Hill County Recent Arrests
Recent arrests in Hill County are managed by the Sheriff's Office in Hillsboro, the county seat. Hill County sits in Central Texas about 60 miles south of Dallas along Interstate 35. The county has about 36,000 residents and covers 962 square miles. Hillsboro sits right on I-35, making it a corridor for both local and pass-through traffic. The Sheriff's Office runs the county jail and processes all bookings. Arrest records are public under the Texas Public Information Act, and you can get them by phone, mail, or through state databases.
Hill County Overview
Hill County Arrest Records
The Hill County Sheriff's Office keeps all arrest records for the county. The jail in Hillsboro handles bookings from deputies, local police departments, and state troopers working the I-35 corridor. Every arrest creates a record with the person's name, charges, bond amount, and date. This data falls under Texas Government Code Chapter 552 and must be released to anyone who asks.
Hill County sees a mix of local arrests and stops along the interstate. I-35 runs through the county from north to south, bringing heavy traffic and occasional drug interdiction cases. The Sheriff's Office is the central point for all booking records. Staff can look up records during business hours by phone or in person.
| Office | Hill County Sheriff's Office |
|---|---|
| Address | 300 South Waco Street, Hillsboro, TX 76645 |
| Phone | (254) 582-5313 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
Hill County does not operate a large public online jail search system. State-level tools fill that gap. Below is a screenshot of the Texas Attorney General's Public Information Act page, which outlines your right to access arrest records.
The AG oversees public records compliance across all Texas counties. If any county denies a valid records request, you can file a complaint through the AG's Open Records Division.
Search Hill County Recent Arrests
Call (254) 582-5313 during business hours for the fastest results. Staff can confirm if someone is in custody, share charges, and give bond details. No reason needed. The information is public.
Written requests go to 300 South Waco Street, Hillsboro, TX 76645. Include the person's full name. Add a date of birth if you have it. The county has ten business days to respond. Certified copies cost a per-page fee. In-person visits are welcome during office hours.
Court records tied to arrests go through the Hill County District Clerk for felonies and the County Clerk for misdemeanors. The 66th Judicial District Court handles felony cases. Hillsboro is about 60 miles south of Dallas and 35 miles north of Waco, making it accessible from either direction on I-35.
Public Records in Hill County
The Texas Public Information Act makes arrest records public. Section 552.108(c) requires release of the name, age, address, race, sex, occupation, arrest date, charges, booking info, bond amount, and officer names. These details are always available for adult arrests. Juvenile records are sealed. The Texas Attorney General enforces compliance.
Texas Arrest Lookup Tools
The DPS Criminal History Search covers all 254 counties at $3.00 per lookup. You need an account. The database tracks Class B misdemeanor and higher offenses under Government Code Chapter 411. Section 411.135 controls public access to the data.
Free options include the TDCJ Inmate Search for prison records and the Texas Courts Case Search for appellate records. The DPS Crime Records Division collects data from Hill County and all other Texas agencies. The TCOLE tracks officer certifications.
Hill County Booking Details
Arrests in Hill County go to the jail in Hillsboro. Officers take a photo, fingerprints, and personal details. Charges get logged. A magistrate sets bond within 48 hours. Minor offenses follow a bond schedule. Serious charges may need a judge to review.
Records stay with the Sheriff's Office. Court cases branch off to the clerk's offices. The 66th Judicial District Court covers felonies. Misdemeanors go to county court. Hill County sends arrest data to DPS within seven days. The county's position on I-35 between Dallas and Waco means it processes more traffic-related arrests than most counties its size.