Clarksville 24 Hour Booking
Clarksville 24 hour booking records are managed by the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office, which operates the jail and handles intake for the city. The Clarksville Police Department makes arrests inside city limits, but all booking goes through the county. You can search Clarksville booking records online through the sheriff's inmate roster portal. This page covers how to find Clarksville booking data, what records are available to the public, and how the request process works under Tennessee law.
Clarksville Quick Facts
Clarksville Booking Records Search
The Montgomery County Sheriff's Office runs an online inmate search portal that shows everyone currently held at the jail. The site lists booking info, charges, and bond amounts. You can search by name to find a specific person. No account is needed. The search is free.
This is what most people mean when they look for Clarksville 24 hour booking data. The roster updates as new people get booked in and others get released. If someone was just arrested in Clarksville, it may take a few hours before their name shows up. Officers have to finish transport and jail staff have to complete the intake steps first.
The portal shows current inmates only. Once a person posts bond or gets released, their record drops off the active list. If you need older Clarksville booking data, you will have to request it through the records office.
How Clarksville 24 Hour Booking Works
The Clarksville Police Department is based at 135 Commerce Street. Officers patrol the city, respond to calls, and make arrests. Once someone is in custody, they go to the Montgomery County Jail at 120 Commerce Street. The two buildings are close to each other in downtown Clarksville. Jail staff take over from there.
During intake, staff at the jail photograph the person, check for warrants, and log all charges into the system. Bond gets set based on the offense. Some charges carry a set bond amount. Others need a judge to review before the person can post bail. Misdemeanor arrests in Clarksville tend to process faster than felony cases, which require extra paperwork and sometimes a court appearance before release.
Montgomery County Sheriff John Fuson oversees all jail operations. The sheriff's office handles law enforcement, warrant service, civil process, court security, and jail operations for the entire county. Clarksville is by far the largest city in the county, so most bookings at the Montgomery County Jail come from Clarksville Police Department arrests.
The office of sheriff in Tennessee dates back to 1772. It was adopted into the state constitution in 1796. The sheriff is the primary conservator of the peace for the county and has broad duties under state law, from suppressing riots to executing warrants to maintaining the jail.
Clarksville Records Request Process
As of February 2026, the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office requires all records requests to go through an online portal. The Atlassian-based request system handles incident reports, arrest records, accident reports, and background info. You have to create an account on the portal before you can submit a request. This is a change from the old process, where you could walk in or call.
For Clarksville Police Department records, contact the Records Division at 931-648-0651. You can also go in person to 135 Commerce Street, Clarksville, TN 37040. Written requests are accepted. The Clarksville police handle their own incident and accident reports, while the sheriff's office handles jail and booking records.
Under Tenn. Code Ann. 10-7-503, these records are public. Any Tennessee citizen can ask to inspect them. Copy fees follow the Tennessee Public Records Act and cannot go above the actual cost of making the copies. Standard response time is 7 business days. The portal lets you track your request status so you know when it is ready.
Clarksville Booking Resources
The Montgomery County Sheriff's Office website links to the inmate roster, records request portal, and general office info. The site is the starting point for any Clarksville booking search.
You can reach the sheriff's office at 931-648-0611 or by email at soinfo@mcgtn.net. The office is at 120 Commerce Street, Clarksville, TN 37040. For Clarksville Police Department questions, call 931-648-0651. The police department handles patrol, criminal investigations, traffic, and community policing across the city.
Clarksville and Montgomery County also jointly apply for federal justice grants through the Byrne JAG program. For info on those grants, contact the Clarksville Grants Office at 931-553-2416 or email lauren.winters@cityofclarksville.com. These grants fund equipment, training, and programs that affect how booking and law enforcement work in the city.
Clarksville Record Fees and Retention
Searching the online inmate roster costs nothing. It is free to check. Paper copies of Clarksville booking records carry fees set by Tennessee law. Copy costs stay at the real price of making the copies. Certification is extra. The online records portal may have its own processing fees as well.
Arrest records in Clarksville are permanent. They do not get deleted on their own. Incident reports follow state retention standards. Accident reports stay on file for at least 3 years. Booking records from the Montgomery County Jail are also kept permanently. If you want an old arrest removed, you would need to pursue an expungement through the Montgomery County courts.
- Online inmate roster: free to search
- Paper copies: actual cost per page
- Certified copies: additional fee
- Response time: 7 business days
For a statewide criminal check beyond just Clarksville, use the TBI TORIS portal at $29 per name. The FOIL system shows state prison inmates for free but does not include people held at the Montgomery County Jail.
Clarksville Jail and Inmate Services
The Montgomery County Jail provides visitation scheduling, commissary accounts, phone services, and mail for people in custody. Contact the jail at 931-648-0611 for the current visitation schedule. Rules change from time to time, so call ahead before you show up.
Mail goes to the inmate's name at 120 Commerce Street, Clarksville, TN 37040. All mail is searched. No packages are allowed without prior approval. Phone accounts for inmates can be set up through the jail's phone service provider. Ask staff for details when you visit or call.
Montgomery County Booking Records
Clarksville is in Montgomery County. All jail and booking operations go through the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office. The county page has more on the court system, fees, and other record types beyond the 24 hour booking list.
Nearby Tennessee Cities
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