Warrants are public records in Greene County, Tennessee, pursuant to the Tennessee Public Records Act (T.C.A. § 10-7-503). This legislation establishes that governmental records shall be accessible to the public unless specifically exempted by state law. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation maintains these records in accordance with state regulations to ensure proper public access while protecting sensitive information.
Members of the public may access warrant information through designated channels established by Greene County authorities. This transparency serves multiple public interests, including:
The Greene County Sheriff's Office maintains warrant records in compliance with Tennessee Code Annotated § 10-7-503(a)(2)(A), which requires that public records be made available for inspection during regular business hours.
Warrant records maintained by Greene County authorities typically contain specific information as prescribed by Rule 4 of the Tennessee Rules of Criminal Procedure. Standard warrant documentation includes:
Pursuant to T.C.A. § 40-6-205, warrant records must contain sufficient particularity regarding the alleged offense and the identity of the accused to satisfy constitutional requirements.
Greene County residents may verify warrant status through several no-cost methods established by county authorities. The following options are available to the public:
When conducting warrant searches, individuals must provide proper identification. Pursuant to T.C.A. § 10-7-503(a)(7)(A), government agencies may require proof of Tennessee citizenship before providing copies of records.
The Greene County Sheriff's Office is the primary law enforcement agency responsible for executing warrants within county jurisdiction. Sheriff's warrants are issued in accordance with T.C.A. § 40-6-201 and must meet specific legal requirements to be valid. The Sheriff's Office processes several categories of warrants:
The Greene County Sheriff's Office maintains a dedicated Warrants Division that operates from the Sheriff's Office headquarters at:
Greene County Sheriff's Office
120 7th Street
Greeneville, TN 37743
(423) 798-1800
Greene County Sheriff's Office
The Warrants Division operates in conjunction with the Eastern District of Tennessee United States District Court for federal warrants affecting Greene County residents.
Individuals seeking to determine their warrant status in Greene County in 2025 may utilize several official channels. The Greene County Justice System has implemented the following verification methods:
When making inquiries, individuals should be prepared to provide:
Pursuant to T.C.A. § 40-7-118, certain misdemeanor warrants may be eligible for citation release rather than physical arrest. Individuals with outstanding warrants may wish to consult with legal counsel regarding available options.
Greene County maintains a systematic process for verifying outstanding warrants in compliance with state public records laws. Members of the public may access this information through the following official channels:
Third parties conducting warrant searches must provide:
Law enforcement agencies utilize the Tennessee Information Enforcement System (TIES) to track outstanding warrants across jurisdictions. This system, maintained by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, ensures that warrant information is accessible to authorized personnel throughout the state.