Kaufman County Booking Releases

Kaufman County booking releases are public records kept by the Kaufman County Sheriff's Office in Kaufman, Texas. You can search the jail roster online, call the inmate records line, or submit a written request to find out who has been booked or released from the county detention center.

Search Kaufman County Booking Releases Online

The Kaufman County Sheriff's Office provides online access to current inmate records through its official website at kaufmanso.com. The site has a dedicated Inmate Info section where you can search for people currently held at the Kaufman County Detention Center. Each entry typically shows the person's name, booking date, charges, and bond information.

For a more detailed look at booking records, the inmate search portal at kaufman-county-inmate-search.govbackgroundchecks.com pulls data directly from the detention center. Search results include the inmate's name, photo, date of birth, race, sex, eye color, hair color, weight, and height. Booking details cover admit date and time, housing location, confining agency, charges, offense date, bond amount, and bond type. You can click any name to see the full profile with mugshot.

The jail runs an average daily population of around 300 inmates and employs about 75 staff. The detention center is at 1900 E. US Highway 175 in Kaufman. For quick status checks, call the jail line at (972) 932-9736.

Another option is the Texas Jail Roster for Kaufman County, which lists inmates by name, age, sex, race, and admit date. That site also provides open records request information and notes on how to contact the detention center directly.

Kaufman County Sheriff's Office Records Department

The Kaufman County Sheriff's Office is the main source for arrest and booking records in the county. The Records Department handles public records requests under the Texas Public Information Act. Sheriff Bryan W. Beavers oversees the department, which covers patrol, detention, and records operations.

For basic inmate status questions, call the jail line or the Inmate Service Officer at extension 2741. For full booking records, incident reports, or other documents, you need to submit a written request to the Records Department. Requests go by mail, email, or in person at the address above.

The Sheriff's website also has an Open Records portal where you can submit requests online. Approved bail bond companies and commissary information are listed on the jail info page. Inmate mail is processed through a PO Box in Longview, Texas -- do not send personal mail directly to the jail address or it will be destroyed after electronic delivery.

What Kaufman County Booking Records Contain

When someone is arrested and booked into the Kaufman County Detention Center, a booking record is created. That record is public under the Texas Public Information Act. Kaufman County booking releases typically include the person's full name, date of birth, physical description, charges filed, bond amount, arresting agency, and the date and time of intake. Release information is added once the person leaves custody.

The detention center houses people awaiting trial and people sentenced in the Kaufman County Court system. Bond information in booking records can show whether someone is held on a cash bond, a surety bond, or held without bond for certain offenses. Arresting agencies can include the Sheriff's Office, Kaufman Police Department, Terrell Police Department, or other local law enforcement.

Some records are not public. Sealed or expunged records, records tied to active investigations, juvenile records, and victim information are all exempt from disclosure. If a request touches on exempt material, the Sheriff's Office may withhold it or ask the Texas Attorney General for a ruling.

A booking record does not mean the person was convicted. Kaufman County booking releases reflect an arrest and booking only. Many people booked into the facility are later released on bond, have charges dropped, or are found not guilty in court.

State Resources for Kaufman County Inmate Searches

If the person you are looking for is serving time in a Texas state prison rather than the county jail, use the TDCJ Offender Search run by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. You can search by last name and first initial, TDCJ number, or state ID number. The TDCJ system covers all state-operated prison units across Texas, not just Kaufman County.

For state-level criminal history records, the Texas DPS Crime Records Division handles name-based and fingerprint-based searches. A name search costs $10 and takes about 10 business days. A fingerprint search costs $15 plus a $10 FAST fingerprinting fee and gives a more complete criminal history.

Court records for Kaufman County cases can be searched through reSearchTX, the Texas court records portal run by the Office of Court Administration. This is useful for case numbers, disposition data, and court dates tied to specific arrests. The Kaufman County Clerk also maintains court records at 1902 US HWY 175 in Kaufman. Plain copies cost $1 per page; certified copies are $5 for certification plus $1 per page.

The Texas Commission on Jail Standards oversees all county jails in Texas, including the Kaufman County Detention Center. Their site has population reports and inspection records for county jail facilities statewide.

Texas Public Information Act and Booking Records

Arrest and booking records in Texas are public information under Texas Government Code Chapter 552, commonly called the Public Information Act. Anyone can request these records from the Kaufman County Sheriff's Office. The office has 10 business days to respond to written requests.

You do not need to say why you want the records. Requests can go by mail, email, or in person. Basic inmate status can also be checked by phone at no cost. If there are fees for copies, the office will tell you before processing. The first 10 pages are free; additional pages cost $0.10 each. Certified copies cost $5 per document.

For county court case records tied to Kaufman County arrests, contact the Kaufman County District Clerk or County Clerk at 1902 US HWY 175, Kaufman, TX 75142. Court filings, judgments, and case histories are kept by the clerk's office, not the Sheriff. The County Clerk phone for court matters is (469) 376-4730.

Kaufman County Booking Records

The Kaufman County Sheriff's Office is one of the key resources for Kaufman County booking release records and inmate information.

This screenshot shows the official Kaufman County Sheriff's Office portal for searching Kaufman County booking releases and current inmates.

The Kaufman County Inmate Records is one of the key resources for Kaufman County booking release records and inmate information.

This screenshot shows the official Kaufman County Inmate Records portal for searching Kaufman County booking releases and current inmates.

The Kaufman County Inmate Search Portal is one of the key resources for Kaufman County booking release records and inmate information.

This screenshot shows the official Kaufman County Inmate Search Portal portal for searching Kaufman County booking releases and current inmates.

Nearby Counties

Kaufman County is in the Dallas-Fort Worth metro area. These neighboring counties each have their own jail and booking records system.