Hancock County Warrants and Arrest Records Search

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You can start your arrest warrant search in Hancock County, TN, at the county clerk’s office just as you could take your inquiry to the local police precinct. In fact, there are superlative benefits to taking the first way out. Because the county clerk’s office acts as the keeper of the court dockets database, there is no case that enters the judicial system and escapes their notice.

So, you stand to get details on not just happenings from the criminal courts like the issue of arrest warrants but also from the civil tribunals known to release bench warrants against those who fail to obey a court diktat. Another advantage of using the facilities offered by this agency is that you will be given a free hand in conducting the investigation.

The public service terminals at the justice center are connected to the database of court dockets. These systems are accessible to all and sundry as long as a person can produce a valid government-issued photo ID. The added benefit is that these inquiries on active warrants are free to conduct as long as you don’t need printed results.

On the other hand, if you would rather let a deputy from the office of the sheriff or the magistrate find information on arrests and outstanding warrants from Hancock County for you, you can use the addresses mentioned below to send in your request through mail or take your inquiry to the agency in person.

  • The sheriff’s department: 265 New Jail Street, Sneedville, Tennessee 37869
  • The magistrate’s court: 418 Harrison Street, Sneedville, TN 37869
  • The county clerk’s office: PO Box 347, Sneedville, Tennessee 37869

Is it possible to get information on Hancock County arrest warrants and recent arrests over the phone? (2021-Update)   

  • Call the Hancock County Jail at 423-733-2249 for details about recent arrests.
  • Call the Sheriff at 423-733-2250 to obtain an incident or arrest report.
  • Call the District Attorney’s Office at 423-787-1450 for victim support and information.
  • Call the Clerk of Court at 423-733-2954 to learn more about obtaining criminal court documents, including warrants.

Crime statistics of Hancock County

Due to the increase of 74% in Hancock County’s yearly crime average, around 131 criminal complaints were submitted in 2019, significantly higher than the 75 cases filed in 2018. Nearly 110 of these complaints were made in connection with property offenses, while the rest were for violent offenses.

Around 24 burglaries and 74 larceny thefts were reported as property offenses. The violent offenses category included 18 assaults and 3 rapes.

Older Crime statistics

Of the 132 criminal complaints registered with the police of Hancock County, Tennessee, every year, only 5% can be deemed violent. Over the 8-year period between 2001 and 2008, there were no cases filed against homicide in the area, and only one complaint was lodged against rape. In contrast, thieves wreaked havoc with over 500 theft cases and 360 burglaries.

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