The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office Fugitive Division is comprised of Sheriff’s detectives, whose primary mission is to locate and apprehend individuals wanted on misdemeanor and felony warrants issued by Hamilton County Courts as well as from other jurisdictions. The Fugitive Division also supports Sheriff’s Office and other law enforcement agencies in locating and apprehending individuals with outstanding warrants. The division is assigned warrants by district boundaries, or by warrant type based on their assignment.

The Fugitive Division strives to supplement and carry out the mission of both the Sheriff’s Office and Investigative Services Division. The Fugitive Division shall provide support to the Uniformed Services and Investigative Services Divisions by searching for and locating wanted fugitives in Hamilton County. The Fugitive Division also works closely with local and federal agencies in locating wanted individuals. Additionally, the Fugitive Division will provide quality customer/community service by taking custody of mentally ill and/or challenged persons, and delivering those persons to the facilities best suited to provide for their treatment and needs.

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Fugitive/Criminal Warrants Division
601 Walnut Street
Chattanooga, TN 37402
Phone: (423) 209-7140
Fax: (423) 209-7141
Email: fugitive@hcsheriff.gov