Dyer County Bench Warrants
Bench warrants in Dyer County are issued by the Circuit Court and General Sessions Court when individuals fail to appear for hearings or violate court orders. The county seat is Dyersburg, where the courthouse and sheriff's office handle all warrant-related matters. Sheriff Jeff Box leads the law enforcement team that serves bench warrants across Dyer County. You can reach the sheriff at 731-285-2802 to ask about active bench warrants. Circuit Court Clerk Tom "TJ" Jones maintains court records at 731-286-7808. These offices can help you find out if a bench warrant exists and what steps to take next in Dyer County.
Dyer County Quick Facts
Dyer County Officials and Bench Warrants
Several elected officials in Dyer County play a role in the bench warrant process. The Dyer County government website lists all current officials with their contact details. Sheriff Jeff Box oversees warrant service, and his term runs through August 2026. Circuit Court Clerk Tom "TJ" Jones manages court records and can look up bench warrants in the system. His term also runs through August 2026.
Chancery Court Clerk Cindy Rose handles equity cases at 731-286-7818. County Court Clerk Diane Moore can be reached at 731-286-7814. District Attorney General Danny L. Goodman, Jr. prosecutes failure to appear cases and other criminal matters in Dyer County. General Sessions Judge Jason Hudson hears misdemeanor cases and can issue bench warrants from the bench. Public Defender Sean Day provides legal help to those who qualify in Dyer County.
Below is a screenshot of the Dyer County elected officials page showing key contacts for bench warrant inquiries.
Use these contacts to ask about active warrants or check case status in Dyer County.
Dyer County Sheriff's Office
The Dyer County Sheriff's Office is the main agency that serves bench warrants. When a court issues a bench warrant, the sheriff's staff enters it into the law enforcement system. Deputies then work to find and arrest the person named in the warrant. You can call the sheriff at 731-285-2802 to ask about a bench warrant. There is no online search tool for Dyer County warrants at this time.
The sheriff's office also runs the jail, provides court security, and handles civil process in Dyer County. If you turn yourself in on a bench warrant, you will be booked at the jail. A bond amount will be set based on the charges. For minor cases, you may be released the same day.
The Dyer County government website has links to county departments and court offices.
Bench Warrant Laws in Tennessee
Bench warrants in Dyer County follow Tennessee state law. Under TCA 39-16-609, failure to appear is a criminal offense. It can be charged as a Class A misdemeanor or a Class E felony. The penalties depend on the type of case. A misdemeanor can bring up to 11 months and 29 days in jail. A felony can mean one to six years in prison. The court also adds the bench warrant charge on top of the original case.
Felony bench warrants do not expire in Tennessee. They stay active until served or recalled by the court. Misdemeanor warrants may expire after five years per TCA 40-6-206. The Tennessee Supreme Court rules require that all warrants include the person's name, the offense, and probable cause.
Note: Bond forfeiture can be triggered when someone fails to appear in Dyer County court.
State Resources for Warrant Searches
The Tennessee Public Court Records Portal offers free online case searches. The Tennessee Sheriff's Association maintains a directory of all 95 county sheriff offices. You can find contact details for Dyer County and every other county in the state. The Tennessee State Library and Archives holds historical court records from Dyer County on microfilm. These records include court minutes, land records, and old warrants.
The Tennessee Department of Correction has an offender search that shows inmates in state custody. If someone was arrested on a bench warrant and sentenced to state prison, they will appear in this database. The Tennessee District Attorneys General Conference coordinates prosecution for all 31 judicial districts.
Cities in Dyer County
Dyer County includes Dyersburg, Newbern, and Trimble. All bench warrant cases are handled at the county courthouse in Dyersburg. None of these cities have separate city pages on this site.
Nearby Counties
Dyer County borders several other Tennessee counties in the western part of the state.