Search Nacogdoches County Recent Arrests
Recent arrests in Nacogdoches County are managed by the Sheriff's Office, which operates the county jail at 2306 Douglass Road in Nacogdoches. The county has about 65,000 residents and is home to Stephen F. Austin State University in the city of Nacogdoches. The jail has capacity for 360 inmates and processes roughly 7,200 bookings per year. All arrest data is public under Texas law. The Sheriff's Office provides a jail roster with mugshots, and you can also call the jail, visit in person, or submit a formal records request.
Nacogdoches County Overview
Nacogdoches County Arrest Records
The Nacogdoches County Sheriff's Office runs the jail and keeps all booking records for the county. The facility at 2306 Douglass Road handles bookings from every law enforcement agency in the area, including the Nacogdoches Police Department, university police, and state troopers. With a capacity of 360 inmates and about 7,200 arrests per year, this is a busy jail for an East Texas county.
The weekly turnover rate is roughly 55 percent. That means more than half the inmates are released each week. Current inmate demographics show about 88 percent male and 12 percent female. The largest age group is 25 to 30 years old at about 17 percent, followed by the 36 to 40 and 41 to 45 age ranges. Mugshots are available online through the jail roster. Booking information includes charges, bond amounts, and booking dates.
| Office | Nacogdoches County Sheriff's Office |
|---|---|
| Jail Address | 2306 Douglass Rd., Nacogdoches, TX 75964 |
| Jail Phone | (936) 560-7794 |
| Hours | Jail: 24/7 | Admin: Mon-Fri 8 AM to 5 PM |
Third-party sites compile Nacogdoches County arrest data from public records. The screenshot below shows one such arrest records portal for the county.
These sites pull from public data sources and organize arrest records by county. They show booking dates, charges, and sometimes mugshots pulled from the jail roster.
Search Recent Arrests Online
Nacogdoches County has several ways to look up arrest records online. The Sheriff's Office maintains a jail roster that shows current inmates with mugshots, booking numbers, charges, and bond amounts. The roster updates at least once daily. You can call the jail at (936) 560-7794 for the latest info too. The phone line is available around the clock.
Alternative search options include Vinelink, which tracks inmates nationwide. You can also use third-party jail information sites that compile data from Nacogdoches County public records. The screenshot below shows one of these search portals.
These portals list five ways to find arrested persons: the official roster, Vinelink, phone calls, written requests, and local police blotters. Some update every 15 minutes while others refresh once daily. Released inmates may still appear in records online.
For statewide searches, the DPS Criminal History Search costs $3.00 per query and covers all Texas counties. The database pulls from the Computerized Criminal History System that tracks Class B misdemeanors and above.
Public Records in Nacogdoches County
Arrest records here are public under the Texas Public Information Act, Government Code Chapter 552. Section 552.108(c) requires release of basic arrest data: name, age, address, race, sex, occupation, aliases, physical condition, arrest date and time, location, charges, booking details, bond, and officer names.
The Nacogdoches County Sheriff's Office accepts Public Information Act requests for detailed records. You can request mugshot copies by mail through the Media Relations department. Old inmate records that are no longer on the current roster are available through a written request to the Sheriff. The County Clerk's office also provides criminal records access through their criminal records division.
Juvenile records are not publicly available. Expunged records are sealed. The expungement process in Texas typically takes one to two years and requires a lawyer and court petition. Under Chapter 55A of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure, certain dismissed cases and acquittals now qualify for automatic expunction. The Texas Attorney General handles disputes about records access.
Nacogdoches County Booking Process
When someone is arrested in Nacogdoches County, the booking process at the jail includes a medical screening, fingerprinting, mugshot photos, and a property inventory. Average booking time ranges from 1 to 24 hours depending on the circumstances. The jail serves cities including Chireno, Garrison, Henderson, Nacogdoches, and Woden.
Pre-trial detainees, misdemeanor sentence inmates, and state and federal transfer inmates are all housed at the facility. The jail at 2306 Douglass Road processes a steady flow of bookings throughout the week. Bond information is posted and available to the public. Court dates are assigned as cases move through the system.
Texas Arrest Lookup Tools
State databases add to your search options. The DPS Crime Records Division compiles data from all Texas agencies. Under Government Code Chapter 411, Section 411.135 governs how conviction records get released. The DPS system feeds into the FBI's national databases.
The TDCJ Inmate Search covers state prison inmates for free. The Texas Courts Case Search has appellate records. The Texas Commission on Law Enforcement tracks officer certifications and active agencies in each county.
Getting Nacogdoches County Records
Nacogdoches County gives you multiple ways to access arrest records.
- Check the Sheriff's Office jail roster online for current inmates
- Call the jail 24/7 at (936) 560-7794
- Visit the jail at 2306 Douglass Rd. in Nacogdoches
- Submit a written Public Information Act request
- Use Vinelink for inmate tracking
The jail roster is the fastest way to check current inmates. Phone calls work around the clock. Written requests cover detailed records and old booking data. The county has 10 business days to respond. Basic info by phone is free. Document copies have a per-page fee. Mugshot copies can be requested by mail through the Media Relations office.