Dyer County 24 Hour Booking Records
Dyer County 24 hour booking records are managed by the Sheriff's Office in Dyersburg. The jail opened in December 2007 and holds up to 184 inmates. With roughly 50 new bookings each day, Dyer County sees a high volume of intake activity for its size. The sheriff posts a public jail roster online so anyone can check who has been booked recently. This page explains how to search Dyer County booking records, what information they contain, and how to request copies when you need them. All booking data in Dyer County is treated as public record under Tennessee law.
Dyer County Quick Facts
Dyer County Sheriff and Jail Operations
Sheriff Jeff Box runs the Dyer County Sheriff's Office at 401 East Cedar Street in Dyersburg. Chief Deputy Mike Boals and Jail Administrator Alan Bargery help manage the operation. The office has six divisions that handle everything from 911 calls to criminal investigations. The Communications Division staffs the 911 center around the clock, every day of the year. The Patrol Division responds to crimes and traffic stops across more than 500 square miles.
The Corrections Division oversees the Dyer County Jail. It is a modern facility built with current technology for inmate management and security. Male and female work release houses add 148 beds on top of the main jail's 184-bed capacity. A house arrest program is also available for some inmates. Each new booking creates a record that goes into the public jail roster. The Dyer County Sheriff posts this roster on the office website so people can check it at any time.
You can reach the sheriff's office at 731-285-2802. The fax number is 731-286-7828. For email, use jbox@co.dyer.tn.us. All booking questions go through the same line.
Search Dyer County 24 Hour Booking Online
The Dyer County public jail roster is the main online tool for checking recent bookings. You search by inmate name and date of birth. Results show current custody status, charges, and bond amounts. The roster updates as new bookings come in, making it a reliable way to check who is in the Dyer County Jail right now.
The Dyer County Sheriff's website also has a Most Wanted list. That page shows fugitives with their names, mugshots, and charges. If you recognize someone on the list, contact the sheriff's office. The site also links to the jail roster, contact info, and other resources for the public.
Below is the Dyer County jail roster page where you can look up current inmates and recent bookings.
The roster shows names, charges, and bond details for all current Dyer County inmates.
The Tennessee Court System is another resource. It covers criminal case records for Dyer County and other counties across the state. You can search by party name or case number. Court records show filings, hearing dates, and case outcomes. For the booking-specific data like intake time and mugshots, the sheriff's roster is the better tool.
Dyer County Arrest Record Details
Every arrest record in Dyer County holds standard data points. The inmate's name, date of birth, age, and physical description are all listed. Height, weight, race, and hair and eye color go into the file. A photograph and fingerprints are taken during intake. The record also notes the arrest date, time, and location along with the arresting agency.
Charges are spelled out with descriptions and applicable statutes. Bond and warrant details round out the record. Under T.C.A. § 10-7-503, arrest records in Tennessee are public. Anyone can request to see them. You do not need to be involved in the case or live in Dyer County to ask. Some records tied to juveniles or sealed cases may not be available, but most adult booking data is open.
Note: Dyer County arrest records stay on file unless a court orders expungement.
Dyer County Booking Expungement Process
Tennessee allows expungement of certain arrest records. In Dyer County, you may qualify if your case ended without a conviction. Eligible situations include charges that were dismissed, a grand jury that returned no true bill, release without charges, a not guilty verdict, or a nolle prosequi. You can also seek expungement if you successfully defended an order of protection case.
The process has several steps. First, you file a request using the order for expungement form at the Dyer County court clerk's office. You get a copy of the expungement order once the judge signs it. Then you provide a self-addressed stamped envelope for each charge so the criminal court clerk can mail certified copies. The judge and the relevant agencies process the expungement from there. Under T.C.A. § 40-32-101, once the order is granted, the booking record is removed from public view in Dyer County.
Free expungement is available for cases that qualify. You do not have to pay a fee if your charges were fully dismissed or you were found not guilty. Contact the Dyer County court clerk for the forms and more details on the process.
Dyer County Jail Inmate Services
The Dyer County Jail offers several services for people in custody. While these do not directly relate to 24 hour booking searches, they can be useful if you need to contact or support someone who was recently booked.
Programs and services at the jail include:
- Drug and alcohol addiction counseling
- Anger management classes
- Family values and parenting courses
- GED preparation program
- Jail ministry through Chaplain Services
Electronic mail goes through the JailATM phone app. The facility code is 2A2 and the location code is 5500. Physical mail should be sent to JailATM.com at Dyer County Jail, with the inmate's ID and full name, at 4636 Lebanon Pike #301, Hermitage, TN 37076. Commissary funds can be added through JailATM or a lobby kiosk at the jail. All visits are done by video. Contact the jail at 731-285-2802 to set up a visit time.
Request Dyer County Arrest Records
For records you cannot find online, submit a public records request. Dyer County has Public Records Request Coordinators in each department. For booking and arrest records, send your request to the Dyer County Sheriff at 401 E. Cedar St., Dyersburg, TN 38024. Call 731-285-2802 or fax to 731-286-7828. You can also email jbox@co.dyer.tn.us.
The county mayor's office handles requests for other county records. That office is at PO Box 1360, Dyersburg, TN 38025. Phone is 731-286-7800. All requests get a response within seven business days under Tennessee law. Include the full name and date of birth of the person you are searching for. A case number helps the staff find the right record faster.
| Sheriff |
Dyer County Sheriff's Office 401 East Cedar Street Dyersburg, TN 38024 Phone: 731-285-2802 |
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| jbox@co.dyer.tn.us | |
| Website | dyercountysheriff.com |
Cities in Dyer County
Dyer County includes Dyersburg and Newbern. Neither city meets the population threshold for a separate page. All arrests in Dyer County are booked at the county jail in Dyersburg. The same roster covers bookings from every part of the county.
Nearby Counties
Dyer County is in northwest Tennessee near the Mississippi River. Neighboring counties process their own bookings. Make sure you search the right county if an arrest happened near a border.