What Are Bradley County Arrest Records?
Bradley County arrest records include details on persons arrested and other arrest-related information. The Bradley County Sheriff’s Office and other law enforcement agencies in the county generate and disperses arrest records.
Bradley County Crime Statistics
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation maintains Bradley County crime statistics. The Bureau’s latest crime data for Bradley County is for the year 2018 when it recorded 613 violent crimes and 3,553 property crimes. These represent a 6.7% rise in violent crime rate and a 10.2% dip in property crime rate when compared to 2014 figures. A closer look at the reported incidents for 2018 in the county shows that there were no recorded murders, 28 rapes, 42 robberies, and 543 aggravated assaults. Bradley County also recorded 614 burglaries, 2,579 larceny thefts, 358 motor vehicle thefts, and 2 arsons in 2018.
The five-year crime trend for Bradley County indicates dipping rape (31.7%), burglary (29.0%), larceny (7.7%), and arson (60%) rates. The county recorded no murder incident in 2018. In the same period, other crime rates increased, robbery (20%), aggravated assault (9.9%), and motor vehicle theft (42.1%).
Bradley County Criminal Records
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) manages a centralized database that contains statewide criminal background information. Requests can be made by mail or online. The cost for a criminal history check is $29 and can be paid with a credit card (Visa, Master Card, or Discover). To make a request, complete an Online Request Form or download and complete a mail-in form. Send in completed form along with a money order to:
Tennessee Bureau of Investigation- TORIS Unit
901 R.S. Gass Blvd.
Nashville, TN 37216
For further inquiries, contact the Tennessee Open Records Information Service (TORIS) of the TBI at (615) 744-4057 or fax at (615) 744-4651.
To obtain an accident or incident report in Bradley County, contact the police department in the city or town where the event occurred. For example, the Cleveland Police Department provides these reports for the city of Cleveland, the county seat. Requests can be made by mail, in-person,or by phone. Send requests to:
Travis Weber
Support Services Manager
Police Service Center
100 Church Street NE
Cleveland, TN 37311
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 1519
Cleveland, TN 37364-1519
Phone: (423) 476-1121
How Do I Get Bradley County Sex Offender Information
Information on registered sex offenders living in Bradley County can be found on the TBI Sex Offender Registry. The agency provides access to this registry online free of charge. To search for registered sex offenders living in Bradley County, visit the Sex Offender Registry Search page, choose Bradley in the county drop-down field option, and fill in an address in the county or an offender’s name.
Inquirers may also view all the sex offenders living within a neighborhood, by using the secondary residential search option. For more information, contact the Sex Offender Registry Hotline at (888) 837-4170 or by email.
Bradley County Jail Information
The Bradley County Jail is the main detention facility in the county. Its address is:
2290 Blythe Ave SE
Cleveland, TN 37311
Phone: (423) 728-7366
To fund an inmate's account, use the on-site kiosk located in the jail lobby. Accounts may also be funded at www.smartdeposit.com or by calling (866) 394-0490.
Bradley County Inmate Information
The Bradley County Sheriff's Department runs the county jail. To find individuals incarcerated in the county jail, visit or call the facility using the contact information provided above. Visitors that are not able to use the on-site visitation facilities may use internet visitation, which allows for extended visitation hours. Visits may be scheduled with loved ones by visiting the Securus Technologies website, www.securustech.net, or by calling (800) 844-6591. Fees apply for internet visitation.
Bradley County Court Records
The Clerk of Court in each of Court maintains court records. The Circuit Court Clerk maintains all records for the county’s Circuit and Criminal Courts. To obtain a certified copy of any court record, contact the relevant clerk’s office in the court where the case occurred.
Location of All Courts in Bradley County
Bradley County trial courts are part of the 10th Judicial District of Tennessee. The trial court system in the county comprises three general jurisdiction courts and six limited jurisdiction courts. The Circuit, Chancery, and Criminal Courts are the courts with general jurisdiction. The three limited jurisdiction courts are the Municipal, General Sessions, and Juvenile Courts. The contact information of these courts in the county are listed below:
Bradley County Circuit Court
Bradley County Courthouse
155 North Ocoee Street
Cleveland, TN 37311
Phone: (423) 728-7214
Fax: (423) 476-0488
Bradley County Chancery Court
Bradley County Courthouse
155 North Ocoee Street
Cleveland, TN 37311
Phone: (423) 728-7205 (Civil)
Phone: (423) 728-7208 (Probate)
Fax: (423) 790-7181
Bradley County Criminal Court
Bradley County Judicial Complex
2230 Blythe Avenue SE
Cleveland, TN 37311
Phone: (423) 728-7214
Fax: (423) 476-0488
Bradley County General Sessions Court - Civil
Bradley County Courthouse
155 North Ocoee Street
Cleveland, TN 37311
Phone: (423) 728-7268
Bradley County General Sessions Court - Criminal
Bradley County Judicial Complex
2230 Blythe Avenue SE
Cleveland, TN 37311
Phone: (423) 728-7048
Bradley County Juvenile Court - Civil
Bradley County Courthouse
155 North Ocoee Street
Cleveland, TN 37311
Phone: (423) 728-7268
Bradley County Juvenile Court - Criminal
Bradley County Juvenile Center
1620 Johnson Boulevard SE
Cleveland, TN 37311
Phone: (423) 728-7253
Charleston City Court
126 Worth Street, P.O. Box 431
Charleston, TN 37310
Phone: (423) 336-1483
Fax: (423) 336-6607
Cleveland City Court
190 Church Street NE, P.O. Box 1519
Cleveland, TN 37364
Phone: (423) 472-4551
Fax: (423) 559-3302
Bradley County Vital Records
The Vital Records Unit of the Tennessee Department of Health maintains and issues all vital records for the state. Vital records cost $15 per copy and an additional $5 for each expedited request. To obtain a certified copy of a Bradley County divorce record, complete and sign the divorce application form, attach a photocopy of a state-issued ID or any ID alternatives acceptable by the office, and deliver the application in person or via mail to:
Tennessee Vital Records Unit
1st Floor, Andrew Johnson Tower
710 James Robertson Parkway
Nashville, TN 37243
For mail-in applications, include a check or money order for a fee of $15. For in-person requests, the office is open from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. On Tuesday and Thursday, the office opens by 8:00 a.m. and closes by 6:00 p.m. Card payment or cash is accepted for in-person applications. Card payment attracts an additional non-refundable processing fee of $4.
To request other vital records, fill-out the appropriate application forms and follow the same process for obtaining divorce records described above. Begin the request by downloading the Application For Certified Copy Of Certificate of Birth, Death, and Marriage. Birth and death certificates are also available at local health departments. To obtain these records, the Bradley County Health Department:
201 Dooley Street, S.E.
Cleveland, TN 37311-6220
Phone: (423) 728-7020
Fax: (423) 479-6130
