What are Clarksville Public Records?
Clarksville public records are official documents maintained by various government institutions in the course of their everyday conduct. These records are legally accessible to city residents and non-confidential in nature. Although the Tennessee Freedom of Information law guarantees the right of access of the public, the non-Tennessee public is excluded from this right. A requester is not legally required to provide any reason (or personal information details) to access public records. Nonetheless, a general exception applies to specific records restricted by law or connected to law enforcement. Examples of records that may be restricted from public view include:
- Patients’ medical records in the custody of state or local government institutions.
- Job performance/evaluation records of public employees
- Public school student records
- Specific ongoing investigative records
- Records containing details of criminal proceedings.
- Records detailing probation or parole status of a convicted felon.
- Records containing certain economic details like land acquisitions
- Records containing identifying information for the departments for correction.
- Records detailing legal or administrative proceedings from the attorney general’s office
Records containing personal information about law enforcement officers
(especially those undercover) are also protected from disclosure and are classified as special under the Tenn. Code Ann. § 10-7-504(g). The personnel files of law enforcement officers falls under this category and contain information such as:
- Officer’s place of work
- Social Security number
- The officer’s residential address
- The officer’s cell and home phone numbers
- Drivers license information (except for professional drivers)
- Bank account details (as well as health savings and retirement accounts)
- The name and contact details of the school or daycare that the officer’s spouse or child attends.
- Personal information connected to an employee’s close family or household members.
In addition to official sources, public city records may also be accessible from third-party websites. Record seekers may opt to use these non-governmental platforms to search for a specific record or multiple city records. However, users will need to provide enough information to assist with the search, such as:
- The address of the requestor
- A case number or file number (if known)
- The location of the document or person involved
- The name of the subject involved in the record (not juvenile)
- The last known or current address of the registrant
Government agencies do not sponsor third-party sites. Because of this, record availability and results may vary.
Clarksville Crime Statistics
The City of Clarksville’s Police Department maintains a crime statistics mapping system that shows a detailed visual display of the breakdown of crime statistics in the city which is updated regularly.
Are Clarksville Criminal Records Public?
Criminal records in Clarksville are generally open to the public. The City of Clarksville’s Police Department is responsible for generating and managing such records in conjunction with the Office of the Clerk of Circuit Court.
How to Obtain Clarksville Police Reports and Arrest Records
The Clarksville Police Department Records Division is responsible for the generation and management of police and arrest reports in the city. Members of the public interested in accessing such records are encouraged to submit a record request in person at the Police Department located at
135 Commerce Street,
Clarksville, TN 37040.
Record requests can also be sent in via email to police.records@cityofclarksville.com. Both outlets will provide all necessary information needed depending on what requests are made.
How to Find Sex Offender Information in Clarksville
The State of Tennessee maintains an updated sex offender registry that has information on registered sex offenders in the City of Clarksville and other parts of Tennessee. Members of the public can search through the registry by alias or name. Search results can also be filtered to reveal sex offenders within a particular zip code or to sort results by offense, offender classification, or registry status.
How to Find Clarksville Inmate Records
The City of Clarksville being the county seat of Montgomery County has all its inmate information managed by the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office. The Sheriff’s Office maintains a detailed online inmate log that can be accessed by members of the public.
How Do I Visit an Inmate in Clarksville Jail?
Visits to the Montgomery County Jail involve the submission of a visitor request form. Intending visitors will also need to schedule an appointment online or by phone. Inmates are only allowed one adult visitor at a time on Wednesdays and Saturdays or Thursdays and Sundays. Mondays through Fridays from 9 am to 12:30 pm and 1 pm to 3 pm are days to call and schedule appointments.
Court Records
The City’s Circuit Court Clerk's Office is responsible for the management and dispersion of all city court records available to members of the public. Members of the public are able to access court records online for free through this office’s official platform. Records may also be available by visiting the courthouse directly at:
Montgomery County Courts
100 S 2nd St,
Clarksville,
TN 37040.
What are Clarksville Vital Records?
Clarksville Vital Records are records of life events that occur within the city. Examples of such records include marriage certificates, birth certificates, death certificates, and divorce records.
Where and How to Obtain Clarksville Divorce Records
The Montgomery County Court handles the management of divorce records and gives members of the public the ability to access such records. The City’s Circuit Court Clerk's Office is responsible for the management and dispersion of all city court records available to members of the public. Members of the public may also be able to access court records online for free.
Where and How to Find Clarksville Death Records
The Tennessee Health Department is responsible for the management and disbursement of death records in Clarksville and all over Tennessee. Members of the public can obtain such records via mail-in requests. Members of the public can also access such records at the local county office.
Where and How to Get Public Marriage Records in Clarksville
The Tennessee Office of Vital Records maintains marriage records in Tennessee from 1970 to the present. Records of marriage unions held prior to 1970 can be found at the Tennessee State Library and Archives. To obtain a marriage record, requesters must submit a completed Application Form alongside a valid government-issued I.D to the:
Tennessee Vital Records
1st Floor, Andrew Johnson Tower
710 James Robertson Parkway
Nashville, TN N37243
The first copy of a marriage-certified copy costs $15 at the Tennessee Vital Records office. Each additional copy requested at the same time is $15. Fees for mail or in-person requests are payable by check, cash, or money order.
Where and How to obtain Clarksville County Birth Records?
The Tennessee Health Department is responsible for the management and disbursement of birth records in Clarksville and all over Tennessee. Although records older than 100 years are open to the public, birth records less than 100 years old may only be issued to persons with a legal claim, such as;
- The person named on the record's spouse.
- The person named on the record's parent.
- A legal guardian.
- The child of the person named on the record.
- An authorized representative acting on behalf of one of the above-mentioned categories of persons.
Interested parties can submit in-person requests at the:
Tennessee Vital Records
1st Floor, Andrew Johnson Tower
710 James Robertson Parkway
Nashville, TN N37243
Requests must be accompanied by a completed Application Form along with a copy of valid government-issued identification.
Where and How to obtain Clarksville Death Records?
Death records in Tennessee can be obtained from the State's Office of Vital Records by any interested individuals. The Office only keeps records on deaths that occurred between 1971 and the present. Applicants can order copies of death records filed between 1848 - 1908 by visiting the Tennessee State Library and Archives. Tennessee death records can be obtained from the Vital Records Office via mail or in person.
To obtain a certified copy via mail or in person, the requester must first download and complete an application form and attach a photocopy of a government-issued identification card to the given address.
Tennessee Vital Records
1st Floor, Andrew Johnson Tower
710 James Robertson Parkway
Nashville, TN N37243
The cost of obtaining a death certificate is $15 at the Tennessee Vital Records Office. Each duplicate copy that is requested at the same time costs $15. Fees for mail or in-person requests are payable by check, cash, or money order. The office is always open from Monday through Friday, 8:00 am - 4:00 pm.
