Booking Reports in Morris County
Morris County booking reports are maintained by the Morris County Sheriff's Office in Daingerfield, Texas. The Sheriff's Office handles all arrests, bookings, and inmate records for the county. There is no public online inmate roster for Morris County, so the most direct way to find booking information is to contact the Sheriff's Office by phone or visit in person. You can also submit a formal written request under the Texas Public Information Act to get copies of arrest and booking records.
Morris County Overview
Morris County Sheriff's Office
The Morris County Sheriff's Office is located at 502 Union Street in Daingerfield, the county seat. It is the main law enforcement agency for Morris County and handles all county-level arrests, bookings, and detention records. The office manages the Morris County Jail, where booked individuals are processed and held pending court proceedings.
Morris County is a small county in East Texas. The Sheriff's Office covers the county's rural areas as well as its small towns. All arrests made by the Sheriff's Office, and those handed off by municipal police in the county, go through the jail in Daingerfield. The office does not have an extensive public web presence at this time, so phone and in-person contact are the primary ways to get booking information. Staff can answer questions about current inmates and explain the process for submitting records requests.
| Office | Morris County Sheriff's Office |
|---|---|
| Address | 502 Union Street, Daingerfield, TX 75638 |
| Phone | (903) 645-2232 |
| Jail | Morris County Jail, Daingerfield, TX |
How to Search Morris County Booking Reports
Morris County does not have a public online jail roster. To check on a current booking, call the Sheriff's Office at (903) 645-2232. Staff can tell you if someone is in custody and provide basic status information. If you need to visit in person, the office is at 502 Union Street in Daingerfield.
For copies of booking records, submit a written request to the Morris County Sheriff's Office. Under the Texas Public Information Act, Government Code Chapter 552, all government agencies must respond to records requests within 10 business days. Include the subject's full name, the approximate arrest date if known, and your contact information. Mail your request to 502 Union Street, Daingerfield, TX 75638. The office may charge standard copy fees as set by the state. If records are denied, they must provide a legal reason. You can appeal to the Texas Attorney General's Open Government Division if you believe a denial was improper.
For individuals transferred to state prison, use the TDCJ Offender Search to locate them in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice system. VINELink is also available as a free notification service for tracking inmate custody changes.
Note: Phone calls are the most direct way to check on current Morris County bookings since no online roster is available.
What Morris County Booking Records Include
Each time someone is processed into the Morris County Jail, a booking record is created. This record captures the basic facts of the arrest and the intake process. Under Texas law, these records are public and can be requested by anyone.
Booking records typically include the full name and date of birth of the person arrested, the date and time of the booking, charges filed at the time of booking, bond amount if set, the arresting agency, and a booking number. Physical description may also be included. Some details may not be released if the case involves an active investigation. Juvenile records are not public and cannot be requested by the general public. If you need certified copies for court or legal use, ask the Sheriff's Office about fees and how to request certified documents.
Booking records from the county jail are separate from court case records. The Morris County District Clerk maintains records tied to court proceedings that result from arrests.
Morris County Jail
The Morris County Jail is located in Daingerfield and serves as the county's primary detention facility. It holds individuals who have been arrested in Morris County and are waiting for court dates, transfer, or bond to be posted. The jail is run by the Sheriff's Office.
Intake at the Morris County Jail involves identity checks, health screening, and logging of personal belongings. Once booked, inmates are housed based on their charges and classification level. Bond is determined by the court. Individuals who make bond are released from the facility after processing is complete. For visitation policies and inmate deposit options, call the Sheriff's Office at (903) 645-2232 before visiting, as procedures can change without notice.
The Texas Commission on Jail Standards inspects county jails and enforces state standards for operations, staffing, and inmate care. If you have concerns about conditions at the Morris County Jail that have not been addressed locally, you can file a report with the commission.
Public Records in Morris County
Booking and arrest records from the Morris County Sheriff's Office are available to the public under the Texas Public Information Act. This law gives everyone the right to request public records from Texas government agencies, including county jails and sheriff's offices.
To submit a request, write to the Sheriff's Office at 502 Union Street, Daingerfield, TX 75638. State what you are looking for, include the subject's name and arrest date if known, and provide your contact information. Walk-in requests are also accepted during business hours. The office must respond within 10 business days under state law. If they need more time, they must notify you in writing. Records that cannot be released must be accompanied by a specific legal reason. Standard copy fees apply as set by state statute.
For full criminal history reports across all Texas counties, contact the Texas DPS Crime Records Division. That is a separate system from county booking records.
Morris County Sheriff Resources
The Morris County Sheriff's Office page on the county website provides contact details and information for reaching the department.
This page is the primary online reference for the Morris County Sheriff's Office and the starting point for submitting records requests or finding contact information.
For broader Texas records resources, the Texas DPS Crime Records Division maintains statewide criminal history data accessible to the public.
This state portal provides access to criminal history records across all Texas counties, including Morris County, for cases that have moved through the state system.
Cities in Morris County
Morris County includes Daingerfield, the county seat, along with communities such as Naples and Omaha. All arrests in the county are processed through the Morris County Sheriff's Office in Daingerfield.
No cities in Morris County currently meet the population threshold for a dedicated city records page on this site.
Nearby Counties
Morris County sits in Northeast Texas. If you are unsure which county handled a particular arrest, check which agency made the booking. These neighboring counties each have their own sheriff's offices.