Franklin County, TN Warrants and Arrest Records

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If you are researching information on active arrest warrants from Franklin County, TN, you probably believe that there is such an order out in your name or would possibly like to find out if someone you know has a warrant in his/her name, isn’t that right? So, here is a look at where and how you can find details on arrest warrants from Franklin, TN.

Going to the police is a no-brainer; why, for most people, is the first stop when looking for information on arrest records in Franklin County or the most wanted criminals in the area. However, many don’t realize that walking into a precinct when they have an outstanding warrant out in their name is as good as turning themselves in.

A lot of people also approach the judiciary for a warrant search. The advantage of using this state source is that you can get case-wise records from the magistrate’s court. In fact, because the tribunal issues arrest warrants, you could also get some information on what prompted the police to seek the arrest order in the first place.

Another judicial division that maintains information on arrest warrants, search orders, summons, bench warrants, etc., is the county clerk’s office. This is the judiciary department that prepares and keeps the court dockets, which are basically records of trial proceedings.

To contact these agencies, you will have to drive down to:

  • The sheriff’s office: 420 Wilton Circle, Winchester, Tennessee 37398
  • The court of the magistrate: 231 Wilton Cir, Winchester, TN 37398
  • The office of the clerk of court: 1 South Jefferson Street, Winchester, Tennessee 37398-1584

 

How do you inquire about active warrants and recent arrests from Franklin County over the phone? (2021-current)

  • Connect with the Sheriff’s Office at 931-962-0123 to learn about recent arrests and active warrants.
  • Connect with the Victim’s Advocate at 931-962-1144 to reach Victim/Witness Services.
  • Call the Clerk of Circuit Court at 931-967-2923 to get criminal conviction and judicial records.

 

Crime statistics of Franklin County

In 2019, Franklin County’s crime rate decreased by 16%. Around 98 of the 336 complaints were filed against violent people. These involved 86 cases of physical assault, 8 cases of rape, and 1 case of robbery. The annual crime average included about 238 complaints of property crimes. Among these were 163 cases of larceny-theft, 41 of burglary, and 34 of car theft.

Every day, at least 2 to 3 criminal complaints are filed in Franklin County, TN; this works out to over 60 plus cases every month and nearly 800 incidents per annum. A look at the decade-long figures of criminal activity in the area confirms that of the 8700 complaints filed in the county between 1999 and 2008, only about 1700 were violent crimes, while the remaining cases were theft-related.

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