Hawkins County reports more than 1,500 arrests out of the 250,000 arrests that occur in Tennessee each year. The Tennessee Public Records Act gives the public the right to see or obtain copies of arrest records as they are deemed public. Depending on the specifics of the request and the record custodians, the cost to obtain a copy of an arrest record might vary from $1 to $30.
However, for security and privacy reasons, not all arrest records in the county are publicly available. Restricted records include juvenile records, medical and mental health records, financial information, Social Security numbers, active investigation records, medical records, and expunged records. Only authorized entities such as individuals involved, their legal representatives, judicial officers, law enforcement officials, State licensing agencies, and the Office of the District Attorney for the 3rd Judicial District may access exempt arrest records in the County.
Hawkins County arrest records may be obtained from multiple agencies, including local police departments, the County Sheriff's Office, and the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation.
Hawkins County arrest records may be obtained from the Hawkins County Sheriff's Office by mailing the request form or submitting it in person during business hours to the Sheriff's Office at:
Sheriff's Office
117 Justice Center Drive
Suite 1304
Dandridge, TN 37725
Phone: (423) 272-4848
Police Departments in the County also provide access to arrest records. However, before making a request, it is important to determine where the arrest occurred and the police department responsible for the arrest. Many Police Departments offer online services for record requests through their official platforms, with a fee charged for producing copies. Record seekers will be required to provide such arrest details as the name of the arrestee, date of the arrest, and arrest location. Some Police Departments also allow the public to access their arrest and incident logs online. Major Police Departments in the County include:
Criminal Records for Hawkins County may be obtained through the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI), the central repository for criminal records in the state. Criminal records requests may be completed by mail or online for $29 per request. Record seekers can 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
Individuals seeking records of arrests that led to formal charges may find them at the County Circuit Court. These records are maintained by the Hawkins County Circuit Court Clerk. Record seekers may obtain copies of criminal court records by mail or in person at:
Circuit Court Clerk's Office
115 Justice Center Drive
Suite 1237
Rogersville, TN 37857
Phone: (423) 272-3387
Applicable fees must be paid to obtain copies of criminal court records. Additionally, third-party resources like InfoTracer offer alternative methods for accessing arrest records. They offer faster and more convenient access to the county's records.
Hawkins County has a violent crime rate of 2,667 per 100,000 population, with an arrest rate of 2,556 per 100,000 people. Here are some arrest figures for adults and juveniles recorded in the County during this period
| Arrest Type | Number of Arrests |
|---|---|
| Murder and Non-negligent Manslaughter | 6 |
| Kidnapping | 1 |
| Rape | 2 |
| Aggravated Assault | 22 |
| Simple Assault | 77 |
| Arson | 2 |
| Burglary | 10 |
| Robbery | 4 |
| Larceny Theft | 52 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 6 |
| Total Number of Arrests | 1,523 |
Source: Tennessee Bureau of Investigation
It is situated in Hawkins county, Tennessee with a total number of 106 employees - 6 female, 53 male officers and 47 civilians. Hawkins County SO ORI (Originated Agency Identifier) number is TN0370000, it belongs to the East South Central division in the South region with a region code of Region III.
| Department | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Church Hill Police Department | 300 E Main Blvd | (423) 357-7181 |
| Rogersville Police Department | 106 E Kyle St | 423-272-7555 |
| Surgoinsville Police Department | 1710 Main St | (423) 345-4775 |