Sevier County Booking Releases
Sevier County booking releases are managed by the Sheriff's Office in Sevierville, Tennessee. The county sits in the Great Smoky Mountains region and draws millions of visitors each year, which means local law enforcement stays busy. You can search for booking releases through the Sevier County Jail system, which tracks all arrests made by the sheriff, Sevierville Police, Pigeon Forge Police, and Gatlinburg Police. Most booking data is free to look up, and the jail keeps records going back several years. If you need details on a past or current arrest in Sevier County, this page walks you through every way to find them.
Sevier County Quick Facts
Sevier County Sheriff's Office Records
The Sevier County Sheriff's Office handles all booking releases for the county. Sheriff Ron Seals leads the department from its main office in Sevierville. When someone gets picked up by any law enforcement agency in Sevier County, they go to the county jail for processing. Staff take down names, charges, and bond amounts. That data becomes part of the public booking release record.
Sevier County booking releases include the person's full name, date of birth, and physical description. You can also see the charges filed, the arresting agency, the bond set for each charge, and the booking date and time. If the person has been let go, the release date shows up in the record too. The Sevier County Jail processes arrests from the Sevierville Police Department, Pigeon Forge Police, Gatlinburg Police, and the sheriff's own patrol units. Under T.C.A. § 10-7-503, these records are open to the public in Tennessee. Sevier County makes most booking data available through its jail information system, though some older records may need a formal request to access.
You can reach the Sevier County Jail at 865-774-3401 for questions about specific booking releases or to check on an inmate's status.
| Office |
Sevier County Sheriff's Office 106 W Bruce St, Sevierville, TN 37862 Phone: 865-453-4668 |
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| Jail |
Sevier County Jail Phone: 865-774-3401 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM |
Search Sevier County Booking Releases Online
The Sevier County Jail roster provides public access to booking releases and inmate data. You can look up current and recent inmates by name. The system shows who is in custody, what they are charged with, and bond details. It pulls data from the Sevier County Jail system and updates on a regular basis.
The screenshot above shows the Sevier County Jail information page. This is where you start a search for booking releases tied to the Sevier County Jail.
Each booking release record from Sevier County gives you a lot of useful data. You get the full name of the person booked, their age, and the charges. Bond amounts are listed per charge. The arresting agency shows which department made the arrest, whether it was the sheriff or one of the city police forces in places like Gatlinburg or Pigeon Forge. To run a search, type in a last name or first name. Results come up right away. The system is free and does not need a login. If you are looking for older Sevier County booking releases that do not show up online, call the jail or send a written records request to the Sheriff's Office.
Note: Some records may not appear in the online system if they have been expunged under T.C.A. § 40-32-101.
Sevier County Public Records Access
Tennessee's Public Records Act gives every state citizen the right to inspect government records. That includes booking releases held by the Sevier County Sheriff's Office. You can submit a public records request in writing, by mail, or in person at the sheriff's office in Sevierville. The county must respond within seven business days.
Sevier County charges standard copy fees. Black and white copies cost $0.15 per page. Color copies run $0.50 per page. If your request takes more than one hour of staff time, the county can charge a labor fee based on the hourly wage of the employee doing the work. Inspecting records in person is free under state law. Bring a valid Tennessee driver's license when you go, since proof of citizenship is required for public records requests in the state.
How Sevier County Books Arrests
Every arrest in Sevier County goes through the jail for booking. Staff photograph the person, record personal details, and enter charges into the system. Bond amounts get set based on the charges. The booking release record is created at that point and stays in the county's files from then on.
Release from the Sevier County Jail can happen a few ways. Some people post bond and leave within hours. Others wait for a court date. When a judge sets conditions for release, the jail updates the record. If charges get dropped or the person is found not guilty, they may be able to petition for expungement down the road. Juvenile records in Sevier County are kept separate and are not part of the public booking release system under T.C.A. § 37-1-154.
Common charges in Sevier County bookings include DUI, simple possession, public intoxication, domestic assault, and failure to appear. Given the high tourist traffic in the area, there tend to be more DUI and public intoxication arrests during peak travel months.
Cities in Sevier County
Sevier County has several cities and towns, including Sevierville, Pigeon Forge, and Gatlinburg. All arrests in the county are processed through the Sevier County Jail. Local police departments bring arrestees to the same facility for booking.
None of the cities in Sevier County meet the population threshold for their own page on this site. For all Sevier County booking releases, use the county-level resources listed above.
Nearby Counties
Sevier County borders several other Tennessee counties. If you are not sure which county handled an arrest, check the city or address where it took place. Each county runs its own jail and booking system.