Tipton County 24 Hour Booking Lookup

Tipton County 24 hour booking records list who was brought into the county jail over the past day. The Tipton County Sheriff's Department runs the jail in Covington, which holds up to 149 inmates. Several law enforcement agencies operate in the county, so bookings come from multiple sources. This page walks through how to search for Tipton County booking data, where to find arrest records, and what info the jail provides when you make a request.

How to Search Tipton County Bookings

The main way to check on a recent Tipton County booking is to call the jail at 901-475-3305. The jail runs around the clock. Give staff the person's full name and date of birth. They can tell you if that person is in custody, what charges they face, and what the bond amount is. If you know the arrest date or case number, share that too. It helps them pull up the right record faster.

Tipton County does not run its own official online inmate roster. Phone calls to the jail are the most reliable way to get current booking info. The sheriff's office number is 901-475-3300 if you need to reach someone during business hours, which run Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. After hours, the jail itself stays staffed at all times.

The screenshot below shows a third-party resource page for Tipton County jail booking information.

You can also email the sheriff's office at sheriff@tiptoncounty.com or reach the jail captain, John Weatherly, at john.weatherly@tiptoncounty.com for questions about jail records. Written requests work well for formal record copies from Tipton County.

Tipton County Arrest Record Details

When someone is booked into the Tipton County jail, the record captures a lot of data. Each booking entry includes the person's full name, any aliases, date of birth, sex, age, and race. It also logs the booking number, a photograph, and the exact date and time of booking. The arrest date, time, and location get recorded along with which agency made the arrest and what charges were filed.

Physical details go into the record too. Height, weight, eye color, and hair color are all part of a Tipton County booking record. Bond or bail amounts and the type of bond are listed as well. This level of detail makes it easy to match a booking to a specific person, which is important in a county where multiple agencies handle arrests.

Five separate law enforcement agencies can bring people into the Tipton County jail:

• Tipton County Sheriff's Office
• Covington Police Department
• Munford Police Department
• Atoka Police Department
• Brighton City Police Department

Each agency files its own arrest reports. But all bookings go through the single Tipton County jail in Covington for processing.

Tipton County Booking Records Access

Booking records in Tipton County are public under the Tennessee Public Records Act. The law at T.C.A. § 10-7-503 says anyone can ask to inspect or copy government records. This covers jail booking logs and arrest reports from the Tipton County jail. You do not have to be a local resident to make a request.

To get records, contact the Tipton County Sheriff's Department at 1801 South College Street in Covington. You can call, visit in person, or send a written request by mail. Under T.C.A. § 10-7-504, they can charge copy fees based on the actual cost. The office must respond within seven business days. Fees vary depending on the type and size of the request.

Juvenile records are sealed by state law. Ongoing investigations may limit what can be released. All standard adult booking records from the Tipton County jail are open to the public.

Tipton County Jail Facility

The Tipton County Jail sits at 1801 South College Street in Covington. The original jail dates back to 1823, though the current facility is much newer. It operates at medium security level and has a max capacity of 149 inmates. The jail holds people who are waiting for trial and those serving sentences of up to a certain length before state transfer.

The jail uses Securus Technologies for commissary deposits. Family members can add money to an inmate's account online through Securus or at a kiosk in the jail lobby. Mail can be sent by U.S. Postal Service to inmates at the jail address. All letters are searched for contraband before they are given to the inmate. For visitation, call the jail at 901-475-3305 to find out the current hours and rules.

Note: Tipton County covers 473 square miles, so arrests can happen across a large area before reaching the jail in Covington.

State Databases for Tipton County

Tennessee state databases cover Tipton County arrest records and can fill in gaps where the local jail does not have online search tools. The Felony Offender Information Lookup tracks convicted felons statewide. If someone booked in Tipton County gets sent to state prison, their info will be in FOIL. This tool is free and open to all.

For a more complete criminal history, the TBI background check system uses the Tennessee Online Records Information System to pull records from across the state. There is a fee for this service. The state court system at tncourts.gov shows case records for Tipton County too, including charges, court dates, and case outcomes for arrests that moved into the court process.

Using these state tools alongside a call to the Tipton County jail gives you a thorough view of booking and arrest records. Start with the jail for recent bookings and move to state systems for older records or cases that went beyond the county level.

Cities in Tipton County

Tipton County includes Covington, Munford, Brighton, Atoka, Mason, Burlison, Gilt Edge, and Garland. Covington is the county seat and where the jail is located. All bookings for arrests in any Tipton County community go through the single county jail on South College Street. None of the cities in Tipton County meet the population threshold for a dedicated page.

Nearby Counties

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