Dyer County Booking Releases Lookup

Dyer County booking releases are handled by the Dyer County Sheriff's Office, which runs the jail in Dyersburg. This western Tennessee county covers 527 square miles and has a population of about 37,159. Law enforcement in Dyer County processes around 4,760 arrests per year with an average of 238 inmates in custody at any given time. The sheriff's office keeps an online inmate roster where you can search by name and date of birth. You can also call the jail or submit a written records request for booking release data from Dyer County.

Dyer County Sheriff's Office and Jail

Sheriff Jeff Box leads the Dyer County Sheriff's Office. Chief Deputy Mike Boals assists with daily operations. The office runs six divisions: Communications, Administrations, Corrections, Patrol, Criminal Investigations, and Chaplain Services. The jail has a capacity of 184 inmates, and Jail Administrator Alan Bargery oversees the corrections side of things.

When someone is arrested in Dyer County, they are booked into the jail. The process creates a record with the person's name, charges, date of birth, and booking date. These booking releases become public records in Dyer County. The jail also offers programs for inmates including drug and alcohol classes, anger management, family values training, parenting courses, GED prep, and ministry services.

The Dyer County jail roster page gives you access to current inmate data and booking information.

This page shows current inmates in the Dyer County jail and is updated on a regular basis.

How to Search Dyer County Booking Releases

The Dyer County jail website has an inmate roster you can search. You need the person's first name, last name, and date of birth. The search returns their booking details, charges, and custody status. It is the quickest way to check booking releases in Dyer County.

The sheriff's office also posts most wanted fugitives on their site. Each listing includes a name, mugshot, and charges. If you have information about someone on the list, contact the sheriff's office. The Communications Division runs a 911 public safety answering point that is staffed 24 hours a day, every day of the year. Call 731-285-2802 for non-emergency questions about booking releases in Dyer County.

The weekly turnover rate at the Dyer County jail is about 55 percent. This means more than half the inmates are released and replaced with new bookings each week. If you are trying to track someone's status, check the roster often. Data changes fast in Dyer County.

Dyer County Jail Mail and Records

Dyer County Jail no longer accepts physical mail at the facility. All inmate mail now goes through the JailATM phone app. This is an electronic system that processes mail digitally. If you do not have internet access, you can send mail to: JailATM.com, Dyer County Jail, Inmate ID and Full Name, 4636 Lebanon Pike #301, Hermitage, TN 37076.

For public records tied to bookings, contact the Dyer County Executive Office at 1 Veteran Square, Dyersburg, TN 38024. The phone number is 731-286-7800. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Record requests have a seven business day response time under T.C.A. 10-7-503. County Mayor Chris Young oversees general government operations in Dyer County.

The Administration Division of the sheriff's office handles all warrants and records. If you need a copy of a booking release from Dyer County, this is where to direct your request. The Criminal Investigations Division handles felony cases, while the Patrol Division manages the first response to crimes and traffic stops.

Note: All visits at the Dyer County Jail are conducted by video. Contact the jail for scheduling details.

Accessing Dyer County Arrest Records

Under Tennessee law, booking records are public. Any citizen can request them. The Dyer County Sheriff's Office must respond within seven business days. You can ask for records in person at the sheriff's office or by mail. Include the person's name, date of birth, and the approximate date of the arrest if you know it.

For people who have been sent to state prison after a Dyer County arrest, use the Tennessee Felony Offender Information Lookup system. This covers all state inmates and shows custody status, sentences, and release dates. It does not replace the local booking record, but it fills in details for cases that went beyond the county jail level.

Dyer County booking releases stay in the system for years. The record is there whether the person posted bond the same day or sat in jail for weeks. Under T.C.A. § 40-32-101, a person can ask a court to remove a booking release if their case ended in a dismissal or acquittal. But until that happens, the record is open to the public. If you need an older Dyer County booking release that is no longer on the jail roster website, send a written request to the Sheriff's Office at 401 East Cedar Street in Dyersburg. Include the person's full name and any dates you have. The office must respond within seven business days.

Cities in Dyer County

Dyer County includes the cities of Dyersburg and Newbern. All arrests in these communities are booked through the Dyer County jail. Dyersburg is the county seat and the largest city in the county. There are no major cities in Dyer County with individual pages, but all booking release data comes from the same sheriff's office system.

Nearby Counties

Dyer County is in western Tennessee. If you think someone may have been booked in a neighboring county, check below. Each county has its own jail.

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