Hickman County Bench Warrants

Hickman County bench warrants are issued by judges in Centerville when a person misses a court hearing or does not follow a court order. The Hickman County Sheriff's Office at 108 College Avenue in Centerville handles warrant service across the county. You can call (931) 729-6143 to check on a bench warrant. Hickman County is part of the 21st Judicial District. The Circuit Court, General Sessions Court, Juvenile Court, and Chancery Court all operate in the county. Any of these courts can issue bench warrants when a person fails to comply with a judge's order.

Hickman County Sheriff Warrant Division

The Hickman County Sheriff's Office sits at 108 College Avenue in Centerville. It is the primary law enforcement agency for the county. The office handles bench warrant service, patrol, and jail operations. You can call (931) 729-6143 to ask about an active bench warrant. Give the staff a full name and date of birth. They can run a check and tell you if a warrant is on file.

Active warrant checks are available by contacting the office during business hours. Walk-in requests are welcome. The sheriff's office keeps records of all warrants and can point you to the right court clerk if you need documents tied to a bench warrant case. When someone is picked up on a bench warrant, they are booked into the Hickman County jail. Booking records show charges, bond amounts, and the arresting agency.

Hickman County does not have a public online warrant search tool. Phone and in-person checks are the main options for bench warrant inquiries.

Bench Warrants in Hickman County Courts

Hickman County is part of the 21st Judicial District, which also includes Lewis, Perry, and Williamson counties. The court system includes Circuit Court, General Sessions Court, Juvenile Court, and Chancery Court. The Circuit Court handles civil cases over $25,000 and felony criminal cases. General Sessions covers misdemeanors, traffic violations, and small claims. Juvenile Court handles matters involving minors. The Chancery Court deals with equity issues like estates and contracts.

The Tennessee Courts page for Hickman County lists court details and contact information. The courthouse sits at 104 College Avenue in Centerville. You can reach the Circuit and Chancery Court at (931) 729-2621. Both Circuit Court and General Sessions judges can issue bench warrants when a person fails to appear for a hearing or breaks a court order.

Under TCA 39-16-609, failing to appear after release on bail is a Class A misdemeanor. If the original charge was a felony, the failure to appear can be charged as a Class E felony. These charges are added on top of the original case.

How to Search Hickman County Warrants

Call the sheriff's office at (931) 729-6143. This is the fastest way to check for bench warrants in Hickman County. You can also visit the courthouse at 104 College Avenue in Centerville and ask the clerk to look up a case by name or case number. Bring a valid ID.

The Tennessee Administrative Office of Courts provides an online case lookup tool. You can search by party name, case number, or business name. Physical records are at the Hickman County Courthouse. Historical records are kept at the archives at 106 College Avenue in Centerville. Fees may apply for copies of records.

For a statewide check, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation runs criminal history searches through TORIS for $29 per request. This pulls data from all 95 Tennessee counties. The Tennessee Public Court Records Portal also offers free searches by name or case number. Under TCA 10-7-503, court records are open to Tennessee residents unless sealed by a judge.

Note: Not all Hickman County court records are available online, so a phone call or in-person visit may be needed for older bench warrant cases.

Hickman County Warrant Laws

Bench warrants in Hickman County follow Tennessee's Rules of Criminal Procedure. Rule 4 covers how warrants are issued. Each bench warrant needs the person's name, the reason for the warrant, and the issuing judge's signature. Circuit Court, General Sessions, and Juvenile Court judges in Hickman County can all sign bench warrants.

Under TCA 40-6-206, misdemeanor warrants expire after five years if not served. Felony bench warrants do not expire. They remain active until the person is arrested or the judge recalls the warrant. An old bench warrant in Hickman County can still show up during a traffic stop or routine check anywhere in Tennessee. Taking care of a bench warrant sooner is always better than waiting.

Hickman County Court Resources

The Tennessee Administrative Office of the Courts manages the state court system and posts forms, rules, and calendars. The Tennessee District Attorneys General Conference oversees prosecutors in the 21st Judicial District that covers Hickman County. For historical records, the Tennessee State Library and Archives in Nashville holds microfilm court records for the county.

The Tennessee Sheriff's Association keeps a directory of all 95 county sheriffs with contact details.

Cities in Hickman County

Hickman County includes Centerville, Lyles, and Nunnelly. All bench warrants go through the county courts and sheriff's office in Centerville.

Nearby Counties

Hickman County borders several other Tennessee counties. Check with the court in the county where your case was filed to resolve a bench warrant.

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