San Augustine County Booking Releases
San Augustine County booking releases are public records maintained by the San Augustine County Sheriff's Office in San Augustine, Texas. This page covers how to search for current inmates, contact the sheriff's office, and use state resources to find people in custody in San Augustine County.
San Augustine County Overview
Search San Augustine County Booking Releases Online
San Augustine County is a small East Texas county in the Piney Woods region. The San Augustine County Jail serves the local area from the sheriff's office on N Harrison Street. A dedicated public online inmate roster is not currently available for San Augustine County, so the most direct way to check on someone's custody status is to call the sheriff's office at (936) 275-2424.
The inmate search directory at inmatesearchtexas.org lists San Augustine County Sheriff's Office contact information alongside tools for looking up inmates at the county and state level. That is a useful starting point if you are not sure which level of the system to search first.
For people who have been transferred to a Texas state prison, the TDCJ Offender Search covers all state-operated prison units. If someone is no longer at the county jail, TDCJ is the next place to look.
VINELink provides statewide custody status tracking for most Texas county jails including San Augustine County. Go to vinelink.com, select Texas, and search by the person's name. You can also sign up for free automated alerts when someone's custody status changes. No account is needed for a basic search.
Third-party inmate search tools generally have limited data for very small counties like San Augustine. For the most accurate and current information, calling the sheriff's office directly is the fastest approach.
San Augustine County Sheriff's Office Contact Information
The San Augustine County Sheriff's Office is the sole law enforcement agency for the county and maintains all booking and arrest records for the jail. All public information requests for jail records should be directed to this office. The office is on N Harrison Street in the city of San Augustine.
| Office | San Augustine County Sheriff's Office |
|---|---|
| Address | 219 N Harrison Street, San Augustine, TX 75972 |
| Phone | (936) 275-2424 |
Call (936) 275-2424 to check on someone's custody status or to ask about the records request process. For written records requests, address them to the San Augustine County Sheriff's Office at 219 N Harrison Street, San Augustine, TX 75972. Under the Texas Public Information Act, the office has 10 business days to respond. For court records, contact the San Augustine County Clerk at the courthouse.
Note: San Augustine County does not currently maintain a public online jail roster. Calling the sheriff's office is the most reliable way to confirm current custody status.
What San Augustine County Booking Records Contain
When someone is booked into the San Augustine County Jail, a booking record is created that becomes public under the Texas Public Information Act. San Augustine County booking releases typically include the person's full name, date of birth, physical description, charges filed, bond amount, arresting agency, and intake date. Release dates are recorded when the person leaves custody.
Not all records are public. Exempt categories include active investigation records, juvenile records, medical information, and anything that could endanger victims or witnesses. The sheriff's office may withhold exempt records or seek a Texas Attorney General ruling before responding.
A booking record does not indicate guilt. Charges reflect what was filed at intake and can change. San Augustine County booking releases do not show final case outcomes.
State Resources for San Augustine County Inmate Searches
The TDCJ Offender Search is the main tool for finding people in Texas state prisons. Search by last name and first initial, TDCJ number, or state ID. This covers all state prison units and is the correct tool once someone has been sentenced and transferred out of the county jail.
State criminal history is available through the Texas DPS Crime Records Division. Name-based searches cost $10. Fingerprint-based searches cost $15 plus a $10 FAST fee and return a more complete record.
Court records for San Augustine County cases can be searched at reSearchTX. This portal connects booking records to case numbers, court dates, and dispositions.
The Texas Commission on Jail Standards publishes population reports and inspection data for all county jails in Texas including San Augustine County Jail.
Texas Public Information Act and Booking Records
Booking and arrest records are public under Texas Government Code Chapter 552. Any person may request records from the San Augustine County Sheriff's Office without providing a reason. The office has 10 business days to respond to written requests.
Requests can be submitted by mail or in person at 219 N Harrison Street. Phone calls handle basic custody status at no cost. If fees apply, the office will notify you before processing the request.
For court records tied to San Augustine County arrests, contact the San Augustine County District Clerk. Court case history and filings are maintained by the clerk's office, separate from booking records held by the sheriff.
San Augustine County Booking Records
The San Augustine County Sheriff's Office is one of the key resources for San Augustine County booking release records and inmate information.
This screenshot shows the official San Augustine County Sheriff's Office portal for searching San Augustine County booking releases and current inmates.
Nearby Counties
San Augustine County is in Deep East Texas. Each surrounding county has its own sheriff and booking records system.