Last updated: February 26, 2026
TNDocket Data API
TNDocket offers commercial API access for organizations that need programmatic access to Tennessee criminal justice records. Our API provides structured, real-time data covering all 95 Tennessee counties.
What's Available
The TNDocket API provides access to the same public record data displayed on our website, delivered in structured JSON format:
- Booking records: Name, date of birth, booking date, release date, arresting agency, facility, and custody status
- Charge data: Raw charge text, TCA-translated descriptions, severity classification (felony/misdemeanor/violation), bond amounts, court dates, and dispositions
- Person profiles: Consolidated records across multiple bookings and counties for the same individual
- County data: Per-county record counts, update frequency, and coverage statistics
- TCA statute index: Full Tennessee Code Annotated criminal statute database with plain-English explanations and penalty information
Who It's For
API access is designed for organizations with legitimate professional use cases:
- News organizations: Journalists and newsrooms covering criminal justice in Tennessee
- Legal professionals: Law firms, public defenders, and legal aid organizations
- Background screening: Licensed background check companies operating under FCRA compliance
- Research institutions: Academic researchers studying criminal justice trends and policy
- Government agencies: State and local agencies needing consolidated cross-county data
Pricing
API pricing is based on usage volume and use case. We offer tiered plans to accommodate everything from small research projects to high-volume commercial integrations. Contact us for a quote tailored to your needs.
Data Quality
API responses include the same data quality features available on the website:
- TCA charge translation with standardized severity classifications
- Cross-county person matching and deduplication
- Structured charge metadata (bond, court dates, dispositions)
- Per-county update frequency and data freshness timestamps
Compliance
All API users must comply with applicable law, including the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) if using data for employment screening, tenant screening, or credit decisions. TNDocket is not a consumer reporting agency. API access agreements include usage restrictions to prevent misuse of public record data.
Get Started
To discuss API access, pricing, and integration, contact our team. Please include your organization name, intended use case, and estimated volume so we can provide an accurate quote.