Nacogdoches County Booking Releases

Nacogdoches County booking releases are public records maintained by the Nacogdoches County Sheriff's Office in Nacogdoches, Texas. You can search the jail roster online, call the records line, or submit a written public records request to find current and recent booking information.

Search Nacogdoches County Booking Releases Online

The Nacogdoches County Sheriff's Office maintains an online inmate roster for the county jail at 2306 NW Stallings Drive in Nacogdoches. The jail processes roughly 3,500 bookings per year with an average daily population of 200 to 250 inmates. That is one of the higher booking volumes for a county this size in East Texas. You can search by name or booking number to find current inmates and recent releases.

Each entry in the roster shows booking date, the charges filed, bond amount, and court dates when assigned. Release information is added once the person leaves custody. The roster updates daily. If you heard about an arrest recently, check back a few hours after intake for the record to appear.

The official county website at co.nacogdoches.tx.us provides county government information, emergency management contacts, and a directory of all county departments including the Sheriff's Office. Emergency alerts and local notifications are also managed through the county site.

VINELink provides victim notification for Nacogdoches County. Register at vinelink.com to get automatic custody status alerts by phone, text, or email. The service is free and runs continuously. Parole and probation status information is also available through the Texas Department of Criminal Justice for those already in the state system.

Nacogdoches County Sheriff's Office Records Department

The Nacogdoches County Sheriff's Office is the primary custodian of arrest and booking records for the county. The office and jail are located at 2306 NW Stallings Drive, Nacogdoches, TX 75964. Call 936-560-7791 for inmate status questions or records request guidance.

For basic inmate status, call 936-560-7791. For full records, incident reports, or documents not available online, submit a written request to the Records Department. Requests can be made in person or by mail. The office has 10 business days to respond under the Texas Public Information Act.

Copy fees apply for document reproductions. In-person inspection during business hours is free. If your request involves significant research time, additional fees may apply. You will be notified before the request is processed.

What Nacogdoches County Booking Records Contain

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

Some records are not public. Juvenile records, records tied to active investigations, medical files, and sealed records are exempt. The Sheriff's Office can withhold those categories or seek a ruling from the Texas Attorney General before responding to your request.

A booking record is not a conviction. It shows the charges at intake, before any court action. Nacogdoches County booking releases do not indicate guilt.

State Resources for Nacogdoches County Inmate Searches

For people transferred to Texas state prison, use the TDCJ Offender Search. Search by name, TDCJ number, or state ID. The system covers all state prison units in Texas.

For a full criminal history, the Texas DPS Crime Records Division handles name-based searches for $10 and fingerprint-based searches for $15 plus a $10 FAST fee. This covers all Texas jurisdictions including Nacogdoches County.

Court records for Nacogdoches County cases can be found through reSearchTX. Use this for case numbers, hearing dates, and dispositions tied to specific arrests in the county.

The Texas Commission on Jail Standards publishes population reports and inspection data for all Texas county jails, including Nacogdoches County.

Texas Public Information Act and Booking Records

Arrest and booking records are public in Texas under Texas Government Code Chapter 552. Any person can request records from the Nacogdoches County Sheriff's Office. The office has 10 business days to respond.

You don't need to give a reason for your request. Requests can be submitted in person or by mail. Basic inmate status is available by phone at no charge. Fees apply for copies. You will be told about any fees before the request is processed.

For court records tied to Nacogdoches County arrests, contact the District Clerk at 936-560-7733 or the County Clerk at 936-560-7730, both at 101 W Main St. Court filings and case histories are separate from jail booking records.

Nacogdoches County Booking Records

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice Main Portal is one of the key resources for Nacogdoches County booking release records and inmate information.

This screenshot shows the official Texas Department of Criminal Justice Main Portal portal for searching Nacogdoches County booking releases and current inmates.

The Texas Commission on Jail Standards is one of the key resources for Nacogdoches County booking release records and inmate information.

This screenshot shows the official Texas Commission on Jail Standards portal for searching Nacogdoches County booking releases and current inmates.

Nearby Counties

Nacogdoches County is in East Texas. These neighboring counties each have their own sheriff and booking records system.