Murfreesboro Booking Releases
Murfreesboro booking releases are handled through the Rutherford County Sheriff's Office, which operates the Adult Detention Center and logs all arrest data for the city. Murfreesboro is one of the fastest growing cities in Tennessee and sits about 30 miles southeast of Nashville. All people arrested by the Murfreesboro Police Department are housed in the Rutherford County Jail. The county maintains a jail roster you can check online, and you can also contact the jail directly for booking details. Most of this data is free to access for Tennessee residents.
Murfreesboro Booking Releases Quick Facts
Search Murfreesboro Booking Releases Online
The primary place to look up Murfreesboro booking releases is through the Rutherford County jail roster. The Rutherford County jail roster page shows current inmates and recent bookings at the Adult Detention Center. You can browse the roster to see who is in custody and what charges they face. The tool is free to use and does not need a login.
Each entry on the roster shows the person's name, booking date, charges, and bond information. If someone has been released, that date shows up as well. The jail roster gets updated as new bookings come in throughout the day. For the most current data, check back often since the list changes regularly.
The Murfreesboro Police Department website also helps with records access. Below is a look at the department's site.
The Murfreesboro Police Department has its Records Section at 1004 N. Highland Ave., Murfreesboro, TN 37130. You can call them at 615-849-2637 for police reports and arrest records. The Records Section is run by a lieutenant and has six civilian staff members. They process public records requests and provide copies of accident and incident reports.
Where Murfreesboro Bookings Are Processed
All Murfreesboro arrestees are housed in the Rutherford County Adult Detention Center. The facility is at 940 New Salem Highway, Murfreesboro, TN 37129. You can call the detention center at (615) 898-7777 for questions about current inmates. Deputy Chief Kevin Henderson leads the facility, which has a capacity of 956 inmates.
The Rutherford County Sheriff's Office headquarters is also in Murfreesboro at 940 New Salem Road, Murfreesboro, TN 37129. The main phone number is 615-898-7720. The office has 12 divisions including the Adult Detention division and the Warrants and Records division. For warrants or records questions, contact 615-904-3030.
Visitation at the detention center is done by video. Inmates get two 45-minute visits per week. You must schedule visits in advance. Visit times run from 8 AM to 3 PM daily, at the top of each hour. The facility also allows phone calls and commissary deposits through approved vendors.
Murfreesboro Public Records Requests
Under T.C.A. § 10-7-503, Tennessee citizens have the right to inspect public records during business hours at no charge. Booking logs and jail rosters fall under this law. The Murfreesboro Police Department provides an Open Records Request Form on their website for requesting police records.
For requests not related to the police department, contact the City Recorder's Office at PublicRecords@murfreesborotn.gov. The Murfreesboro Police Records Archive is at 314 South Church Street, Murfreesboro, TN 37130. Phone: 615-849-2637. Fax: 615-849-2642. The archive holds older records that may not be in the current system.
Rutherford County also has its own open records process. You can get the Open Records Request Form from the county website. The county office is at 303 N Church Street Suite 200, Murfreesboro, TN 37130. Both city and county follow the seven business day response rule set by state law.
Copies cost $0.15 per page for black and white. Color copies are $0.50 per page. Inspection is always free. Tennessee citizenship is needed for access.
What Murfreesboro Booking Records Show
A Murfreesboro booking release record contains the basic facts about an arrest. The person's full name, date of birth, race, and sex are listed. Charges filed at intake and bond amounts show up on the record. You also see the booking date and, if applicable, the release date. The arresting agency is noted to show which department handled the arrest.
It is worth noting that the Rutherford County Sheriff's Office does not currently offer a public warrant search. If you need to check for active warrants, you have to call the Warrants Division at 615-904-3030. Background checks are not provided to the general public either. The records division handles police and inmate records requests, but not background check services.
A booking record does not mean someone was found guilty. It shows they were arrested and charged. Tennessee law presumes everyone innocent until a court says otherwise.
Rutherford County Court Records
For details about how a case proceeded after a Murfreesboro booking, check Rutherford County court records. The Circuit Criminal Court handles felony and misdemeanor cases that go before the grand jury. The clerk's office is at 116 W. Lytle St., Room 102, Murfreesboro, TN 37130. Phone: (615) 898-7812.
Court records show case numbers, charges, hearing dates, pleas, and dispositions. These records go deeper than a booking log. If you need to know whether someone was convicted, acquitted, or had charges dropped, the court record is where you find that. The Rutherford County Clerk has adopted a Public Records Policy, and records are generally open to the public for inspection during business hours.
Murfreesboro Booking Release Expungement
Some Murfreesboro booking releases can be expunged. Under T.C.A. § 40-32-101, you may be eligible if your charge was dismissed, you were acquitted, no true bill was returned, or you completed a pretrial diversion program. You file the petition with the Rutherford County court where your case was heard.
You have to take action. Expungement does not happen on its own. Filing the right paperwork is the first step, and working with a lawyer can help if the process feels confusing. Once the court grants the petition, the booking record gets removed from the online jail roster and the physical files at the Sheriff's Office. Forms are available on the Tennessee Court System website.
Murfreesboro Legal Resources
The Legal Aid Society of Middle Tennessee and the Cumberlands covers the Murfreesboro area. They offer free legal help to qualifying residents. The Tennessee Bar Association lawyer referral line at (800) 899-6993 can connect you with an attorney in Rutherford County.
For booking questions, call the Rutherford County Adult Detention Center at (615) 898-7777. The Murfreesboro Police Records Section is at 615-849-2637. If you need court forms or self-help guides, the Tennessee Courts portal at tncourts.gov is a good starting point. Staff at the circuit court clerk's office can also help you pick the right form.
Tennessee citizenship is needed to request public records under state law. Bring a valid Tennessee driver's license or other proof when you visit in person.
Rutherford County Booking Releases
Murfreesboro is in Rutherford County. All bookings for Murfreesboro arrests go through the Rutherford 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 Rutherford County handles booking releases across all its jurisdictions.
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