La Vergne, TN 37086 or call 615-793-7744. Requests can be made in person, by mail, or online through the city portal.
When you request La Vergne booking releases from the police department, you need the person's full name. A date of birth helps narrow things down. The date of the arrest is also useful. The Records Division processes requests during business hours. They follow the same seven-day response rule that all Tennessee agencies must follow under the public records law. Sensitive details like Social Security numbers get redacted before records are released.
La Vergne police handle all types of calls. DUI stops, drug arrests, domestic violence calls, and theft cases can all result in a booking at the county jail. Each arrest creates a report that stays on file at the department. These reports are separate from the county booking log but relate to the same arrest event.
La Vergne Records Request Portal
La Vergne uses the NextRequest system for public records requests. The La Vergne records portal lets Tennessee residents submit requests for booking releases and other city records online. You create an account, describe the records you need, and submit. The city has seven business days to respond as required by T.C.A. § 10-7-503.
The portal tracks your request from start to finish. You get email updates when there is progress. Records can be delivered electronically in many cases, so you may not need to go to the police station at all. The system also gives you a cost estimate before you commit, so there are no surprise fees. Direct your request to the La Vergne Police Department for booking releases specifically.
Tennessee Law on La Vergne Booking Releases
Booking releases are public records in Tennessee. Under T.C.A. § 10-7-503, any Tennessee citizen can inspect these records for free during business hours. You do not need to explain why you want them. The La Vergne Police Department and the Rutherford County Sheriff must both comply with this law. Copies cost $0.15 per page for black and white and $0.50 for color.
Some records may have redacted portions. Juvenile information is protected under T.C.A. § 37-1-154. Active investigation details can also be withheld in some cases. But the basic booking information, like the person's name, charges, and booking date, is almost always available to the public. If a request is denied, the agency must give you a written reason. You can appeal to the Office of Open Records Counsel if you believe the denial was wrong.
Expungement of La Vergne Booking Records
Tennessee law allows some people to erase their booking records. Under T.C.A. § 40-32-101, you may qualify if your charge was dismissed, you were acquitted, or you completed a diversion program. File the petition with the court in Rutherford County where the case was heard. Once granted, the booking record gets removed from public systems.
The process takes time. You must file forms with the court and may need to pay a fee. The Tennessee Court System provides forms for self-represented individuals. An attorney can also handle the process for you. The Legal Aid Society of Middle Tennessee may be able to help if you qualify based on income. They serve Rutherford County residents, including those in La Vergne.
La Vergne Booking Release Resources
Several resources can help you find or understand booking releases in La Vergne. The La Vergne Municipal Code has provisions on police operations and public records access. The Tennessee Bar Association offers a lawyer referral line at (800) 899-6993 for anyone who needs legal help with an arrest-related matter in La Vergne.
For state-level searches, the Tennessee Department of Corrections runs the FOIL system for felony offenders in state custody. This covers state prisons, not the county jail, but it can help you track someone after they leave Rutherford County. The Tennessee Courts portal lets you search criminal case records by name or case number across many counties.
Rutherford County Booking Records
La Vergne is in Rutherford County. All arrests in La Vergne result in a booking at the Rutherford County Jail. The sheriff handles jail operations and the official booking log. For more on Rutherford County booking records, fees, and resources, see the full county page.
Nearby Tennessee Cities
Other cities near La Vergne also process bookings through their county jails. Pick a city to find booking release details for that area.