Search Union County 24 Hour Booking

Union County 24 hour booking records show who was arrested and brought to the county jail in the last day. The Union County Sheriff's Office handles all bookings at the jail on Veteran's Street in Maynardville. With roughly 2,400 bookings per year and an average daily population of over 50 inmates, this facility stays busy for a rural county. This page explains how to search Union County booking records, where to find inmate data, and what your rights are when it comes to getting copies of arrest records. Sheriff Billy Breeding runs the department that manages the jail and all booking operations.

Union County Sheriff's Office Bookings

Sheriff Billy Breeding leads the Union County Sheriff's Office. The department handles patrol, criminal investigations, and jail operations out of 130 Veteran's Street in Maynardville. Every person arrested in Union County gets processed through this facility. Booking creates a record with the person's name, charges, bond amount, and mugshot. These records make up the Union County 24 hour booking list.

The Union County jail is a medium-security facility. It holds adult males and females charged with both misdemeanor and felony crimes. The jail books about 2,400 people per year. On any given day, around 50 or more inmates sit in the facility. Jeremy Meltabarger serves as jail administrator. Chief Deputy Brian Smith assists with day-to-day operations at the Union County Sheriff's Office.

The Union County Sheriff's Office website has contact details and general information about the department. The screenshot below shows the sheriff's website where you can find links to jail services and contact numbers for Union County.

You can also reach the Union County government jail page for more details about the facility and its operations. Both sites point you to the right phone numbers for Union County booking inquiries.

How to Search Union County Bookings

Union County does not have an official online inmate roster. The fastest way to check the 24 hour booking list is to call the jail at 865-992-6262. Give the staff a full name and date of birth. They can tell you if someone is in custody and what charges they face. The jail is staffed around the clock, so phone calls work at any hour.

For in-person requests, go to the Sheriff's Office at 130 Veteran's Street in Maynardville during business hours. Staff can pull up current inmates and recent bookings on the spot. You can also use state databases like the Tennessee FOIL system for felony offender searches or the TBI background check service for a full statewide criminal history report.

The non-emergency dispatch line at 865-992-4062 can also help direct your call if you are not sure which number to use for Union County jail information.

Note: Third-party roster sites may not show very recent Union County bookings, so always verify through the jail directly for the most current data.

Union County Arrest Records and Public Access

Booking records from the Union County jail are public under Tennessee law. The Tennessee Public Records Act at T.C.A. § 10-7-503 says anyone can inspect and copy government records. Arrest logs and booking data fall under this rule. You can request Union County booking records whether you live in the county or not, though Tennessee residency may be needed for certain types of records.

The Public Records Coordinator for Union County is Jason Bailey, the County Mayor. Send written requests to Union County Government, ATTN: Public Records, 901 Main Street, Suite 100, Maynardville, TN 37807. You can also call 865-992-3061. The County Clerk, Pam Ailor, handles some record types at 825 Main Street in Maynardville and can be reached at 865-992-8043. The county must respond within seven business days per state law. Copy fees are based on actual cost under T.C.A. § 10-7-504.

Juvenile records stay sealed in Tennessee. Active investigations may restrict some records too. But adult booking records from the Union County jail are generally open to the public. If you need certified copies for court, make that clear in your request.

Statewide Tools for Union County Searches

Two state databases can help you look beyond the Union County jail. The Tennessee Felony Offender Information Lookup (FOIL) tracks convicted felons statewide. If someone booked in Union County gets sent to state prison, FOIL will have their record. This tool is free and open to all.

The TBI background check system offers deeper criminal history searches. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation runs the TORIS database that pulls from every law enforcement agency in the state. A TBI check covers more than just Union County bookings. It pulls arrests, convictions, and case outcomes from across Tennessee. There is a fee for this service, but it gives you a full picture when the local Union County 24 hour booking list is not enough.

The Tennessee court system at tncourts.gov also has case records. You can search for the court side of any arrest that started in Union County. This shows hearings, charges, and outcomes. Between the jail call, third-party sites, and state databases, you have several ways to track down Union County booking information.

What Union County Booking Records Contain

Every booking at the Union County jail creates a detailed record. The jail staff fills out this record during intake. It stays on file at the Sheriff's Office and feeds into the state TORIS system.

A Union County booking record typically includes:

• Full legal name and booking number
• Date of birth and physical description
• Mugshot photograph
• Booking date and time
• Arresting agency and charge details
• Bond amounts and release status

These records are maintained per Tennessee state retention standards. Criminal history data also goes to the TBI at the state level. Physical files stay at the Union County Sheriff's Office. Unless a court orders an expungement, Union County booking records remain part of the public record. The booking number assigned at intake is a useful reference if you need to request copies later or follow the case through the Union County court system.

Cities in Union County

Union County includes Maynardville, Luttrell, Sharps Chapel, and Plainview. None of these communities meet the population threshold for a separate page. All arrests in Union County are processed through the county jail in Maynardville.

Nearby Counties

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

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