Access Lewis County Busted Mugshots
Lewis County busted mugshots and arrest records are managed by the Lewis County Sheriff's Office in Hohenwald, Tennessee. This small Middle Tennessee county handles all bookings at the Lewis County Jail. The Sheriff's Office has a website at lewiscountytn.com where you can find basic department information and contact details. This page explains how to search for Lewis County arrest records, find booking photos, and get inmate information through official channels and public records requests.
Lewis County Quick Facts
Lewis County Sheriff's Office
The Lewis County Sheriff's Office runs all law enforcement and jail operations in the county. Sheriff Jason Williams leads the department. The main office is at 117 Smith Street in Hohenwald. You can call 931-796-3722 for general questions or to reach the jail. The department covers patrol, investigations, corrections, and court services.
The Sheriff's Office has a website at lewiscountytn.com/sheriff with department information and contact details. If you need copies of arrest reports or incident records, contact the Records Division during regular business hours. Written requests are preferred. Fees may apply for copies.
| Office |
Lewis County Sheriff's Office 117 Smith Street, Hohenwald, TN 38462 Phone: 931-796-3722 |
|---|---|
| Jail | Lewis County Jail, Hohenwald |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM |
Lewis County Busted Mugshots Online Search
Lewis County does not run its own online inmate search portal. That is typical for smaller Tennessee counties. But you can still find Lewis County busted mugshots and booking info through third-party sources that pull data from official records.
The Lewis County Jail houses adults charged with both misdemeanor and felony offenses. For info on who is in custody, contact the Sheriff's Office directly. You can also search the Tennessee Public Case Search for court records tied to Lewis County arrests. For detailed records or certified copies, reach out to the Sheriff's Office by phone or in person.
How to Find Lewis County Arrest Records
There are a few ways to look up Lewis County busted mugshots and arrest data. The jail roster is the fastest free option for current inmates. For older records or certified copies, go through the Sheriff's Office or county offices.
The Lewis County government website at lewiscountytn.com provides links to county departments and services.
To search in person, go to the Sheriff's Office at 117 Smith Street in Hohenwald. Bring your ID. Under T.C.A. § 10-7-503, most arrest records in Tennessee are public. Anyone can ask to see them without giving a reason.
- 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
Lewis County Public Records Access
Tennessee law gives the public broad access to government records, and that includes Lewis County arrest records and booking data. Under T.C.A. § 10-7-503, any citizen can request to view or copy public records. The Lewis County Public Records Coordinator is at the County Mayor's Office, 110 N. Park Street, Hohenwald, TN 38462. Call 931-796-2204 to start a request.
Written requests are preferred. Include a clear description of what you want. The county has 7 business days to respond. Fees may apply for copies and staff time. Some records are exempt under T.C.A. § 10-7-504, like active investigation files. But most booking records and mugshots are available.
If a records request was wrongly denied, contact the Tennessee Office of Open Records Counsel for help.
Lewis County Jail Details
The Lewis County Jail is a small facility in Hohenwald. It holds adults charged with misdemeanors and felonies. Some inmates are pretrial. Others serve county sentences. The jail does not see the volume of bookings that larger counties do, but it still processes arrests on a regular basis.
Mail sent to inmates goes through inspection for contraband. Address it to the inmate by name at Lewis County Jail, 117 Smith Street, Hohenwald, TN 38462. Call ahead at 931-796-3722 to check visitation schedules and rules. The jail roster changes as people are booked or released.
Lewis County Busted Mugshots and Tennessee Law
Tennessee has strong public records laws that apply to Lewis County mugshots and arrest records. The Tennessee Public Records Act at T.C.A. § 10-7-503 says government records are open for inspection by any citizen unless a specific exemption applies. Booking photos taken at the Lewis County Jail fall under this law. Anyone can request copies.
Copy fees are governed by T.C.A. § 10-7-505. Lewis County can charge for the actual cost of copies, and labor charges may apply for requests over an hour. The TBI charges $0.15 per page for black and white copies and $0.50 for color.
For criminal history checks beyond the jail roster, T.C.A. § 38-13-109 controls data sharing. Fingerprint-based checks cost $29 through the TBI at Identogo locations. The Tennessee Sex Offender Registry is another public tool you can use alongside Lewis County arrest records.
Statewide Resources for Lewis County
Several state databases work alongside Lewis County's local records. The Tennessee Department of Correction runs FOIL at tn.gov. FOIL covers state prison inmates and parolees but not county jail inmates. The Tennessee Court System offers a public case search for court records.
The TBI handles statewide criminal history data and can be reached at tbi.openrecords@tn.gov. They can provide records beyond what Lewis County holds locally.
Cities in Lewis County
Lewis County includes Hohenwald, which serves as the county seat. No cities in Lewis County meet the population threshold for a separate page. All busted mugshots for arrests in Lewis County appear on the county jail roster.
Nearby Counties
Lewis County sits in Middle Tennessee. If you are not sure which county handled an arrest, check the booking records. Each county runs its own jail and keeps separate busted mugshots records.