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Dickson County, TN Arrests & Jail Records

How To Search Dickson County Arrest Records

Dickson County reports about 2,500 arrests annually, which is 1% of Tennessee's total of approximately 250,000 arrests. Per the Tennessee Public Records Act, members of the public can access records produced and maintained by government agencies, including arrest records. Anyone can view arrest records from the County, but may pay between $1 and $30 to obtain copies, depending on the volume of the records and the record custodians.

However, certain records are restricted from public access for security, sensitivity, or privacy reasons. Restricted records include juvenile records, financial information, social security numbers, records of active investigation, medical and mental health records, and expunged or sealed records. Only authorized entities, such as individuals named in the records, their legal representatives, judicial officers, law enforcement officials, and the 23rd Judicial District Attorney's Office, can access exempt arrest records in the County.

How To Look Up Dickson County Arrest Records

Dickson County arrest records may be obtained from several government agencies, including local police departments, the County Sheriff's Office, the courts, and the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation.

Sheriff Arrest Records

Records of the County's arrest may be inspected or obtained from the Dickson County Sheriff's Office. Requesters can access the records by mail, fax, or in person at the sheriff's office during business hours at:

The Sheriff's Office

140 County Jail Drive

Charlotte, TN 37036

Phone: (615) 789-4130

Fax: (615) 382-0641

Police Arrest Records

Records of arrests are accessible through the County's police departments. Record seekers must ascertain the location of the arrest and the police department responsible for the location before submitting a request. Some cities/towns in the County outsourced their law enforcement to the Sheriff's Office or neighbouring Police Department. Some Police Departments provide online services for the public to request records on their official platforms, with fees charged for obtaining copies. Generally, requests can be made by mail, fax, or in person. Requesters will be required to provide the arrestee's name, date of the arrest, and arrest location for the request. Major Police Departments in the County include:

Tennessee Bureau of Investigation

Criminal Records for the County may be obtained through the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI). Requesters may complete the criminal records request by mail or online for $29 per request. They can also submit the completed Tennessee Criminal History Information Request Form by mail to the TBI at:

Tennessee Bureau of Investigation Office

901 R.S. Gass Boulevard

Nashville, TN 37216

Phone: (615) 744-4057

Criminal Court Records

Individuals seeking records of arrests that led to prosecution may find them at the Dickson County trial courts, including the Circuit, General Sessions, and municipal courts. The Dickson County Circuit Court Clerk maintains these records and makes them available to the public. Record seekers can visit the courthouses to access the records or request them by mail from the Circuit Court Clerk's Office at:

Circuit Court Clerk's Office

Dickson County Justice Center

500 Spring Street

Charlotte, TN 37036

Phone: (615) 789-7010

In addition, reliable third-party resources like InfoTracer offer alternative methods for accessing arrest records. These platforms are sometimes faster and more convenient to use.

Arrest Statistics

Dickson County has a violent crime rate of 5,409 per 100,000 population, with an arrest rate of 4,687.7 per 100,000 people. Here are some arrest figures recorded in the County during this period:

Arrest TypeNumber of Arrests
Murder and Non-negligent Manslaughter1
Kidnapping2
Rape3
Aggravated Assault126
Simple Assault192
Arson0
Burglary17
Robbery3
Larceny Theft197
Motor Vehicle Theft16
Total Number of Arrests2,649

Source: Tennessee Bureau of Investigation

Police Departments in Dickson County

DepartmentAddressPhone
Dickson Police Department202 S Main St615-446-8041
White Bluff Police Department52 Graham St615-797-3131

Dickson County Jail

  • Agency Name: Dickson County TN Jail
  • State: TN
  • City: Charlotte
  • Type: County
  • Address: 150 Doyles Hill Dr
  • Phone Number: 615-789-4109
  • Email: sheriff@dicksoncounty.net
  • Website: http://dicksoncountysheriff.com/jail/
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