Nashville Jail Booking, Police Report and Criminal Court Lookup
Use this guide to locate a recent Davidson County booking, request a Nashville police record, check bond information and follow the case into court. Each task is routed to the correct official office, with direct links, phone numbers and practical steps.
Start With the 24-Hour Davidson County Inmate Line
Search the active inmate roster first. If the booking is too recent to appear, call the DCSO Offender Information Center at 615-862-8123. Ask for the person’s OCA number, facility, bond status and whether release processing has started.
DCSO roster with recent-booking and advanced-search options.
615-862-8123 for current and released-offender information.
200 James Robertson Pkwy, Nashville, TN 37201 · 615-862-8224.
Call the Criminal Court Clerk at 615-862-5670.
408 2nd Ave N, Suite 2120 · 615-862-5601.
811 Anderson Lane, Suite 100, Madison · 615-862-7631.
150 2nd Ave N, Suite 400 · 615-862-5730.
TN SAVIN 24/7: 1-888-868-4631.
Tell the Page What You Need to Do
This local tool does not ask for names, dates of birth or case numbers. It simply routes you to the correct official Nashville resource.
Which Nashville Record Should You Search?
A jail booking, police report, court case and statewide background check answer different questions. Use the source that matches your purpose.
Your question | Correct official source | Prepare | What the result tells you |
|---|---|---|---|
Is the person currently booked? | First and last name; approximate booking date | Custody location, OCA/control number, booking and bond-related fields shown by DCSO | |
What did police document? | Name, incident date, location and report number when known | Police-held arrest, incident or related report—not the final court disposition | |
What happened in court? | Legal name, optional date of birth or case number | Case, docket, court activity and disposition information available in the clerk system | |
Do I need a Tennessee criminal-history check? | Accurate legal identity details, email and payment method | Tennessee-only adult criminal-history response; not limited to Davidson County | |
Do I need certified court copies? | Case number or enough details to identify the record | Certified or non-certified copies from the court file |
How to Find a Nashville Jail Booking
The Davidson County Sheriff’s Office roster is the correct first stop for a recent Nashville arrest. Search broadly first, then use the OCA/control number to complete jail-related tasks.
Go to the Davidson County Sheriff active inmate search. Do not enter personal information on a look-alike commercial site.
Enter the last name. Add the first name only if the list is too broad. Use the advanced-search or recent-bookings option when helpful.
Check the full name, age or date-of-birth information when displayed, booking date, charges and custody location. A name-only match is not enough.
DCSO uses the OCA/control number for mail and several inmate-service tasks. Copy it exactly before leaving the record.
The roster warns that bond amounts can change. Call the Criminal Court Clerk at 615-862-5670 for the updated amount.
For current or released-offender information, call the DCSO Offender Information Center at 615-862-8123, available 24 hours a day.
Identity checks before you rely on a result
How to Request a Nashville Police Arrest or Incident Report
Police records are handled by the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department Central Records Division. This is separate from the Sheriff’s inmate roster and the court clerk’s case file.
Open the MNPD Central Records page and use the linked public-records request form. Describe the record precisely and include the date, location, names and report number when known.
Central Records is at 811 Anderson Lane, Suite 100, Madison, TN 37115. The public counter is open Monday–Friday, 7:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m., excluding Metro holidays. Bring a photo ID.
Item | Current published information | Important limitation |
|---|---|---|
Davidson County arrest-record check | $13 | Covers Davidson County arrests and criminal charges; it does not provide the court disposition. |
Electronic public-record response | Generally no copy charge unless a labor fee applies | Large or complex requests may require clarification or cost estimates. |
Black-and-white copies | $0.15 per page | Labor charges may apply after the first hour for qualifying requests. |
Color copies | $0.50 per page | Confirm the current total before payment. |
How to Search Nashville Criminal Court Records
Use the Criminal Court Clerk search to move beyond the booking allegation and check the filed case, docket activity, court date and available disposition information.
Go to the Davidson County Criminal Court Clerk search.
Search by first and last name. Add the date of birth when available, or use the case number for the most precise result.
Check the name, filing information, charge, docket and court location. Some older or incomplete records may not display a date of birth.
Look for the next setting, bond-related activity, disposition and any orders. Do not assume the original booking charge remained unchanged.
Records from before 1980 may require direct clerk assistance. Call 615-862-5601.
Use the clerk’s criminal background and copy service. Certified copies currently include a $5 certification/seal fee plus $0.50 per page.
Understand the Nashville Bond-to-Release Route
A bond amount displayed online is only one part of release. The amount may change, and another hold, warrant, paperwork step or facility process can delay release.
Call the Criminal Court Clerk bond-information line at 615-862-5670. Do not rely solely on a screenshot or old roster entry.
Located at 512 First Avenue North, Nashville, TN 37201. The office operates 24 hours a day.
DCSO Pretrial Services screens eligible defendants in the Downtown Detention Center booking room 24/7. Call 615-862-7673.
Before paying or arranging a bond
Public Defender and Private Lawyer Options
The correct application route depends on whether the case is in General Sessions or Criminal Court. Applying early reduces the risk of arriving at court without completing intake.
General Sessions applicants should apply as soon as possible and preferably at least two days before court. Intake is Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–4:15 p.m., at 150 2nd Ave N, Suite 400, Nashville, TN 37201.
Read the official application instructions or call 615-862-5730.
The Nashville Bar Association Lawyer Referral and Information Service can help route a caller to a participating attorney. Call 615-242-6546.
Video Visitation, Calls, Mail and Inmate Money
DCSO uses video visitation for ordinary social visits; attorney visits follow a separate process. Always start from the live DCSO page because the linked service provider or facility schedule can change.
- Open the DCSO visitation schedule page.
- Use the current video-visitation provider linked by DCSO.
- Create an account and search the inmate by name or identifier.
- Select the correct facility, visit type, date and time.
- Accept the rules and save the confirmation.
- Call 615-862-8123 if the provider or facility does not match the inmate record.
DCSO currently directs phone-account users to ICSolutions. Support: 1-888-506-8407. Three-way calls are prohibited, and ordinary non-attorney calls may be recorded.
Use only the providers or lobby kiosks listed on the official DCSO deposit page. Current support numbers include CorrectPay at 1-855-836-3364 and JailATM at 1-636-888-7004.
Address mail with the inmate’s full name and OCA number to Nashville/Davidson County Sheriff’s Office, PO Box 196383, Nashville, TN 37219-6383. Read the current mail restrictions first.
Where a Davidson County Inmate May Be Held
Every arrestee initially enters through the Downtown Detention Center, but the person may later move to another DCSO facility. Confirm the current facility in the roster before visiting or sending anything.
Facility | Address | Phone | Use this information for |
|---|---|---|---|
Downtown Detention Center | 200 James Robertson Pkwy, Nashville, TN 37201 | Initial booking, intake and downtown detention questions | |
Correctional Development Center – Male | 5113 Harding Place, Nashville, TN 37211 | Confirm housing and facility-specific services after transfer | |
Correctional Development Center – Female | 5115 Harding Place, Nashville, TN 37211 | Confirm female housing and facility-specific services | |
Maximum Correctional Center | 5119 Harding Place, Nashville, TN 37211 | Confirm current assignment and service routing | |
DCSO Annex | 5131 Harding Place, Nashville, TN 37211 | Confirm annex housing, visits and deliveries |
Receive Davidson County Custody and Release Alerts
Tennessee SAVIN provides automated custody-status information and notification registration. It is useful for victims, witnesses and family members who need updates without repeatedly calling the jail.
Open the DCSO victim-notification page and follow the link to the statewide service.
TN SAVIN telephone access is available at 1-888-868-4631. Keep the offender’s identifying information ready.
Why a Nashville Arrest Record May Be Missing or Confusing
Allow time for transport and intake. Call 615-862-8123 if the active roster has not updated.
Add the first name or date-of-birth information, then compare booking date and OCA.
The person may have been released or transferred. Call DCSO and check the criminal case docket.
Call 615-862-5670 for the current amount and ask about any additional hold.
Use the case number and verify the record with the clerk before official or consequential use.
Contact the Criminal Court Clerk directly because older records may not be available in the online search.
Search fixes that often help
Get Official Copies or Correct the Record Route
Start with MNPD Central Records and identify the exact report. Ask which unit can review the disputed field; do not assume the court clerk can change a police report.
Use the Criminal Court Clerk for court-file copies and docket questions. Bring the case number and explain exactly which entry needs review.
The TBI public background check currently costs $29 and returns a Tennessee-only adult criminal-history response without fingerprints.
Downtown Detention Center and Record-Office Contacts
Nashville, TN 37201
408 2nd Ave N, Suite 2120
Nashville, TN 37201
Mon–Fri, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
615-862-5601
Madison, TN 37115
Mon–Fri, 7:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
615-862-7631
Nashville, TN 37201
Intake Mon–Fri, 8:30 a.m.–4:15 p.m.
615-862-5730
Verified Nashville Arrest-Record Links
Nashville Arrest Records FAQs
How do I search Nashville arrest records?
Start with the Davidson County Sheriff active inmate search for a recent booking. Search by surname first, compare identity details and save the OCA/control number. Use MNPD Central Records for a police report and the Criminal Court Clerk search for the court case and disposition.
Is Nashville’s inmate search the same as a police arrest report?
No. The DCSO inmate search shows jail and booking information. An MNPD arrest or incident report is requested through Central Records, while the Criminal Court Clerk provides the court-case route.
How quickly does a new Nashville booking appear?
A new arrest may not appear until transport and booking are completed. Search recent bookings and call the 24-hour DCSO Offender Information Center at 615-862-8123 when the expected record is missing.
How do I verify a Nashville bond amount?
Use the jail roster as an initial clue, then call the Criminal Court Clerk at 615-862-5670 because the roster warns that bond amounts may change. Ask about additional holds before expecting release.
How do I find a Nashville criminal court date?
Search the Davidson County Criminal Court Clerk system by legal name, optional date of birth or case number. Open the matching case and review the docket. Call 615-862-5601 if the record is unclear or older than the online system.
How do I request an MNPD arrest or incident report?
Use the public-record request route on the MNPD Central Records page or visit 811 Anderson Lane, Suite 100, Madison, Tennessee. Bring photo identification and include the date, location, names and report number when known.
How do I visit someone in a Davidson County jail?
Ordinary social visits are conducted by video. Open the current DCSO visitation page, use the provider linked there, create an account, select the correct inmate and facility, and schedule an available session.
Where do I send Nashville inmate mail and money?
Send approved mail with the inmate’s full name and OCA number to Nashville/Davidson County Sheriff’s Office, PO Box 196383, Nashville, TN 37219-6383. Use only the deposit providers or lobby kiosks listed on the official DCSO trust-account page.
How do I apply for the Nashville Public Defender?
General Sessions applicants should apply as soon as possible, preferably at least two days before court, at 150 2nd Avenue North, Suite 400. Intake is Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. Call 615-862-5730 for guidance.
Does a Nashville arrest record prove a conviction?
No. An arrest or booking records an accusation and custody event. It does not prove guilt. Check the Criminal Court Clerk record for the filed charges, court activity and available disposition.
Official-resource review completed August 3, 2026
This independent guide is not operated by the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department, Davidson County Sheriff’s Office, Criminal Court Clerk, Public Defender, Tennessee Bureau of Investigation or another government agency.
Official links, phone numbers, addresses, published hours, fees and service instructions were checked during the latest review. Booking status, bond amounts, court settings, providers and facility procedures can change. Confirm time-sensitive information directly with the responsible office.
Responsible-use notice: An arrest is not a conviction. Do not use this page or a booking result to harass someone or to make employment, housing, credit, insurance or other decisions that require a legally compliant consumer report.