Wilson County Booking Records
Booking releases in Wilson County are managed by the Sheriff's Office in Lebanon, Tennessee. Sheriff Robert Bryan oversees the office and the Wilson County Jail, which has a capacity of 462 inmates across three buildings. Lebanon Police, Mount Juliet Police, and the Sheriff's Office all bring arrestees to this facility. Each booking creates a public record that you can access through the Sheriff's Office or online search tools. Wilson County also has public records request options through the Emergency Communications District and the county government portal.
Wilson County Quick Facts
Wilson County Sheriff's Office Records
The Wilson County Sheriff's Office is the primary source for booking releases in the county. Located at 105 East High Street in Lebanon, the office runs the county jail that opened in 1992. The facility is medium-to-maximum security and holds inmates from across Wilson County. When someone gets arrested and booked, staff record the person's name, charges, bond amounts, and intake details into the system.
Wilson County booking releases contain the person's full name and physical description. Each charge is listed with a bond amount. The arresting agency and officer are noted. You can see the intake date and time, and the release date shows up once the person leaves custody. Arrest records include the name and physical description of the person, detention details, mugshot and fingerprints, charges, and bond or bail information. Under T.C.A. § 10-7-503, these records are public and available to Tennessee citizens.
The Sheriff's Office also provides access through the iSOM inmate search platform. This online tool lets you look up current and past inmates by name and filter by release status.
The screenshot above shows Wilson County public records information. Use this to find links to records portals and learn about how to submit requests in Wilson County.
| Office |
Wilson County Sheriff's Office 105 East High Street, Lebanon, TN 37087 Phone: 615-444-1459 |
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| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM (jail is 24/7) |
| Jail | Wilson County Jail, 105 East High Street, Lebanon, TN 37087 (capacity: 462) |
| Website | wilsonsheriff.com |
Search Wilson County Booking Releases Online
Wilson County offers a few ways to search for booking releases online. The iSOM inmate search platform on the Sheriff's website lets you look up inmates by name. You can also check the Tennessee Department of Corrections Felony Offender Information Lookup for convicted felons. The site tennessee.thepublicindex.org is another resource for Wilson County public records, including court records, arrest data, and jail information.
The iSOM search is the most direct way to find who is currently in the Wilson County Jail. Type in a first and last name and the system returns matching records. You can filter by release status to see only current inmates or include people who have been released. The tool is free and does not need an account to use.
For Lebanon Police arrest reports specifically, the department uses the NextRequest portal at lebanontn.nextrequest.com. You can submit requests online and track their status. This is separate from the Sheriff's jail records but gives you the police side of an arrest. Keep in mind that Lebanon Police arrestees are housed at the Wilson County Jail, so the booking release comes from the Sheriff's Office regardless of which agency made the arrest.
Wilson County Public Records Requests
For records not available through online tools, Wilson County accepts formal public records requests. The Wilson County Emergency Communications District handles some records and can be reached at wilson911.org/public-records. You can download a PDF form, fill it out, sign it, and email it to publicrecords@wilson911.org. There is also an online form option where you sign electronically.
The records custodian will contact you within 7 business days. Some requests may need more time for retrieval or review. Fees may apply for duplication or labor, and you will be told about any charges before the request gets filled. Certified records are available for an extra fee. The Emergency Communications District serves Lebanon, Mount Juliet, Watertown, and all of Wilson County.
For the Sheriff's Office records, you can make requests in person, by mail, or electronically. Standard Tennessee fees apply: $0.15 per page for black and white, $0.50 for color. In-person inspection is free. Proof of Tennessee citizenship is needed for all records requests.
Tennessee Law on Wilson County Bookings
The Tennessee Public Records Act at T.C.A. § 10-7-503 makes government records open to Tennessee citizens. Wilson County booking releases are government records created during official law enforcement operations. The law covers all documents, electronic files, photos, and other materials held by the county. Wilson County officials are legally required to respond to records requests promptly.
Not all booking data is public. Juvenile records are sealed under T.C.A. § 37-1-154. Expungement under T.C.A. § 40-32-101 can remove booking releases from public view when charges are dismissed or the person is found not guilty. Access may be denied if the request is too vague, sent to the wrong custodian, or the document does not exist. Citizens have the right to request court review if a denial seems wrong.
What Wilson County Booking Releases Include
A Wilson County booking release has standard data fields. The person's full name, date of birth, race, sex, and physical description are all recorded. Each charge is listed with its statute citation, offense description, and bond amount. The arresting agency is noted. Common agencies include the Wilson County Sheriff's Office, Lebanon Police, Mount Juliet Police, and Alexandria Police.
Wilson County is part of the 15th Judicial District. Criminal cases go through General Sessions Court in Lebanon for preliminary matters and Circuit Court for felony trials. Court assignment information may appear on the booking release. Bond types include cash bond, surety bond, and personal recognizance. Some charges have mandatory holds where no bond is set until a judge reviews the case.
Common charges in Wilson County bookings span the full range. DUI, domestic assault, drug possession, theft, and violation of probation are frequent. Failure to appear is another one that comes up a lot. More serious offenses like aggravated assault, burglary, and drug trafficking also show up. Given the county's growing population, the volume of bookings has increased over the years.
Cities in Wilson County
Wilson County has several cities and towns. Lebanon is the county seat. Mount Juliet is the largest city by population. All arrests in the county are processed through the Wilson County Jail in Lebanon.
Lebanon and Mount Juliet are the two main cities in Wilson County. Both have their own police departments that make arrests leading to Wilson County booking releases.
Nearby Counties
Wilson County is east of Nashville in Middle Tennessee. Each surrounding county has its own jail and booking system, so check the arrest location if you are not sure which county to search.