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The Hawkins County Sheriff's Office is a law enforcement agency serving Hawkins County, Tennessee. The Sheriff's Office is responsible for providing law enforcement services to the unincorporated areas of Hawkins County, as well as the towns of Rogersville, Church Hill, and Bulls Gap. The Sheriff's Office is also responsible for operating the Hawkins County Jail.
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History
The Hawkins County Sheriff's Office was established in 1786, making it one of the oldest law enforcement agencies in Tennessee. The first Sheriff of Hawkins County was John Sevier, who later became the first governor of Tennessee. Over the years, the Sheriff's Office has undergone a number of changes, including the addition of new divisions and the expansion of its jurisdiction.
Services
The Hawkins County Sheriff's Office provides a wide range of law enforcement services to the citizens of Hawkins County. These services include:
- Patrol: The Sheriff's Office patrols the unincorporated areas of Hawkins County, as well as the towns of Rogersville, Church Hill, and Bulls Gap. Patrol officers respond to calls for service, investigate crimes, and enforce traffic laws.
- Criminal Investigations: The Sheriff's Office has a Criminal Investigations Division that investigates major crimes, such as homicides, assaults, and robberies. The Criminal Investigations Division also works with other law enforcement agencies to investigate drug trafficking and other organized crime activities.
- Corrections: The Sheriff's Office operates the Hawkins County Jail, which houses adult inmates who are awaiting trial or who have been convicted of crimes. The Jail also provides medical and mental health services to inmates.
- Civil Process: The Sheriff's Office serves civil process, such as summonses and subpoenas. The Sheriff's Office also conducts evictions and foreclosures.
- School Resource Officers: The Sheriff's Office provides School Resource Officers to the Hawkins County School System. School Resource Officers work with students, faculty, and staff to create a safe and secure learning environment.
Hawkins County Arrest Warrants Search
The Hawkins County Sheriff's Office maintains a database of active arrest warrants for individuals wanted for crimes in Hawkins County, Tennessee. The public can search the warrant database online or in person at the Sheriff's Office.
How to Find a Warrant in Hawkins County
To search for an active arrest warrant in Hawkins County, you can:
Online:
- Visit the Hawkins County Sheriff's Office website.
- Click on the "Warrants" tab
- Enter the first and last name of the individual you are searching for
- Click "Search"
In Person:
- Visit the Hawkins County Sheriff's Office at 117 Justice Center Dr, Rogersville, TN 37857
- Ask to speak to a Records Clerk
- Provide the Records Clerk with the first and last name of the individual you are searching for
What Information is Available?
The Hawkins County Sheriff's Office warrant database provides the following information for each active arrest warrant:
- Name of the individual
- Date of birth
- Gender
- Race
- Height
- Weight
- Hair color
- Eye color
- Charges
- Bond amount
- Issuing agency
What to Do if You Have a Warrant
If you have an active arrest warrant in Hawkins County, you should contact the Hawkins County Sheriff's Office immediately. You can turn yourself in at the Sheriff's Office or you can contact an attorney to discuss your options.
Important Information
- The Hawkins County Sheriff's Office does not provide legal advice. If you have questions about your legal rights, you should contact an attorney.
- The Hawkins County Sheriff's Office does not hold warrants for traffic violations. If you have a traffic warrant, you should contact the Hawkins County Clerk's Office.
- The Hawkins County Sheriff's Office does not provide information about warrants for individuals who are under the age of 18.
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Hawkins County Mugshots
Process of Obtaining Mugshots
When an individual is arrested in Hawkins County, Tennessee, they are taken to the Hawkins County Jail. At the jail, the individual is photographed and fingerprinted. These photographs are known as mugshots. Mugshots are typically taken from the front and the side, and they show the individual's face and upper body.
Availability of Mugshots
Mugshots are public records in Tennessee. This means that anyone can request a copy of a mugshot from the Hawkins County Sheriff's Office. To request a mugshot, you can:
- Visit the Hawkins County Sheriff's Office at 117 Justice Center Dr, Rogersville, TN 37857
- Call the Hawkins County Sheriff's Office at (423) 272-4848
- Submit a written request to the Hawkins County Sheriff's Office
There is a fee for obtaining a mugshot. The fee is $5.00 per mugshot.
Bond Information
When an individual is arrested, they are typically taken to jail and held until their trial date. However, in most cases, the individual can be released from jail before their trial date if they post bail. Bail is a sum of money that the individual pays to the court in order to be released from jail. If the individual fails to appear for their trial date, the court will keep the bail money.
How to Post a Bond in Hawkins County Sheriff’s Office
To post a bond in Hawkins County, you can:
- Contact a bail bondsman. A bail bondsman is a person who is licensed to post bail for individuals who have been arrested. Bail bondsmen typically charge a fee for their services.
- Pay the bond amount in full to the Hawkins County Sheriff's Office. You can pay the bond amount in cash, by money order, or by cashier's check.
Once the bond amount has been paid, the individual will be released from jail. The individual must then appear for all of their court dates. If the individual fails to appear for a court date, the court will issue a warrant for their arrest and the bond money will be forfeited.
Hawkins County Most Wanted List
The Hawkins County Sheriff's Office maintains a list of the county's most wanted fugitives. These are individuals who are wanted for serious crimes, such as murder, rape, and robbery. The Sheriff's Office releases the most wanted list to the public in an effort to apprehend these dangerous criminals.
The most wanted list includes the following information for each fugitive:
- Name
- Age
- Race
- Height
- Weight
- Hair color
- Eye color
- Charges
- Bond amount
The Hawkins County Sheriff's Office encourages the public to contact the Sheriff's Office if they have any information about the whereabouts of any of the fugitives on the most wanted list.
Sex Offender Registry
The Hawkins County Sheriff's Office also maintains a Sex Offender Registry. This registry contains information about individuals who have been convicted of sex crimes in Hawkins County. The registry is available to the public online and in person at the Sheriff's Office.
The Sex Offender Registry includes the following information for each offender:
- Name
- Date of birth
- Address
- Photograph
- Charges
- Conviction date
- Sentence
The Hawkins County Sheriff's Office encourages the public to use the Sex Offender Registry to protect themselves and their families from dangerous sex offenders.
Important Information
- The Hawkins County Sheriff's Office does not provide legal advice. If you have questions about your legal rights, you should contact an attorney.
- The Hawkins County Sheriff's Office does not hold warrants for traffic violations. If you have a traffic warrant, you should contact the Hawkins County Clerk's Office.
- The Hawkins County Sheriff's Office does not provide information about warrants for individuals who are under the age of 18.
Hawkins County Sex Offender Registry
Location and Contact Details
- Address: 117 Justice Center Dr, Rogersville, TN 37857
- Phone: (423) 272-4848
- Fax: 423-272-0719
- Email: [emailprotected]
