McMinn County Tennessee Arrest Warrant Criminal Records

Search For Warrants

NameAddressCityStateZip CodePhone Number
(1305)McMinn County Police Departments
Athens City Police Department815 North Jackson StreetAthensTN37303423-744-2729
McMinn County Police Departments
Calhoun Police Department746 Tennessee 163CalhounTN37309423-336-2348
Englewood Police Department103 South Niota RoadEnglewoodTN37329423-887-7224
Etowah City Police Department1317 Tennessee AvenueEtowahTN37331423-263-5851
Etowah Police Department126 8th StreetEtowahTN37331423-263-7088
Niota Police Department201 East Main StreetNiotaTN37826423-568-2530
Niota Police Department107 Green StreetNiotaTN37826423-568-2826
McMinn County Sheriff Department
Mcminn County Sheriffs Department / Mcminn County Jail1319 South White StreetAthensTN37303423-745-5622
McMinn County Criminal Records & Warrants Databases
City of Etowah Court Records
McMinn County Arrest Warrants
McMinn County Child Support Warrants
McMinn County Pistol Permits & Gun Licenses
McMinn County Sex Offender Registry
McMinn County Sheriff Website

What Is a Warrant?

If you need to search for warrant records in McMinn County, you’ll first need to decide what type of information you want to obtain. Is it a felony or misdemeanor? What does the term ‘warrant’ mean? These and other questions should be answered before you begin your search. It’s possible to get information on warrant records through several sources: public libraries, court houses, online criminal justice sites, and sometimes even police stations. This article describes the best method for getting warrant information in McMinn County, Tennessee.

The easiest way to find out someone’s warrant status is to use your courthouse’s records department. There is usually a clerk who can explain what type of information you will need to obtain and how to access it. Some counties (like Hillsborough, Trousdale and Wilson) have central public records services while others (like Davidson and Rutherford) have private agencies that maintain their own databases. Regardless of where you go, it is important to ask how you will have access to the information and to clarify any doubts you may have.

If you do not have access to a courthouse in your county, you may be able to find out the information by phone or the Internet. In many states, records can be accessed from an online site. Many of these records are free and are easily accessible. Before you start looking online, it is important to remember that public records are considered public information. That means anyone who has access to this data can look it up.

In some states, you can file a request with the county sheriff to obtain information about a person’s arrest or pending arrest. In other states, you can contact the Intelligence Information System (IIS) or Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) directly. The FBI and other federal agencies maintain large databases of warrants and other criminal information. You’ll need to write a letter to each agency requesting information about a particular person or item, including a felony arrest warrant. Be prepared to provide copies of original documents and to pay a nominal fee for processing.

Once you have searched through the records to determine if you need to proceed, you will be required to pay a small fee. You will usually need to pay this fee before you can access arrest records, but in some cases, such as sexual offender registries, you will also need to pay a fee before you can search through the database. Some counties allow you to search their records for free, but these records are generally very outdated and don’t show current warrants. For the most up to date and comprehensive information, it is recommended you pay the small fee to access the entire database. If you do need to view the records immediately, it is recommended you print out a copy.

To learn more about warrant records, check out the National Security Agency’s website. Here, you can find out about the warrants issued for people who are thought to be acting suspiciously while on duty or working in public buildings. You can also search for warrants in your local area by using Google, Bing or Yahoo. Performing a nationwide search will allow you to find warrant records for all states, including federal, state and county records.