Find Tyler County Booking Records

Tyler County booking releases are public records maintained by the Tyler County Sheriff's Office in Woodville, Texas. You can contact the jail directly by phone or submit a written request to find out who has been booked or released from the county jail. This page covers the main resources for looking up booking records in Tyler County.

Search Tyler County Booking Releases

The Tyler County Sheriff's Office in Woodville is the main source for booking records in the county. For current inmate information, call the jail directly at (409) 283-2172 during business hours. Staff can confirm whether a specific person is in custody and provide basic booking details.

For a full booking record, incident report, or other documents, submit a written request under the Texas Public Information Act. Include the full name of the person, their date of birth if known, and the date range you are requesting. Mail or deliver your request to the Tyler County Sheriff's Office, 702 N. Magnolia Street, Woodville, TX 75979.

Third-party aggregator sites sometimes carry Tyler County booking data pulled from public records. Those sites are not official sources, and information may be delayed or incomplete. For the most up-to-date information, contact the Sheriff's Office directly.

Tyler County participates in the VINE system for custody status notifications. Call 1-877-894-8463 or visit VINELink.com to check status or register for release alerts. The service is available 24 hours a day and is free.

Tyler County Sheriff's Office

The Tyler County Sheriff's Office is the primary custodian of arrest and booking records for Tyler County. The jail is located in Woodville, the county seat. Business hours for the administrative office are Monday through Friday. For after-hours inquiries about custody status, VINE is the recommended resource.

The Tyler County Clerk maintains court records for criminal and civil cases in the county. Court filings and case histories are separate from jail booking records and are managed by the clerk's office, not the sheriff's department. The Clerk is also located at the Woodville courthouse.

For questions about court dates, case numbers, or dispositions tied to Tyler County arrests, contact the District Clerk's office. Written records requests for those records follow the same Texas Public Information Act process described above.

What Tyler County Booking Records Contain

When someone is arrested and booked into the Tyler County Jail, a booking record is created. That record is public under the Texas Public Information Act. Tyler 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.

Some records are not subject to public release. Exemptions include active investigation files, juvenile records, medical data, and certain victim-related information. If a request is denied, the Sheriff's Office will identify the applicable exemption or seek an Attorney General opinion.

A booking record is created at the time a person is taken into custody, independent of any later court finding. Tyler County booking releases do not indicate guilt.

State Resources for Tyler County Inmate Searches

If the person you are searching for is serving a sentence in a Texas state prison rather than the county jail, use the TDCJ Offender Search maintained by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. You can search by last name, TDCJ number, or state ID. The TDCJ system covers all state prison units across Texas.

For state criminal history records, the Texas DPS Crime Records Division offers name-based searches for $10 and fingerprint-based searches for $15 plus a $10 FAST fingerprinting fee. Name-based searches take about 10 business days.

Court records for Tyler County cases can be searched through reSearchTX, the statewide court portal maintained by the Office of Court Administration. Use this to find case numbers, court dates, and dispositions linked to specific arrests.

The Texas Commission on Jail Standards oversees all county jails in Texas, including Tyler County. Population reports and inspection data are on their site.

Texas Public Information Act and Booking Records

Arrest and booking records in Texas are public under Texas Government Code Chapter 552. Any person can request these records from the Tyler County Sheriff's Office. The office has 10 business days to respond to written requests. You do not need to give a reason for your request.

Requests can be submitted by mail or in person. Standard copy fees in Texas are typically $0.10 per page. The office will notify you of any costs before processing your request. For basic custody status, calling the jail directly is often the fastest option.

Court case records tied to Tyler County arrests are kept by the Tyler County District Clerk, not the sheriff. Contact the clerk's office for filings, judgments, and case history information.

Tyler County Booking Records

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

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

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

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

Nearby Counties

Tyler County is in Deep East Texas and borders several neighboring counties, each with its own sheriff and booking records system.