Clinton Police Department Records Division maintains arrest records, traffic accident reports, incident reports, and personal background checks for residents of the City of Clinton. Copies of public reports are available, Monday through Friday 7:00am - 3:30pm. 

*Copies of traffic accident reports are available with a photo ID and you are required to be listed on the accident report.

Background checks are available for persons residing in the City of Clinton and requires a photo ID.

In order to receive your report in a timely manner please provide:
The date and type of incident.
Location of incident.
Name and address of the complainant and/or victims involved.
Vehicles involved (for accident reports).
Bringing this information, or anything else that may be helpful for finding a report, will provide a more accurate and time efficient response.

*Background checks for addresses in Anderson County can be obtained from the 3rd floor of the Anderson County Courthouse at the General Sessions clerk window.

Note: If you were involved in an vehicle accident and report it, regardless of who was at fault, or the outcome of any traffic accident investigation, you must submit a Tennessee Department of Safety Financial Responsibility Report within (20) days. Failure to do so will result in the suspension of your drivers license. To download, view and print a copy of this report CLICK HERE.

The document may also be obtained from the records clerk. There is no cost associated with a copy of the Tennessee Department of Safety Financial Responsibility Report.

Police Report Fees:

• Accident Report - $4.00

• Incident and Arrest Report - $4.00

• Background Check - $10.00

• Discs - $25.00

We do accept cash, check, and credit/debit cards. *credit/debit cards do have a 3% fee

*You may pick up a copy of the above-mentioned reports by coming to the Police Department during normal business hours. If you have a disability, hardship, or are unable to obtain a copy of a report during normal business hours, please call and let us know at least one business day in advance to make other arrangements.