Obion County 24 Hour Booking

Obion County 24 hour booking records show who was brought into the county jail in the past day. The Obion County Sheriff's Office handles all arrests and bookings at the jail on Law Lane in Union City. If you need to find out whether someone was picked up in Obion County, this page covers the ways to search recent bookings, what the records include, and how to get more details. Obion County sits in the far northwest part of Tennessee and processes roughly 3,180 bookings each year through its 149-bed facility.

Obion County Booking Records Search

Obion County does not have a full online jail roster like some larger counties in Tennessee. The main way to check on recent bookings is to call the jail at 731-885-0277. Staff at the Obion County jail can tell you if someone is in custody and what charges they face. The phone line is open all day and night since the jail runs around the clock. You can also call the Sheriff's Office at 731-885-5832 during business hours for booking details.

For the most up-to-date 24 hour booking info in Obion County, a direct call to the jail is still the best bet. You can also use state-level tools like the Tennessee FOIL system for felony offender lookups or the TBI background check service for a full criminal history report that covers all 95 counties.

The Obion County jail processes about 3,180 arrests a year. That comes out to close to nine bookings per day on average. The weekly turnover rate sits at about 55 percent, which means inmates cycle through fast. Most people booked in Obion County are there for short stays while they wait for a bond hearing or court date.

What Obion County 24 Hour Booking Records Show

When someone gets booked into the Obion County jail, the staff creates a record with set data points. The booking file starts with the person's full name, date of birth, and age. It also has a full physical description that includes height, weight, race, and hair and eye color. A photo and fingerprints go into the file too.

Each Obion County booking record lists the arrest date, time, and where the arrest took place. The arresting agency gets noted, which could be the Sheriff's Office, Union City Police, or the Tennessee Highway Patrol. Charges appear with their code sections and descriptions. If a warrant led to the arrest, that shows up in the record as well. Bond and bail details round out the file so anyone can see what it takes to get released from the Obion County jail.

The image below is from the Tennessee statewide FOIL search system, which can help locate felony offender records tied to Obion County arrests.

You can use the Tennessee FOIL system to look up convicted felons statewide, including those who were first booked in Obion County. This tool is free and does not need a login.

Obion County Public Records Requests

Booking records in Obion County are public. The Tennessee Public Records Act at T.C.A. § 10-7-503 gives people the right to look at and copy government records, and that includes jail booking logs. You can ask for these records in person at the county government office or by mail.

The records custodian for Obion County sits at 214 East Church Street in Union City. The phone number is 731-885-0211. When you make a request, the office must respond within seven business days under state law. They can charge copy fees based on what it costs them to make the copies, as laid out in T.C.A. § 10-7-504. Tennessee residency may be needed for certain types of records requests in Obion County.

For formal records from the jail itself, send a written request to the Obion County Sheriff at 1 Law Lane, Union City, TN 38261. Put "Attn: Jail Records" on the envelope. Include the person's full name, any known aliases, date of birth, and the date range you are asking about. Giving the type of charge or crime helps the staff find the right file faster in Obion County.

Note: Juvenile records and some records tied to ongoing investigations may not be available to the public in Obion County.

Obion County Jail Details

The Obion County Jail is a medium-security facility at 1 Law Lane in Union City. It holds up to 149 inmates at a time, though the daily count often runs higher at 130 to 150. The jail houses adults charged with both misdemeanor and felony crimes. All arrests made by law enforcement in Obion County end up here for booking and processing.

The facility handles bookings 24 hours a day, seven days a week. That is why the 24 hour booking list always has fresh entries. When someone is brought in, the staff takes their information, photograph, and fingerprints right away. The process also includes a medical screening and a check for any outstanding warrants in other counties or states. After booking, the person either posts bond or waits in the Obion County jail for their next court date.

Booking records stay on file at the Obion County jail unless a court orders them expunged. Under Tennessee law, people who had charges dropped or were found not guilty can ask to have their records wiped clean. The process usually takes one to two years to finish. Until then, the booking record stays in the system.

Statewide Search Tools for Obion County

Tennessee runs several databases that can help you find records tied to Obion County arrests. The TBI background check service gives you a full criminal history report that covers the whole state. This goes deeper than just the 24 hour booking log. There is a fee for each report, but it pulls from the TORIS database that the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation maintains.

The VINELink system lets you track an inmate's custody status. If someone you know was booked in Obion County, you can sign up for alerts when their status changes. The system sends a notice when an inmate gets released or moved. It is free to use and works for jails across Tennessee.

For court records tied to Obion County bookings, the Tennessee court system at tncourts.gov has case search tools. You can look up criminal cases by name or case number. The Obion County public records portal also aggregates county-level data that may include arrest and court information. These tools work well alongside direct calls to the Obion County jail for a full picture of someone's case.

Cities in Obion County

Obion County includes Union City, Obion, Troy, Hornbeak, South Fulton, Rives, Samburg, and Woodland Mills. None of these cities meet the population threshold for a dedicated page on this site. All arrests in these towns go through the Obion County jail for booking and processing.

Nearby Counties

Obion County sits in the northwest corner of Tennessee. If you are not sure which county handled a booking, check these neighbors too.

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