Find Harrison County Recent Arrests
Recent arrests in Harrison County are tracked by the Sheriff's Office in Marshall, the county seat. Harrison County sits in East Texas near the Louisiana border and has a population of about 67,000. The county covers roughly 899 square miles. Marshall is the largest city, and Longview spills into the northern part of the county. The Sheriff's Office runs the county jail and handles all bookings. You can look up arrest data through the office or by using statewide tools run by the Texas Department of Public Safety.
Harrison County Overview
Harrison County Arrest Records
The Harrison County Sheriff's Office keeps all arrest records for the county. The jail in Marshall handles bookings from deputies, Marshall police, and other law enforcement agencies operating in the area. Every arrest generates a record with the person's name, charges, bond amount, and booking date. Under Texas Government Code Chapter 552, this basic data is public and must be shared with anyone who asks.
Harrison County is an active area for law enforcement due to its location along Interstate 20 and its proximity to the Louisiana state line. The county sees a mix of arrests ranging from local offenses to cases tied to interstate traffic. The Sheriff's Office is the single point of contact for all booking records in the county regardless of which agency made the arrest.
| Office | Harrison County Sheriff's Office |
|---|---|
| Address | 200 West Houston Street, Marshall, TX 75670 |
| Phone | (903) 923-4020 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
Harrison County does not have a widely used online jail portal. For online lookups, the statewide tools are most helpful. The screenshot below shows the TCOLE website, which certifies all peace officers in Texas including those in Harrison County.
TCOLE tracks all licensed officers in the state. This helps verify which agencies are active in Harrison County and which officers are certified to make arrests.
Search Harrison County Arrests
Call (903) 923-4020 during business hours to check on a recent arrest. Staff can tell you who is in custody and what charges are on file. This is the quickest way to get information. You do not need a reason to ask. The data is public.
Written requests go to 200 West Houston Street, Marshall, TX 75670. Put the person's full name in the letter. Add a date of birth if you have it. The county has ten business days to respond under the Public Information Act. Most requests get handled faster. Certified copies cost a per-page fee.
In-person visits are welcome during office hours. Staff can pull records and make copies. If you need court records tied to an arrest, the Harrison County District Clerk handles felony cases and the County Clerk covers misdemeanors. The 71st Judicial District Court processes felonies. Marshall is about 40 miles east of Longview on I-20.
Public Records in Harrison County
The Texas Public Information Act makes arrest records open in Harrison County. Section 552.108(c) says the name, age, address, race, sex, occupation, arrest date, charges, booking details, and bond info cannot be withheld for adult arrests. These rules apply to every county in Texas.
Juvenile records are sealed. Active investigation files may have some restrictions. But basic adult booking data is always open. The Texas Attorney General's office handles disputes over records access. You can file a complaint if Harrison County turns down a valid request.
Texas Arrest Lookup Tools
State-level tools let you search beyond Harrison County's local records. The DPS Criminal History Search costs $3.00 per credit and needs an account. It covers all Texas counties and tracks Class B misdemeanor and above offenses under Government Code Chapter 411. Section 411.135 controls what the public can access.
The TDCJ Inmate Search is free for state prison records. The Texas Courts Case Search covers appellate cases. The DPS Crime Records Division collects data from local agencies statewide.
Harrison County Booking Process
Arrests in Harrison County go to the jail in Marshall for booking. Officers record the person's details, take a photo and fingerprints, and log charges. A magistrate sets bond within 48 hours. Minor charges follow a set bond schedule. Serious charges may need a judge to review the case.
Records stay with the Sheriff's Office after booking. If the DA files charges, the case enters the court system. Felonies go to the 71st Judicial District Court. Misdemeanors stay at the county level. Both sets of records can be requested through the appropriate clerk. Harrison County sends arrest data to DPS within seven days, feeding into the statewide criminal history system.
Longview, the nearest large city, extends partly into Harrison County. People arrested in the Longview area might be booked in either Harrison County or Gregg County depending on where the arrest took place. If you cannot find a record in one county, check the other. The two jurisdictions share the I-20 corridor.
Cities in Harrison County
Marshall is the county seat and the main city in Harrison County. Part of Longview extends into the northern portion of the county. All arrests within county lines are processed through the Harrison County jail.