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Obion County Arrest Records
Arrest records in Obion County refer to official law enforcement documents created by the Obion County Sheriff's Office, Obion Police Department, and other local law enforcement agencies within the county, detailing the arrest of individuals for legally punishable offenses.
According to the Tennessee Code Annotated (T.C.A.) § 40-7-103, law officers are mandated to execute arrests if they have probable cause to believe that specific persons committed arrestable offenses. Law officers in Obion County will also execute arrests if the courts issue arrest warrants.
Obion County arrest records may provide information during criminal trials within the Obion County Circuit and General Sessions Courts. These arrest records are also accessible through Obion County court records. In Obion County, the primary detention facility is the Obion County Jail. The Obion County Jail accommodates convicts on short-term sentences and those awaiting trials or sentencing.
Are Arrest Records Public in Obion County?
Yes, arrest records are public in Obion County. Section 10-7-503 of the Tennessee Code Annotated establishes the right of public members to access Obion County arrest records and other documents relating to government businesses. However, there are exceptions to certain Obion County arrest records. For privacy, security, and the integrity of law enforcement, Tennessee laws do not allow public access to arrest information relating to:
- Juvenile arrests
- Ongoing investigations
- Sealed or expunged cases
- Victim or witness identities
- Mental health and medical details
- Domestic Violence and Protective Orders
- Records whose public disclosure may compromise public safety or jeopardize law enforcement procedures.
Access to exempted arrest records is by authorization. Individuals seeking access to Obion County arrest records should reach out to the Obion County Sheriff's Office or the Obion Police Department at the following addresses:
Obion County Sheriff's Office
1 Law Lane
Union City,
TN 38261
Phone: (731) 885-5832
Fax: (731) 885-6562
Email: sheriff@obioncountysheriff.com
Obion Police Department
222 West Palestine Avenue,
Obion,
TN 38240
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 547,
Obion,
TN 38240
Phone: (731) 536-6242, (731) 536-6244
Obion County Arrest Statistics
Arrest statistics from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting database show that the Obion County Sheriff's Office, Union City Police Department, South Fulton Police Department, and the Obion Police Department recorded 1,800 arrests over the two years from January 1, 2023, to January 1, 2025. These arrests include 1,242 males and 558 females. During this period, there were 330 arrests for drug-related offenses, 228 for simple assaults, and 104 for larcenies. Furthermore, there were 70 arrests for DUI offenses, 55 for aggravated assault, and 51 for vandalism.
Find Obion County Arrest Records
Individuals seeking access to Obion County arrest records should mail or visit the Obion County Sheriff's Office or the Obion County Police Department (for arrests within Obion City) at the following addresses:
Obion County Sheriff's Office
1 Law Lane
Union City,
TN 38261
Phone: (731) 885-5832
Fax: (731) 885-6562
Email: sheriff@obioncountysheriff.com
Obion Police Department
222 West Palestine Avenue,
Obion,
TN 38240
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 547,
Obion,
TN 38240
Phone: (731) 536-6242, (731) 536-6244
Alternatively, log in to the Tennessee Public Case History Portal and search for Obion criminal case arrest records by case numbers, case styles, or party names. Record seekers can also request Obion County criminal trial-related arrest records through the Obion County Circuit Court Clerk's Office at:
7 Bill Burnett Circle
P.O. Box 606,
Union City,
TN 38261
Phone: (731) 507-0999 Ext. #1, then #1
Fax: (731) 885-7922
Obion County Arrest Records Vs. Criminal Records
Obion County arrest and criminal records are essential for law enforcement investigative processes. They are vital tools for tracking offenders and ensuring public safety. However, these documents differ in several aspects. The table below outlines some distinctions between Obion County arrest and criminal records.
| Attribute | Obion County arrest records | Obion County criminal records |
|---|---|---|
| Type of document | Obion County arrest records are law enforcement documents; they are official evidence of the detention of individuals for actions contravening state and local laws | Obion County criminal records are court documents detailing the prosecution of criminal offenders within the Obion County Circuit and General Sessions Courts |
| Content | An Obion County arrest record contains the personal information of the individual taken into custody by law enforcement, booking details, the reasons for the arrest, and the conditions for release | Obion County criminal records are case files on criminal trials within the county. These include Obion County arrest records, exhibits, and other documents relating to the prosecution, conviction, and incarceration of individuals for criminal activities |
| Legal implication | In Obion County and other parts of the United States, having an arrest record does not imply guilt for a crime. Only a competent court can declare an arrestee guilty or innocent of allegations | In contrast to arrest records, Obion County criminal records are proof that their owners are legally guilty of criminal acts |
| Impact | Arrest records may not have significant impacts unless they result in criminal convictions. | Obion County criminal records can influence job prospects, housing options, and personal relationship opportunities. Additionally, they may alter one's social standing. |
How Long Do Arrests Stay on Your Record?
Obion County arrest information remains publicly accessible indefinitely unless the courts seal or remove it. Tennessee Code Annotated (T.C.A.) § 40-32-101 established public rights to petition for sealing of their arrest information under the following terms:
- There is no conviction
- There is no true bill by a Grand Jury
- There are no prosecutions (nolle prosequi).
Conviction arrest records must be for non-violent misdemeanors or Class E felonies.
Individuals can seal a maximum of two convictions: this should be two misdemeanors or one felony and misdemeanor from separate criminal incidents.
For non-conviction arrest records, there are no waiting periods
However, individuals applying for sealing of conviction records must complete their sentences (including probations and restitutions), have no subsequent convictions, and observe a 5-year waiting period for misdemeanors and 10 years for Class E felonies.
Obion County Arrest Warrants
Obion County arrest records are judicial orders issued by judges and magistrates of the Obion County Circuit, General Sessions, and Juvenile Courts granting law enforcement the authority to detain designated individuals.
In Obion County, the courts issue arrest warrants when law enforcement proves probable cause that specific individuals committed arrestable crimes. Judges and magistrates may also issue arrest warrants for violations of court orders, domestic violence, grand jury indictments, criminal complaints, and other actions that contravene state or local laws.
Typically, an arrest warrant in Obion County and other parts of Tennessee contains the following information:
- Full name, last known address, and physical description of the subject
- Date, time, and location of issuance
- Name and signature of the authorizing judge/magistrate
- Allegations against the wanted person and sections of Tennessee laws that were presumably violated
- Orders to law enforcement to detain the subject
- Instructions on how law enforcement should execute the warrant
- Warrant number and type.
Do Obion County Arrest Warrants Expire?
Arrest warrants in Obion County and across Tennessee remain valid indefinitely; they are enforceable until law enforcement apprehends the wanted individuals or the courts address the underlying issues leading to the warrants. Although Obion County arrest records do not have expiry dates, clerical errors, jurisdiction of the issuing authority, changes in state laws, and compliance with the Fourth Amendment may influence their validity. Furthermore, the statute of limitations may affect the timeframe for issuing arrest warrants.
Expunge Obion County Arrest Records
The following steps outline the procedures for expunging Obion County arrest records:
- Determine eligibility to seal the specific arrest record. Expunction applies if there is no conviction, the arrest record relates to misdemeanors or non-violent felonies, and the owner of the record completes the sentence or a diversion program.
- Obtain a copy of the criminal records from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) and the case disposition documents from the Obion County Circuit Court Clerk's Office.
- Download and complete an Expungement Order Form, enclose the supporting documents, and file a petition at the Obion County Circuit or General Sessions Court (depending on which court handled the resulting case)
- Pay all applicable fees (expungement for arrests resulting in dismissals is free)
- Wait for the court to process the application; if it is successful, the court will issue orders to the relevant agencies to expunge the records and update their databases.