Access Stewart County Booking Releases

Stewart County booking releases are kept by the Sheriff's Office in Dover, Tennessee. This rural county along the Cumberland River has a small population, but the jail still processes arrests from the sheriff's department and local police. You can search for Stewart County booking releases through the jail roster system and by reaching out to the sheriff's office. All booking data in Stewart County is public under Tennessee law. This page covers how to find arrest records, what details the records include, and how to submit a formal request for booking release information in Stewart County.

Stewart County Sheriff's Office Records

The Stewart County Sheriff's Office runs the jail and handles all booking releases in the county. The office is in Dover. When an arrest happens anywhere in Stewart County, the person gets taken to the county jail for processing. Jail staff log the charges, bond amount, and intake details. That information creates the booking release record.

Stewart County booking releases show the person's name, date of birth, charges, and bond amount. The arresting agency is listed too. Most arrests come from the sheriff's department, since Stewart County does not have many municipal police forces. The intake date and time appear on the record, along with any release date if the person has been let go. Under T.C.A. § 10-7-503, these records are open to any Tennessee citizen. Stewart County's smaller jail means fewer bookings overall, but the records process is the same as in larger counties.

Search Stewart County Jail Booking Data

The Stewart County Jail roster page provides booking release data for the county. You can look up inmates and see what charges are on file. The system shows current inmates along with basic booking details.

This screenshot shows the Stewart County Jail information page. Start here to search for booking releases connected to the Stewart County Jail.

The online roster for Stewart County lists current inmates, their charges, and bond amounts. Since the county is small, the jail holds fewer people at any given time than larger Tennessee jails. But every booking gets recorded the same way. You can search by name to find someone in the system. For records that are not showing online, call the sheriff's office or submit a written request. Stewart County follows the same seven-day response rule as every other county in Tennessee.

Stewart County Public Records Requests

Tennessee law gives you the right to inspect and get copies of government records, including booking releases. You can file a public records request with the Stewart County Sheriff's Office in Dover. Put your request in writing and include the name and any dates you have. The county has seven business days to respond.

Fees for copies follow state guidelines. Black and white pages are $0.15 each. Color pages cost $0.50. Labor charges can apply if the request takes more than an hour of staff time. In-person inspection of Stewart County records is free. Bring your Tennessee driver's license as proof of citizenship when you go to the office.

Note: Expunged records under T.C.A. § 40-32-101 will not be available for public viewing.

Stewart County Booking Process

When someone is arrested in Stewart County, they go to the county jail in Dover for booking. Staff take a photo, record personal details, and enter all charges. Bond gets set based on the offense. The booking release record is created at that point and stays in the county system.

People leave the Stewart County Jail by posting bond, getting released by a judge, or completing their sentence. If charges get dismissed, the person can petition for expungement under Tennessee law. Juvenile booking releases are not public under T.C.A. § 37-1-154. Common charges in Stewart County bookings include DUI, drug possession, domestic assault, and failure to appear.

Court Records Tied to Stewart County Bookings

A booking release only tells part of the story. It shows the arrest, the charges, and the release from jail. What happens next is in the court system. Stewart County is in the 23rd Judicial District, which also covers Cheatham, Dickson, Humphreys, and Houston counties. Criminal cases from Stewart County arrests go through this district court. The Circuit Court Clerk in Dover keeps files on all local criminal cases.

You can search for Stewart County court records at tncourts.gov. Enter a name and look for cases in the 23rd Judicial District. This is a free tool. It shows case numbers, charges, and disposition dates. If you need more detail than what shows online, call or visit the Circuit Court Clerk in Dover.

The felony offender database at foil.app.tn.gov is another state resource. It covers convicted felons from all Tennessee counties, including Stewart. The TBI also maintains statewide criminal history records through its own systems. For a quick check on whether someone was booked at the Stewart County Jail, calling 931-232-5555 is still the fastest option. Staff can confirm custody status and tell you if a booking release is on file. Under T.C.A. § 10-7-503, you have the right to get copies of these records as a Tennessee citizen. Written requests are best for documentation. If the record was expunged under T.C.A. § 40-32-101, it will not be available.

Cities in Stewart County

Stewart County includes the city of Dover and a few smaller communities. All arrests are processed through the Stewart County Jail. None of the cities in Stewart County meet the population threshold for their own page on this site. Use the county resources listed above for all Stewart County booking releases.

Nearby Counties

Stewart County is in northwest Tennessee along the Kentucky border. Check the arrest location to be sure which county processed the booking.

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