Warren County Arrest Records

In Warren County, arrests occur when there is a reasonable belief that someone has committed an offense. The Warren County Sheriff's Office and other police departments with jurisdiction conduct these arrests to preserve law and order.

In Warren County, arrested persons are usually detained in the County Jail before their arraignment in court. Arrest information derived during the booking process produces official records (which may become part of the broader Warren County Court Records). They typically consist of the offender's physical features, booking picture, the arresting officer, witnesses, and the situation surrounding the incident. These and other public records, such as arrest warrants and criminal records, provide insights into an individual's relationship with the legal system.

Are Arrest Records Public in Warren County?

Yes. The Tennessee Public Records Act (TPRA) grants citizens the right to view, inspect, or copy arrest records kept and maintained by custodial law enforcement agencies during arrests and booking exercises unless otherwise stated by law.

However, the Act restricts Tennessee citizens from accessing specific arrest records, such as those identifying confidential informants or those of arrested individuals found not guilty.

Other exempted records include Social Security numbers, bank account information, juveniles' fingerprints, photographs, and audio and video recordings. The Act also prohibits access to names and identities of sex crime victims, records concerning child abuse and investigations or identifying underaged rape victims, as well as details of ongoing criminal investigations.

For further information on Warren County arrest records, requesters may wish to contact the County Sheriff's Office at:

108 Security Circle
McMinnville, TN 37110
Phone: (931) 473-7863
Fax: (931) 473-5447
Jail Info & Records: (931) 473-7863

Warren County Arrest Statistics

According to a 5-year crime data report by the National Incident-Based Reporting System (NIBRS), the Warren County Sheriff’s Office carried out 7,050 arrests between 2019 and 2023. The gender split of the arrest data showed that males accounted for 71.63% (5,050) of all arrests during the period, while females made up 28.37% (2,010).

The racial demography of all arrests in the period under review showed that Whites were the predominant racial group arrested for multiple offenses, with 91.40% (6,444). Blacks or African Americans, Asians, and Native Hawaiians or Other Pacific Islanders constituted 8.30% (585), 0.17% (12), and 0.10% (7) of all arrests, respectively. American Indians or Alaska Natives and individuals with unknown identities accounted for 0.01% (1) each.

A breakdown of the type of offenses law enforcement officers apprehended suspects for between 2019 and 2023 revealed that all other offenses aside from traffic violations were the most prevalent, accounting for 76.48% (4,589). Simple assault was the second most common offense, with 7.90% (474), and offenses against family and children, with 6.53% (392).

Find Warren County Arrest Records

Warren County residents and the general public searching for inmate records may avail themselves of the state and federal resources below:

Tennessee Department of Corrections (TDOC)'s Offender Search: This search tool enables visitors to access details on current or former inmates. By searching with inmates' names, races, TDOC ID, or State ID, users may obtain results such as the offender’s biographical details, including their first and last name, TDOC, and State ID numbers. Other details include the offender’s physical characteristics, booking photographs., aliases, and current status, including supervision status, combined sentence(s) length, sentence commencement and ending dates, and incarceration location.

Information seekers wishing to visit the TDOC may contact their office at:

320 Sixth Avenue North,
Nashville, Tennessee,
37423-0465
(615) 741-1000

They may also search for arrests made by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) or the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) via the Federal Inmate Locator or Online Detainee Locator System, respectively.

Warren County Arrest Records Vs. Criminal Records

Arrest Records

An arrest record describes a situation in which law enforcement detained someone. However, possessing an arrest record does not mean the subject of the report is guilty of a crime. It only means that there was suspicion that a crime was committed at some point.

In Warren County, a typical arrest record comprises information such as the arrestee's name, birth date, physical characteristics, date and time of arrest, charges or alleged offenses, arresting agency, booking pictures, and fingerprints.

Arrest records are helpful to law enforcement agencies for tracking and investigative purposes.

Criminal Records

In contrast, criminal records are comprehensive documents containing a person’s entire criminal history. They include arrest records, convictions, sentences, and any other legal actions instituted against the individual.

Criminal records, also called criminal histories or rap sheets, provide a complete picture of an individual’s criminal activity. Companies, licensing, and law enforcement agencies often use these reports for criminal history checks and legal proceedings.

How Long Do Arrests Stay on Your Record?

In Warren County, arrest information will remain on a person's record until they approach the courts to expunge or seal such details. Implementing this process ensures that only authorized individuals may view these records.

To be eligible for arrest records expungement in Warren County, prospective applicants must have had the charges against them dismissed, or a grand jury returned a “no true bill”. Other eligible persons include those who were taken into custody but not charged, found not guilty at trial, or the prosecution decided not to proceed with the case (nolle prosequi).

Warren County Arrest Warrants

In Warren County, like other parts of Tennessee, an arrest warrant is a written order authorizing law enforcement agents to take a defendant into custody for an alleged offense. A magistrate typically issues the document containing the substance of the complaint against the defendant.

A magistrate usually issues an arrest warrant after reviewing an affidavit alleging a specific offense by someone within their jurisdiction and has reasonable cause to believe that the identified person committed the offense. The warrant instructs any law enforcement officer in the state to arrest the suspect.

A typical Warren County arrest warrant comprises the following details:

• The name of the defendant. However, if the name is unknown, the defendant may be described in the warrant by any name.
• The alleged offense should be specified by name or in a manner in which it can be clearly inferred.
• The county where the warrant was issued, and the name and initials of the magistrate.
• The arrest warrant must include a copy of the affidavit of complaint.

Do Warren County Arrest Warrants Expire?

No. Warren County arrest warrants do not have an expiry date. Once issued, they remain active until the individual named in the warrant appears before a judge, dies, or, in rare cases, the court revokes the warrant.

The following circumstances may result in the nullification of an arrest warrant:

• A judge or magistrate may decide to revoke an arrest warrant if it was initially issued erroneously or the person named on the document appears in court willingly.
• The prosecutor's office or law enforcement agencies may choose to change the direction or objectives of a prosecution, rendering an arrest warrant null and void.
• Although arrest warrants usually do not expire, the charges related to them may be subject to the statute of limitations.