Lebanon 24 Hour Booking Records
Lebanon 24 hour booking records are processed through the Wilson County Jail, which sits in the Criminal Justice Complex at 105 E High Street. The Lebanon Police Department makes arrests within city limits, then transports people to the county jail for booking. You can search for Lebanon booking records by calling the Wilson County Jail or by submitting a request to the Lebanon Police Department. This page walks through the full process for finding Lebanon 24 hour booking data, including fees, response times, and where to go for different types of records.
Lebanon Quick Facts
Lebanon 24 Hour Booking Search
The Wilson County Jail is where all Lebanon arrests end up. Call 615-444-5686 to check on a current inmate. Staff can confirm whether someone is in custody, what their charges are, and if bond has been set. There is no public online inmate roster for Wilson County at this time, so phone is the main option for quick checks on recent Lebanon bookings.
The Wilson County Sheriff's Office runs the jail and handles all custody operations for the county. Their main office is at 105 E High Street in Lebanon. The sheriff's dispatch line is 615-444-1412 for non-emergency calls. The detective division and narcotics division can both be reached at 615-444-1459. When you need to know about a Lebanon booking, the jail line at 615-444-5686 is the fastest way to get an answer.
Wilson County Crime Stoppers also takes tips at 615-444-5245. Cash rewards up to $1,000 are available for information that leads to arrests. Tips are anonymous.
How Lebanon Booking Works
Chief Mike Justice leads the Lebanon Police Department, which has almost 200 employees across four divisions: Patrol, Special Operations, Criminal Investigations, and Administrative Services. The department moved to the CL Manier Police Facility at 1017 Sparta Pike in July 2020. When an officer makes an arrest in Lebanon, the person goes to the Wilson County Jail at the Criminal Justice Complex. That is where the 24 hour booking record gets created.
At the jail, staff process the arrest. They take a booking photo, log personal details, and record all charges. Bond amounts get set based on the offense type and the person's history. A misdemeanor arrest in Lebanon might be processed in a few hours. Felony cases take longer. Some charges carry mandatory hold periods before a person can post bond.
The Lebanon Police Department holds accreditation through the Tennessee Law Enforcement Accreditation (TLEA) program. This means the department follows strict standards for records management, which affects how booking data is stored and made available to the public. All records go through the department's formal process.
Note: Lebanon is about 25 miles east of Nashville, and all arrests within city limits go to the Wilson County system, not Davidson County.
Lebanon Arrest Records and Public Access
Lebanon booking and arrest records are public. The Tennessee Public Records Act under Tenn. Code Ann. 10-7-503 says these records must be open for inspection by any Tennessee citizen during business hours. This includes arrest reports, incident reports, offense reports, and booking logs from the Lebanon Police Department.
The Lebanon Police Department Records Division at 1017 Sparta Pike handles records requests. You can submit requests in person, by mail, or through the NextRequest online portal. The portal lets you create an account, submit requests, track status, and pay for records electronically. It is the most convenient option if you do not want to visit in person.
Standard response time is 7 business days per state law. Active investigation reports may not be available until the case closes. Personal details like social security numbers and driver's license numbers get removed before release. Juvenile records are protected under Tennessee law. Proof of Tennessee residency may be needed for certain requests.
Traffic accident reports from Lebanon use a separate system. Go to purchasetncrash.gov for crash reports. The Lebanon Police Department does not provide these directly.
Lebanon Booking Resources Online
The Lebanon Police Department website has division contact info, records request links, and department news. It is a solid starting point for anyone looking into a Lebanon arrest or 24 hour booking record.
For state-level records, the Felony Offender Information Lookup (FOIL) shows inmates in Tennessee state prisons. It does not cover Wilson County Jail inmates, but it is useful for checking on someone who has been sentenced and transferred to the state system. The TORIS portal runs statewide criminal background checks for $29 per name through the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation.
The Wilson County Circuit Court Clerk at 615-444-2042 maintains court records and case information for Lebanon cases. The Wilson County Clerk at 228 E Main Street, Lebanon (phone 615-444-0312) handles general county records. The Tennessee Office of Open Records Counsel at 615-401-7897 can help resolve any disputes about public records access in Lebanon or Wilson County.
Fees for Lebanon Booking Records
Calling the Wilson County Jail to ask about a current inmate costs nothing. It is free. Getting paper copies of Lebanon 24 hour booking records or arrest reports does come with fees. The Tennessee Public Records Act limits what agencies can charge to the actual cost of making copies.
The Lebanon Police Department charges standard copy fees. The NextRequest portal provides payment info when you submit a request online. Body camera footage may also be available, though it involves a separate request process and may have different fees. Contact the Records Division at 615-443-6371 for the current fee schedule or to ask about a specific Lebanon booking record.
- Phone inquiries about inmates: free
- Paper copies of reports: standard per-page fee
- Online requests: through NextRequest portal
- Response time: 7 business days
- Crash reports: use purchasetncrash.gov
Note: The Records Division does not contact courts on behalf of requestors for case disposition details.
Record Retention in Lebanon
Arrest records in Lebanon are kept permanently unless expunged by court order. The Lebanon Police Department holds TLEA accreditation, which means it follows specific records management standards set by the state. Incident reports and other documents are stored per state retention schedules.
For expungement questions, contact the Wilson County Circuit Court Clerk at 615-444-2042. Not every charge qualifies for expungement in Tennessee. The process can take a year or more. An attorney familiar with Wilson County courts can help you determine eligibility and guide you through the steps required to get a Lebanon booking record sealed or removed from public access.
Wilson County Booking Records
Lebanon is the county seat of Wilson County. All booking and jail operations run through the Wilson County Sheriff's Office at the Criminal Justice Complex. The county page has more detail on the full court system, warrant procedures, and other record types.
Nearby Tennessee Cities
Several cities near Lebanon have their own booking records through their county jails. Pick a city below to see booking information for that area.