Robertson County Arrest Records

Robertson County arrest records document instances when law enforcement arrested and detained individuals. These records are created during the booking process after arrest, where details—such as the individual's name, physical description, fingerprints, mugshots, and alleged offense—are officially documented.

The primary agencies responsible for generating and maintaining these records are the Robertson County Sheriff's Office and local city police departments within the county's jurisdiction.

While an arrest record indicates the apprehension and detention of a person based on probable cause or a warrant, it does not mean that the person has been convicted or found guilty of a crime. Guilt or conviction verdicts following a person's arrest and trial are captured in other criminal justice records, such as the Robertson County Court Records and Tennessee criminal history records.

Are Arrest Records Public in Robertson County?

Yes. Arrest records are public in Robertson County under the Tennessee Public Records Act (TPRA). This law mandates that public bodies funded by public money must permit public inspection and access to materials and documents generated during official activities. As a result, individuals can request access to arrest records from local law enforcement agencies in Robertson County.

However, some arrest records are exempt from public disclosure under Tenn. Code Ann. § 10-7-504. These exemptions include:

• Juvenile arrest records (Tenn. Code Ann. § 37-1-153)
• Arrest records related to active investigations (Tenn. Code Ann. § 10-7-504)
• Sealed arrest records
• Expunged Records
• Arrest information whose disclosure may reveal the identity of witnesses and confidential informants.

Note: Restricted or exempt arrest records can only be accessed by authorized individuals, including those named in the record and law enforcement officers with a valid need. In many cases, these individuals may require a court order to have access.

What Do Public Arrest Records Contain?

A public arrest record in Robertson County contains detailed information about the person arrested. This may consist of:

• The individual's full name
• Physical characteristics, such as height, weight, race, gender, eye color, hair color, and any identifying tattoos, marks, or scars
• Date of birth and age of the arrestee
• A booking photo or mugshot
• Details about the arrest, including the date, time, and location
• The arresting law enforcement agency
• The arresting officer's information
• Booking number, date, and time
• Filed charges
• Bail and bond amount (if applicable).

Robertson County Arrest Statistics

Per the 2022 Crime in Tennessee report, law enforcement agencies, including the Sheriff's Office and police departments, recorded 2,535 arrests in Robertson County in 2022. Adult arrests comprised 94.52% (2,396 arrests), while juvenile arrests accounted for 5.48% (139 arrests). The breakdown of arrests per law enforcement agency is as follows:

• Robertson County Sheriff's Office: 1,023 arrests (963 adult arrests, 60 juvenile arrests). Arrest incidents included DUI (111), simple assault (95), aggravated assault (32), burglary (19), etc.
• Springfield Police Department: 635 arrests (597 adult arrests, 38 juvenile arrests). Arrest incidents included murder (3), simple assault (127), aggravated assault (61), shoplifting (16), etc.
• White House Police Department: 470 arrests (459 adult arrests, 11 juvenile arrests). Arrest incidents included intimidation (3), simple assault (40), kidnapping/abduction (2), shoplifting (60), etc.
• Millersville Police Department: 162 arrests (158 adult arrests, 4 juvenile arrests). Arrest incidents included simple assault (26), impersonation (2), motor vehicle theft (1), etc.
• Greenbrier Police Department: 238 arrests (212 adult arrests, 26 juvenile arrests). Arrest incidents included burglary (6), simple assault (38), motor vehicle theft (4), etc.
• Cross Plains Police Department: 7 arrests (7 adult arrests).

Find Robertson County Arrest Records

Individuals should contact the Robertson County Sheriff's Office to obtain arrest records, including inmate and incarceration information. Requests can be made in person at their office during regular business hours from Monday to Friday, by phone, fax, or through the online "Contact Us" form on the Sheriff's Office website. Note that there may be fees for copies of these records.

Robertson County Sheriff's Office
507 South Brown Street
Springfield, TN 37172
Phone: (615) 384-7971
Fax: (615) 382-0641

Additionally, individuals seeking arrest records can contact a local police department in the county to request records of persons arrested within their jurisdiction. For instance, the Springfield City Police Department Records Division maintains and dispenses all incident, accident, and arrest records. Individuals can submit requests to the Records Division in person, by phone, or by mail to obtain copies of its arrest records.

Springfield City Police Department
802 Willow Street
Springfield, TN 37172.

Alternatively, individuals may use the Tennessee Department of Corrections' Inmate Search System' to look for statewide information on persons arrested and incarcerated in Tennessee Department of Corrections facilities. They may also use the Federal Bureau of Prisons inmate locator system to search for and find information about persons arrested by federal agencies.

Free Arrest Record Search in Robertson County

While inspecting or viewing arrest records from local law enforcement agencies in Robertson County may be free, fees are typically required to obtain copies of these records. Therefore, interested persons should contact the Robertson County Sheriff's Office and local police departments to confirm if there are options for free searches of arrest records within their custody.

Otherwise, individuals seeking to search Robertson County arrest records for free should use third-party aggregate resources. These third-party sites compile and make public arrest information from law enforcement agencies across multiple cities and counties in the US, including Robertson County, TN. Interested persons may search these sites and retrieve arrest records of persons of interest in Robertson County. However, because these sites are not official, the availability and reliability of an arrest record cannot be guaranteed.

How Long Do Arrests Stay on Your Record?

Forever. Arrests remain on a person's record indefinitely in Tennessee unless expunged or sealed by court under Tenn. Code Ann. § 40-32-101. Expungement is a legal process that can clear arrests or charges from a person's criminal record. However, not all arrests are eligible for expungement or sealing.

Expunge Robertson County Arrest Records

Under Tennessee law (Tenn. Code Ann. § 40-32-101), individuals can request the expungement, or sealing, of their arrest records, effectively erasing the record as if it never happened. Expungement removes these records from official databases and restricts access to them.

To qualify for an arrest record expungement, certain criteria must be met:

• The charge was dismissed after the arrest.
• A grand jury issued a "no true bill" (declined to indict).
• The individual was released after arrest without being charged.
• The arrest or warrant was dismissed as part of a pretrial diversion program.
• The arrest or charge was due to mistaken identity.
• The court returned a "not guilty" verdict, or the individual was acquitted.
• At least 37 years have passed since the person was convicted of a misdemeanor or a class C, D, or E felony, with no subsequent arrests, indictments, or convictions.

If eligible, individuals must file a petition for each arrest with the Robertson County Circuit Court Clerk if the arrest occurred in Robertson County. The completed petition can be submitted in person or by mail.

After filing, the court may decide on the petition without a hearing or schedule a hearing to determine its outcome. If granted, the court will issue an order of expungement, directing relevant custodians of the records, including the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, the Robertson County Sheriff's Office, local police departments, the Tennessee Department of Corrections, and the court, to remove the record from their public databases.

Robertson County Arrest Warrants

Robertson County arrest records are legal orders directing law enforcement to arrest an individual (per Tenn. Code Ann. § 40-6-201). Judges or magistrates issue arrest warrants in response to criminal complaints or investigations when there is sufficient probable cause to believe someone has committed a crime. Generally, a Robertson County arrest warrant is issued to ensure arrests are lawful and based on probable cause.

The laws governing arrest warrants are outlined in Tenn. Code Ann. §§ 40-6-201 through 40-6-217. Per Tenn. Code Ann. § 40-6-205, before signing an arrest warrant, the judge or magistrate must review evidence or sworn statements from law enforcement officers or witnesses to determine if probable cause exists.

According to the law (TCA § 40-6-208), a valid arrest warrant should include the name of the person to be arrested (or a sufficient description if the name is unknown), the offense for which the arrest is ordered, an order for law enforcement to take the individual into custody, and the judge or magistrate's signature and the date of issuance.

To obtain information on Robertson County arrest warrants, individuals can use the county's "Warrant Search" service or visit the Robertson County Sheriff's Office at:

Robertson County Sheriff's Office
507 South Brown Street
Springfield, TN 37172
Phone: (615) 384-7971
Fax: (615) 382-0641

Additionally, individuals can look up the sheriff's office's most wanted list to find offenders who are wanted in the county for various offenses. Those whose names and faces appear on the list likely have an active warrant for their arrest.

Do Robertson County Arrest Warrants Expire?

The duration for which an arrest warrant remains valid in Robertson County depends on the nature of the criminal offense. Arrest warrants issued for felony offenses do not expire; they stay active indefinitely until the individual named on the warrant is arrested or the warrant is recalled or quashed by the court.

Nevertheless, per Tenn. Code Ann. § 40-6-206, arrest warrants for misdemeanor offenses become void after five years if they remain unexecuted. This means the warrant expires if an arrest is not made within five years. Additionally, if the individual named on an arrest warrant passes away before it can be executed, the warrant typically becomes invalid.