Search Henderson County Booking Releases
Henderson County booking releases are public records maintained by the Henderson County Sheriff's Office in Athens, Texas. The county provides an online inmate list through the Henderson County Detention Center website at hendersoncountydetention.com.
Henderson County Overview
Search Henderson County Booking Releases Online
Henderson County maintains an online inmate list at hendersoncountydetention.com. The site includes a current inmates section along with information about the facility, programs, PREA policies, property and mail procedures, inmate accounts, visitation, directions, bonds, and helpful links.
The official Henderson County Sheriff's page is at henderson-county.com. Sheriff Botie Hillhouse oversees the office at 206-A North Murchison Street, Athens, TX 75751. The administration line is (903) 675-5128. The jail line is (903) 677-6322.
The Henderson County Detention Center has 509 beds. It is a medium security county facility that holds offenders sentenced up to 24 months. Security and custody levels are based on each inmate's classification, sentence, and criminal history. Inmate mail should be sent to P.O. Box 2601, Athens, Texas 75751.
Henderson County judicial records can also be searched online. The portal requires the party's name and date of birth. You can find case numbers, court dates, and disposition data tied to specific arrests. For help with the portal, contact the County or District Clerk at the Henderson County Courthouse in Athens.
Henderson County Sheriff's Office Records Department
The Henderson County Sheriff's Office is the primary custodian of arrest and booking records. The Records Division handles public information requests under the Texas Public Information Act.
| Office | Henderson County Sheriff's Office |
|---|---|
| Address | 206-A North Murchison Street, Athens, TX 75751 |
| Main Phone | (903) 675-5128 |
| Jail Phone | (903) 677-6322 |
| Fax | (903) 677-6344 |
| Inmate Mail | P.O. Box 2601, Athens, TX 75751 |
| Administration Hours | Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Commissary Hours | 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM |
Call the jail at (903) 677-6322 to check on inmate status. For full records, submit a written request to the Records Division citing the Texas Public Information Act. Include the person's name, date of birth, and the records you need. The office has 10 business days to respond.
Standard copy fees are $0.10 per page. Certified copies cost more. The District Attorney's office can be reached at (903) 675-6100 and the Public Defender at (903) 677-7211 for legal matters related to Henderson County cases.
Note: Inmate mail must be sent to the P.O. Box address, not the physical address of the jail.
What Henderson County Booking Records Contain
Booking records at the Henderson County Detention Center include the person's full name, date of birth, physical description, booking number, charges, bond amount, arresting agency, intake date and time, and release date when applicable. Mugshots, aliases, and issuing authority information are also part of the record.
Some records are exempt from public disclosure. These include active investigation files, juvenile records, medical records, and child abuse case files. If the Sheriff's Office withholds any part of a request, they may seek a ruling from the Texas Attorney General before deciding what to release.
A booking record does not mean the person was convicted. It reflects custody at the time of arrest. Court outcomes are tracked by the Henderson County District Clerk and County Clerk at the courthouse. Contact those offices for case filings, judgments, and sentencing records.
State Resources for Henderson County Inmate Searches
For inmates transferred to Texas state prison, use the TDCJ Offender Search. You can search by name, TDCJ number, or state ID. The tool covers all TDCJ facilities, not the Henderson County Detention Center.
The Texas DPS Crime Records Division provides statewide criminal history searches. A name-based check costs $10. A fingerprint-based search costs $25 and is more complete. Both are available online.
Court records for Henderson County cases can be searched through reSearchTX. This free tool shows case numbers, filing dates, and outcomes without a courthouse visit. It is maintained by the Texas Office of Court Administration.
The Texas Commission on Jail Standards regulates the Henderson County Detention Center. Their site has inspection reports and population data for the facility.
Texas Public Information Act and Booking Records
Henderson County booking records are public under Texas Government Code Chapter 552. Any person can request them without giving a reason. The Sheriff's Office has 10 business days to respond to written requests.
The online inmate list is free. For full records, submit a written request. Phone calls work for basic custody status at no charge. If fees apply, the office will notify you first. Standard copy fees are $0.10 per page.
Court records for Henderson County cases are kept by the District Clerk and County Clerk at the courthouse in Athens. Those offices handle filings, judgments, and case histories separate from jail booking records.
Henderson County Booking Records
The Texas Department of Criminal Justice Main Portal is one of the key resources for Henderson County booking release records and inmate information.
This screenshot shows the official Texas Department of Criminal Justice Main Portal portal for searching Henderson County booking releases and current inmates.
The Texas Commission on Jail Standards is one of the key resources for Henderson County booking release records and inmate information.
This screenshot shows the official Texas Commission on Jail Standards portal for searching Henderson County booking releases and current inmates.
Nearby Counties
Henderson County is in East Texas and borders several nearby counties in the region.