Benton County Busted Mugshots
Benton County busted mugshots and arrest records come from the Benton County Sheriff's Office in Camden, Tennessee. The county jail holds people charged with crimes from across the county, including those booked by the Camden Police Department. You can search for current inmates, request copies of booking records, or check statewide databases that include Benton County data. This guide walks through every method to look up Benton County mugshots, arrest logs, and inmate info.
Benton County Quick Facts
Benton County Sheriff's Office
Sheriff Kenny Christopher runs the Benton County Sheriff's Office from 116 W. Main Street in Camden. The office handles patrol, investigations, court security, and jail operations for the whole county. Call 731-584-4632 for the main line. The jail has its own number at 731-584-4622.
The Sheriff's Office maintains records for every arrest and incident report filed in Benton County. You can request copies of these records through the Records Division during regular business hours. Written requests are the preferred method. Booking records include photographs, charge details, and processing information for each person brought into the Benton County Jail. The jail takes inmates from both the Sheriff's Office and the Camden Police Department.
| Office |
Benton County Sheriff's Office 116 W. Main Street, Camden, TN 38320 Phone: 731-584-4632 |
|---|---|
| Jail | Phone: 731-584-4622 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM |
Benton County Busted Mugshots Search
Benton County is a smaller county, so online jail roster access is more limited than what you find in larger Tennessee counties. You can search for court records through the Tennessee Court System website. The TDOC Felony Offender Information Lookup covers state inmates from Benton County as well.
For more direct access to Benton County busted mugshots, call the jail at 731-584-4622. Staff can tell you if someone is in custody. You can also visit the Benton County government website for general county information and department contacts. Visitation policies and commissary details are available by calling the jail directly. All mail sent to inmates gets inspected before delivery.
The county website links to various departments including the Sheriff's Office.
How to Find Benton County Arrest Records
To search for Benton County arrest records and mugshots, you have a few options. Each one gets you different levels of detail.
Call the Sheriff's Office at 731-584-4632 during business hours. Staff can confirm if someone is in the jail and give basic booking information. For copies of reports, go in person to 116 W. Main Street in Camden or mail a written request. Under Tennessee law at T.C.A. § 10-7-503, most arrest records are public. You can ask for mugshots and booking logs without giving a reason. The county has 7 business days to respond to written requests.
The Benton County Public Records Coordinator works out of the County Mayor's Office at 1 Courthouse Square, Camden, TN 38320. Phone is 731-584-6703. Written requests must describe what records you want. Fees may apply for copies and staff time on extensive searches.
- Name of the person you need records for
- Approximate arrest date if known
- Booking or case number if available
- Your contact information for the response
Benton County Public Records Laws
The Tennessee Public Records Act gives you broad access to Benton County arrest records and mugshots. Under T.C.A. § 10-7-503, government records are open for inspection unless a specific exemption applies. Most booking photos and arrest logs from the Benton County Jail are available to anyone. Active investigation files may be exempt under T.C.A. § 10-7-504.
Copy fees are set by T.C.A. § 10-7-505. Benton County can charge for the actual cost of making copies. If your request needs more than an hour of staff time, labor charges can be added. The Tennessee Office of Open Records Counsel is available to help with any disputes about records access in Benton County or elsewhere in the state.
State Databases for Benton County
Several Tennessee state tools can help you search beyond the local Benton County jail roster. The Tennessee Court System lets you look up criminal cases from courts across the state. The TDOC Felony Offender Lookup covers anyone sentenced to state prison from Benton County. The Sex Offender Registry shows registered offenders in any Tennessee county.
For fingerprint-based criminal history checks, T.C.A. § 38-13-109 controls how that data gets released. The TBI charges $29 per check. Results typically come back within 24 to 72 hours for electronic submissions.
Cities in Benton County
Benton County includes Camden and several smaller communities. None of the cities in Benton County meet the population threshold for a separate page. All arrests in the county are processed at the Benton County Jail in Camden.
Nearby Counties
Benton County is in West Tennessee and borders several other counties. Make sure you are checking the correct county for the arrest you are looking up.