Access Cocke County 24 Hour Booking
Cocke County 24 hour booking records are maintained by the Sheriff's Office in Newport, Tennessee. Sheriff Armando Fontes leads the department, which handles all arrests and jail operations across the county's 443 square miles. The Cocke County Jail at 358 East Main Street in Newport processes bookings around the clock. You can search for recent arrests, check the jail roster, and find out who has been booked into custody. With an average of 165 inmates at any time, the Cocke County Jail is one of the busier facilities in the region. All booking records are public under Tennessee law.
Cocke County Quick Facts
Cocke County Sheriff's Office Booking Records
The Cocke County Sheriff's Office runs all law enforcement and corrections operations in the county. Sheriff Armando Fontes (CJ Ball) leads the department. Chief Deputy John Carrell and Administrative Captain Derrick Woods help manage day-to-day operations. The sheriff's office address is 111 Court Avenue in Newport, TN 37821. Call 423-623-6004 for general questions.
The Cocke County Jail is a separate facility at 358 East Main Street in Newport. Josh Hartsell serves as Jail Administrator. You can reach the jail at 423-623-9043 or 423-613-9128. The lobby is open Monday through Friday from 8 AM to 4 PM, and Saturday from 8 AM to 11 AM. Twenty-four full-time correction officers staff the jail, and the facility holds an average of 165 inmates on any given day. It has over 200 beds total. Every arrest in Cocke County results in a booking record at this facility.
Cocke County had a violent crime rate of 207 per 100,000 in 2018, which is above the state average. Patrol deputies handle about 35 dispatched calls per 12-hour shift across the county's 458-square-mile patrol area. The steady flow of arrests keeps the booking system active around the clock in Cocke County.
| Jail |
Cocke County Jail 358 East Main Street Newport, TN 37821 Phone: 423-623-9043 |
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| Sheriff |
Cocke County Sheriff's Office 111 Court Avenue Newport, TN 37821 Phone: 423-623-6004 |
| Lobby Hours | Mon-Fri 8 AM to 4 PM, Saturday 8 AM to 11 AM |
How to Search Cocke County 24 Hour Booking
You have a few options for checking 24 hour booking records in Cocke County. The Cocke County Sheriff's jail page provides information about the facility and may link to current inmate data. The Cocke County government jail page also has details about the detention center and how to look up inmates.
The screenshot below shows the Cocke County Sheriff's Office website where you can access jail information and booking resources for the county.
Calling the jail is still the most reliable way to check on a specific booking in Cocke County. Dial 423-623-9043 and give staff the name of the person you are asking about. They can confirm whether that person is in custody, what the charges are, and what bond was set. The jail processes bookings at all hours, so the 24 hour booking list changes throughout the day.
For formal records requests in Cocke County, contact the Archives Director, Chris Hoaglan. His office is at 360 East Main St in Newport, TN 37821. You can call 423-465-3023 or email choaglan@cockecounty.net. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 4 PM. Under the Tennessee Public Records Act, the county has 7 business days to respond to requests. Tennessee residency may be needed for certain records.
Cocke County Jail Programs and Services
The Cocke County Jail offers more programs than most county jails in Tennessee. Inmates who are booked in can access several rehabilitation services while they wait for their cases to move through the court system. These programs aim to reduce repeat bookings by helping people with substance abuse and mental health issues.
Programs at the Cocke County Jail include faith-based education held on Tuesdays, the JCAP rehabilitation program, and the RU substance abuse recovery program. Helen Ross McNabb provides mental health services. West Care Tennessee, Rural Medical Services, and Cherokee Mental Health also offer care at the facility. About 25 trustee positions are available for eligible inmates. Trustees handle kitchen work, laundry, maintenance, custodial cleaning, and non-profit work assignments in Cocke County.
Commissary services are available through Access Corrections. Family members can deposit funds online, at the lobby kiosk, or by calling 866-394-0490 for SmartDeposit. Phone accounts for inmates go through InmateSales. A state-issued ID is required for lobby deposits at the Cocke County Jail.
Statewide Booking Search for Cocke County
Tennessee has state-level tools that can help you find booking and arrest records from Cocke County. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation provides background checks through its TORIS system. This covers criminal records from every county in the state. If someone was booked in Cocke County, a TBI check should show it.
Under T.C.A. 10-7-503, booking records in Cocke County are public. Anyone can request them. You do not have to be involved in the case. Some details about minors or sensitive personal information may be redacted, but the core booking data is accessible. Arrest records stay on file permanently in Cocke County unless a court grants an expungement. That process can take one to two years and requires a petition through the court system.
Cocke County Crime Reporting
If you have information about criminal activity in Cocke County, you can submit a tip to the sheriff's office. Tips go through the main phone line at 423-623-6004. Press 1, then press 3 for the Narcotics division if you have a drug tip. Press 1, then press 2 for the Criminal Investigations Division for other crime tips. All tips stay confidential. Give as much detail as you can, including the exact address or location.
Tips from the public often lead to arrests that show up on the 24 hour booking list in Cocke County. The Tactical Response Team handles high-risk situations including warrant service, barricaded suspects, and other serious incidents. Crystal Ottinger serves as county mayor and oversees the broader county government that supports the sheriff's office operations in Cocke County.
Cities in Cocke County
Cocke County includes Newport, Cosby, Del Rio, Parrottsville, and Hartford. All arrests in these communities go through the Cocke County Sheriff's Office and are booked at the county jail in Newport. None of these cities meet the population threshold for their own page.
Nearby Counties
Cocke County is in eastern Tennessee near the North Carolina border. If you are looking for a booking from a neighboring county, check with that county's jail.