Find Bench Warrants in Sumner County

Sumner County bench warrants are issued by judges in Gallatin when a person fails to appear for court or does not follow a court order. The Sheriff's Office at 117 W Smith Street in Gallatin handles warrant service for the county. Sumner County does not currently offer a public online warrant search. You need to call the warrants division directly for information. The county has about 191,000 residents and its Circuit Court, part of the 18th Judicial District, issues bench warrants for felony and misdemeanor cases alongside the General Sessions Court.

Sumner County Sheriff Warrants Division

The Sumner County Sheriff's Office does not currently offer a public warrant search online. To check for bench warrants, you need to contact the warrants division directly. For criminal warrants, call Chelsea Thomas at 615-442-1825. For civil warrants, call Michael Byrd at 615-442-1826. Sheriff Sonny Weatherford leads the department. Chief Deputy Aaron Pickard assists with daily operations.

The office is at 117 W Smith Street in Gallatin. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The fax number is 615-442-1897. The sheriff's department processes and compiles criminal records. The office has divisions for patrol, K9, corrections, and civil services. All warrant service runs through this office.

An online inmate list provides information about all people in custody at the Sumner County Jail. The list includes name, ID, race, sex, age, booking date, charges, and bond amount. If someone was picked up on a bench warrant in Sumner County, you can see that in the booking details.

Bench Warrants in Sumner County Courts

Sumner County has a Circuit Court in the 18th Judicial District and a General Sessions Court. The Circuit Court Clerk maintains records for felony and misdemeanor cases. Call 615-452-4367 for Circuit Court questions. The General Sessions Court handles misdemeanors, traffic violations, and juvenile cases. Call 615-452-4310 for that court.

The Sumner County Online Court Records System lets you search cases online. The system has subscription login, case and party search, and court type and case type filters. Terms of use apply. This is the best way to check for bench warrant records in Sumner County from home.

Under TCA 39-16-609, failing to appear after release on bail is a Class A misdemeanor. Willful failure to appear can be a Class E felony. Bench warrants are issued right away in most Sumner County courts when someone does not show for a hearing.

Note: All arrests in Sumner County cities are transported to the Sumner County Jail in Gallatin.

How to Search Sumner County Bench Warrants

Call the criminal warrants division at 615-442-1825 for the quickest check. Staff can tell you if a person has an active bench warrant. You can also visit the courthouse in Gallatin to search court records through the clerk's office.

For a statewide search, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation offers criminal history checks through TORIS for $29 per request. Results include arrests, convictions, and warrant data from all Tennessee counties. Under the Tennessee Public Records Act, TCA 10-7-503, court records are open to Tennessee residents unless sealed. Copy fees are about $0.15 per page.

Sumner County covers 543 square miles with a population of about 191,283. County Mayor Anthony Holt leads the local government. The Public Records Coordinator is Leah May Dennen, the Law Director, at 355 North Belvedere Drive, Suite 303, Gallatin. Call 615-451-6060 for public records questions. Requests can be made in person, by mail, or by email.

Sumner County Warrant Laws

Bench warrants in Sumner County follow the Tennessee Rules of Criminal Procedure. Rule 4 sets out how warrants must be issued. Under TCA 40-6-206, misdemeanor warrants expire after five years if not served. Felony bench warrants do not expire. They stay active until the person is arrested or the judge recalls the warrant.

The Tennessee Administrative Office of the Courts posts forms and court rules for Sumner County. The Tennessee District Attorneys General Conference oversees prosecutors in the 18th Judicial District. If you have an outstanding bench warrant in Sumner County, talk to a lawyer before going to the sheriff's office or courthouse.

Local police departments in Sumner County also work with bench warrants. The Gallatin Police Department takes records requests in person. Audio and video recordings, accident reports, and arrest reports are available once an investigation is closed. The Hendersonville Police Department at 3 Executive Park Drive takes requests in person or by mail. Chief Mickey Miller leads that department at 615-451-3838.

Cities in Sumner County

Sumner County includes Gallatin, Hendersonville, Goodlettsville, Millersville, Portland, Westmoreland, and White House. All bench warrants are handled through the county courts and sheriff's office in Gallatin.

Gallatin is the county seat. Hendersonville is the most populous city. Bench warrants issued by Sumner County courts cover the entire county.

Nearby Counties

Sumner County borders several Tennessee counties north of Nashville. Bench warrants must be resolved in the county that issued them.

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