Search Overton County Busted Mugshots
Overton County busted mugshots and arrest records are managed by the Overton County Sheriff's Office at 317 University Street in Livingston, Tennessee. The county has a population of about 22,083 and sits in the Upper Cumberland region of the state. If you need to look up someone who was arrested in Overton County, you can search booking records through the sheriff's office or use third-party jail roster tools. This page covers the main ways to find Overton County arrest data, mugshot photos, and inmate details online or by visiting the office in person.
Overton County Quick Facts
Overton County Sheriff's Office
The Overton County Sheriff's Office runs law enforcement and jail operations for the entire county. Sheriff John Garrett leads the department, which handles patrol, criminal investigations, corrections, and court services. The main office is at 317 University Street in Livingston. You can call 931-823-5634 for general questions about arrests, warrants, or booking records.
If you need copies of arrest reports or incident records, contact the Records Division during business hours. They take requests in person and by mail. Staff can look up booking data by name or case number. Fees may apply for copies of documents. The sheriff's office keeps booking records for every person brought into the Overton County Jail, so most arrest data going back years is on file there.
Written requests are preferred for formal public records. Include a clear description of the records you want. Under T.C.A. § 10-7-503, Tennessee citizens have the right to inspect and copy public records held by government offices, and that includes arrest records and mugshots in Overton County.
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Overton County Sheriff's Office 317 University Street, Livingston, TN 38570 Phone: 931-823-5634 |
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| Records | Contact the Records Division during business hours |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM |
Overton County Busted Mugshots Online Search
The Overton County Sheriff's Office has an official website at overtoncountytn.gov/sheriff where you can find department information and contact details. For current jail inmates and booking records, contact the Sheriff's Office directly. You can also search the Tennessee Public Case Search for court cases tied to Overton County arrests.
The jail roster shows basic facility details and current inmate info. It updates roughly every 24 hours. You can see names, charges, and bond amounts for people held at the Overton County Jail. The site also shows the facility type and general policies for mail and visitation.
For broader searches, the Overton County government site at overtoncountytn.gov has contact info for the public records coordinator. You can reach the coordinator at 931-823-5271 for help with records that go beyond what is available online.
How to Find Overton County Arrest Records
There are a few ways to search for Overton County busted mugshots and arrest data. The quickest path for current inmates is calling the Sheriff's Office. For older records or certified copies, you will need to contact the office directly or visit in person.
To search in person, visit the Sheriff's Office at 317 University Street in Livingston. Bring your ID. You can ask staff to pull up arrest records by name or case number. Under T.C.A. § 10-7-503, most arrest records are open to the public. You do not need to be involved in the case or give a reason for your request.
What you will need to search:
- Full name of the person you are looking up
- Approximate date of arrest if known
- Case or booking number if you have it
- Your own ID for in-person requests
If the person was charged with a state felony and sent to prison, the Tennessee Department of Correction runs the Felony Offender Information Lookup (FOIL) at tn.gov. That tool covers state inmates and parolees but not county jail holds.
Overton County Public Records Access
Tennessee's Public Records Act gives broad access to government records. The Overton County Public Records Coordinator can be reached at 317 University Street, Livingston, TN 38570, or by phone at 931-823-5271. Written requests are preferred. The county has 7 business days to respond under state law.
Fees may apply for copies and for staff time if the search takes more than an hour. Under T.C.A. § 10-7-505, the county can charge the actual cost of producing copies. Some records are exempt under T.C.A. § 10-7-504, like active investigation files and certain personal data. But booking records and mugshots are generally available to anyone who asks.
If you think a records request was wrongly denied, you can contact the Tennessee Office of Open Records Counsel for assistance. They help resolve disputes between agencies and requesters at no cost.
Overton County Jail Details
The Overton County Jail houses inmates awaiting trial and those serving county sentences. The facility is at the same address as the sheriff's office in Livingston. It handles both misdemeanor and felony holds. Inmates come from arrests made by the Overton County Sheriff's Office and local police departments in the area.
Mail sent to inmates goes through inspection. Address letters to the inmate by name at the Overton County Jail, 317 University Street, Livingston, TN 38570. Visitation and commissary details can be confirmed by calling the jail directly. The jail roster changes as people are booked and released, so check it often for the latest Overton County busted mugshots and booking info.
Overton County Mugshot Laws
Tennessee has strong public records laws. Under T.C.A. § 10-7-503, government records are open for inspection by any citizen unless a specific exemption applies. Booking photos taken at the Overton County Jail fall under this law. Anyone can request copies of them.
Copy fees are set by T.C.A. § 10-7-505. The county can charge for the cost of making copies. If a request requires more than one hour of staff time, labor charges may apply. The TBI charges $0.15 per page for black and white copies and $0.50 for color copies. County offices may set their own rates within what the law allows.
For criminal history checks beyond what is on the jail roster, T.C.A. § 38-13-109 governs how that data is shared. Fingerprint-based checks cost $29 through the TBI and are done at Identogo locations around the state.
Statewide Resources for Overton County
Several state databases work alongside local records from Overton County. The Tennessee Department of Correction runs FOIL at tn.gov, which covers state prison inmates and parolees. The Tennessee Sex Offender Registry is another free tool you can use to check a person's history. The Tennessee Court System offers public case search tools for court records from participating counties.
The TBI handles statewide criminal history data. You can reach their open records division at tbi.openrecords@tn.gov for records that go beyond what Overton County holds locally.
Cities in Overton County
Overton County includes Livingston, which is the county seat and largest town in the area. There are no cities in Overton County with dedicated pages on this site, but all arrests made within the county are processed through the Overton County Jail. Busted mugshots for anyone booked in Overton County appear on the county jail roster.
Nearby Counties
Overton County borders several other Tennessee counties. If you are not sure which county handled an arrest, check the booking records for each one. Every county in Tennessee runs its own jail and keeps separate busted mugshots records.