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Johnson County Criminal Records
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Use the official court, custody, police-record, and statewide paths for Johnson County, Tennessee; jurisdiction limits are explained.
Searches are compiled from court, county, and statewide public-record sources.
Johnson County public records: common questions
Where to search Johnson County records
Johnson County, Tennessee court, custody, police, and statewide records are kept in separate systems. Start court research with Official county government structure, county seat, courthouse location, and incorporated municipality information.
- Court casesOfficial county government structure, county seat, courthouse location, and incorporated municipality information
- Current custodyConfirm the current jail or detention source with the local agency.
- Statewide recordsUse the Tennessee state-level source described below when available.
- Federal recordsFederal court and custody records are outside county systems and require a separate federal search.
Verified local details
These details were drawn from the official sources linked in this guide. Reconfirm addresses, contacts, schedules, fees, and other time-sensitive details with the responsible agency.
- Mountain City is Johnson County’s only incorporated municipality and serves as the county seat.
- The Johnson County courthouse is located at 222 West Main Street, Mountain City, Tennessee 37683.
- Johnson County is part of Tennessee’s First Judicial District, which also includes Carter, Unicoi, and Washington counties.
- The county identifies Clifton Worley, Jr. as Sheriff, with the Sheriff’s Office at 216 Honeysuckle Street in Mountain City.
| Record type | Agency or source | Scope | Action | Last checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Court cases | Official county government structure, county seat, courthouse location, and incorporated municipality information | County or local | Open source | |
| Police and incident records | Official county sheriff contact and law-enforcement information | County or local | Open source | |
| Court cases | Tennessee Administrative Office of the Courts judicial-district boundaries and court system information | County or local | Open source |
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A useful Johnson County records search depends on matching the record to the right custodian. Use the questions below for a fast orientation, then follow the linked court, jail, police, and statewide sources for the authoritative record. Johnson County has 18,718 residents (2025 estimate). The source map below identifies the relevant local courts and agencies. Offices and online systems change, so confirm details with the agency before relying on a record.
Quick facts
- County-equivalent identity
- 47-091
- Population
- 18,718 residents (2025 estimate)
- Local detail
- Mountain City is Johnson County’s only incorporated municipality and serves as the county seat.
- Local detail
- The Johnson County courthouse is located at 222 West Main Street, Mountain City, Tennessee 37683.
- Local detail
- Johnson County is part of Tennessee’s First Judicial District, which also includes Carter, Unicoi, and Washington counties.
- Local detail
- The county identifies Clifton Worley, Jr. as Sheriff, with the Sheriff’s Office at 216 Honeysuckle Street in Mountain City.
What is specific about this local guide
- Local detail: Mountain City is Johnson County’s only incorporated municipality and serves as the county seat.
- Local detail: The Johnson County courthouse is located at 222 West Main Street, Mountain City, Tennessee 37683.
How do I search Johnson County Circuit, Criminal, Chancery, General Sessions, or Juvenile Court records?
The reviewed official sources for Johnson County do not identify a case-specific court search or document-request procedure. Open Tennessee Administrative Office of the Courts judicial-district boundaries and court system information for the court's current case-search and document-access instructions.
Which clerk handles a Johnson County criminal or civil case?
The reviewed official sources for Johnson County do not identify a definitive court assignment for every case type. Check Tennessee Administrative Office of the Courts judicial-district boundaries and court system information to confirm the filing court, venue, and case type before relying on a search.
How do I contact the Johnson County Sheriff’s Office about an arrest or incident report?
The reviewed Johnson County law-enforcement source provides a direct records-request path. Use Official county sheriff contact and law-enforcement information to request the report from the agency that created or maintains it.
How can I request Johnson County public records under the Tennessee Public Records Act?
Johnson County is part of Tennessee’s First Judicial District, which also includes Carter, Unicoi, and Washington counties. Use Tennessee Administrative Office of the Courts judicial-district boundaries and court system information for current submission instructions, fees, and response rules.
How can I verify whether someone is in Johnson County custody?
The approved official source set for Johnson County does not document a dedicated live inmate locator. Contact the county detention agency directly because local custody can change throughout the day.
Which courts serve Johnson County under Tennessee’s First Judicial District?
Johnson County is part of Tennessee’s First Judicial District, which also includes Carter, Unicoi, and Washington counties. Check Tennessee Administrative Office of the Courts judicial-district boundaries and court system information to confirm the filing court, venue, and case type before relying on a search.
What are the Johnson County courthouse address, office hours, and clerk phone numbers?
The approved official source set for Johnson County does not document a case-specific court search or document-request procedure. Open Official county government structure, county seat, courthouse location, and incorporated municipality information for the court's current case-search and document-access instructions.
Municipal courts and other local systems
Use Official county government structure, county seat, courthouse location, and incorporated municipality information for a local or municipal court path. Custody: The Johnson County Sheriff’s Office is the official local law-enforcement contact identified by the county. A dedicated official county jail roster, booking page, or detailed custody facility page was not verified. Municipal: Mountain City is the only incorporated municipality identified by the county. Municipal matters within Mountain City may involve city authorities separately from county offices.
Local cities and separate court systems
The relevant local courts and agencies may serve different incorporated municipalities, so confirm the filing locality before relying on a record.
Johnson County court and felony records
Start with Tennessee Administrative Office of the Courts judicial-district boundaries and court system information for the official Johnson County court path. County: Johnson County Government operates from the county seat of Mountain City and serves the county’s unincorporated communities and county functions. Court: Johnson County is within Tennessee’s First Judicial District with Carter, Unicoi, and Washington counties. Local county pages identify Circuit, Criminal, Chancery, General Sessions, and Juvenile Court-related offices.
Police records and public-record requests
For police or incident records, use Official county sheriff contact and law-enforcement information. The reviewed official county pages do not provide a verified live inmate roster, booking search, bond status, visitation schedule, or release information.
Johnson County custody and jail information
The current county jail or detention path still requires local confirmation. The county’s public-records policy page was updated February 18, 2021, although the website currently lists 2026 notices and contacts.
Tennessee state-level record sources
Statewide Tennessee sources are separate from Johnson County local records. Do not treat a statewide search as a complete county docket, jail roster, or police-record database.
Official Johnson County and Tennessee record sources
For an official starting point, use Official county government structure, county seat, courthouse location, and incorporated municipality information. Confirm current access rules, fees, contacts, and jurisdiction with the responsible agency.
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