Rutherford County Booking Reports
Rutherford County booking reports document all arrests that take place in one of Tennessee's fastest growing counties. The Sheriff's Office in Murfreesboro processes these bookings at the Adult Detention Center and keeps records on file for the public to access. Rutherford County receives around 1,500 to 2,000 incident reports each month, and a large share of those result in bookings at the county jail. This page explains how to search for booking reports in Rutherford County, what the records contain, and where else you can look for arrest data.
Rutherford County Quick Facts
Rutherford County Sheriff's Office Bookings
The Rutherford County Sheriff's Office Warrants and Records Division handles booking reports and incident records for the county. About 1,500 to 2,000 reports come in each month. The reports go to the TBI and the FBI for statistical purposes as well. The Sheriff's Office is located at 940 New Salem Highway in Murfreesboro. You can reach them at (615) 898-7770.
The Warrants Division manages incident reports, booking data, criminal warrants, and records requests. This is the office you contact when you need a booking report from Rutherford County. Staff can search by name and pull records for you. They handle walk-in requests and phone calls during business hours. For a written request, send it to the mailing address at the New Salem Highway location.
The Rutherford County Sheriff's Office provides details about the Warrants Division and the services it offers through its website.
Visit the Sheriff's site for the latest contact information, office hours, and details about how to request booking records from Rutherford County.
| Office |
Rutherford County Sheriff's Office 940 New Salem Highway Murfreesboro, TN 37129 Phone: (615) 898-7770 |
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| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM |
| Website | rcsotn.com |
Rutherford County Adult Detention Center
The Rutherford County Adult Detention Center is the main booking facility in the county. It sits at 940 New Salem Highway in Murfreesboro. The facility handles both male and female inmates and accommodates various security levels. When someone gets arrested in Rutherford County, they come here for processing.
The detention center's inmate search tool can help you find people currently held at the facility. Check it for the most current list of inmates and their booking details.
The county also operates the Rutherford County Correctional Work Center at 1720 South Church Street in Murfreesboro. This is a minimum-security facility for non-violent offenders serving misdemeanor sentences and people in work release programs. Booking records for inmates at both facilities are managed through the Sheriff's Office.
Rutherford County Criminal Records Access
Rutherford County provides multiple ways to get criminal and booking records. The Rutherford County Circuit Court Clerk's office outlines the options for free access to records. You can inspect criminal records at the Criminal Division, located at 116 W. Lytle Street, Room 102, in Murfreesboro.
That page explains how to get criminal records from both the Sheriff's Office and the Circuit Court Clerk in Rutherford County. The court handles case records after charges are filed, while the Sheriff's Office keeps the original booking data.
Free inspection of records is available at the courthouse during business hours. You can walk in and ask to see records on file. For copies, the standard fee schedule applies. Certified copies cost more than plain ones but are needed for some legal purposes.
Searching Rutherford County Booking Reports
To find a booking report in Rutherford County, start at the Sheriff's Office or use the online inmate search tool. The inmate search shows current detainees with their charges and booking dates. For older records or records of people who have been released, contact the Warrants and Records Division directly.
Under Tenn. Code Ann. § 10-7-503, all public records must be open for inspection during business hours. The office must respond promptly. If the record takes time to find, they have seven business days to get back to you. You do not need to explain why you want the record. Any person can request public records from a government office in Tennessee.
Copy fees follow state rules. Under Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-4-604, black and white copies cost about $0.15 per page. The first hour of labor to find the records is free. Given Rutherford County's high volume, some requests may take a bit longer to process than in smaller counties. Be specific about the name, date range, and type of record you need to speed things up.
State Databases for Rutherford County Searches
State-level databases can supplement your local search. The TORIS system from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation runs statewide criminal history checks for $29 per name. Results cover all 95 counties and come as a PDF. This is useful if you want a complete picture that goes beyond just Rutherford County.
The FOIL database from the Department of Correction is free. It covers felony offenders who have been in state custody. Search by name to see booking photos, sentence details, and current status. The Rutherford County Sheriff's Office website also has information on current inmates and warrants.
Note: FOIL only includes people who have been in the custody of the Tennessee Department of Correction. It does not cover people held at the county jail on misdemeanor charges or awaiting trial.
Rutherford County Public Records Law
Booking reports in Rutherford County are public records under the Tennessee Public Records Act. The law requires government offices to share records with citizens during business hours. Names, charges, arrest dates, and bond amounts are all public. You do not need to be the person in the report to ask for it.
Under Tenn. Code Ann. § 10-7-503(g), Rutherford County must have a written public records policy. That policy describes the request process, fees, and the contact person. If the Sheriff's Office denies your request without cause, the Office of Open Records Counsel can step in. They mediate disputes between citizens and local government. Call them toll-free at 1-866-831-3750.
Cities in Rutherford County
Rutherford County includes several large cities. Arrests made by local police departments in these cities are booked at the Rutherford County Adult Detention Center, and booking reports are maintained by the Sheriff's Office.
Nearby Counties
Rutherford County borders several Middle Tennessee counties just southeast of Nashville. If the arrest happened in a different county, contact that county's Sheriff's Office for the booking report.