Claiborne County Booking Records

Claiborne County 24 hour booking records are available through the Sheriff's Office in Tazewell, Tennessee. The Claiborne County Jail processes all arrests in the county and logs each booking into a public record system. You can search for recent bookings online or call the jail directly. The county has a third-party inmate search tool that lets you look up who is currently in custody. Sheriff Bobby Brooks oversees the office, which serves Tazewell, New Tazewell, Cumberland Gap, and Harrogate. Booking records in Claiborne County are public and can be accessed by anyone.

Claiborne County Sheriff's Office Booking Data

The Claiborne County Sheriff's Office runs all jail and booking operations in the county. Sheriff Bobby Brooks leads the department. The office is at 415 Straight Creek Road in Tazewell, TN 37879. You can call the sheriff's office at 423-626-6262 or email sheriff@claibornecountytn.gov for general questions. The jail phone line is 423-626-3385.

The Claiborne County Jail is a medium-security facility that holds up to 192 inmates. It sits at the same address as the sheriff's office on Straight Creek Road. The jail handles bookings for all arrests that happen in Claiborne County, whether the arrest was made by local deputies or other agencies operating in the area. Each booking creates a record that goes on file and becomes part of the 24 hour booking list for the county.

Claiborne County had a violent crime rate of 147 per 100,000 in 2018. That puts it in the mid range for Tennessee counties. The jail processes a steady flow of bookings from the towns it serves, including Tazewell, New Tazewell, Cumberland Gap, and Harrogate.

How to Search Claiborne County 24 Hour Booking

You can check on recent Claiborne County bookings by calling the jail at 423-626-3385. Give them a name and staff can tell you if that person is in custody. The Tennessee FOIL search also covers Claiborne County felony records and is free to use. For a full criminal history, the TBI background check system pulls statewide data that includes Claiborne County.

The screenshot below shows the Claiborne County Sheriff's Office website where you can find links to jail information and booking resources.

You can also call the jail directly at 423-626-3385. Staff can confirm if someone was booked in the last 24 hours. Give them the full name of the person you want to check on. They can tell you the charges, bond amount, and if the person is still in custody at the Claiborne County Jail.

For formal records, contact the Claiborne County Archivist, Gina Tye. Her office is at 213 Montgomery St in Tazewell, or you can mail requests to PO Box 318, Tazewell, TN 37879. Call 423-626-1553 or email claibornecoarchives@yahoo.com to start the process. The county has 7 business days to respond under the Tennessee Public Records Act.

Claiborne County Booking Record Details

Each booking record created at the Claiborne County Jail contains a detailed set of information. The jail staff collect this data during the intake process when someone is arrested and brought to the facility. These records become part of the public file under T.C.A. 10-7-503.

A Claiborne County booking record includes:

• Full legal name and any known aliases
• Date of birth, age, and physical description
• Mugshot taken during booking
• Booking date, time, and booking number
• Charges filed with statute citations
• Bond amount and type (cash, surety, property, or recognizance)
• Arresting agency and officer name

The record also includes court dates and housing assignments within the facility. Eagle-Tel, Inc. provides phone services at the Claiborne County Jail, and inmates can use those services once they are fully processed through booking. The 24 hour booking list pulls from the most recent entries in this system.

Statewide Booking Tools for Claiborne County

Tennessee has state-level databases that include Claiborne County booking and arrest data. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation provides background check services through its TORIS system. This database covers criminal records from every county in the state. A TBI background check will show arrests and bookings from Claiborne County along with any other Tennessee county.

Here is a look at the Claiborne County Sheriff's Office online portal where booking information and jail details are available.

The Tennessee Public Index is another tool that pulls together records from Claiborne County offices. Court records tied to bookings can show up in this system.

Claiborne County Arrest Record Retention

Arrest records in Claiborne County remain on file permanently unless a court orders expungement. If charges were dropped or the person was found not guilty, they can petition the court to have the record sealed. This process takes one to two years in most cases. The District Attorney's office can answer questions about who qualifies for expungement in Claiborne County.

Until a record is expunged, all booking data from Claiborne County stays accessible to the public. This includes the 24 hour booking records, the jail roster, and any arrest reports on file with the sheriff's office. Tennessee residency may be required for certain types of records requests. Contact the archivist or the sheriff's office to confirm what you need before making a request in Claiborne County.

Cities in Claiborne County

Claiborne County includes Tazewell, New Tazewell, Cumberland Gap, and Harrogate. All arrests in these towns are processed at the Claiborne County Jail on Straight Creek Road. None of these cities meet the population threshold for their own page, but all booking records are handled at the county level.

Nearby Counties

Claiborne County is in northeastern Tennessee near the Kentucky and Virginia borders. If you need booking records from a neighboring county, contact that county's sheriff's office directly.

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