Search Fentress County Jail Roster

Fentress County jail roster records are maintained at the county jail in Jamestown, Tennessee. The Sheriff's Office handles all bookings for arrests made across this rural Upper Cumberland county. Whether you need to check on a recent arrest or look up an older booking record, these documents are part of the public record under Tennessee law. Fentress County is a smaller county with a close-knit community, but the booking process works the same as any other place in the state. You can search for jail roster through the resources on this page or contact the jail in Jamestown for help.

Fentress County Sheriff's Office Jail

The Fentress County Sheriff's Office runs the county jail in Jamestown. All arrests in the county come through this facility for booking. Staff log every person brought in, recording their name, charges, bond amount, and personal details. The jail serves the entire county including Jamestown, Allardt, and the surrounding areas.

Booking records at the Fentress County jail are public under Tenn. Code Ann. § 10-7-503. You have the right to inspect these records during normal business hours. The Sheriff's Office can look up jail roster by name or by date of arrest. Call ahead to check their hours before you visit. Some records may take time to locate, especially older ones.

Fentress County does not appear to have a public online booking portal. That means in-person or phone requests are your best bet for local records. For broader searches, you can use statewide tools covered in the sections below.

How to Find Fentress County Jail Roster

Looking up a jail roster record in Fentress County takes a bit of effort since the county does not have a dedicated online search portal. Here are the main ways to get the records you need.

The most direct route is to contact the Fentress County Sheriff's Office in Jamestown. You can call or visit during business hours. Give them the name and approximate date of arrest for the person you are looking up. The staff can search their records and provide you with booking details. Under Tennessee law, you do not have to explain why you want the records. They are open to all citizens.

For statewide searches, the FOIL database from the Tennessee Department of Correction covers felony offenders who have been in state custody. This free tool lets you search by name, TDOC ID, or State ID. It will not show every person booked at the Fentress County jail, but it catches those who ended up in the state prison system. The TORIS system from the TBI gives you a more complete criminal history for $29 per search.

You can also check the FOIL database from the Tennessee Department of Correction for free lookups on felony offenders across the state. This official tool shows booking photos, sentence details, and current custody status.

Note: Always confirm booking details directly with the Fentress County jail for the most current information.

Fentress County Public Records Law

Tennessee's Public Records Act gives you strong rights when it comes to jail roster and other government records. The law states that records shall be open for inspection during business hours. No written request is needed just to look at records in person. You can ask to see them and the office must comply promptly.

If the Fentress County Sheriff's Office cannot produce the records right away, they have seven business days to either provide them, deny your request in writing, or tell you how long it will take. The Office of Open Records Counsel can step in if you have trouble getting access. Their toll-free number is 1-866-831-3750. Under § 10-7-503(g), the county must have a written public records policy on file. This policy lays out how to make requests and what fees apply.

Copy fees follow the state schedule set under § 8-4-604. Black and white copies cost about $0.15 per page. The first hour of staff time to find and pull records is free. After that, a labor charge may apply. Fentress County may charge less than the state maximum, so ask when you make your request.

Jail Roster Contents

A jail roster record from the Fentress County jail captures the details of an arrest and intake. Each report is a record of one specific event. It does not reflect the outcome of any court case that comes later.

Fentress County jail roster records typically include the arrestee's full legal name, date of birth, physical description, home address, and the charges they face. The report also shows the date and time of booking, the arresting agency, and the bond amount. If the person has been released, you may see the release date and how they got out. A booking photo is taken during intake and becomes part of the public record.

The screenshot below shows the Tennessee Department of Correction offender search tool, which can help locate Fentress County offenders who moved into state custody.

The FOIL system covers felony offenders statewide, including those originally booked in Fentress County.

Fentress County Criminal History Searches

A jail roster record tells you about one arrest. A criminal history check gives you the full picture. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation handles statewide background checks through their TORIS system. It costs $29. Results arrive as a PDF and show whether the person has a Tennessee criminal record. The data comes from fingerprint submissions by local agencies, including those in Fentress County.

For records related to specific Fentress County court cases, the Circuit Court Clerk in Jamestown maintains case files from the point of formal charging through disposition. You can request copies of court records there. The Tennessee State Library and Archives holds historical court records going back many years if you need to search older cases.

Tips for Requesting Records in Fentress County

Getting jail roster records in a smaller county like Fentress can be straightforward if you know what to ask for. Be specific with your request. Provide the full name and date of birth if you have it. If you know the arrest date, share that too. The more details you give, the faster the staff can find the right records.

You can submit a public records request by mail, by phone, or in person at the Fentress County Sheriff's Office. The Tennessee Open Government Guide lays out your rights and can help you craft a formal request if needed. Under the law, oral requests are valid for viewing records. Written requests may be needed for copies.

Note: The Sheriff's Office may ask for your name when you make a request, but they cannot require you to state your reason for wanting the records.

Fentress County Jail Roster Cities

Fentress County includes Jamestown, Allardt, and a few other small communities.

Nearby Jail Roster Counties

Fentress County is surrounded by several other Upper Cumberland counties. If the arrest happened near a county border, the booking may have been processed in a neighboring jurisdiction instead. Fentress County jail roster records stay with Fentress County, and neighboring counties keep separate jail roster and booking records.

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