Camp County Booking Reports
Camp County booking reports are public records created and kept by the Camp County Sheriff's Office in Pittsburg, Texas. You can search arrest records or ask about current inmates by contacting the Sheriff's Office at (903) 856-6651. All bookings made in Camp County go through the jail at 203 Tapp Street. If the person you are looking for has been moved to a state facility, the TDCJ Offender Search is a free tool that covers the full Texas Department of Criminal Justice system. VINELink is another free service for checking custody status and setting up alerts.
Camp County Overview
Camp County Sheriff's Office
The Camp County Sheriff's Office is the main law enforcement agency in Camp County. It handles all arrests, bookings, and inmate housing for the county. The Sheriff's Office is based in Pittsburg at 203 Tapp Street, which is also where the county jail is located. All booking records created in Camp County are held by this office.
Camp County is a small East Texas county with Pittsburg as its only significant city. The Sheriff's Office covers unincorporated areas of the county as well as areas not served by a city police department. When a person is arrested anywhere in Camp County, the booking record is created at the Sheriff's Office and kept on file. These records are public under the Texas Public Information Act, which applies to all government agencies in the state. Anyone can request them, and you do not need to state a reason.
The Sheriff's Office is the first stop for any question about recent arrests or current inmates in Camp County. Staff can confirm whether someone is in custody and provide basic booking details during normal business hours.
| Office | Camp County Sheriff's Office |
|---|---|
| Address | 203 Tapp Street, Pittsburg, TX 75686 |
| Phone | (903) 856-6651 |
| Jail | Camp County Jail, Pittsburg, TX |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, business hours |
How to Search Camp County Arrest Records
Camp County does not maintain a public online inmate roster. The most direct way to get current booking information is to call the Sheriff's Office at (903) 856-6651. Staff can tell you if someone is in custody and provide basic details about the booking during business hours.
For written records requests, send a letter to the Sheriff's Office at 203 Tapp Street, Pittsburg, TX 75686. Under Texas Government Code Chapter 552, arrest and booking records are public information. Your written request should include the full name of the person you are looking for, the approximate date of arrest if you know it, and your contact details. The office has ten business days to respond. They can send the records, ask for more time on a large request, or explain why any information is being withheld.
The TDCJ Offender Search works for cases where the individual has been moved into state prison custody. That database is searchable by name and covers all of Texas. VINELink lets you set up notifications if an inmate's custody status changes, which is useful when you need to track releases or transfers without calling the jail each time.
Note: Camp County does not offer online inmate lookups. Phone or written requests are the only options for current booking data.
What Camp County Booking Records Contain
A booking record is created each time someone is processed into the Camp County Jail. It captures the core facts of the arrest and is kept on file by the Sheriff's Office. These records are considered public information under Texas law.
Camp County booking records generally include:
- Full name and date of birth
- Date and time of arrest
- Charges at the time of booking
- Bond amount, if set
- Arresting agency
- Booking number assigned by the jail
- Physical description
Some details may be withheld if a case involves an active investigation or if the law provides a specific exception. Juvenile records are not open to the public. If you need a certified copy of a booking record for use in court or legal proceedings, the Sheriff's Office can provide one for a standard fee per page as set by the state. Full criminal history reports are a different matter and must be requested through the Texas DPS Crime Records Division, not the county jail.
Camp County Jail
The Camp County Jail is at 203 Tapp Street in Pittsburg and serves as the county's main detention facility. It is run by the Sheriff's Office. People who are arrested in Camp County are brought here for booking and held until they post bond, appear before a judge, or are transferred.
The booking process at Camp County Jail includes identification checks, recording of personal property, health screening, and assignment to a housing unit. Bond is set by the court, not the jail. Once bond is posted, the person is released. Some individuals are transferred to a state facility after sentencing, at which point their records move to the TDCJ system.
If you want to send money to an inmate or find out about visiting hours, call the jail directly at (903) 856-6651. Policies can change, so call ahead before you make the trip. The Texas Commission on Jail Standards sets rules for all county jails in Texas, including Camp County. They handle complaints about jail conditions that are not resolved at the local level.
Public Records Requests in Camp County
The Texas Public Information Act, Government Code Chapter 552, gives everyone the right to request public records from government agencies in Texas. The Camp County Sheriff's Office must follow this law for all booking and arrest records it holds.
To submit a request, write a letter describing exactly what records you need. Include the subject's full name, the date range you are looking at, and your contact information. You can mail the request to 203 Tapp Street, Pittsburg, TX 75686, or walk in during business hours and ask in person. There is no required format for the request, but written requests create a clear paper trail and start the ten-day response clock under state law.
If the office cannot respond within ten days, it must notify you and give a reason for the delay. Records can be withheld only if a specific legal exception applies, and the office must cite that exception in writing. Standard copy fees apply to physical records. Digital copies sent by email are typically free under state fee rules. If you feel a denial was not justified, you can ask the Office of the Attorney General to review the decision. The Texas DPS Crime Records Division handles full criminal history requests, which are separate from jail booking records.
Note: Booking records show the arrest and charges but are not the same as a full criminal background report. For employment screening or background checks, use the DPS system.
Camp County Sheriff and Statewide Resources
The Camp County Sheriff's Office website is the local starting point for booking record requests and inmate information in Pittsburg.
This page shows the Sheriff's contact details and available services. Use it to confirm office hours before making a call or in-person visit for Camp County arrest records.
The Texas DPS Crime Records Division handles statewide criminal history data and is a key resource when county-level records are not enough.
This state resource covers all Texas counties, including Camp County, and lets you look up criminal history records that go beyond what a single jail's booking log will show.
Cities in Camp County
Camp County's main city is Pittsburg, the county seat, where the Sheriff's Office and jail are both located. Other small communities in the county include Leesburg, Rocky Mound, and Newsome. All arrests made in Camp County, whether in a city or a rural area, go through the Sheriff's Office in Pittsburg for booking.
No cities in Camp County currently meet the population threshold for a dedicated city records page on this site.
Nearby Counties
If you are not sure whether a record falls under Camp County or a neighboring county, check which agency made the arrest. These surrounding counties each maintain their own sheriff's offices and booking records.