Giles County Bench Warrants
Bench warrants in Giles County are issued by the Circuit Court and General Sessions Court at the courthouse in Pulaski. Sheriff Joe Purvis leads the Giles County Sheriff's Office, which handles the service of bench warrants. The department's Records Division enters all reports into the Tennessee Incident Based Reporting System. Between 2020 and 2024, the Giles County Sheriff's Office made 2,506 arrests. If you want to check for active bench warrants in Giles County, you can call the sheriff at (931) 363-3505 or visit 200 Thomas Gatlin Dr. in Pulaski. The Circuit Court Clerk, Crystal Greene, maintains all court records including bench warrants.
Giles County Quick Facts
Giles County Sheriff's Office
The Giles County Sheriff's Office is at 200 Thomas Gatlin Dr., Pulaski, TN 38478. Sheriff Joe Purvis runs the department. Chief Deputy Michael Woodard assists with operations. Lieutenant Josh Bass leads the Criminal Investigations unit. Jail Administrator Teresa Mattox manages the detention facility. You can fax records requests to (931) 424-7039.
The Records Division at the Giles County Sheriff's Office enters all reports and files them with the Tennessee Incident Based Reporting System. This division handles bench warrant records and can check if a warrant is active. You can call or visit to inquire about bench warrants. Active warrant checks are available by contacting the office during business hours. The sheriff also provides 24/7 emergency response and court security for Giles County.
Contact the Giles County Sheriff's Office for bench warrant information and records requests.
Giles County Arrest and Warrant Records
The Giles County arrest records page shows data about law enforcement activity in the county. Between 2020 and 2024, the sheriff's office made 2,506 arrests. About 72.68% of those arrested were male (1,821 people), and 27.32% were female (685 people). The most common offenses include general offenses at 60.36%, simple assault at 7.85%, disorderly conduct at 3.44%, and DUI at 3.26%.
People held on bench warrants in Giles County are brought to the Giles County Jail. The jail keeps intake and release records. Bench warrants for failure to appear make up a portion of the arrests. Under Tennessee law, certain records are not available to the public. These include juvenile records, information about confidential informants, and records from active investigations.
Review the arrest records page for general data about law enforcement activity in Giles County.
Note: Bench warrants are public records in Giles County unless sealed by a judge.
Bench Warrant Laws for Giles County
Tennessee law applies to all bench warrants in Giles County. Under TCA 39-16-609, failure to appear is a crime. A Class A misdemeanor means up to 11 months and 29 days in jail plus a $2,500 fine. A Class E felony can mean one to six years in prison. The bench warrant charge is separate from the original case in Giles County.
Felony bench warrants do not expire in Tennessee. They stay active until served or recalled. Misdemeanor bench warrants may expire after five years under state law. The Circuit Court Clerk Crystal Greene maintains all court records in Giles County. You can visit the courthouse in Pulaski to request copies of bench warrants or other court documents. Fees apply for copies, and you need to be a Tennessee resident to make a public records request.
Statewide Warrant Search Tools
The Tennessee Public Court Records Portal has free online court record searches. The Tennessee Administrative Office of the Courts provides case information. The Tennessee Sheriff's Association has a directory of all 95 county sheriffs. The Tennessee State Library and Archives holds historical Giles County court records on microfilm.
The Tennessee Department of Correction has an offender search for state inmates. The Tennessee District Attorneys General Conference coordinates prosecution across the state. The local district attorney handles bench warrant cases in Giles County. If you need to resolve a bench warrant, get legal help right away.
Cities in Giles County
Giles County includes Pulaski, Elkton, Lynnville, and Minor Hill. All bench warrant cases are handled through the county courts in Pulaski. None of these cities have separate city pages on this site.
Nearby Counties
Giles County is in southern Tennessee near the Alabama line. Check the right county for your bench warrant case.