Dickson County Busted Mugshots
Dickson County busted mugshots and arrest records are held by the Dickson County Sheriff's Office in Charlotte, Tennessee. Sheriff Tim Eads oversees law enforcement and the county jail, which has an online inmate roster showing current bookings. You can look up inmates, check charges, and view bond amounts through several tools covered on this page. Whether you need a recent arrest record or want to search the Dickson County Jail roster, here is how to access that data online and in person.
Dickson County Quick Facts
Dickson County Sheriff's Office
The Dickson County Sheriff's Office is the primary law enforcement agency for the county. Sheriff Tim Eads leads the department from 285 Jail Square in Charlotte. The main office phone is 615-789-4133. For the jail, call 615-789-4147. The department handles patrol, investigations, court services, and corrections.
All bookings for Dickson County go through this office. The Records Division takes requests for arrest reports and incident records during regular business hours. You can visit in person or send a written request by mail. Include as much detail as you can about the records you need, including the full name of the person and any dates or case numbers you have.
Under T.C.A. § 10-7-505, the county can charge for copies. Labor charges may apply when requests take more than one hour to process. The Records Division can tell you what to expect when you call ahead.
| Office |
Dickson County Sheriff's Office 285 Jail Square, Charlotte, TN 37036 Phone: 615-789-4133 |
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| Jail | Phone: 615-789-4147 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM |
Dickson County Busted Mugshots Online Roster
Dickson County has an online inmate roster that shows who is currently in the county jail. This is the fastest way to find Dickson County busted mugshots. The roster includes inmate names, booking dates, charges, bond amounts, and housing locations. Photographs may also appear on the roster.
The roster updates throughout the day as inmates are booked and released. You can check it any time for the latest booking data. Release dates show when they have been set. For records that are no longer on the active roster, contact the Records Division at the Sheriff's Office.
The Tennessee Court System website has Dickson County case records searchable by name. You can find charges, hearing dates, and case status there. The TDOC Felony Offender Information Lookup covers Dickson County inmates serving state prison sentences.
How to Find Dickson County Arrest Records
You have a few options for looking up Dickson County busted mugshots and arrest data. The online roster is best for current inmates. For older records or certified copies, go through the Sheriff's Office or county offices.
To search in person, visit the Sheriff's Office at 285 Jail Square in Charlotte. Bring your ID. Staff can look up arrest records by name or case number. Under T.C.A. § 10-7-503, most arrest records in Tennessee are public. Anyone can request to see them. You do not need a reason for your request.
For mail requests, write to the Dickson County Sheriff's Office at the address above. Include the full name of the person, approximate arrest date, and any case numbers you may have. A self-addressed stamped envelope helps speed things up. Allow several weeks for processing.
- Full name of the person you are looking up
- Approximate date of arrest if known
- Case or booking number if available
- Your own ID for in-person requests
Dickson County Public Records Access
The Tennessee Public Records Act at T.C.A. § 10-7-503 gives any citizen the right to request public records from state and local agencies. The Dickson County Public Records Coordinator is at the County Mayor's Office, 4 Court Square, Charlotte, TN 37036. Call 615-789-4171 to start a request.
Written requests should describe the records you want in clear terms. Dickson County has 7 business days to respond. Some records are exempt under T.C.A. § 10-7-504, such as active investigation files and certain personal information. Most booking records and mugshots are not exempt and can be accessed by the public.
If your request is wrongly denied, contact the Tennessee Office of Open Records Counsel. They help resolve disputes between the public and government agencies.
Dickson County Mugshot Laws
Booking photos taken at the Dickson County Jail are public records. The Tennessee Public Records Act makes government records open for inspection unless a specific exemption applies. Mugshots and booking data from Dickson County generally fall outside any exemption.
For deeper criminal history checks, T.C.A. § 38-13-109 governs how data is shared. Fingerprint-based checks cost $29 through the TBI at Identogo locations. The Tennessee Sex Offender Registry is another public resource you can use alongside Dickson County arrest records.
Statewide Resources for Dickson County
State databases can fill in gaps beyond what Dickson County holds locally. The Tennessee Department of Correction runs the Felony Offender Information Lookup at tn.gov. FOIL covers state prison inmates and parolees. It does not include county jail inmates. If someone from Dickson County was sentenced to state prison, FOIL is where you will find them.
The Tennessee Court System has a public case search for court records from participating counties. The TBI handles statewide criminal history requests and can be reached at tbi.openrecords@tn.gov.
Cities in Dickson County
Dickson County includes the cities of Dickson, Charlotte, Burns, and White Bluff. Charlotte is the county seat. The city of Dickson is the largest municipality in the county with its own police department. All arrests made within Dickson County are processed at the county jail, and busted mugshots for those arrests show up on the jail roster.
Nearby Counties
Dickson County sits west of Nashville and borders several Middle Tennessee counties. Each county maintains its own jail and busted mugshots records. If you are not sure which county handled an arrest, check the booking location on the roster.