Search Overton County 24 Hour Booking

Overton County 24 hour booking records track who gets brought into the county jail each day. The Overton County Sheriff's Office runs the jail on John T. Poindexter Drive in Livingston. If you want to check on a recent arrest in Overton County, this page shows you how to look up booking data, what the records include, and where to go for older files. The sheriff's office made 503 arrests in 2023 alone, and the jail holds around 100 inmates on any given day in Overton County.

Overton County Booking Records Lookup

The Overton County Sheriff's Office has its own website at overtonsheriff.com. This is a good first stop when you want to check on recent bookings or arrests in Overton County. The site has links to jail info and can point you to the right phone numbers. For a direct check on who is in custody right now, call the jail at 931-823-5635.

You can also use state databases to search for Overton County arrest records. The Tennessee FOIL system tracks convicted felons statewide, and the TBI background check service pulls a full criminal history from the TORIS database. For the most current data, calling the jail directly is still the fastest option.

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

If you need to check on someone fast, a phone call to 931-823-5635 remains the quickest way. Staff can look up any current inmate by name and let you know the charges and bond. The Overton County jail is open for law enforcement services all day, every day.

What Overton County Booking Records Contain

Every time someone gets booked into the Overton County jail, a record is created on the spot. The file starts with basic personal data. That means the person's full name, date of birth, and home address. A physical description goes in too. From there, the staff adds the arrest charges and any circumstances around the arrest.

The Overton County booking record also logs the date of the booking and bond information. If someone has an outstanding warrant from another county or state, that shows up in the file. Court dates get attached to the record once they are set. All of this ties together so that anyone checking the Overton County 24 hour booking list can see a full picture of why a person is in jail and what comes next for their case.

Note: Some records tied to ongoing investigations or juvenile cases in Overton County may not be available to the public.

Overton County Arrest Records Access

Booking records in Overton County are public under the Tennessee Public Records Act. The law at T.C.A. § 10-7-503 says anyone can ask to see government records, and jail logs count. You make the request in person at the Sheriff's Office on John T. Poindexter Drive in Livingston. The office has seven business days to get back to you.

Copy fees apply based on the actual cost of making copies, which is set by T.C.A. § 10-7-504. There is no set dollar amount that covers all requests since it depends on how many pages you need. Tennessee residency may be needed for certain types of records in Overton County. If you are not sure what you can get, call the office first and ask.

There are things the Overton County Sheriff's Office will not release to the public. Bodycam footage that shows minors is off limits. Photos of accident victims stay sealed. Records that could identify crime victims are also restricted. Standard adult booking data from the Overton County jail, though, is open and available to anyone who asks for it.

For older records that are no longer in the active system, send a written request to the Overton County Sheriff's Office at 1010 John T. Poindexter Drive, Livingston, TN 38570. Put "Attn: Records" on the letter and include the person's name, date of birth, and the rough time frame you need covered.

Overton County Jail Facility

The Overton County jail is a maximum-security facility. That is a higher level than many rural county jails in Tennessee. As of recent counts, the jail holds around 102 inmates. The facility sits at the same address as the Sheriff's Office on John T. Poindexter Drive in Livingston. All arrests in Overton County go through this building for intake and processing.

Overton County uses video visitation only. There are no face-to-face visits at this jail. You must be on an approved visitor list before you can set up a video call. To get on the list, submit a Visitor Information Form and bring a photo ID when you come in. Visits get scheduled on Mondays and Tuesdays between 8 AM and 11 AM by phone or in person at the Overton County jail.

Commissary funds for inmates go through the Inmate Sales system. You can make a deposit online or use the kiosk in the front lobby of the Sheriff's Department. You need the inmate's full name and birthday to put money on their account. The Overton County jail staff can help if you have questions about the process.

Statewide Tools for Overton County Searches

Beyond calling the jail, Tennessee has statewide databases that can help with Overton County booking searches. The FOIL system tracks people convicted of felonies across the state. If someone booked in Overton County ends up in state prison, their record will show up there. The search is free and open to everyone.

The TBI background check service gives you a more complete criminal history than what a single jail roster shows. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation maintains the TORIS database that covers the entire state. A fee applies for each report. For Overton County court records, the Tennessee court system has a case search tool that can show you what happened after an arrest in Overton County went to trial or was resolved through a plea deal.

The Overton County public records page on the Tennessee Public Index also pulls together various records at the county level. This can be a handy way to cross-check booking data against court outcomes in Overton County.

Cities in Overton County

Overton County includes Livingston and Alpine. Neither city has a large enough population for its own page on this site. All bookings in Overton County go through the county jail in Livingston regardless of where in the county the arrest takes place.

Nearby Counties

Overton County is in northern Tennessee. If you are not sure which county processed an arrest, check the neighboring jails as well.

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