Stewart County 24 Hour Booking

Stewart County 24 hour booking records show who was brought into the county jail in the past day. The Stewart County Sheriff's Office runs the jail and keeps the public booking log up to date. You can search the roster through the sheriff's website or call the jail for help. Stewart County sits in northwest Tennessee with the county seat in Dover. This page covers how to find recent arrest data, what the booking log shows, and where to get more details on Stewart County jail records.

Stewart County Booking Search Portal

Stewart County gives the public access to jail records through the sheriff's website. The Stewart County public inquiry portal is the main tool for looking up who is in custody right now. It shows current inmates, recent bookings, and basic charge info. The roster gets an update every 24 hours, so you can check it each day for new arrests in Stewart County.

When you pull up a booking entry on the Stewart County portal, you will see the inmate's name and mugshot. Charges and the name of the arresting officer show up too. The booking time tells you when the person came into custody. You can search by last name to find a specific person. All of this is free to use and you do not need to make an account. The sheriff keeps the list current so it reflects who sits in the Stewart County jail at any given time.

The portal below shows the Tennessee state FOIL search system, which also covers Stewart County felony records.

Beyond the inmate roster, the public inquiry page also provides access to a booking log, sex offender registry data, and active warrant details for Stewart County. These extra tools make the portal a solid resource for anyone who needs more than just the daily booking list.

How to Search Stewart County Bookings

Start at the sheriff's website. Go to the public inquiry page and click on the inmate roster or booking log. Type in the last name of the person you want to find. Results come up fast. Each entry links to a page with full booking details for that person in Stewart County.

If you want to check by phone, call the Stewart County jail at 931-232-3114. Staff can look up inmates by name or booking number. The jail runs around the clock, so someone is always there to take your call. Phone checks are useful when you need to confirm if a person is still in custody at the Stewart County jail. You can also try the alternate number at 931-232-5322 for the jail line.

For a broader search that goes past the local roster, the Tennessee Felony Offender Information Lookup (FOIL) covers convicted felons across the whole state. If someone booked in Stewart County later goes to state prison, their record shows in FOIL. This is a free tool run by the Tennessee Department of Correction.

Stewart County Arrest Records and Public Access

Arrest records in Stewart County are public under state law. The Tennessee Public Records Act at T.C.A. § 10-7-503 gives anyone the right to look at and copy government records. Booking logs and jail intake data fall under this law. You do not need to live in Stewart County to ask for records. The sheriff's office must respond to your request within seven business days.

You can submit a public records request through the Stewart County Sheriff's Office at 117 Donelson Parkway in Dover. The records request page on the sheriff's site has more details on how to file. Requests can be made in person or by mail. Copy fees apply based on the actual cost of making copies, which follows the rules in T.C.A. § 10-7-504. Most booking record requests are simple and get handled fast.

Some records have limits. Juvenile arrest data is sealed. Active investigations may restrict what the sheriff can hand over. But standard adult booking records from the Stewart County jail are open to anyone who asks for them.

Note: The Stewart County records custodian is the county government office at 226 Lakeview Drive in Dover, phone 931-232-3100.

Stewart County Jail Facility

The Stewart County Jail sits at 117 Donelson Parkway in Dover. All local arrests in Stewart County go through this jail for booking and processing. The facility holds people waiting for trial and those serving short sentences. It runs minimum to maximum security levels and has 28 correctional officers on staff. Sheriff Frankie Gray leads the office, with Chief Deputy Dale Ward next in the chain of command.

The sheriff's office handles more than just the jail. It has divisions for patrol, criminal investigations, school resource officers, and drug work. The office is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. for walk-in business, but the jail itself runs all day and night. You can reach the office at 931-232-3114 for any questions about Stewart County booking records or jail services.

Statewide Search Tools for Stewart County

Tennessee runs two main databases that include Stewart County records. The FOIL system tracks felons who went through the state prison system. If someone booked in Stewart County ends up with a felony conviction and state sentence, they show up in FOIL. The search is free and works by name.

The TBI background check system through the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation pulls from the TORIS database. This gives a more complete criminal history than the local jail roster. There is a fee for TBI checks. They cover all counties in the state, not just Stewart County. It is a good tool when you need a full picture of someone's record beyond just the last 24 hours of bookings.

You can also use VINELink to track custody status for inmates in Stewart County. This free service sends you alerts when an offender's status changes. It covers jails and prisons across Tennessee. Sign up with the inmate's name and you get notified if they are moved or released from Stewart County custody.

Cities in Stewart County

Stewart County includes Dover and Cumberland City. No cities in Stewart County meet the population threshold for a separate page. All bookings for people arrested within Stewart County go through the county jail in Dover.

Nearby Counties

Stewart County borders several other Tennessee counties. If the person you are looking for was arrested near a county line, check the neighboring county booking records too.

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