Find Booking Releases in Lebanon
Lebanon booking releases are processed through the Wilson County Sheriff's Office, which runs the county jail at 105 East High Street. Lebanon is the county seat of Wilson County, so the jail and the courts are right in town. The Wilson County Sheriff's Office uses an iSOM inmate search platform that lets you look up current inmates by name and release status. The Lebanon Police Department also maintains arrest records through its own records division and offers a NextRequest portal for online requests. Both sources are open to the public under Tennessee's open records law.
Lebanon Booking Releases Quick Facts
How to Search Lebanon Booking Releases Online
The Wilson County Sheriff's Office provides an iSOM inmate search tool on its website. You can look up inmates by name and check their release status. The tool also links to Tennessee Department of Corrections data for felony offenders. A full list of current inmates is available. No account is needed to use the search.
Visit the Wilson County Sheriff's Office website to start your search. Sheriff Robert Bryan oversees the office and jail operations. The jail opened in 1992 and has three buildings plus an administrative block. It holds up to 462 inmates at medium-to-maximum security levels. If you cannot find what you need online, call the Sheriff's Office at 615-444-1459.
Tennessee.thepublicindex.org is another option. This portal provides Wilson County court records, arrest records, and jail records in one place. You can search there if you want to cross-reference booking data with court case information.
The Lebanon Police Department website is shown below, where you can access links to the records request portal and department services.
This screenshot shows the Lebanon Police Department's main page with links to records requests and other police services.
Lebanon Police Records Portal
The Lebanon Police Department uses a NextRequest portal for online records requests. Go to lebanontn.nextrequest.com to submit a new request. The system lets you track the status of your request, get fee estimates before processing, and receive records electronically. You need to verify Tennessee citizenship to use the portal.
The portal is handy for people who do not want to drive to the police station. You can submit your request from any device, including a phone. Once the records division has your request, they will process it and let you know if there are any fees. Most requests are handled within seven business days as required by state law.
For traffic accident reports, the Lebanon Police Department directs you to purchasetncrash.gov instead of the NextRequest portal. Those reports follow a different process. But for arrest reports and booking data, the NextRequest tool is the right path.
Below is the Lebanon Police records request portal where you can submit and track requests online.
The NextRequest portal shown above allows Lebanon residents to submit, track, and receive records from the police department online.
What Lebanon Booking Records Include
A Lebanon booking release record contains the person's name and physical description. It lists arrest and detention details, the charges filed at intake, and any mugshot or fingerprint data on file. Bond and bail amounts are shown along with court date information when available. Each record ties to a specific booking event at the Wilson County Jail.
The Wilson County system keeps these records even after a person is released. Felony arrests are kept permanently under Tennessee state retention rules. Misdemeanor records may have shorter retention periods, but they generally stay in the system for years. The data is useful for checking whether someone was booked and what charges were filed, though it is not proof of conviction.
Under T.C.A. § 10-7-503, these records are public. Any Tennessee resident can ask to see them. Free inspection is available during normal business hours at the Sheriff's Office or the police department. Copies cost $0.15 per page for black and white. Color copies are $0.50 per page.
Filing a Public Records Request in Lebanon
You can request Lebanon booking release data from two offices. The Lebanon Police Department handles requests for arrests made by city officers. The Wilson County Sheriff's Office covers all jail bookings regardless of which agency made the arrest.
The Wilson County Emergency Communications District at 1611 W Main St, Lebanon, TN 37087 also processes public records requests. You can call them at (615) 449-7155, or for non-emergency matters at (615) 449-7610. They have both a downloadable PDF form and an online form at wilson911.org. Fill out the PDF by hand, sign it, and email it to publicrecords@wilson911.org. Or use the online form to sign electronically and upload supporting documents.
The records custodian will contact you within seven business days. Some requests require extra time for retrieval or review. Fees will be disclosed before processing so you know what to expect. Under T.C.A. § 37-1-154, juvenile information and certain sealed records cannot be released. If your request is denied, you have the right to appeal.
Lebanon Booking Release Expungement
You may be able to get a Lebanon booking release expunged from the record. Under T.C.A. § 40-32-101, expungement applies if your charge was dismissed, you were found not guilty, the grand jury returned no true bill, or you completed pretrial diversion. File the petition in Wilson County court.
The Tennessee Courts website offers self-help forms and guides for the expungement process. Not every record qualifies. Certain convictions stay on the books permanently. If you are unsure whether your case is eligible, talk to a lawyer or contact Legal Aid. Once granted, the record is removed from both the Sheriff's Office system and police department files.
Lebanon Legal Resources
The Legal Aid Society of Middle Tennessee and the Cumberlands covers Wilson County. They offer free help to people who cannot afford a private attorney. If you need to understand a booking record or want to start the expungement process, they are a good first call. The Tennessee Bar Association referral line is (800) 899-6993.
Wilson County courts in Lebanon have staff who can help you pick the right forms. They cannot give legal advice, but they can point you to the right paperwork. For quick questions about a current inmate, call the Wilson County Jail at 615-444-1459. They can tell you if someone is in custody and what their bond is set at.
You must be a Tennessee resident to make a public records request. Bring valid photo ID for any in-person visit.
Wilson County Booking Releases
Lebanon is the county seat of Wilson County. All bookings for Lebanon arrests go through the Wilson County Jail on East High Street. The county page covers the full list of resources, fees, and contacts for the Sheriff's Office and courts. Visit the county page for more detail on how Wilson County manages booking releases.
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