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Blount County, Tennessee · Jail bookings, court cases, reports and record clearing

Trace a Blount County Arrest From Jail Intake to the Final Court Result

Start with the Sheriff’s live InmateNOW system to identify the booking, bond, charges, docket number and court date. Then match that information to Blount County’s criminal court record.

Below you can also solve report requests, warrants, bond questions, visitation, mail, calls, commissary, public defender, statewide TBI history and Tennessee expungement without bouncing through dozens of government pages.

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Arrest does not mean conviction. A jail charge records an allegation received during booking. Prosecutors can decline, replace or amend charges, and the court can dismiss a case or find the defendant not guilty. Verify the final court disposition before drawing conclusions.
Live jail search

BCSO InmateNOW includes current booking and charge information.

Court coverage

Online current records generally start August 1, 2019.

Court copies

$0.50/page; certification is $5 plus page charges.

TBI search

$29 for a Tennessee name-based criminal-history request.

Detention facility

BCSO states the Adult Detention Facility is certified for 350 inmates.

Start here

Choose the record that answers your question

BCSO INMATE NOW Is the person booked now?

Use for booking number, intake time, physical descriptors, charges, bond, docket number and court date.

SHERIFF RECORDS What did deputies report?

Request the incident report, arrest report or related Sheriff’s records through the BCSO records portal.

BLOUNT COURTS What happened after arrest?

Use General Sessions or Circuit Criminal records for filed charges, hearings, warrants, disposition and sentence.

TBI / TDOC Need statewide information?

Use TBI for Tennessee criminal history and TDOC FOIL for felony offenders in state custody or supervision.

Best verification sequence: InmateNOW → save booking and docket numbers → identify the arresting agency → search the court case → obtain the final disposition → request only the report or certified copy still needed.

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What the Blount County inmate fields mean

Booking information, limits and next actions
Field What it tells you What it does not prove Next action
Booking number One jail intake event. Final criminal outcome. Use for jail and records questions.
Name number A Sheriff’s-system identifier connected to the person. That every record with a similar name belongs to that person. Use with the booking number.
Intake date/time When jail processing began. When the alleged offense occurred. Compare with the arrest report.
Charge description The allegation associated with booking. That prosecutors filed or proved the charge. Check the criminal court case.
Counts How many counts are associated with that line. That every count survived prosecution. Match counts to the court docket.
Court The court connected to the charge. The case remained in that court. Follow felony transfers when applicable.
Bond amount The displayed bond associated with the booking or charge. Payment will clear another warrant or hold. Confirm with Adult Corrections before paying.
Docket number The court identifier tied to the charge. Final disposition by itself. Use it in the official court search.
Court date A scheduled hearing date shown by the jail system. The date has not changed. Confirm through the court before appearing.
Photograph An image associated with jail processing. Guilt or final identity by itself. Match numbers and other identifiers.
Identity safeguard

Verify the right person before using the record

First and last names match
Middle name or suffix is consistent
Age matches
Physical descriptors are consistent
Booking date matches the known incident
Booking number matches another official record
Docket number leads to the same defendant
Court dates align with the booking timeline
Minimum identity rule: Confirm at least two independent identifiers before sending money, publishing an accusation or treating a result as belonging to a particular person.
Troubleshooting

No Blount County arrest record found?

The arrest is very recent Booking, fingerprints, medical screening and data entry may still be underway.
The person was released A current custody view may not function as a complete historical arrest archive.
The arresting agency was not BCSO Maryville Police, Alcoa Police, Tennessee Highway Patrol or another agency may hold the incident report.
The arrest occurred outside Blount County Search the county where the person was actually booked.
The name is different Try a former surname, alias, hyphenated name, suffix or alternate spelling.
The court record is older The online court search principally covers cases filed August 1, 2019 forward.
The case is confidential Confidential cases are excluded from the public online court selection.
The record was expunged A properly completed expungement can remove qualifying arrest and court information from public criminal-record systems.
Missing-booking call script
I am trying to confirm the booking or custody status of [full legal name], age or date of birth [information]. The arrest may have occurred on [date] through [agency]. Can you confirm whether the person is currently booked, released, transferred or listed under another booking or name number?
Complete case path

What happens after a Blount County arrest?

Law-enforcement arrest The arresting agency creates the incident or arrest record and sends custody and charging information into the booking process.
Adult Detention Facility intake Jail staff record identity, personal property, booking information, charges, bond and other custody data.
Initial court process A Judicial Commissioner is available around the clock for criminal warrants and summonses, and the defendant enters the appropriate court process.
General Sessions General Sessions Criminal Court handles misdemeanors and preliminary proceedings in felony cases.
Felony prosecution A felony case may continue through grand-jury proceedings and Circuit Criminal Court.
Amended charges and hearings Court records may show motions, orders, subpoenas, capiases, probation violations and other proceedings.
Disposition The case can end by dismissal, nolle prosequi, not-guilty verdict, guilty plea, conviction or another court order.
State custody or supervision A qualifying felony sentence can later appear through Tennessee Department of Correction FOIL.
Record correction or expungement Incorrect data can be challenged, and qualifying Tennessee cases can be expunged through the originating court.
Sheriff records request

Request a BCSO arrest or incident report

Blount County Sheriff’s Office Records
Records phone: 865-273-5003
Sheriff’s main line: 865-273-5000
Justice Center: 940 E. Lamar Alexander Parkway, Maryville, TN 37804
Confirm BCSO created the report A person can be housed in the county jail even when Maryville Police, Alcoa Police or another agency made the arrest.
Open the official report request BCSO uses an online records-request system. Open the Sheriff’s records portal
Create the required account Follow the portal registration process before submitting the request.
Name the exact record Ask for the incident report, arrest report or other specific releasable record rather than requesting everything.
Enter the strongest identifiers Include the person’s name, event date, location, report number, booking number and docket number when known.
Request an electronic copy Digital delivery can reduce unnecessary printing and mailing.
Save the request number Use the portal tracking information for follow-up.
Copy-ready report request
I request an electronic copy of the releasable incident report, arrest report and identified supplements concerning [full legal name] for the incident occurring on or about [date] at [location]. Known identifiers are report number [number], Blount County booking number [number] and court docket number [number]. Please advise me before processing if charges will exceed $[amount].
Jail-to-court verification

Find the filed charges and final disposition

Open Blount County’s official court search The county states that current public online records primarily cover cases filed from August 1, 2019 to the present. Run the court search
Search the docket number first InmateNOW can display a docket number on individual charges.
Otherwise search the legal name Compare court, date, charge and other case information with the booking.
Identify General Sessions versus Criminal Court General Sessions handles misdemeanors and preliminary felony hearings. Felony cases can proceed into Circuit Criminal Court.
Find the formal filed charge Do not assume the booking description remained unchanged.
Read later docket events Check for amendments, dismissal, nolle prosequi, indictment, warrants, capias, plea and sentencing.
Check every count separately One charge may be dismissed while another produces a conviction.
Find the final disposition Record exactly how each count ended.
Handle older cases through the clerk Some pre-August-2019 cases appear online, but older records may require clerk or archives assistance.
Order formal proof when necessary Obtain a certified copy instead of relying on a screenshot.
Confidential cases: Blount County states that cases deemed confidential are excluded from the public online search.
Court record copies

Get ordinary or certified criminal court documents

Published Blount County court-copy charges
Service Published charge Best use
Ordinary court copy $0.50 per page Personal reference or case review.
Certified copy $5 certification plus $0.50 per page Employment, licensing, immigration, legal or agency proof when certification is required.
Identify the exact document Examples include the charging document, dismissal, judgment, sentence or expungement order.
Provide the docket number This prevents unnecessary name searching.
Ask whether an ordinary copy is enough Do not pay certification charges unless the recipient requires certified proof.
Confirm the page count The page charge applies in addition to certification.
Use the courthouse public-access computer when appropriate Blount County states that Circuit Criminal and General Sessions cases are open to the public, except legally confidential matters.
Blount County Circuit Court Clerk
Phone: 865-273-5400
Criminal court / Justice Center area, E. Lamar Alexander Parkway, Maryville, Tennessee
Warrant and capias check

Verify a possible Blount County warrant

No verified BCSO public countywide warrant-search page was identified during this review. Do not substitute an unverified commercial warrant website for the issuing court or Sheriff’s Office.
Search the criminal case first Look for warrant, capias, failure-to-appear or related docket entries. Search Blount County court records
Read the newest docket entry A warrant can later be served or resolved.
Identify the issuing court General Sessions and Circuit Criminal matters may use different case numbers and processes.
Call the clerk when necessary General Sessions Clerk: 865-273-5450. Circuit Court Clerk: 865-273-5400.
Confirm with BCSO when law-enforcement verification is needed Sheriff’s main line: 865-273-5000.
Use a lawyer when the warrant concerns you Counsel can explain surrender, appearance and bond options without relying on an outdated online entry.
Never attempt to detain or confront another person. Similar names and changed warrant status create serious identity and safety risks.
Bond and release

Use InmateNOW to investigate bond before paying anything

Open the inmate detail Record the total displayed bond and each charge-level bond amount.
Record every docket number One booking can include several court cases.
Check for charges showing no bond or special conditions Never assume one payment releases the person from every matter.
Confirm current information with Adult Corrections Call 865-273-5245 before arranging payment.
Ask five specific questions Confirm the total active bond, each hold, acceptable bond method, where it is posted and whether another court or agency must clear the release.
Confirm any professional bonding company Make sure the company is authorized to write bonds accepted by the local court before paying a premium or providing collateral.
Keep every receipt and agreement Save the booking number, docket numbers and payment documentation.
Expect release processing after bond Posting bond is not the same as walking out immediately; staff still must clear paperwork, other holds and property.
Bond-verification script
I am calling about booking number [number] for [full name]. Please confirm the current bond amount for every charge, any holds or detainers, the accepted bond method, where the bond must be posted and whether another court or agency must approve release.
Defense representation

Request the Blount County Public Defender

A defendant facing a criminal charge that can result in incarceration may request appointed counsel when unable to afford a lawyer. The Public Defender can represent a defendant only after appointment by a Blount County court.
Appear at the required court proceeding Do not miss the court date while waiting to contact the Public Defender.
Tell the judge you cannot afford counsel Ask to apply for appointed representation.
Complete the Affidavit of Indigency The clerk provides the financial affidavit.
Provide accurate financial information The judge uses the applicable financial guidelines to determine eligibility.
Confirm the appointment Do not assume merely contacting the office creates an attorney-client relationship.
Give the lawyer the booking and docket numbers These allow counsel to identify the jail and court matters quickly.
District 5 Public Defender
419 High Street
Maryville, TN 37804
Phone: 865-981-2395
Open official Public Defender information
Victim assistance

Get case support and custody notifications

Save the police report and court docket numbers These are the fastest way for an advocate or prosecutor to locate the matter.
Contact the District Attorney after charges are filed The Fifth Judicial District is Blount County and provides support and assistance to crime victims.
Ask about court dates and victim participation Provide the defendant’s name, report number and docket number.
Register for VINE when custody notification is important Tennessee’s VINE service can provide qualifying custody updates. Open VINE
Use TDOC Victim Services after state-prison transfer State-level services become relevant when the offender enters TDOC custody or supervision.
Blount County District Attorney General
942 E. Lamar Alexander Parkway
Blount County Justice Center
Maryville, TN 37804
Phone: 865-273-5600
Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Video visitation

Visit someone in the Blount County Adult Detention Center

Blount County uses City Tele Coin for video visitation. The jail provides eight visitor-lobby video stations, and visits can also be conducted over the internet.
Confirm the person is still in custody Search InmateNOW immediately before scheduling.
Create the City Tele Coin account Use the vendor linked by BCSO. Open City Tele Coin
Add the correct inmate Verify the name and booking information.
Choose lobby or internet visitation Lobby sessions depend on kiosk availability.
Stay within the inmate’s visitation allowance BCSO states inmates are allowed four video sessions of up to 30 minutes each during a seven-day period.
Follow identification rules Internet visitors may not obscure their identity.
Supervise minors Visitors younger than 18 using lobby visitation must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Use appropriate clothing and behavior Staff can cancel a visit and restrict visitation when clothing or conduct violates facility rules.

Important visitation rules

Visits are recorded and subject to review
Recorded communication may be used in criminal proceedings
Illegal activity can result in prosecution and discipline
Internet visitors cannot conceal their identity
Messages and media are subject to review
Inappropriate material can be blocked
Disciplinary sanctions can restrict inmate visitation
Security, safety or health conditions can limit visits
City Tele Coin support: 318-746-1114
Jail mail

Send personal or legal mail correctly

Personal inmate mailing format
Inmate’s Full Name
Blount County Adult Detention Center
920 E Lamar Alexander Parkway
Maryville, TN 37804-5002
Write the inmate’s full name Use the exact booking name.
Add a complete return address BCSO requires the sender’s full name and return address.
Keep the front of the envelope clean BCSO says no other writing or marks should appear on the front beyond addressing information.
Expect personal mail to be inspected Letters are inspected for contraband.
Expect the letter to be scanned After inspection, personal letters and envelopes are scanned into the kiosk/tablet system for the inmate to view.
Send photographs electronically BCSO no longer accepts photographs through ordinary mail; photos can be sent through the kiosk/tablet system.

Common mail that BCSO rejects

Greeting cards
Photographs, drawings and artwork in physical mail
Plastic wrapping or coverings
Paint, crayon or marker on mail
Labels or stickers other than an address label
Perfume, lipstick or unknown substances
Threats or criminal plans
Weapon, explosive or drug-manufacturing instructions
Gang-related material
Sexually explicit or obscene content
Coded correspondence
Most internet printouts unrelated to the inmate’s active case
Legal mail: Incoming legal mail from courts, the attorney of record or a public official is opened in the inmate’s presence. Outgoing legal mail is sealed in the presence of a corrections officer.
Telephone and messaging

Set up inmate calls without using the wrong provider

Use City Tele Coin BCSO directs families to City Tele Coin for inmate telephone issues and account funding. Open the approved provider
Create a prepaid account or purchase prepaid phone access The provider manages the communication account.
Use the jail lobby kiosk as another funding route A communications kiosk is available in the 24-hour Justice Center lobby.
Remember inmates cannot receive ordinary incoming personal calls The inmate must initiate normal telephone communication.
Use emergency-message procedures only for genuine emergencies Jail staff may take a message after the emergency is verified.
Do not discuss sensitive case facts on personal calls Calls, video visits and electronic messages are subject to monitoring and recording.
City Tele Coin customer service: 318-756-1114
Published support availability: 7:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. Central, seven days a week
Commissary money

Deposit money into an inmate account

BCSO states that it no longer accepts cash at the window or money orders for inmate commissary deposits.
24-hour lobby kiosk

Use the jail lobby kiosk. It accepts cash or debit/credit cards.

Online deposit

Use CorrectPay, the service linked by BCSO.

Open CorrectPay
Telephone deposit

Call 855-836-3364 and verify the inmate before funding.

Confirm the inmate is still housed in Blount County Do not fund an account based on an old screenshot.
Use the exact booking identity Match the name and booking information shown in InmateNOW.
Select Blount County carefully Confirm the facility before payment.
Check the amount and processing charge Review the provider’s transaction screen before submitting.
Keep the confirmation Save the receipt and transaction number until the deposit appears.
Medication and medical care

Handle an inmate medication issue correctly

BCSO states that its contracted medical service provides facility medical care and that a medical doctor is on call 24 hours a day.
Do not put medication in personal mail Use the facility’s medication procedure.
Confirm the inmate’s full booking identity Have the exact name and booking information ready.
Use the published medication drop-off window BCSO currently states medication can be dropped off any day of the week from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Let medical staff control administration Family members should not assume an outside prescription will automatically be administered exactly as brought.
Inmate property

Pick up authorized personal property

The inmate must arrange release of property
The authorized person needs valid photo ID
The recipient signs for released property
Unclaimed property can be destroyed after 30 days following release

Published property pickup schedule

Tuesday

11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. or 7:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.

Saturday

11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. or 7:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.

If the inmate transfers to another facility, property normally travels with the person when the receiving facility allows it.
Tennessee felony offender search

Use TDOC FOIL after state custody or supervision begins

FOIL can provide
  • Offender photograph
  • Incarcerated, probation, parole or inactive status
  • Current TDOC location
  • Offense information
  • Sentence information
  • Parole-hearing information
  • Release information
FOIL does not replace
  • BCSO InmateNOW for county jail custody
  • The Sheriff’s arrest report
  • Blount County court records
  • A complete Tennessee criminal-history report
Open Tennessee FOIL Search TDOC felony offenders
Search by TDOC ID when known A correctional identifier reduces same-name confusion.
Otherwise search name Compare the result with the Blount County judgment.
Return to the court file for official proof FOIL is a correctional-status search, not the certified judgment.
Tennessee statewide history

Use TBI when a Blount County jail search is not enough

The TBI Open Records search is a Tennessee name-based check. It is not fingerprint verification, and aliases are not included in the ordinary name search.
Current fee

$29 per criminal-history request.

Scope

Tennessee misdemeanor and felony arrest information submitted through fingerprints by arresting agencies.

Juvenile records

Ordinary juvenile information is excluded unless the juvenile was transferred to adult criminal court under applicable law.

Use BCSO first for a local jail question The free local system is usually enough to confirm a present Blount County booking.
Open Tennessee Open Records Information Services Start the official TBI search
Enter the most accurate legal name Remember the ordinary request is name-based rather than fingerprint-confirmed.
Pay the $29 request charge TBI states the fee is nonrefundable.
Review the PDF result TBI notes that results are PDF documents and recommends desktop or laptop access when device compatibility is a problem.
Compare every Blount County entry to the court case A criminal-history entry without a clear disposition should be verified against the originating court.
Tennessee Open Records Information Services: 615-744-4057
Correct inaccurate records

Fix a wrong booking, charge or disposition

Identify which system contains the error Is it InmateNOW, the Sheriff’s report, the Blount County court record, TDOC or TBI?
Save the incorrect information Record the booking number, docket number, report number and date viewed.
Obtain the controlling document Examples include an amended report, dismissal, judgment or certified court order.
Correct the originating office first The Sheriff’s Office controls its records; the court controls court records.
Use the certified disposition for downstream corrections Provide the final court document when an outside criminal-history system is missing the result.
Recheck every system separately A correction in one database may not immediately update another.
Correction is different from expungement. Use a correction when information is factually wrong. Use expungement when the information is accurate but the case qualifies for legal removal.
Tennessee expungement

Remove an eligible Blount County arrest record

Tennessee Courts states that qualifying non-conviction cases can be expunged through the court where the matter originated.

Cases that may qualify for free expungement

Charges were dismissed
Grand jury returned a no true bill
Person was arrested and released without being charged
Trial resulted in a not-guilty verdict
Case ended in nolle prosequi
Qualifying denied order-of-protection matter
Find the correct Blount County docket number Use the official court search or contact the clerk.
Read the exact disposition Determine whether the charge was dismissed, nollied, retired, resolved through diversion or resulted in conviction.
Check the Tennessee eligibility guidance Convictions and diversion cases have different rules. Open Tennessee expungement guidance
File in the court where the case originated This can be General Sessions or another Blount County trial court depending on the case.
List every qualifying charge The clerk may require separate paperwork for multiple charges.
Resolve a dismissal with costs Tennessee Courts states that outstanding court costs must be handled before that record can be expunged, though waiver may be possible.
Handle a retired charge first A retired case generally must be changed to a dismissed case before expungement.
Request certified proof Ask for a certified expungement order and certified charging document.
Keep the certified order permanently It may be needed later to prove that expungement was completed.
Verify all agencies update The court sends qualifying expungement orders to agencies such as the arresting agency, county jail, TDOC and TBI.
Convictions require separate eligibility analysis. Tennessee permits expungement of certain eligible convictions, but offense restrictions, waiting periods, fees and other requirements apply. Do not assume every misdemeanor or felony can be removed.
Contact board

Blount County arrest, jail and court contacts

Blount County Sheriff’s Office
940 E. Lamar Alexander Parkway
Maryville, TN 37804

865-273-5000

BCSO Records

865-273-5003

Use for Sheriff’s reports and records requests.

Adult Corrections

865-273-5245

Use for appropriate jail, bond and custody questions.

Non-Emergency Dispatch

865-983-3620

Circuit Court Clerk

865-273-5400

Criminal court records and certified copies.

General Sessions Clerk

865-273-5450

Misdemeanors and preliminary felony proceedings.

District Public Defender
419 High Street
Maryville, TN 37804

865-981-2395

District Attorney General
942 E. Lamar Alexander Parkway
Maryville, TN 37804

865-273-5600

Blount County Justice Center map

Before traveling: Recheck the inmate’s current custody, court location, visitor status, office hours, identification requirements and whether the service can be completed online.
Important information already extracted

What you can solve directly from this page

Jail search

Booking number, name number, intake, descriptors, charges, bond, docket and court-date interpretation.

Police records

Correct BCSO portal, exact identifiers to submit and a copy-ready records request.

Court verification

2019-present online coverage, General Sessions versus Circuit Criminal, copy charges and certified-document workflow.

Family jail help

Video visits, visitor restrictions, inmate mail, calls, commissary, medical drop-off and personal-property pickup.

Legal and victim help

Public Defender appointment process, District Attorney contact and VINE notification steps.

Statewide and record relief

TDOC FOIL, TBI’s $29 statewide check, error correction and Tennessee expungement procedures.

Title-related questions

Blount County TN arrest-record questions answered

How do I search Blount County TN arrest records?

Use BCSO InmateNOW. Open the matching inmate and verify age, booking number, intake time, charges, bond, docket number and court date.

What does InmateNOW show?

It can display physical descriptors, booking and name numbers, intake information, total bond and charge-level details including court, bond, docket and court date.

How do I find the final court outcome?

Use the docket number in the Blount County court search and identify how every charge ended. Obtain a certified disposition when formal proof is required.

How far back does the online Blount County court search go?

The county says current online records generally include cases filed from August 1, 2019 to the present, with some older cases also available.

How much are criminal court copies?

Ordinary copies are currently $0.50 per page. Certification costs $5 plus $0.50 per page.

Where do I request a Sheriff’s arrest report?

Use BCSO’s GovTransfer records portal or contact the Records Office at 865-273-5003.

How many Blount County video visits can an inmate receive?

BCSO currently permits four video-visitation sessions of up to 30 minutes each during a seven-day period, subject to facility restrictions.

How do I send inmate commissary money?

Use the 24-hour jail lobby kiosk, CorrectPay online or call 855-836-3364. BCSO no longer accepts cash at the window or money orders for commissary deposits.

How much does a Tennessee TBI background search cost?

The public Tennessee name-based Open Records criminal-history search currently costs $29 per request and the charge is nonrefundable.

Can I expunge a dismissed Blount County charge?

Many dismissed, nollied, no-true-bill, not-guilty and arrest-without-charge cases qualify for Tennessee’s free expungement process. File with the Blount County court where the matter originated.

Accuracy, identity and legal-use notice

Arrest Records is an independent informational guide. It is not the Blount County Sheriff’s Office, Blount County Circuit Court Clerk, General Sessions Court, District Attorney, Public Defender, Tennessee Bureau of Investigation or Tennessee Department of Correction.

Booking, bond, warrants, housing, release and court dates can change. Verify the person through multiple identifiers and obtain the current official court disposition before making a legal, employment, housing, financial, safety or publication decision.

Every arrested person is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court. This page provides procedural information and is not legal advice.

Official Blount County and Tennessee procedures reviewed August 14, 2026.

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