Access Shelbyville 24 Hour Booking
Shelbyville 24 hour booking records come from the Bedford County Sheriff's Office, which runs the county jail where all local arrests are processed. The Shelbyville Police Department handles arrests within city limits, but booking data goes through the Bedford County system. The jail books about 8,240 offenders per year with an average daily count of 412 inmates. This page covers how to search for Shelbyville 24 hour booking records using phone, in-person, and online resources available through the county.
Shelbyville Quick Facts
Shelbyville Booking Records Search
The Bedford County Sheriff's Office manages all Shelbyville booking records at the county jail. The Bedford County Sheriff's Office website has contact info and department details. Sheriff Austin Swing leads the office from the Bedford County Justice Complex at 110 Northcreek Drive in Shelbyville. The main phone number is 931-684-3232.
To check if someone was booked after a Shelbyville arrest, call the Bedford County Jail at 931-684-4566. This line is available 24 hours a day. Staff can look up inmates by name and tell you the custody status, charges, and bond amount. You can also visit the jail in person at 112 Northcreek Drive in Shelbyville during business hours, which are Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 4 PM.
The jail has a capacity of 125 inmates and handles all security levels from minimum to maximum. The weekly turnover rate is about 55 percent, which means the inmate list changes fast. If you are looking for someone who was arrested in Shelbyville recently, it helps to check soon after the arrest happened. People move through the system quickly here.
You can also use VINELink to track an inmate held in the Bedford County system. VINELink sends alerts when an inmate's status changes, such as release or transfer.
How Shelbyville Booking Works
When the Shelbyville Police Department makes an arrest, the officer brings the person to the Bedford County Jail. The jail sits at 112 Northcreek Drive, just a short drive from the police department at 109 Lane Parkway. Staff at the jail take a photo, record the charges, and log the person into the booking system. Under TCA 40-7-103, this must happen without unnecessary delay.
Bond gets set by a judicial commissioner. The amount depends on the charges. TCA 40-11-118 allows commissioners to use standard bail schedules for common offenses. Some charges carry mandatory holds. For people who qualify, release on own recognizance is possible under TCA 40-11-105. The person must show ties to the Shelbyville community and not be a flight risk. All persons are bailable before conviction except in capital cases under TCA 40-11-101.
The Shelbyville Police Department is a community-oriented agency focused on building partnerships with residents. For non-emergency calls, dial 931-684-5811. For emergencies, call 911. The department sends all arrested persons to Bedford County for booking regardless of whether the charge is a misdemeanor or felony.
Public Records Access in Shelbyville
Booking records in Shelbyville are public under Tennessee law. TCA 10-7-503 requires state, county, and municipal records to be open for inspection by any Tennessee citizen during business hours. This includes arrest logs, booking records, and charge sheets from both the Shelbyville Police Department and the Bedford County Sheriff's Office.
For Shelbyville police records, contact the records division at 109 Lane Parkway. The main phone number is 931-684-5811. You can also email records@shelbyvilletnpolice.org for accident reports and other documents. Bring a report status form if you need an accident report. For requests by email, include the complaint or case number. Incident reports and other records follow state guidelines for access.
Bedford County handles jail records. The county government office is at 100 West Side Square, Suite 102 in Shelbyville. Phone is 931-684-1921. Written requests are required, and Tennessee residency must be shown. The response time is 7 business days under the Tennessee Public Records Act. There are exceptions under TCA 10-7-504 for juvenile records, medical information, and active investigations that stay confidential.
Shelbyville Booking Resources Online
The Shelbyville Police Department website has contact details, court information, and department news. The site covers the records division, complaint procedures, and city court schedules for anyone dealing with Shelbyville booking or citation matters.
Shelbyville city court meets every first and third Monday of each month at 1 PM. Sessions take place at the Shelbyville Recreation Center, 220 Tulip Tree Road. Judge John T. Bobo presides. City Attorney Ginger Shofner handles prosecution. City Court Clerk Lilia Torres manages the docket. All citations must be paid before noon on the court date unless other plans are made in advance. You can pay by phone at 1-877-618-7898 using your citation number.
The sheriff's tip line is 931-685-1335 and takes calls at any time. The detectives division can be reached at 931-685-1334 during business hours. For Shelbyville booking questions that the police department cannot answer, the Bedford County Jail at 931-684-4566 is the best number to call.
Shelbyville Arrest Data and Fees
Looking up Shelbyville booking records by phone is free. Call the jail and ask. Paper copies come with fees. The Tennessee Public Records Act says copy fees cannot go above the actual cost of making them. Certified copies may cost extra. Payment methods include cash, check, or money order at the county office.
For a full statewide criminal history search beyond just recent Shelbyville bookings, the TBI TORIS portal charges $29 per name. The TBI keeps the central criminal history repository under TCA 38-6-101. You can also check the Tennessee Sex Offender Registry maintained by the TBI for a different type of record lookup.
Bedford County had 166 violent crimes per 100,000 people in 2018. The top arrest charges in 2023 were drug and narcotic violations at 125, simple assault at 113, disorderly conduct at 39, aggravated assault at 26, and DUI at 24. These numbers give a sense of the types of Shelbyville booking records you might find in the system.
- Phone inquiry to jail: free, available 24 hours
- Paper copies: actual cost per page
- TBI background check: $29 per name
- Response time: up to 7 business days
- Bedford County Jail phone: 931-684-4566
Expungement in Shelbyville
Some Shelbyville arrest records can be removed. TCA 40-17-105 allows expungement of certain arrests through a court petition. Not every charge qualifies. Waiting periods apply. If charges from a Shelbyville arrest were dropped or dismissed, you may be able to get the booking record cleared from public view.
Mugshots from Shelbyville arrests can be requested by mail. Send your request to the Bedford County Jail at 112 Northcreek Drive, Shelbyville, TN 37160, attention Media Relations. Include your email address if you want electronic delivery. You can also call 931-684-4566 to ask about mugshot availability. The FOIL system covers state prison inmates but not Bedford County jail detainees. FOIL shows location, parole dates, and sentence details for state felony offenders from Shelbyville and the rest of Tennessee.
Bedford County Booking Records
Shelbyville is the county seat of Bedford County. All booking and jail operations run through the Bedford County Sheriff's Office. The county page has more detail on the court system, fee schedules, and other record types beyond just 24 hour bookings.
Nearby Tennessee Cities
Several cities near Shelbyville have their own booking records through their county jails. Pick a city below to see booking information for that area.