Find Rutherford County Booking Releases

Rutherford County booking releases come from the Sheriff's Office and Adult Detention Center in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. With a capacity of 956 inmates, the Rutherford County Jail is one of the larger facilities in the state. It processes arrests from the sheriff's department, Murfreesboro Police, Smyrna Police, La Vergne Police, and Eagleville Police. You can search Rutherford County booking releases through online jail roster tools, the county court system, or by contacting the jail at (615) 898-7777. This page covers every method for finding booking release data in Rutherford County.

Rutherford County Sheriff's Office Records

The Rutherford County Sheriff's Office is the main keeper of booking releases in the county. The office is at 940 New Salem Road in Murfreesboro. It has 12 divisions including the Adult Detention Center, Criminal Investigation, Warrants and Records, and Patrol. When someone is arrested anywhere in Rutherford County, they end up at this facility for booking.

Rutherford County booking releases include the person's full name, date of birth, physical description, charges, bond amounts, intake date and time, and the arresting agency. Deputy Chief Kevin Henderson oversees the Adult Detention Center. The facility has a capacity of 956 inmates, making it one of the bigger county jails in Tennessee. Staff process bookings around the clock. Under T.C.A. § 10-7-503, all booking release records are open to the public.

The Warrants and Records Division at the Rutherford County Sheriff's Office handles public access to these records. You can reach them at 615-904-3030. At this time, the office does not offer a public warrant search online. For warrant information, you must call that number directly.

This is the Rutherford County Sheriff's Office main website. It has links to divisions, contact info, and jail services for the county.

Search Rutherford County Bookings Online

The Rutherford County jail roster provides online access to current inmate data. You can search by name to find people booked into the Adult Detention Center. The roster shows charges, bond amounts, and booking dates for each person. This is a quick way to check if someone is in custody or to see recent booking releases in Rutherford County.

The screenshot above shows the Rutherford County jail roster tool. It is updated regularly and shows current inmates at the Adult Detention Center in Murfreesboro.

Record requests can also be submitted in person at the Records Division inside the Sheriff's Office. This is the way to get detailed copies of booking releases that may not show up on the online roster. Bring a valid ID and be ready to fill out a request form. The Murfreesboro Police Department also has a records section at 1004 N. Highland Ave. that handles its own arrest reports, though all inmates end up at the Rutherford County Jail regardless.

Rutherford County Open Records

Rutherford County has a formal open records process. The Rutherford County open records page has request forms, response forms, and the county's Open Records Policy. You can submit requests in person, by mail, or electronically to 303 N Church Street Suite 200, Murfreesboro, TN 37130.

This screenshot shows the Rutherford County open records portal. Use this form for any booking release records you cannot find through the jail roster.

The county must respond within seven business days. Inspection of records is free during normal hours. Copies cost fees set by the Schedule of Reasonable Charges. You must be a Tennessee citizen to make a request. The Murfreesboro Police Department has its own open records request form at murfreesborotn.gov for records specific to their agency. Both are valid ways to get booking release data in Rutherford County.

Rutherford County Court and Booking Records

After a booking in Rutherford County, the case moves to the courts. The Rutherford County Circuit Court handles all felony and misdemeanor cases presented to the Grand Jury. The office at 116 W. Lytle St., Room 102, Murfreesboro keeps all criminal court records. You can reach them at (615) 898-7812.

Court records complement booking releases. While the booking release shows the arrest and charges, court records show what happened next. Did the person plead guilty? Were charges dropped? Was there a trial? The Rutherford County Circuit Court Clerk maintains these records and can provide copies. Some case information may also be on the Tennessee Courts portal.

Note: Rutherford County does not currently offer a public warrant search online. For warrant status, call 615-904-3030.

Rutherford County Booking Release Expungement

Some Rutherford County booking releases can be erased through expungement. Under T.C.A. § 40-32-101, you may qualify if your charges were dismissed, you were found not guilty, or you completed a pretrial diversion program. The petition goes through the court in Rutherford County where the case was heard.

Once a court grants the expungement, the booking release is removed from public records. This applies to both the online jail roster and physical files at the Sheriff's Office. Many people work with a lawyer, but you can file on your own. The Tennessee Court System has forms and guides for self-represented individuals at tncourts.gov.

Cities in Rutherford County

Rutherford County includes several cities, and all booking releases are processed at the Adult Detention Center in Murfreesboro. Local police from each city bring their arrestees to the same facility.

Murfreesboro is the county seat and largest city. Smyrna and La Vergne are also in Rutherford County, and all their arrests flow through the same jail.

Nearby Counties

Rutherford County is in central Tennessee south of Nashville. If you are unsure which county handled an arrest, check the city or street address where it took place.

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