Perry County Busted Mugshots and Arrest Records
Perry County busted mugshots and arrest records are kept by the Perry County Sheriff's Office in Linden, Tennessee. With a population of around 8,076, Perry County is one of the smaller counties in the state. Despite its size, the sheriff's office still processes arrests, maintains booking records, and holds inmates at the Perry County Jail. This page walks you through how to search for arrest data, find mugshot photos, and get copies of booking records from Perry County whether you go online or visit the office in person.
Perry County Quick Facts
Perry County Sheriff's Office
The Perry County Sheriff's Office handles all law enforcement and jail operations in the county. Sheriff Nick Weems heads the department. The main office sits at 103 College Street in Linden. You can reach them at 931-589-2714 for questions about arrests, warrants, or booking records.
Perry County is a small rural county, so the sheriff's office wears many hats. Deputies handle patrol, serve civil papers, transport inmates, and run the jail. If you need copies of arrest reports or incident records from Perry County, contact the office during normal business hours. They take requests in person and by mail. Fees may apply depending on what you need. The sheriff's office keeps booking records for everyone brought into the Perry County Jail.
For formal public records requests, written submissions are preferred. Be specific about what records you want. Under T.C.A. § 10-7-503, Tennessee gives citizens the right to inspect and copy public records held by government offices. Arrest records and booking photos from Perry County fall under this law.
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Perry County Sheriff's Office 103 College Street, Linden, TN 37096 Phone: 931-589-2714 |
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| Records | Contact the office during business hours |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM |
Perry County Busted Mugshots Online Search
Perry County does not have a dedicated online jail roster on its own website. The sheriff's office website at perrycountytn.gov/sheriff was unavailable during our check, so online options are more limited here than in larger counties. For current inmate data, call the Sheriff's Office in Linden. Staff can provide names, charges, and bond amounts for people held at the jail. Because Perry County is small, the inmate count tends to be low compared to larger counties.
The Tennessee Public Case Search covers court records from Perry County if you need case details tied to an arrest.
For anything not available online, you will need to call or visit the sheriff's office in Linden. Staff can look up booking records by name or date if you contact them during business hours.
How to Find Perry County Arrest Records
There are a few ways to look up Perry County busted mugshots. Calling the Sheriff's Office is the quickest option. For historical records or certified copies, contact the office directly or visit in person.
To search in person, go to the Sheriff's Office at 103 College Street in Linden. Bring your ID. You can ask staff to pull arrest records by name or case number. Under T.C.A. § 10-7-503, most arrest records in Tennessee are public. You do not need to be a party to the case.
Information that helps with your search:
- Full name of the person you want to look up
- Approximate date of arrest if known
- Case or booking number if available
- Your own ID for in-person visits
If the person was sentenced to state prison, check the Tennessee Department of Correction FOIL tool at tn.gov. That covers state inmates and parolees but not county jail holds.
Perry County Public Records Access
The Perry County Public Records Coordinator can be reached at 121 Main Street, Linden, TN 37096, or by calling 931-589-2216. Written requests are preferred. Under state law, the county has 7 business days to respond to your request.
Copy fees are set by T.C.A. § 10-7-505. The county can charge for the actual cost of making copies. If the request takes more than one hour of staff time, labor charges may come into play. Some records are exempt under T.C.A. § 10-7-504, such as active investigation files and certain personal data. But most booking records and mugshots from Perry County are available to anyone who asks.
If you believe a request was wrongly turned down, the Tennessee Office of Open Records Counsel can help resolve disputes between the public and government agencies at no cost to you.
Perry County Jail Details
The Perry County Jail holds inmates awaiting trial and those serving county sentences. It is a small facility that handles both misdemeanor and felony holds. Because Perry County has a low population, the jail count stays relatively small most of the time.
All mail sent to inmates goes through inspection. Address letters to the inmate by name at the Perry County Jail, 103 College Street, Linden, TN 37096. For visitation and commissary details, call the jail directly at 931-589-2714. The jail roster changes as people are booked and released, so check it regularly for the latest Perry County busted mugshots and booking data.
Perry County Busted Mugshots and the Law
Tennessee has strong public records laws that apply to Perry County. The Tennessee Public Records Act, found at T.C.A. § 10-7-503, says government records are open for inspection by any citizen unless a specific exemption applies. Mugshots and booking photos taken at the Perry County Jail fall under this law.
The TBI charges $0.15 per page for black and white copies and $0.50 for color. County offices may set their own rates. For criminal history checks that go beyond local jail records, T.C.A. § 38-13-109 governs how criminal history data gets shared. Fingerprint-based background checks cost $29 through the TBI and can be done at Identogo locations around Tennessee.
The Tennessee Sex Offender Registry is another free public tool you can use to check a person's history alongside Perry County arrest records.
Statewide Resources for Perry County
State databases complement local records from Perry County. The Tennessee Department of Correction runs FOIL at tn.gov for state prison inmates. The Tennessee Court System offers public case search for court records from participating counties. The TBI processes open records requests and can be reached at tbi.openrecords@tn.gov for statewide criminal history data.
Cities in Perry County
Perry County includes the town of Linden, which is the county seat. No cities in Perry County have dedicated pages on this site. All arrests in the county are processed through the Perry County Jail, and busted mugshots for anyone booked here show up on the county jail roster.
Nearby Counties
Perry County borders several other Tennessee counties. If you are not sure which county handled an arrest, check the booking records for neighboring counties. Each county runs its own jail and maintains separate busted mugshots records.