Independent public-record guide: USA-Arrests.org is not the Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office, Rutherford County Adult Detention Center, Circuit Court Clerk, Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, Tennessee Department of Correction, VINELink or any police, jail, court or government agency.
An arrest, booking entry, charge, warrant reference or mugshot does not prove guilt. Jail status and criminal-court status are different records and can change at different times. When the outcome matters, verify the case through the Rutherford County court system rather than relying on a booking image or third-party arrest page.
Rutherford County, Tennessee • Murfreesboro-area arrest and jail help
Rutherford County Recent Arrests: Jail, Mugshots, Warrants & Court Records
If you are trying to find someone arrested around Murfreesboro, Smyrna, La Vergne or Eagleville, start with Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office detention resources. Then use the free Rutherford County court-record search for the criminal case, the Warrants Division for warrant questions, and TBI, TDOC or VINE only when the problem has moved beyond the county jail.
Fast answer
Which Rutherford County Source Should You Use?
There is no reason to search every arrest website. Pick the official source that matches your question. Rutherford County’s Sheriff’s Office handles detention and local sheriff records, while the Circuit Court Clerk maintains the county’s criminal court records.
RCSO Adult Detention
Start here when someone may have recently been booked into Rutherford County Adult Detention Center.
Open detention pageRCSO Helpful Links
The Sheriff’s Office currently lists MobilePatrol Android and iOS links among its official inmate/public-safety resources.
Find MobilePatrol linksFree Online Court Records
Search by party name or case information, then select General Sessions or Circuit Court and Criminal.
Search court casesCriminal Warrants Division
Use the Sheriff’s warrant guidance rather than relying on an unsolicited caller or unofficial warrant-search page.
Read warrant rulesWarrants & Records
Use this route for Sheriff’s incident reports, record requests and information about local record checks.
Open Warrants & RecordsTBI TORIS
Use TBI when you need a Tennessee criminal-history background check rather than a live county-jail status check.
Open TBI TORISA person can be arrested, released, have charges changed, have a case dismissed, enter diversion, plead, be convicted or have records later expunged. The court record is the better source for what happened after booking.
Wrong-county protection
Rutherford County Tennessee or Rutherford County North Carolina?
This page covers Rutherford County, Tennessee. Search results frequently mix it with Rutherford County, North Carolina, which has completely different sheriff, jail and court systems.
Rutherford County, Tennessee
Common local clues: Murfreesboro, Smyrna, La Vergne, Eagleville, New Salem Highway, Tennessee courts, TBI or TDOC.
Adult Detention:940 New Salem Highway, Murfreesboro, TN 37129
Rutherford County, North Carolina
Common clues: Rutherfordton, Forest City, Spindale, Lake Lure, North Carolina courts, NC Department of Adult Correction or NC SAVAN.
If the record says Murfreesboro or 940 New Salem Highway, you are dealing with Rutherford County, Tennessee. If it says Rutherfordton or Forest City, stop and use North Carolina sources.
Recent arrest workflow
How To Check Rutherford County Recent Arrests
The Sheriff’s Office does not need to be treated as an all-purpose court database. Use its detention and inmate-service resources first, then move to the free county court system once the question becomes “what happened to the criminal case?”
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Confirm Rutherford County, Tennessee
Look for Murfreesboro, Smyrna, La Vergne, Eagleville, Rutherford County Sheriff TN or the Adult Detention Center at 940 New Salem Highway.
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Open the Sheriff’s Adult Detention page
Use the official Adult Detention page for current facility information and inmate-service routes.
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Use the Sheriff’s inmate/public-safety links
Open RCSO Helpful Links. The page currently lists MobilePatrol applications, VINE, inmate commissary, phone, video visitation and jail-mail resources.
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Compare more than a photo
Use the legal name, age or date of birth when available, arrest or booking date, arresting agency, charge wording and court information. A mugshot alone can create a wrong-person match.
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If the person is no longer in custody, switch to court records
A release from jail does not erase the criminal case. Open the Rutherford County Online Court Records System and search the criminal record.
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Call the official facility when timing matters
Rutherford County lists the Adult Detention Center at 615-898-7774. The Sheriff’s Office main/non-emergency number is 615-898-7777. Verify before making a pickup, visitation or payment trip.
Major upgrade for this page
How To Search Rutherford County Criminal Court Records Online
Rutherford County moved to a free online court-record search service on July 1, 2025. This is one of the most useful tools after an arrest because it lets you search a party or case and choose the correct criminal court.
Search by party name or case information and choose the court/case type.
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Open the county-linked case search
Go directly to Rutherford County Case Search. Rutherford County’s Circuit Court Clerk announced this free search system when its former subscription login ended.
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Search the full party name first
The search help says a full first and last name works best. You can also search by case reference, case year or case number.
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Select the correct court type
Choose General Sessions or Circuit Court, then choose Criminal as the case type.
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If you have a formatted case number, use the numeric ending correctly
The portal explains that for a number such as 75GS1-2026-CR-12345, the Case Number box normally uses only the numeric portion after the final hyphen: 12345.
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Open the matching case and compare details
Compare the party name, court type, filing information, charge information, case activity and scheduled court events. Do not assume every same-name result belongs to the person you are researching.
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Contact the Clerk when you need an official record
The online system’s own terms say the web information is provided for general informational use and is not the official Clerk record for legal action. Contact the appropriate clerk division for certified or authoritative record needs.
615-898-7831
Rutherford County says General Sessions Criminal handles traffic tickets and misdemeanor criminal offenses.
Open General Sessions615-898-7812
Circuit Criminal handles felony and misdemeanor cases presented to the Grand Jury and maintains Circuit Criminal Court records.
Open Circuit CriminalFor a typical recent county arrest, use Rutherford County’s local online court-record system first. Tennessee’s statewide appellate Public Case History is for appellate matters and is not the normal first stop for a new county criminal case.
Who owns which record?
Sheriff, City Police, Jail and Court Are Different Sources
Arresting agency
An arrest may involve Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office, Murfreesboro Police, Smyrna Police, La Vergne Police, Eagleville Police, Tennessee Highway Patrol, MTSU Police or another agency.
Use for: incident reports, agency records and investigation questions.
Adult Detention Center
The county jail handles custody and jail services after booking.
Use for: visitation, phone, commissary, inmate communication, jail status and detention questions.
Circuit Court Clerk
The court side tells you what happened after arrest or citation.
Use for: criminal case number, hearings, court status, disposition, costs and official court records.
Tennessee state systems
TBI, TDOC FOIL and VINE answer narrower statewide questions.
Use for: Tennessee background checks, felony-offender custody/supervision and victim notifications.
Rutherford County General Sessions says tickets from Tennessee Highway Patrol and Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office are handled through its office, but a Murfreesboro Police ticket should be routed to Murfreesboro City Court and a Smyrna police ticket to Smyrna’s court route. Read the issuing agency on the citation before calling the county clerk.
Local warrant procedure
How Rutherford County Criminal Warrants Are Checked
Rutherford County has an unusual but important local rule: the Sheriff’s Criminal Warrants Division says arrest warrants are not public information until the warrant has been served. The division also says criminal-warrant information will not be given out over the telephone.
Bring identification to the Warrants lobby
The Sheriff’s official instruction is to appear with identification so staff can check for you. Do not expect staff to disclose unserved warrant information by phone.
Criminal Warrants Fugitive Tip Line
Call 615-904-3030. Useful information includes the exact location, vehicle/plate, likely time at the location and whether children, weapons, drugs or large animals may be present.
If a caller says you can avoid arrest by immediately sending gift cards, crypto, Zelle, Cash App, a wire transfer or another unusual payment, end the call. Reopen the official Sheriff’s or court website yourself and verify through a published number.
Adult Detention Center
Rutherford County Jail Visitation, Commissary & Phone Accounts
Rutherford County Adult Detention Center is a 956-bed facility at 940 New Salem Highway. The official detention page provides unusually detailed family instructions for visits, commissary deposits and inmate telephone accounts.
Appointment required
Visitors must undergo a background check and the official page says visitors cannot have a felony record. Once approved, visits may be scheduled after the inmate’s first week.
Read visitation rulesJailFunds / kiosk
Family or friends may use approved kiosks or the online JailFunds route linked by the Sheriff’s Office. Commissary funds are separate from bond and court costs.
Open JailFundsICSolutions
Families can create prepaid or inmate debit telephone accounts. The Adult Detention page lists ICSolutions at 1-888-506-8407.
Open ICSolutionsTBE Jail Mail
The Sheriff’s helpful links direct users to TBE Jail for supported inmate electronic communication and video-visitation services.
Open TBE JailCurrent visitation schedule listed by RCSO
The detention page says visits are by appointment only and may be scheduled through the VendEngine/TBE route or from the visitation lobby when internet access is unavailable. For visitation questions, call 615-904-3132. Verify the schedule before traveling because jail operations can change.
Commissary deposit windows listed by the jail
| Method | Current Listed Availability | Important Rule |
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| Visitation Lobby kiosk | Tuesday–Sunday, 8:15 a.m.–4 p.m. | Cash, debit card or credit card listed. |
| Warrants Lobby kiosk | Weekdays, 8 a.m.–10 p.m. | Use inmate account route, not bond/payment assumptions. |
| JailFunds online | Online provider linked by RCSO | Confirm facility and inmate before paying. |
| Check / money order | Not accepted for commissary deposits | Use an approved route instead. |
Bond and release
Bond Questions and Rutherford County Pretrial Release
Do not guess whether someone must post a monetary bond. Court orders, charge type and individual conditions matter. Rutherford County also operates a formal Pretrial Services program for some eligible defendants.
Monetary bond / jail release
Confirm the actual case, current custody and court order through Adult Detention and the responsible criminal court. Avoid relying on a screenshot or caller for an amount or payment method.
Adult Detention: 615-898-7774
Judicial Commissioners: 615-217-0054
Non-monetary pretrial release
Rutherford County describes pretrial release as a voluntary, non-monetary, conditional release from custody on pending criminal charges.
People charged with a non-violent misdemeanor may be eligible, but a Judicial Commissioner must approve release.
Rutherford County says participants must maintain lawful conduct, appear in court and follow their pretrial conditions. New charges or noncompliance can be reported to the court and may result in revocation.
Police reports and public records
How To Request a Rutherford County Sheriff’s Report
If you need the actual Sheriff’s incident report rather than a basic arrest clue, use the Warrants and Records Division. RCSO currently accepts requests for emailed incident reports through its records-request email and provides an updated public-record request form.
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Open Warrants and Records
Start at RCSO Warrants & Records. Use the Sheriff’s official page instead of sending identification to a third-party records website.
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Gather details that identify the report
Have the report number when known, incident date/time, location, type of report, reporting officer if known and names of the people involved.
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Use the current Sheriff’s record-request route
For emailed incident reports, RCSO currently lists recordsrequest@rcsotn.org. For record information, call 615-898-7777.
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Expect limits on active investigations
The Sheriff’s public-request form states that information will not be released on active cases under investigation. Public-record access does not mean every detail in every case can be disclosed immediately.
The Sheriff’s Warrants and Records page specifically says the Sheriff’s Office does not provide employment background checks. Use the legally appropriate TBI or other authorized screening process instead.
The current Sheriff’s Public Information page directs media requests, including booking mugshots, to the Public Information Officer. Citizens may call 615-904-3065 for Sheriff’s public-information routing.
Open Public InformationTennessee statewide sources
TBI, TDOC FOIL and VINE Are Not the Same Search
| Source | Use It For | Important Limit |
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| Rutherford County jail resources | Recent/local detention and inmate services. | Does not replace the court disposition. |
| TBI TORIS | Tennessee adult criminal-history background check. | Name-based Tennessee check, not a live jail roster. |
| TDOC FOIL | Tennessee felony offenders currently or formerly in TDOC custody or supervision. | Not the Rutherford County Adult Detention roster. |
| VINE | Supported custody notifications for victims/families. | Not a criminal court docket or emergency system. |
TBI TORIS — $29
TBI’s current public TORIS service lists a $29 non-refundable fee per Tennessee criminal-history request. It is a name-based Tennessee check and does not require fingerprints.
Open TORISTDOC FOIL — Free
FOIL can show Tennessee felony-offender status, location, active sentences and other custody/supervision information for people who are or have been under TDOC.
Open FOILVINELink
TDOC directs victims and families to VINELink for supported notifications by text, email, TTY or automated phone call.
Open VINELinkTDOC’s Victim Services page currently lists live VINE support at this number 24/7.
Custody alerts
How To Register for Tennessee VINE Notifications
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Open VINELink from an official source
Use VINELink or the VINE link supplied by Rutherford County/TDOC.
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Select Tennessee
Do not accidentally register against Rutherford County, North Carolina. Verify the state and facility before continuing.
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Search by the offender’s name or TDOC information when appropriate
Compare identifying details carefully. Similar names can result in the wrong notification registration.
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Select “Get Notified” and complete registration
TDOC says supported notifications may be delivered electronically by text, email, TTY or automated phone call.
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Verify urgent safety information independently
If personal safety, travel or pickup depends on a custody change, confirm with the responsible jail, court or corrections agency. For immediate danger, call 911.
Troubleshooting
Why a Rutherford County Arrest or Inmate Record May Not Show Up
| Possible Reason | What To Check | Next Step |
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| Wrong Rutherford County | Tennessee vs. North Carolina. | Confirm city, state and arresting agency. |
| Very recent booking | The jail/app data may not yet reflect the event. | Call Adult Detention when custody is urgent. |
| Name mismatch | Suffix, legal name, hyphenation, spelling or alternate surname. | Retry using fewer clean identifiers. |
| Released from jail | The criminal case may remain active after release. | Search the free court-record system. |
| City / other agency arrest | Murfreesboro, Smyrna, La Vergne, Eagleville, THP or another agency. | Check the arresting agency’s records route. |
| Moved to state custody | Felony offender may now be under TDOC custody/supervision. | Search TDOC FOIL. |
| Restricted record | Juvenile, sealed, expunged or otherwise confidential information. | Use the appropriate court/agency process; do not attempt to bypass restrictions. |
- Confirm Tennessee first.Rutherford County NC uses completely different systems.
- Check the Sheriff’s inmate links.RCSO currently links MobilePatrol and jail-service resources.
- Call Adult Detention for a time-sensitive booking.615-898-7774.
- Search the court system by full legal name.Choose the correct court type plus Criminal.
- Try General Sessions and Circuit Court when the case stage is unclear.Cases can move from one stage to another.
- Use TDOC only when state custody is plausible.FOIL does not replace county detention information.
Local contacts
Rutherford County Jail, Warrant, Records & Court Contacts
615-898-7777
General Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office and non-emergency routing.
Call Sheriff’s Office615-898-7774
County-listed Adult Detention Center number at 940 New Salem Highway.
Call Adult Detention615-904-3132
Questions about approved visits and the detention visitation process.
Call visitation615-904-3030
For information about the location of someone wanted by RCSO.
Call Warrants615-898-7831
Traffic and misdemeanor criminal court questions.
Call General Sessions615-898-7812
Grand Jury, felony and Circuit Criminal record questions.
Call Circuit Criminal615-217-0054
Official court-services directory number for Judicial Commissioners.
Call Judicial Commissioners615-898-6975
Questions about Rutherford County’s conditional pretrial-release program.
Call Pretrial615-904-3065
Current RCSO public-information contact for media/public-information routing.
Call Public InformationRutherford County Sheriff’s Office & Adult Detention Center
- Address
- 940 New Salem Highway, Murfreesboro, TN 37129
- Main
- 615-898-7777
- Lobby
- Official Sheriff’s site lists 8 a.m.–10 p.m.
- Use for
- Detention, Sheriff records, warrants and inmate-service routing.
Rutherford County Circuit Court Clerk
- Address
- 116 W. Lytle St., Room 102, Murfreesboro, TN 37130
- General Sessions Criminal
- 615-898-7831
- Circuit Criminal
- 615-898-7812
- Use for
- Criminal case records, status, court routing and official clerk records.
Common local errors
Rutherford County Arrest Search Mistakes To Avoid
- Searching Rutherford County without a state. Tennessee and North Carolina records are commonly mixed in search results.
- Treating MobilePatrol or a mugshot page as the court outcome. Use Rutherford County’s court-record search for the criminal case.
- Calling the Warrants Division to ask whether an unserved warrant exists. RCSO says criminal-warrant information is not provided by telephone and unserved arrest warrants are not public.
- Using Circuit Criminal for every misdemeanor. General Sessions Criminal handles misdemeanor offenses; Circuit Criminal handles Grand Jury cases.
- Using county court for every city ticket. Murfreesboro and Smyrna police tickets can have different city-court routes.
- Sending a money order for inmate commissary. The Adult Detention page says personal checks and money orders are not accepted for commissary deposits.
- Paying a warrant or bond caller. Verify the case and payment route directly through the published sheriff/court contact.
- Using TBI TORIS to answer “is this person in jail right now?” TORIS is a Tennessee criminal-history check, not a live county custody lookup.
- Using TDOC FOIL for an ordinary county booking. FOIL concerns felony offenders currently or formerly in TDOC custody or supervision.
- Using this informational page for regulated employment, housing or credit screening. USA-Arrests.org is not a consumer reporting agency. Use legally appropriate screening procedures and verified court dispositions.
Local answers
Rutherford County Recent Arrests FAQs
Where do I check Rutherford County recent arrests in Tennessee?
Start with the Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office Adult Detention page and its official Helpful Links page, which currently lists MobilePatrol and inmate-service resources. If you need the criminal case rather than current jail status, use the free Rutherford County Online Court Records System.
Is this Rutherford County Tennessee or Rutherford County North Carolina?
This page covers Rutherford County, Tennessee, including Murfreesboro, Smyrna, La Vergne and Eagleville. Rutherford County, North Carolina is a separate county with different sheriff, detention and court systems.
Does a Rutherford County mugshot mean the person was convicted?
No. A mugshot or booking record documents an arrest or custody event, not a final finding of guilt. Use Rutherford County criminal court records to check what happened after the arrest.
How do I search a Rutherford County TN criminal court case online?
Open rutherford.tncrtinfo.com, choose Search, enter the person’s full name or case information, select General Sessions or Circuit Court, and select Criminal. The online information is useful for research, but the site’s terms say it is not the official Clerk record for legal action.
Can I call Rutherford County to ask if I have an unserved warrant?
The Sheriff’s Criminal Warrants Division says arrest warrants are not public until served and criminal-warrant information is not given out over the telephone. If you believe you have a warrant, the official instruction is to bring identification to the Warrants lobby for a check.
How do I schedule a Rutherford County jail visit?
The Adult Detention Center requires approved visitors to schedule by appointment through its VendEngine/TBE video-visitation route. The official page currently lists daily time slots from 8:15 a.m. through 3 p.m. and limits inmates to two visits per week. Call 615-904-3132 for current visitation questions.
How do I deposit money for a Rutherford County inmate?
Use the kiosk or JailFunds route listed by the Adult Detention Center. The official page says the Visitation Lobby kiosk is available Tuesday through Sunday from 8:15 a.m. to 4 p.m. and the Warrants Lobby kiosk is available on weekdays from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Personal checks and money orders are not accepted for commissary deposits.
What is Rutherford County Pretrial Release?
Rutherford County describes pretrial release as voluntary, non-monetary conditional release while criminal charges are pending. A person charged with a non-violent misdemeanor may be eligible, but release must be approved by a Judicial Commissioner and the defendant must comply with court and program conditions.
When should I use TBI TORIS instead of the county jail search?
Use TBI TORIS when you need a Tennessee adult criminal-history background check. The current public fee is $29 per request. TORIS is a name-based Tennessee history check and is not the correct tool for answering whether someone is currently in Rutherford County jail.
Why can I not find a Rutherford County arrest or inmate record?
You may be searching Rutherford County in the wrong state, the booking may be very recent, the name may differ, the person may already be released or transferred, another agency may have made the arrest, or the record may be restricted. Check the free court-record system and call Adult Detention when current custody is time-sensitive.
Official verification
Official Rutherford County and Tennessee Sources
This page separates jail custody, Sheriff records, unserved warrants, General Sessions, Circuit Criminal, Tennessee background checks and state-offender records because each answers a different question. Fees, visitation times, provider instructions and office details can change, so the official link is placed next to the action where rechecking matters.