Find Pickett County Busted Mugshots
Pickett County busted mugshots and arrest records are maintained by the Pickett County Sheriff's Office in Byrdstown, Tennessee. Pickett County is the least populated county in the state with about 5,180 residents. Even though the county is small, the sheriff's office still processes arrests and keeps booking records for everyone brought into custody. This page explains how to look up arrest data, mugshot photos, and booking information from Pickett County through online tools and in-person visits to the courthouse.
Pickett County Quick Facts
Pickett County Sheriff's Office
The Pickett County Sheriff's Office handles law enforcement, jail operations, and court security for the county. Sheriff Clay Walker leads the department. The main office is at 1 Courthouse Square in Byrdstown. You can call 931-864-3210 for questions about arrests, warrants, or booking records.
Being the smallest county in Tennessee means the sheriff's office runs lean. Deputies handle patrol, investigations, civil process, and corrections all within a tight team. If you need copies of arrest reports or incident records, you should contact the office during regular business hours. They accept requests in person and by mail. The sheriff's office maintains booking records for every person processed through the Pickett County Jail.
Written requests work best for formal records. Include the full name of the person and any dates you know. Under T.C.A. § 10-7-503, Tennessee citizens can inspect and copy public records held by government agencies. That includes arrest records and mugshots from Pickett County.
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Pickett County Sheriff's Office 1 Courthouse Square, Byrdstown, TN 38549 Phone: 931-864-3210 |
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| Records | Available during regular business hours |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM |
Pickett County Busted Mugshots Online Search
Pickett County does not have its own online jail roster portal. The county website at pickettcountytn.gov was not accessible during our review. For current inmate data, call the Sheriff's Office at 931-864-3210. Staff can provide names, charges, and bond amounts for people held at the Pickett County Jail. Because the county is so small, you may see only a handful of inmates at any given time.
The Tennessee Public Case Search covers court records from Pickett County if you need case details tied to an arrest.
For more detailed records or anything not shown online, call the sheriff's office at 931-864-3210. Staff can search booking records by name or date during business hours.
How to Search Pickett County Arrest Records
Looking up Pickett County busted mugshots starts with calling the Sheriff's Office for current inmates. For older records or official copies, you need to go through the office in Byrdstown.
To visit in person, head to 1 Courthouse Square in Byrdstown. Bring your ID. Staff can pull up arrest records by name or case number. Tennessee law under T.C.A. § 10-7-503 makes most arrest records public. You do not need a reason to request them.
What helps with your search:
- Full name of the person you are looking for
- Approximate arrest date if you know it
- Case or booking number if available
- Your own ID for in-person visits
For state prison inmates, check the Tennessee Department of Correction FOIL tool at tn.gov. That covers people sentenced to state facilities but not county jail holds. The Tennessee Court System also has a public case search you can try for court records.
Pickett County Public Records
Tennessee's Public Records Act gives you broad access to government records in Pickett County. The Public Records Coordinator is at 1 Courthouse Square, Byrdstown, TN 38549. You can call 931-864-3217 to start a request. Written requests are preferred, and the county has 7 business days to respond.
Copy fees are allowed under T.C.A. § 10-7-505. The county can charge for the cost of making copies. If a request takes more than an hour of staff time, labor charges may apply. Some records are exempt under T.C.A. § 10-7-504, such as active investigation files. But booking records and mugshots are generally available to the public.
If a records request is denied and you think it should not have been, contact the Tennessee Office of Open Records Counsel. They mediate disputes between the public and government agencies for free.
Pickett County Jail Information
The Pickett County Jail is a small facility that holds inmates awaiting trial and those serving short county sentences. Both misdemeanor and felony holds are processed here. Because the county has such a small population, the jail rarely holds more than a few inmates at a time.
Mail to inmates goes through inspection for contraband. Address letters to the inmate by name at the Pickett County Jail, 1 Courthouse Square, Byrdstown, TN 38549. For visitation schedules and commissary information, call the jail at 931-864-3210. The jail roster changes as people come and go, so check back often if you are tracking Pickett County busted mugshots.
Pickett County Mugshot Laws
Tennessee law makes most arrest records public. Under T.C.A. § 10-7-503, government records are open for inspection by any citizen unless a specific exemption applies. Booking photos from the Pickett County Jail fall under this law. You can request copies from the sheriff's office.
Copy fees are governed by T.C.A. § 10-7-505. The TBI charges $0.15 per page for black and white copies and $0.50 for color. County offices can set their own rates. For criminal history checks beyond local records, T.C.A. § 38-13-109 controls how that data gets shared. A fingerprint-based check costs $29 through the TBI at Identogo locations.
The Tennessee Sex Offender Registry is a free public tool you can use alongside Pickett County arrest records. The TBI also takes open records requests at tbi.openrecords@tn.gov for statewide criminal history data.
Statewide Resources for Pickett County
State-level databases add to what Pickett County provides locally. The Tennessee Department of Correction runs FOIL at tn.gov for state prison inmates and parolees. The Tennessee Court System has a public case search. And the TBI processes statewide criminal history requests at tbi.openrecords@tn.gov.
Because Pickett County is small and shares a judicial district with nearby counties, court records may also be found through district-level offices. The 13th Judicial District covers several counties in the Upper Cumberland region.
Cities in Pickett County
Pickett County includes the town of Byrdstown, the county seat. No cities in Pickett County have dedicated pages on this site. All arrests in the county are processed through the Pickett County Jail, and busted mugshots appear on the county jail roster.
Nearby Counties
Pickett County borders a handful of other Tennessee counties. Each county runs its own jail and keeps separate busted mugshots records. If you are unsure where someone was booked, check the neighboring counties.