Davidson County, TN Arrests & Jail Records

The Davidson County Sheriff's Office (DCSO) maintains records of incarcerated individuals in county facilities. To request inmate records or other public records, interested parties may contact the Offender Information Center at (615) 862-8123 or submit an online record request through their website. The records center is open to the public for general offender jail records from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, and is located at:

One Jerry Newson Way

Nashville, TN 37201

For those seeking local arrest records, the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department Central Records Division provides access to criminal records. To request a record, individuals must complete the form outlined in the MNPD's Open Records Request Policy and submit it either in person or by mail to:

MNPD Central Records Division

811 Anderson Lane, Suite 100

Madison, TN 37115

Phone: (615) 862-7631

The cost for a local arrest record check is $13. Mailed requests must include payment via check or money order, while additional payment options are available for in-person requests. Underlisted are some police departments in the county:

• Metropolitan Nashville Police Department (MNPD)
• Belle Meade Police Department
• Berry Hill Police Department
• Forest Hills Tennessee Police Department
• Oak Hill Tennessee Police Department
• Tennessee Highway Patrol

The Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) Division of the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) serves as the central repository for criminal history data in Tennessee. CJIS collects and maintains records from various criminal justice agencies across the state, including those in Davidson County, compiling them into a comprehensive statewide database.

Individuals seeking their Tennessee criminal history records can access them through the Tennessee Open Records Information Services (TORIS) system for an online search. Alternatively, requests can be submitted through the TBI's Criminal History Records Section by calling (615) 744-4057 or visiting the TBI website.

The Criminal Court Clerk's office offers access to public criminal records during business hours (Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.) at no charge. Certified copies are available for a fee of $5.00 per certification and seal, plus $0.50 per page. Requests may be made in person or by mail at:

408 2nd Avenue North

Nashville, TN 37201

On the other hand, the General Sessions Court provides information on criminal cases, including daily dockets. While specific arrest records may not be directly available, court case information can be accessed online or in person at:

Justice A.A. Birch Building

408 2nd Avenue North

Nashville, TN 37219

In addition, parties interested in looking up Davidson County arrest records may use reliable third-party websites such as InfoTracer to access them. These resources typically provide more convenient access.