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Arrest Warrants
An arrest warrant is a court order authorizing law enforcement officers to arrest a person. Warrants are typically issued when a prosecutor or law enforcement officer believes that there is probable cause to believe that a person has committed a crime.
Reasons for Issuing an Arrest Warrant:
- To bring a person to court to answer criminal charges
- To ensure the safety of the public and/or the alleged victim
- To prevent the person from fleeing or destroying evidence
Information Typically Included on an Arrest Warrant:
- The name of the person being sought
- The date and time the warrant was issued
- The charges against the person
- The amount of bail, if any
- The name of the issuing court or agency
How to Find a Warrant in Shelby County
To search for active warrants in Shelby County:
Visit the Shelby County Sheriff's Office website.
Under "Search By," select either "Name" or "Citation/Case Number."
Enter the required information in the search fields.
Click the "Search Warrant" button.
The search results will display a list of all active warrants that match the entered information.
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Shelby County Mugshots
Mugshots are photographs taken of individuals who have been arrested and booked into jail. Mugshots are typically taken at the jail or police station where the person is being held. The process of obtaining mugshots is as follows:
- When a person is arrested, they are typically photographed by law enforcement officers.
- The mugshot is then forwarded to the local jail or police department.
- The mugshot is typically stored in a database along with the person's arrest and booking information.
Availability of Mugshots:
Mugshots are considered public records and are generally available to the public. However, there may be some restrictions on the release of mugshots in certain cases, such as when the person is a juvenile or when the release of the mugshot could jeopardize an ongoing investigation.
To obtain a mugshot, you can contact the Shelby County Sheriff's Office directly or submit a public records request. The contact information for the Shelby County Sheriff's Office is provided above.
Bail Bonds
Bail is a sum of money or other security that a person accused of a crime must pay to the court in order to be released from jail while awaiting trial. The purpose of bail is to ensure that the person will return to court for their trial and to protect the community from further crimes.
Types of Bail Bonds:
- Cash Bond: The defendant pays the full amount of the bail in cash.
- Surety Bond: The defendant pays a non-refundable premium to a bail bond company, which then pays the full amount of the bail to the court.
- Property Bond: The defendant uses real estate or other property as collateral for the bail.
How to Post a Bond in Shelby County Sheriff's Office
To post a bond in Shelby County Sheriff's Office:
- Contact a bail bond company of your choice.
- Provide the bail bond company with the following information:
- The name of the person who has been arrested
- The date and time of the arrest
- The charges against the person
- The amount of the bail
- Pay the bail bond company the non-refundable premium.
- The bail bond company will then post the full amount of the bail to the court on your behalf.
- Once the bail has been posted, the person will be released from jail.
Shelby County Most Wanted List
The Shelby County Sheriff's Office maintains a list of its most wanted fugitives. This list includes individuals who are wanted for serious crimes such as murder, rape, robbery, and aggravated assault.
To view the Shelby County Most Wanted list, visit the Shelby County Sheriff's Office website.
The website provides photographs and descriptions of the fugitives, as well as information about the crimes they are wanted for. If you have any information about the whereabouts of any of the fugitives on the list, you are urged to contact the Shelby County Sheriff's Office at 901-222-5500.
Sex Offender Registry
The Shelby County Sheriff's Office maintains a Sex Offender Registry in compliance with the Tennessee Sex Offender Registry law (T.C.A. 40-39-101 et seq.). The registry is a public database of individuals who have been convicted of certain sex offenses.
The purpose of the registry is to protect the public by providing information about registered sex offenders living or working in Shelby County. This information can be used by law enforcement, schools, and other organizations to keep track of sex offenders and to prevent them from committing further crimes.
Information Available on the Sex Offender Registry:
- Name
- Photograph
- Physical description
- Address
- Date of birth
- Offense(s) committed
- Risk level (low, moderate, high)
How to Search the Sex Offender Registry:
To search the Shelby County Sex Offender Registry, visit the Shelby County Sheriff's Office website.
You can search the registry by name, address, or zip code. You can also search by offense type or risk level.
The Sex Offender Registry is a public record and is available to anyone. However, it is important to use the information responsibly and not to harass or intimidate registered sex offenders.
If you have any questions about the Sex Offender Registry, you can contact the Shelby County Sheriff's Office at 901-222-5500.
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Location and Contact Details
Address: 201 Poplar Avenue, 9th Floor Memphis, TN 38103
Phone: 901-222-5500
Email: [emailprotected]
Website: https://www.shelby-sheriff.org/
