Find Wilson County Jail Roster
Wilson County jail roster records are maintained by the Sheriff's Office at the county jail in Lebanon. The facility processes all arrests made in the county and keeps records on every person booked into custody. You can search for these records through the jail roster, by contacting the jail, or visiting in person. Arrests from Lebanon, Mount Juliet, Watertown, and other parts of Wilson County all go through the same booking process. These records are public under Tennessee law and can be accessed through public county sources.
Wilson County Quick Facts
Wilson County Sheriff's Office Booking Records
The Wilson County Sheriff's Office runs the county jail in Lebanon and keeps all booking records for arrests in Wilson County. Every person taken into custody goes through intake at this facility. Staff record the person's name, date of birth, charges, bond amount, and which agency made the arrest. The jail holds records for arrests by Sheriff's deputies, Lebanon Police, Mount Juliet Police, and Tennessee Highway Patrol troopers working in the area.
Wilson County is one of the fastest growing counties in middle Tennessee. The jail sees steady booking activity from multiple law enforcement agencies across the county. Deputies cover the rural areas while city police departments handle their own jurisdictions. All bookings end up at the same county jail in Lebanon.
The Wilson County Jail provides an online roster showing current inmates. The roster displays recent bookings with mugshots, full names, arresting agencies, charges, and bond information. You can search by first or last name to find a specific person. The jail also shows lists of inmates booked within the past 24 or 72 hours, which is helpful when looking for recent arrests.
Under Tenn. Code Ann. § 10-7-503, custodians of public records must make them available for inspection. Wilson County booking logs fall under this rule. You do not need a written request. Walk in and ask. If you need copies, the first hour of staff time is free under Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-4-604. Black and white copies cost about $0.15 per page.
| Office | Wilson County Sheriff's Office Lebanon, TN 37087 Phone: Contact the office for current number |
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| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM (jail operates 24/7) |
Search Wilson County Jail Roster Records
There are multiple ways to find jail roster records in Wilson County. The online jail roster is the fastest. Go to the roster site and type in a name. Results show up right away. You will see the person's mugshot, charges, arresting agency, and bond amount.
Calling the jail works too. Give a name and staff can check if that person is in custody or has been booked. For an in-person search, visit the jail in Lebanon with your ID. Staff can pull up records by name or booking number. Older records may be stored in a different system, so visiting in person is a good choice when you need files from several years back.
Wilson County arrest records contain detailed information. Each record documents the arrest by law enforcement including personal data, alleged offenses, charges, booking details, fingerprints, arrest date, arresting officer's name and badge number, mugshots, bail or bond amounts, the applicable statute, and court information such as the date, court name, and location. Per the 2022 NIBRS Report, Wilson County recorded 1,819 arrests for Group A offenses. The most common were drug and narcotic violations at 469, simple assault at 314, drug equipment violations at 272, and larceny at 172.
What Wilson County Jail Roster Shows
Each jail roster record in Wilson County contains a standard set of facts. The full name, date of birth, and physical description are listed. The report shows when the person was brought to the jail and which agency arrested them. Each charge has its own bond amount. Release data gets added when someone posts bond or is let go.
The jail roster updates regularly and shows the most current information. You can check it at any time to see who is in custody at the Wilson County jail.
The screenshot below shows the TORIS statewide criminal background check system, which can be used to search for records that include Wilson County arrests.
TORIS costs $29 per search and returns a PDF from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation covering all 95 counties.
Statewide Tools for Wilson County
Tennessee runs several databases that cover Wilson County arrests. The TORIS system provides statewide criminal background checks for $29 per search. This is useful when you need a full criminal history, not just Wilson County booking data.
The Felony Offender Information Lookup, called FOIL, is free. Search by name, TDOC ID, or State ID. If someone from Wilson County went to state prison, FOIL shows their record. The system displays booking photos, aliases, sentence length, and current location. It runs 24 hours a day.
The FOIL database from the Department of Correction is free and covers felony offenders in state custody. The Office of Open Records Counsel handles disputes about public records. If you have trouble getting Wilson County jail roster, contact them at (615) 401-7891 or toll-free at 1-866-831-3750. Under Tenn. Code Ann. § 10-7-503(g), every government entity must maintain a written public records policy.
Wilson County Jail Roster Access
Tennessee law makes jail roster records public. The Tennessee Open Government Guide says all state, county, and municipal records must be open for inspection during business hours. You do not need to explain your reason for wanting records.
If records take time to gather, the custodian has seven business days to respond. Wilson County follows the same process as every other county. The Tennessee State Library and Archives holds older court records from all 95 counties, including historical files from Wilson County.
Note: The Wilson County jail roster is one of the easiest ways to check for recent bookings without calling or visiting the facility.
Wilson County Jail Roster Cities
Wilson County includes Lebanon, Mount Juliet, Watertown, and several other communities.
Lebanon is the county seat and home to the jail. Mount Juliet is one of the fastest growing cities in the state. Both cities have their own police departments, but all bookings go through the Wilson County jail.
Nearby Jail Roster Counties
Wilson County borders six other Tennessee counties. Each runs its own jail and booking system. Wilson County jail roster records stay with Wilson County, and neighboring counties keep separate jail roster and booking records.