Search Bradley County Busted Mugshots
Bradley County busted mugshots and arrest records are held by the Bradley County Sheriff's Office in Cleveland, Tennessee. The county uses a JailTracker portal that gives you real-time access to current inmates, booking photos, and charge details. With a population of over 108,000, Bradley County is one of the busier counties in Southeast Tennessee. Sheriff Steve Lawson runs all law enforcement and jail operations from the Justice Center on Blythe Avenue. This page walks through every way to search Bradley County arrest records and booking data.
Bradley County Quick Facts
Bradley County Sheriff's Office
The Bradley County Sheriff's Office runs all law enforcement and corrections for the county. Sheriff Steve Lawson leads the department from the Justice Center at 2290 Blythe Avenue SE in Cleveland. The office includes patrol, criminal investigations, and corrections divisions. You can call 865-728-7300 for general questions. The jail line is 423-728-7330. The Administrative Services Division handles records requests.
The Records Division works Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. You can submit requests for arrest reports and incident records in person or by mail. Put your request in writing with a clear description of what you need. Fees apply for copies. The Sheriff's Office keeps booking records for every person processed at the Bradley County Justice Center, so arrest data goes back years.
| Office |
Bradley County Sheriff's Office 2290 Blythe Ave SE, Cleveland, TN 37311 Phone: 423-728-7300 |
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| Jail | Phone: 423-728-7330 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM |
Bradley County Busted Mugshots Online Search
Bradley County uses the JailTracker system for inmate management. The online portal shows current inmates and recent bookings at the Justice Center. This is one of the best ways to find Bradley County busted mugshots without leaving your home. The portal is free and runs around the clock.
Each inmate record on the JailTracker portal shows the person's booking photo, full name, booking date, and charges. You can see bond amounts for each charge listed. The system shows demographic data and court dates when they have been set. Release dates update in real time. You can search by name or filter by date range to find recent bookings. Historical data for released inmates is also available through the system.
The Bradley County Sheriff's Office website provides access to the JailTracker portal and other department resources.
That site links to the JailTracker portal and other Bradley County law enforcement resources.
The Tennessee Court System website provides another way to look up Bradley County case records. You can search by name to find charges, case status, and court dates. This is helpful when you need court records tied to a specific arrest.
How to Find Bradley County Arrest Records
There are several ways to look up Bradley County busted mugshots and arrest data. The JailTracker portal is the fastest for current inmates. For older records, you need the Sheriff's Office or county offices.
To search in person, go to 2290 Blythe Avenue SE in Cleveland. Bring ID. You can ask staff to look up records by name or case number. Under T.C.A. § 10-7-503, most arrest records in Tennessee are public. Anyone can ask to see them.
The Tennessee Court System offers a public case search for court records from participating counties. Bradley County court records can show charges, court dates, and case outcomes that go beyond what the jail roster provides. You can use both tools to get a full picture of someone's case.
- Full name of the person you are looking up
- Approximate date of arrest if known
- Case or booking number if available
- Your ID for in-person requests
Bradley County Public Records
Tennessee law gives the public broad access to government records. Under T.C.A. § 10-7-503, any citizen can request to view or copy public records held by state and local agencies. The Bradley County Public Records Coordinator works out of the County Mayor's Office at 155 Broad Street SW, Cleveland, TN 37311. Call 423-728-7262 to start a request.
Written requests are preferred. Include a clear description of the records you need. The county has 7 business days to respond. Copy fees may apply depending on volume. Some records are exempt under T.C.A. § 10-7-504, such as active investigation files. But most booking records and mugshots from Bradley County are available to the public. If your request is denied, the Tennessee Office of Open Records Counsel can help.
Bradley County Jail Roster Details
The Bradley County Justice Center houses the jail and Sheriff's Office operations on Blythe Avenue in Cleveland. It holds adults charged with misdemeanors and felonies. Some inmates wait for trial. Others serve county sentences. The facility handles a steady volume of bookings given the county's population.
Inmates come from the Bradley County Sheriff's Office, Cleveland Police Department, and other local agencies. Every booking creates a record with name, charges, bond, and photo. That data feeds into the JailTracker system and becomes part of the Bradley County busted mugshots file. The roster updates in real time as people are booked and released throughout the day.
Bradley County Mugshot Laws
Tennessee has strong public records laws that cover Bradley County mugshots and arrest records. The Tennessee Public Records Act at T.C.A. § 10-7-503 says government records are open for inspection unless a specific exemption applies. Booking photos from the Justice Center fall under this law.
Copy fees are set by T.C.A. § 10-7-505. Bradley County can charge for making copies, and labor charges may apply if a request takes more than an hour. The TBI charges $0.15 per page for black and white copies and $0.50 for color. County offices may have their own rates.
For criminal history checks that go deeper than the jail roster, T.C.A. § 38-13-109 controls how that data gets shared. Fingerprint-based checks cost $29 through the TBI. The Tennessee Sex Offender Registry is another public tool you can use alongside Bradley County arrest records.
Statewide Resources for Bradley County
Several state databases work alongside Bradley County's local records. The Tennessee Department of Correction runs FOIL at tn.gov, covering state prison inmates and parolees. It does not include county jail inmates. If someone from Bradley County was sentenced to state prison, FOIL is where you find them.
The TBI processes open records requests at tbi.openrecords@tn.gov. They handle statewide criminal history data that goes beyond what Bradley County holds locally. Fingerprinting services are available at Identogo locations throughout Tennessee.
Cities in Bradley County
Bradley County includes the city of Cleveland, which is the county seat and largest city. Cleveland has its own police department, but all jail bookings go through the Bradley County Justice Center. Busted mugshots for arrests anywhere in the county show up on the JailTracker portal.
Nearby Counties
Bradley County borders several other Tennessee counties. If you are not sure which county handled an arrest, check the booking location on the jail roster. Each county runs its own jail and keeps separate busted mugshots records.