Find Sevier County Bench Warrants
Sevier County bench warrants are issued by judges in Sevierville when a person fails to show up for court or does not follow a court order. The Sevier County Sheriff's Office at 106 W Bruce Street in Sevierville handles warrant service for the county. Sevier County does not currently offer a public online warrant search. The warrants division issues all felony and misdemeanor warrants filed with the sheriff's office. You can call (865) 453-4668 to check on active bench warrants. Sevier County courts handle a high volume of cases given the area's large tourist population and nearly 100,000 residents.
Sevier County Quick Facts
Sevier County Sheriff Warrants Division
The Sevier County Sheriff's Office is led by Sheriff Ronald Seals. Chief Deputy Michael Hodges Jr. helps run the department. The office has divisions for patrol, corrections, K9, traffic, and warrants. The warrants division issues all felony and misdemeanor warrants filed with the sheriff's office.
There is no public warrant search available online at this time for Sevier County. If you need to check for a bench warrant, call the sheriff's office at (865) 453-4668. The office is at 106 W Bruce Street in Sevierville. Staff can confirm if a person has an active bench warrant in the county. The sheriff's office also keeps a most wanted list that makes fugitive names, mugshots, and charges public.
The Sevier County government website has information about the sheriff and other county departments. Public records requests go through Brad Cannon, the Public Records Coordinator, at 865-774-3627. The fax number is 865-774-3688. The main county address is 126 West Bruce Street in Sevierville.
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Sevier County Sheriff's Office 106 W Bruce Street Sevierville, TN 37862 Phone: (865) 453-4668 |
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| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM |
Bench Warrants in Sevier County Courts
Sevier County has both a Circuit Court and a General Sessions Court. The Circuit Court Clerk's office is at 125 Court Avenue, Suite 204E, in Sevierville. You can reach the civil division at 865-453-5536 ext. 1 and the criminal division at 865-774-3731. The office is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. The clerk keeps records for all civil and criminal cases in Circuit Court.
The General Sessions Court Clerk handles misdemeanor cases. The criminal division is at 125 Court Ave, Room 107E, in Sevierville. Call 865-453-6116 for questions. The fax number is 865-774-3842. Guidelines and information about General Sessions Court are available online, along with self-help resources for people without attorneys.
Under TCA 39-16-609, failing to appear after release on bail is a Class A misdemeanor. Willful failure to appear for any proceeding can be charged as a Class E felony. Both courts issue bench warrants when someone misses a hearing or violates a court order.
Note: Sevier County has a high volume of cases due to tourism in Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge; court records may take longer to process during busy seasons.
How to Search Sevier County Bench Warrants
Since Sevier County does not have an online warrant search, you need to use other methods. Call the sheriff's office at (865) 453-4668. Staff can check for active bench warrants by name. You can also visit the courthouse in Sevierville to search court records through the clerk's office.
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation offers statewide criminal history checks through TORIS for $29. Results include arrests, convictions, and warrant data from across Tennessee. This is a good option if you need a full picture of someone's record. The Tennessee Public Court Records Portal may also have some Sevier County cases available for free online search.
The Sevier County Clerk at 125 Court Ave, Suite 202E, in Sevierville handles historical marriage records and other county records. Call 865-453-5502 for questions. Under the Tennessee Public Records Act, TCA 10-7-503, court records are open to Tennessee residents unless sealed. Copy fees apply.
Sevier County Warrant Law Overview
Bench warrants in Sevier County follow the Tennessee Rules of Criminal Procedure. Rule 4 sets the requirements for each warrant. Under TCA 40-6-206, misdemeanor warrants expire after five years. Felony bench warrants do not expire in Tennessee. They stay active until the person is arrested or the warrant is recalled by a judge.
Sevier County covers 598 square miles and has a population of about 98,250. The county seat is Sevierville. Other cities include Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg, Pittman Center, and Wears Valley. The Tennessee Administrative Office of the Courts and the Tennessee District Attorneys General Conference oversee court procedures and prosecution in Sevier County.
For historical court records, the Tennessee State Library and Archives holds records for Sevier County. Historical warrant documents dating back to the 1800s are preserved in various collections, including arrest warrants from the post-Civil War period.
Cities in Sevier County
Sevier County includes Sevierville, Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg, Pittman Center, and Wears Valley. All bench warrants for Sevier County residents are handled through the county courts and sheriff's office in Sevierville.
Nearby Counties
Sevier County borders several Tennessee counties in the Great Smoky Mountains region. Bench warrants must be resolved in the county that issued them.