Montgomery County Booking Releases

Montgomery County booking releases are managed by the Sheriff's Office in Clarksville, Tennessee. As one of the most populated counties in the state, Montgomery County processes a large volume of arrests each year through its jail on Commerce Street. The Sheriff's Office runs an online booking log that shows arrests from the past four days. You can also search court records going back to 1999 through the Circuit Court Clerk's web portal. Clarksville Police and the Sheriff's Office both bring arrestees to the Montgomery County Jail for processing.

Montgomery County Sheriff's Office Records

The Montgomery County Sheriff's Office is the main hub for booking releases in the county. Located at 120 Commerce Street in Clarksville, the office handles patrol, jail operations, and records for one of Tennessee's largest counties. Every arrest in Montgomery County goes through this office. The Clarksville Police Department and other local agencies transport all arrestees to the Montgomery County Jail at 116 Commerce Street for processing.

When someone gets booked at the Montgomery County Jail, staff log their full name, date of birth, charges, and bond information into the system. That record becomes part of the public file. The intake process also captures the arresting agency and officer name. Under T.C.A. § 10-7-503, these booking releases are open to the public. Montgomery County has formally adopted a Public Records Policy under this statute, which means the process for getting records is laid out clearly. You can reach the Sheriff's Office at (931) 648-0611 or by email at soinfo@mcgtn.net.

The Montgomery County Sheriff's Office website provides links to jail divisions, records requests, and contact information for specific units.

This screenshot shows the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office homepage. From here you can find the jail division, the Atlassian records portal, and general contact details for the office in Clarksville.

Search Montgomery County Booking Releases Online

Montgomery County runs a public booking log that shows recent arrests. The Montgomery County booking log lets you view the past four days of bookings. It is searchable by day and gets updated on a regular basis. Each entry shows the person's name, charges, and booking details. This is the fastest free way to check who was recently arrested in Montgomery County.

The log covers arrests from every agency in the county. That includes the Sheriff's Office, Clarksville Police, and any other departments operating in Montgomery County. If you see an entry you need more details on, contact the jail directly. The booking log does not require an account or registration. Just visit the page and browse by date.

The screenshot below shows the Montgomery County booking log search page.

This is the public booking log for Montgomery County. You can click through each day to see who was booked at the jail.

For older records, the booking log will not help. Records beyond four days require a formal request. As of February 2026, all requests for reports, public records, and community services from the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office must go through the Atlassian portal. You need to create an account and follow the prompts to submit your request. The office has seven business days to respond under Tennessee law.

Note: Montgomery County also operates a Workhouse facility in addition to the main jail on Commerce Street.

Montgomery County Court Records

The Montgomery County Circuit Court Clerk offers an online web inquiry service for case records. The Montgomery County online court records portal covers criminal, civil, and traffic cases. Criminal and traffic records go back to November 1999. Civil records start from May 2006. You can search by case number, party name, or date range.

Court records tie into booking releases because they show what happened after the arrest. Did the charges stick? Was the case dismissed? What was the sentence? These records fill in the gaps that a booking release alone cannot answer. The system is free to use and available around the clock. The Montgomery County courts page has contact info for each division if you need help finding a specific case.

The screenshot above shows the Montgomery County courts information page. It lists all court divisions, locations, and phone numbers for Clarksville.

Montgomery County Public Records Requests

If you need copies of booking releases that are not on the booking log, Montgomery County has a formal public records process. The Clarksville public records portal handles requests for city police records. For county records, go through the Sheriff's Office Atlassian portal.

Tennessee law under T.C.A. § 10-7-503(g) requires agencies to have a public records policy. Montgomery County has adopted one. Copy fees run $0.15 per page for black and white and $0.50 for color. Research fees may apply after the first hour. You need to show proof of Tennessee citizenship for most requests. A valid Tennessee driver's license works for this.

The Clarksville Police Department Records Division can be reached at (931) 648-0656 or by email at police.records@cityofclarksville.com. They handle requests for incident reports and arrest records from the city police. Their office is at 135 Commerce Street in Clarksville.

Note: Montgomery County requires a seven business day response to all records requests, as mandated by state law.

Tennessee Law on Booking Releases

Booking releases in Montgomery County are public records. You do not need to give a reason to ask for them. The Tennessee Public Records Act makes this clear. Any person can inspect government records during business hours at no charge. If you want copies, reasonable fees apply.

There are limits. Expunged records are off limits. Under T.C.A. § 40-32-101, someone who had charges dismissed or was found not guilty can petition to have the booking release removed from public view. Once a court grants that, Montgomery County must treat the record as if it does not exist. Juvenile booking releases are sealed under T.C.A. § 37-1-154 and will not show up in any public search of Montgomery County records.

Cities in Montgomery County

Clarksville is the county seat and by far the largest city in Montgomery County. It is also the fifth largest city in Tennessee. All arrests from Clarksville Police and other agencies in the county are processed at the Montgomery County Jail.

Clarksville is home to Fort Campbell and has a large population that drives a high volume of booking releases through Montgomery County.

Nearby Counties

Montgomery County sits in north-central Tennessee along the Kentucky border. Arrests near county lines could show up in a neighboring system instead.

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