McNairy County Arrest Records

The McNairy County Sheriff's Office creates and maintains arrest records. These records are generated when an individual is apprehended by law enforcement for allegedly committing a crime. Following the arrest, the officer will transport the individual to the McNairy County Jail for booking. During booking, the officer collects the arrestee's personal details, captures their mugshots, and records their fingerprints. The officer will also search the arrestee and confiscate and catalog their personal belongings. Subsequently, the arrest records are forwarded to the appropriate court handling the case. These records become part of the McNairy County Court Records and are accessible to the public.

Are Arrest Records Public in McNairy County?

Yes, The Tennessee Public Records Act ensures government accountability and transparency by providing citizens access to arrest records. Individuals can submit requests to inspect or copy arrest records by phone, fax, email, or in person at the McNairy County Sheriff's Office. The ACT prohibits the Sheriff's Office from charging fees for inspecting arrest records. However, individuals seeking copies of arrest records will be charged a copying and search fee. The ACT also exempts some arrest records from public disclosure. Therefore, law enforcement agencies in McNairy County treat such records as confidential and do not release them to members of the public. According to the TN Code § 10-7-504, confidential arrest records include:

• Investigative records
• Inmate's medical records
• All law enforcement personnel's information
• Personal information of minor victims of criminal offenses, including their names, addresses, telephone numbers, Social Security numbers, and a photographic or video depiction of the victims.
• A video recording captured by a law enforcement body camera that depicts a minor, the inside of a facility licensed under Title 33 or 68, or the interior of a private home that is not part of a criminal investigation.

What Do Public Arrest Records Contain?

McNairy County public arrest records contain information about the arrestee and the circumstances surrounding the arrest. The record will reveal the arrestee's name, mugshot, age, race, sex, intake date, arresting agency, charge, bond, release date, and arresting officer's name.

McNairy County Arrest Statistics

The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) publishes crime reports based on arrest data submitted by state law enforcement agencies. The McNairy County Sheriff's Office data revealed 580 arrests occurred in 2022. About 526 were adult arrests, and 54 were juvenile arrests. That same year, Group A arrests totaled 131 and Group B totaled 449.

Find McNairy County Arrest Records

Individuals can find McNairy County arrest records online and in person at the Tennessee Department of Correction (TDOC). The Felony Offender Information is an excellent tool for accessing arrest records online. Users will need a name, TDOC ID, or state ID to locate their desired records. The TDOC also has 14 state prisons that record seekers can visit to obtain copies of arrest records.

Members of the public can also find McNairy County online, by mail, and in person at Federal law enforcement agencies. For example, the United States Capitol Police (USCP) provides arrest summary reports for free through its online portal. Users can enter a CFN number, crime date, crime summary, or crime type to streamline their searches. Interested persons can also mail a completed Request Form to the USCP to obtain copies of arrest records. The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) also has an Online Detainee Locator System where individuals can access McNairy County arrest records. The search can be conducted using an A-Number or biographical information to access the record. They can also visit ICE's local field offices and detention facilities to obtain copies of arrest records.

Free Arrest Record Search in McNairy County

The McNairy County Sheriff's Office collaborates with a third-party vendor to offer crime victims and the public free access to arrest records. Users must select a state and enter identifying details such as a name, ID number, or case number to find specific records. In addition, several other third-party platforms allow users to search for arrest records at no cost. While many portals return arrest data from multiple websites, they typically provide only basic arrest information for free. Users seeking a detailed report may need to pay a small fee to access the full arrest record.

How Long Do Arrests Stay on Your Record?

Most law enforcement agencies in Tennessee, including the McNairy County Sheriff's Office, the McNairy County Jail, the Tennessee Department of Corrections (TDOC), and the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) keep arrest records on their systems. Individuals whose charges were dismissed, marked as "No True Bill," "Nolle Prosequi," or resulted in a "Not Guilty" verdict may be eligible to file for expungement through the appropriate court. However, if an arrest results in a conviction, the records may remain permanently in law enforcement databases.

Expunge McNairy County Arrest Records

According to T.C.A. §40-32-101, expungement is a court-ordered process that removes charges from criminal records. Individuals whose charges were "Dismissed", "No True Bill", "Nolle Prosequi", or a verdict of "Not Guilty" are eligible for expungement for free. Eligible individuals must file an Order for the Expungement of Criminal Offender Record Form with the Circuit Court Clerk or General Sessions Court. Once the court completes the expungement process, the applicant's expungement order is sent to various agencies such as the arresting agency, the McNairy County Jail, the Tennessee Department of Corrections (TDOC), and the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI). Each agency subsequently follows its own process to remove the charges from the record. For example, the TDOC will remove the applicant's charges from the Tennessee Offender Management Information System (TOMIS) or Tennessee Felony Offender Lookup (FOIL). Individuals should review the Expungement FAQ and Steps for Expungement in Tennessee to understand how to expunge their arrest records.

McNairy County Arrest Warrants

The Tennessee Court Rules of Criminal Procedure Rule 4 authorizes magistrates or clerks to issue arrest warrants when the affidavit of complaint reveals probable cause to believe that a defendant has committed an offense. An arrest warrant is always given to an authorized officer for execution, and the officer can execute it in any county in Tennessee.

The magistrate or clerk can issue multiple warrants for the same complaint. The general sessions court clerk will always record every arrest warrant issued in McNairy County in a docket book. An arrest warrant must carry the signature of the magistrate or clerk, indicate the issuing county, and describe the offense charged in the affidavit of complaint. It will also include the defendant's name or any name or identifying description of the defendant. The warrant will order the defendant's arrest and bring them before the nearest magistrate in the county of arrest. The executing officer must return the arrest warrant to the magistrate or clerk before whom the defendant is brought, according to Rule 5.

Do McNairy County Arrest Warrants Expire?

No, arrest warrants issued in McNairy County do not expire. They stay valid until an authorized officer arrests the defendant in any county in Tennessee. However, the district attorney general can request that an unexecuted warrant returned to the issuing magistrate or clerk be cancelled.