Rutherford County, TN Public Records

Courts in Rutherford County

Court Records in Rutherford County, Tennessee

Court records in Rutherford County refer to official documents generated during legal proceedings and, as such, provide information about those proceedings. They include dockets, subpoenas, evidence lists, and judgments, to name a few.

To get Rutherford County court records, requesters can search online, by mail, or in person. For an in-person search, visit the Rutherford County Clerk of Courts office. You may also send a written request to this office via mail. You may use the Rutherford County Online Court Records System to search criminal and civil cases in the county. You will need to provide certain information, like the case party name and year, to get access to these records.

Not all court records are available to the general public in Rutherford County. The law exempts certain records from public viewing because of their sensitive nature. For example, cases involving minors, such as adoption and juvenile cases, and records with personal identifying information, like social security numbers, are restricted to the public.

Jails and Prisons in Rutherford County

Find Inmate Search and Jail Records in Rutherford County, Tennessee

Rutherford County correctional facilities, like the Rutherford County Adult Detention Center, are managed by the county Sheriff's Office. Rutherford County Adult Detention Center is a medium security County Jail in Murfreesboro. Established in 1998, the jail accommodates both male and female offenders. The facility can house up to 956 convicts. While the county does not provide an official inmate list or jail records online, you may contact the Office directly to access these records. You may also use third-party sites that provide the county's inmate list. However, it is important to note that the accuracy of such information cannot be guaranteed.

Police Departments and Sheriff Offices in Rutherford County

Arrest Records in Rutherford County, Tennessee

The name and physical description of the person arrested, their charges, mugshot, fingerprints, and information on bond or bail are all commonly included in Rutherford County arrest records. You may access these records by contacting the county sheriff's office or the police department where the arrest was made. You will need to provide as much information as you can about the record you're looking for. City police departments in the county include Smyrna PD, Lavergne PD, and Murfreesboro PD.