Angelina County Recent Arrests
Recent arrests in Angelina County are processed at the detention center in Lufkin, which opened in 2003 and holds up to 279 inmates. The county posts a live inmate roster on its website showing current bookings with mugshots, charges, and bond amounts. Angelina County sits in the deep East Texas Piney Woods region, and Lufkin serves as the county seat. Arrest data here is public under Texas law. You can search the online jail roster, call the booking line, or visit the Sheriff's Office on East Lufkin Avenue for information about recent arrests and current inmates.
Angelina County Overview
Angelina County Arrest Records
The Angelina County Sheriff's Office runs the detention center and manages all jail bookings for the area. Their facility at 2311 East Lufkin Avenue in Lufkin was built in 2003. It handles charges from Class C misdemeanors all the way up to capital murder. Every arrest by any law enforcement agency in the county goes through this booking process. The jail phone number is (936) 634-2724, and the book-in line is (936) 639-8724.
Arrest records from Angelina County include the person's name, charges, bond amount, booking date, and custody status. Under the Texas Public Information Act, Government Code Chapter 552, this basic arrest data is open to the public. Section 552.108(c) makes it clear that agencies cannot withhold basic arrest information. You have every right to ask for it.
| Office | Angelina County Sheriff's Office |
|---|---|
| Address | 2311 East Lufkin Avenue, Lufkin, TX 75901 |
| Jail Phone | (936) 634-2724 |
| Book-In Phone | (936) 639-8724 |
| Max Capacity | 279 inmates |
The Angelina County jail information page has details on facility policies, mail rules, and contact numbers. The image below shows this page.
Mail procedures were updated in March 2022. The jail now uses a scanning system where all non-privileged mail goes to a processing center. Inmates receive scanned copies on kiosks instead of physical mail. Send mail to: Angelina County Jail, PO BOX 591, Longview, Texas 75606. Each mailing can include one photo.
Search Angelina County Jail Roster
Angelina County keeps a live inmate roster on its website. This is one of the easier jail search tools in East Texas. The roster shows everyone currently in custody with their booking photo, charges, bond amount, and housing assignment. You can search by name, booking number, or date of arrest. The roster updates regularly as new bookings come in and people bond out or get released.
Visit the Angelina County inmate roster to run a search right now. Below is a screenshot of the roster page.
The roster also includes visitor information. Visitation hours for male inmates are Wednesday from 2:00 PM to 5:30 PM. Each inmate gets two 20-minute non-contact visits per week. You need to be on the approved visitor list before you can visit. Phone services for inmates are handled by NCIC Inmate Communications. You can set up a phone account by calling 1-800-943-2189 or going to account.ncic.com.
Texas Arrest Search Tools
Statewide databases can supplement your Angelina County search. The DPS Crime Records Division collects arrest and conviction data from every county in Texas. Their system feeds into the FBI's national databases too. For a direct name search, the DPS Criminal History portal costs $3.00 per lookup and covers the entire state.
Under Government Code Chapter 411, the DPS operates the Computerized Criminal History System. Section 411.135 covers how conviction records and deferred adjudication records are maintained. The TDCJ Inmate Search tracks people sentenced to state prison from Angelina County or anywhere else in Texas.
The Texas Courts Case Search covers appellate records. If a criminal case from Angelina County was appealed, you can find the details there. Between these statewide tools and the local jail roster, most arrest and case records for the county are available online.
Angelina County Court Records
Court records are separate from jail records but closely related. The Angelina County District Clerk maintains felony criminal case files. The County Clerk handles misdemeanor cases heard in county court. Both offices are in the courthouse in Lufkin. If you need case disposition details, sentencing information, or copies of court orders, those come from the clerk's offices rather than the Sheriff.
The Texas Attorney General oversees public information disputes statewide. If an Angelina County office denies your records request and you believe the records should be public, you can file a ruling request with the AG. Most standard arrest and court records are released without issue. Sealed records, juvenile cases, and certain ongoing investigations are the main exceptions to public access rules.
Booking Process in Angelina County
When someone gets arrested in Angelina County, they are brought to the detention center on East Lufkin Avenue for processing. The booking process includes fingerprinting, a mugshot, and entry of personal details and charges into the system. A magistrate then sets bond within 48 hours. Most misdemeanor bonds allow release fairly quickly. Felony bonds depend on the severity of the charge and the person's criminal history.
Once booked, the person shows up on the online inmate roster. Family members and the public can search for them right away. The Texas Commission on Law Enforcement certifies the officers who work at the detention center and other law enforcement agencies in Angelina County. TCOLE standards apply to the booking process and how inmates are treated during their stay.
Lufkin is the largest city in Angelina County and the hub for most law enforcement activity. The Lufkin Police Department handles calls within city limits. The county also includes smaller communities like Diboll, Hudson, and Huntington. Arrests from all of these areas are processed through the county jail. If you are looking for a specific arrest, knowing which agency made the stop can help narrow your search. But all booking records end up in the same county system regardless of the arresting agency. The jail capacity of 279 beds serves the entire county and sometimes holds inmates for neighboring counties through interlocal agreements.