Access Fayette County 24 Hour Booking
Fayette County 24 hour booking records are available through one of the most detailed inmate lookup systems in Tennessee. The Fayette County Sheriff's Office runs an online portal that shows booking numbers, charge listings, bond amounts, and court details for every person in custody. The jail is a medium-security facility in Somerville that holds adults charged with misdemeanor and felony crimes. This page explains how to search Fayette County booking records, what those records include, and where to go if you need more help. Whether you want to check on a recent arrest or look up an old booking, Fayette County has the tools.
Fayette County Quick Facts
Fayette County Sheriff Booking Operations
The Fayette County Sheriff's Office handles all bookings at the county jail in Somerville. The jail sits at 16755 Highway 64. It is a medium-security facility that houses adults facing both misdemeanor and felony charges. Every person brought in goes through the same intake process. Staff record personal details, take a photo, log the charges, and enter everything into the booking system. Bond amounts are set at that time based on the charges and the court's bond schedule.
Between 2019 and 2023, the Fayette County Sheriff's Office made 1,102 arrests according to National Incident-Based Reporting System data. Males accounted for about 77% of those arrests. Females made up the other 23%. The data shows the scope of booking activity in Fayette County over a five-year period. Each of those arrests created a 24 hour booking record that is now part of the public record under T.C.A. § 10-7-503.
You can reach the sheriff's office at 901-465-5211. The jail line is 901-465-5247. Both numbers connect you to staff who can answer questions about recent bookings in Fayette County.
Search Fayette County Booking Records Online
Fayette County runs one of the better online inmate lookup tools in the state. The Fayette County Inmate Lookup system shows detailed booking data for every person currently held at the jail. You can search by name or browse the full roster. The data is thorough. It goes well beyond just names and charges.
When you pull up an inmate record on the Fayette County lookup tool, you see:
- Booking number and booking date
- Full charge listings with applicable statutes
- Bond amounts for each charge
- Court info and warrant details
- Current custody status and housing location
- Age, race, sex, height, and weight
- City and state of residence
That level of detail makes the Fayette County system stand out. Most county jail rosters in Tennessee only show basic info. This one lets you see the full picture without having to call the jail or visit in person. The Fayette County Sheriff's main site also links to the lookup tool and has general info on jail policies and contact numbers.
The screenshot below shows the Fayette County inmate lookup portal where you can search booking records.
The portal lets you search by name and view detailed booking records for all current Fayette County inmates.
What Fayette County Booking Records Include
A booking record from the Fayette County Jail is more detailed than what many other counties provide. The record starts with the person's full name, date of birth, and demographic info. Physical details like height, weight, and identifying marks are noted. The booking number is unique to each intake. Charges are listed with the specific Tennessee statute that applies to each one. This makes it easy to look up the law behind each charge.
Bond amounts appear for every charge. Some charges carry their own bond. Others may have a combined bond. The court info section tells you which court will handle the case and any warrant details tied to the arrest. Custody status is updated as things change. If someone posts bond and gets released, that shows up too. Housing location tells you where in the jail the person is held. All of this is public under Tennessee's open records law. You do not need a reason to look it up.
Note: Juvenile records and sealed cases are not available through the Fayette County public lookup.
Request Fayette County Arrest Records
If you need records beyond what the online tool shows, contact the Fayette County Jail directly. Staff can provide booking sheets, current status info, and bail details. Have the inmate's full name and date of birth ready when you call. That makes it much easier for the staff to find the right record. The jail number is 901-465-5247.
Written requests can go to the Fayette County Jail at 16755 Highway 64, Somerville, TN 38068. Under the Tennessee Public Records Act, the county has seven business days to respond. Tennessee residents have the broadest rights to public records, but most booking data is available to anyone who asks. If you want a formal copy of an arrest record, spell out exactly what you need in your request so the staff can pull it without delay.
The Tennessee Court System is another option if you need court case records tied to a Fayette County booking. That site lets you look up criminal filings, hearing dates, and case outcomes by party name or case number. It covers Fayette County along with most other counties in the state.
Here is the Fayette County Sheriff's main website where you can find links to jail services and booking resources.
The site has links to the inmate lookup, contact info, and general jail policies for Fayette County.
| Office |
Fayette County Sheriff's Office 16755 Highway 64 Somerville, TN 38068 Phone: 901-465-5211 |
|---|---|
| Jail | Phone: 901-465-5247 |
| Inmate Lookup | lookup.fayettesheriff.org |
Fayette County Booking Expungement
Some booking records in Fayette County can be erased through the expungement process. Tennessee law under T.C.A. § 40-32-101 allows people to petition the court to remove arrest records if the case ended in their favor. Dismissed charges, not guilty verdicts, and cases where the prosecution chose not to move forward all qualify. Once the court grants an expungement, the booking record is removed from the public roster.
The process starts at the Fayette County court clerk's office. You fill out the right form and submit it. A judge reviews the request. If approved, the order goes to the sheriff's office and the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation. Both agencies remove the record from their systems. There is no fee for expungement in cases where charges were fully dismissed. For other eligible offenses, a filing fee may apply. Contact the Fayette County court clerk for specifics on what forms to use and what fees to expect.
Cities in Fayette County
Fayette County includes Somerville and several smaller towns. None of these cities meet the population threshold for a dedicated page. All arrests within Fayette County go through the county jail in Somerville. The same inmate lookup tool covers bookings from every part of the county.
Nearby Counties
Fayette County is east of Memphis in West Tennessee. It shares borders with several other counties. If an arrest took place near a county line, the booking may have gone through a neighboring facility.