Perry County Bench Warrant Search
Perry County bench warrants can be searched through the Sheriff's Office iSOMS portal, which provides online access to warrant records, jail intake logs, and inmate information. The Perry County Sheriff's Office handles all bench warrant service in this rural Tennessee county. You can also call (931) 589-8803 to ask about active bench warrants. Perry County is a small county, and court records are kept by the Circuit Court Clerk. The courts in Perry County issue bench warrants when someone misses a hearing or breaks a court order. This page covers how to find and deal with bench warrants in Perry County.
Perry County Quick Facts
Perry County Sheriff Bench Warrants
The Perry County Sheriff's Office is the primary agency for bench warrant service. You can reach them at (931) 589-8803. Staff handle warrant inquiries by phone and in person. The office runs an iSOMS portal that shows recent jail intake and release data from the last 72 hours, along with a warrant search tool.
The Perry County iSOMS Portal is an online tool powered by the iSOMS system. It provides the most current booking and release data. You can search for active warrants, check jail records, and see who has been booked recently. This is one of the few rural Tennessee counties with an online warrant search option. The system updates frequently so the data stays close to real time.
Below is a look at the Perry County iSOMS Portal for searching bench warrants and jail records.
The portal page lets you search inmates, view warrants, and check recent bookings from the Perry County jail.
Bench Warrant Court Process in Perry County
Perry County has a Circuit Court and a General Sessions Court. Both can issue bench warrants. The Circuit Court takes on felony criminal cases and large civil matters. General Sessions Court handles misdemeanors, traffic tickets, and small claims. When a person skips a court date in either court, the judge will almost always issue a bench warrant.
Under TCA 39-16-609, failure to appear is a crime on its own. It is a Class A misdemeanor in most cases. The penalty can be up to 11 months and 29 days in jail and a $2,500 fine. If the original charge is serious enough, failure to appear can be bumped up to a Class E felony. That means one to six years in prison and up to $3,000 in fines. The bench warrant stays on your record in Perry County until it is served or the judge takes it back.
Note: Perry County is a small jurisdiction, so court dockets may be less frequent than in larger counties.
Online Records for Perry County Bench Warrants
The Tennessee Public Court Records portal has some Perry County court data. You can search for free with no login. The site covers Circuit Court and General Sessions Court records. Keep in mind that smaller counties like Perry may have fewer digital records, so not every case will be online.
The Tennessee State Library and Archives stores historical court records for Perry County on microfilm. These include Chancery Court Minutes, Circuit Court Minutes for both civil and criminal cases, County Clerk Minutes, and Probate Records. If you need to trace a very old bench warrant or court case, the archives in Nashville is the place to go. Staff there can help you navigate the records.
Clearing Perry County Bench Warrants
Dealing with a bench warrant in Perry County starts with finding out the details. Call the Sheriff at (931) 589-8803 or check the iSOMS portal. Once you know the charge and court, contact a lawyer who works in the 21st Judicial District. An attorney may be able to get a new court date for you without you having to sit in jail.
You can also contact the court clerk to ask about getting your case put back on the docket. Misdemeanor bench warrants expire after five years under TCA 40-6-206. Felony warrants do not expire. If you turn yourself in at the Perry County jail, you may be held until the next available court date. The Tennessee Courts website has forms and self-help resources for people going through the process without a lawyer.
The Tennessee Sheriff's Association keeps a directory of all 95 county sheriffs, which can help if you need to contact other offices about warrants that cross county lines.
Nearby Counties
Perry County is surrounded by several other Tennessee counties. Make sure you deal with the bench warrant in the county that issued it.