Access Roane County Bench Warrants
Roane County bench warrants are issued by the courts in Kingston, the county seat. The Roane County Sheriff's Office at 230 N Gateway Ave in Rockwood handles bench warrant service and inquiries. You can call (865) 354-3366 to check for active bench warrants. Court records are kept by the Circuit Court Clerk. There is no dedicated online warrant search for Roane County, but the Tennessee Public Court Records portal has some case data. This guide covers how to search for bench warrants and what to do if you have one in Roane County.
Roane County Quick Facts
Roane County Sheriff Warrant Service
The Roane County Sheriff's Office manages all bench warrant service in the county. The Records Division handles warrant inquiries. You can call (865) 354-3366 or visit the office at 230 N Gateway Ave, Rockwood, TN 37854. Active warrant information is available by phone or in person during regular business hours.
When someone is picked up on a bench warrant in Roane County, they are taken to the county jail. The jail roster shows who is being held and what they are charged with. If you need more details about a bench warrant, the Records Division staff can assist you. Public records requests require Tennessee residency under TCA 10-7-504.
Bench Warrants from Roane County Courts
Roane County has a Circuit Court and General Sessions Court. Both can issue bench warrants. The Circuit Court takes felony criminal cases and large civil matters. General Sessions handles misdemeanors, traffic cases, and small claims. Court records are kept by the Circuit Court Clerk in Kingston. Public records requests go through the County Mayor's office.
Under Tennessee law, a bench warrant is issued when you fail to appear for a court date. The judge orders your arrest. Under TCA 39-16-609, failure to appear is a Class A misdemeanor, which means up to 11 months 29 days in jail and a $2,500 fine. If the court finds you willfully tried to dodge the hearing, it can be charged as a Class E felony with one to six years in prison. The bench warrant stays on your record until you deal with it.
The Tennessee Administrative Office of the Courts provides statewide court record access that includes some Roane County data.
The portal covers multiple counties and lets you search by name or case number at no cost.
Note: Roane County includes the cities of Kingston, Rockwood, Harriman, and Oak Ridge (partly in Anderson County).
Online Records for Roane County
The Tennessee Public Court Records portal has Roane County Circuit and General Sessions Court records. Search by name or case number for free. No login needed. The site shows case status and hearing dates where available.
The Tennessee State Library and Archives has historical Roane County records. These include the Fourth Survey District of Tennessee records from 1808 to 1810, land grants and warrants, and Roane County Deed Book abstracts. Historical court records are on microfilm. For current bench warrants, contact the Sheriff or court clerk.
The Tennessee Courts website has a statewide case search tool. Some Roane County cases appear in this system. You can also find court forms, rules, and self-help resources there. The Tennessee Sheriff's Association directory lists contact information for all 95 county sheriffs if you need to reach other offices about warrants that cross county lines.
Resolving a Roane County Bench Warrant
If you have a bench warrant in Roane County, talk to a lawyer in the 9th Judicial District. An attorney can help get your case rescheduled without you sitting in jail. You can also call the court clerk and ask about your options for getting back on the docket.
Turning yourself in at the Sheriff's Office is another path. Bring your ID and be prepared to wait until a judge reviews your case. Misdemeanor bench warrants expire after five years under TCA 40-6-206. Felony bench warrants have no expiration date. The Tennessee District Attorneys General Conference can point you to the district attorney's office for Roane County. Some DA offices have policies for voluntary surrender on outstanding bench warrants.
Cities in Roane County
Roane County includes several cities. Bench warrants for residents of any city in the county are handled by the Roane County courts.
Nearby Counties
Make sure you address your bench warrant in the county that issued it. Roane County borders several other counties.