Tyler County Booking Reports

Tyler County booking reports are maintained by the Tyler County Sheriff's Office at 702 N. Magnolia Street in Woodville, Texas. You can find inmate information by calling the Sheriff's Office at (409) 283-2172, searching Texas inmate directories, or submitting a written public records request. For individuals transferred to state custody, the TDCJ Offender Search provides statewide access. All records are public under the Texas Public Information Act.

Tyler County Sheriff's Office

The Tyler County Sheriff's Office at 702 N. Magnolia Street in Woodville is the main law enforcement authority for the county. The Sheriff's Office manages all arrests, bookings, and jail operations, and is the official custodian of booking records for Tyler County. You can reach the department at (409) 283-2172.

Tyler County is in Deep East Texas, in the Piney Woods region near the Jasper and Polk county borders. Woodville is the county seat and the location of both the courthouse and the jail. The Sheriff's Office covers the full county, including unincorporated areas that are not served by city police departments. All arrests made in Tyler County go through the booking process at the Woodville jail.

The county's website links to basic Sheriff's Office information. For records and inmate status questions, the direct phone line at (409) 283-2172 is the most reliable way to reach department staff during business hours.

How to Search Tyler County Jail Records

Tyler County does not maintain a public online inmate roster at this time. The most direct way to get current booking information is to call the Tyler County Sheriff's Office at (409) 283-2172. Staff can confirm inmate status and give you basic booking details during business hours.

Texas inmate search directories list Tyler County as part of their statewide coverage. These third-party resources compile public booking data from county jails and can give you a quick view of recent arrests. They are a useful starting point, but for official or certified records, contact the Sheriff's Office directly.

For written requests, use the Texas Public Information Act (Government Code Chapter 552) process. Write a letter stating the records you need. Include the subject's full name, approximate date of arrest if known, and your contact details. Mail or deliver the request to the Tyler County Sheriff's Office at 702 N. Magnolia Street, Woodville, TX 75979. The office must respond within 10 business days. Copy fees are set by state guidelines.

If the person you are searching for has been transferred to a state facility, use the TDCJ Offender Search to find their current location. VINELink also provides free custody-change alerts at vinelink.com. You can register online or by calling 1-877-TX4-VINE.

Note: Third-party directories may not reflect the most current inmate status. For real-time information, call the Sheriff's Office directly.

What Tyler County Booking Records Contain

Every time a person is processed into the Tyler County Jail, a booking record is generated. It captures the core facts of the arrest and is maintained by the Sheriff's Office as a public document. Texas law makes these records available to anyone who requests them properly.

Standard Tyler County booking records typically include the following:

• Full name and date of birth
• Date and time of arrest
• Charges filed at time of booking
• Arresting agency
• Bond amount if set
• Physical description
• Booking identification number

Some information may be withheld if there is an active investigation or legal exemption that applies. Juvenile records are sealed. For certified copies needed in legal proceedings, ask the Sheriff's Office about the applicable fees. For full statewide criminal history reports covering multiple incidents and counties, the Texas DPS Crime Records Division is the right resource.

Tyler County Jail in Woodville

The Tyler County Jail is located at 702 N. Magnolia Street in Woodville, the same address as the Sheriff's Office. It holds individuals who have been arrested in Tyler County and are awaiting bail review, arraignment, or court dates. The Sheriff's Office runs all day-to-day operations at the facility.

Booking at the Tyler County Jail follows the same process used across Texas. Staff verify identity, conduct a health screening, and log all personal property brought in by the individual. After intake, the person is placed in housing based on their charges and classification. A judge or magistrate reviews bail. Those who post bond are released. Those who do not stay in custody until their case is resolved or they are transferred to another facility.

For questions about visitation schedules or sending money to an inmate, call the Sheriff's Office at (409) 283-2172. The jail sets its own visitation schedule and deposit policies, which can change at any time. Calling before making the trip to Woodville is always the safest approach.

The Texas Commission on Jail Standards oversees all county jails in Texas, including the Tyler County Jail. They inspect facilities and enforce state standards for inmate care, housing, and operations. If you have concerns that are not being addressed by the local jail, the commission is the appropriate body to contact.

Requesting Tyler County Public Records

The Texas Public Information Act (Chapter 552) gives any person the right to request arrest and booking records from the Tyler County Sheriff's Office. The law applies to all government agencies in Texas and is not subject to local discretion. Written requests must receive a response within 10 business days.

To submit a request, write a letter describing the specific records you are looking for. Include the subject's full name, an approximate arrest date if known, and your contact information. Mail or deliver the letter to the Sheriff's Office at 702 N. Magnolia Street, Woodville, TX 75979. You can also call (409) 283-2172 to ask about preferred request methods. No special form is required under Texas law.

Copy fees are set by the state and apply when records are provided in physical form. If records are denied, the office must cite the specific legal exemption being applied. If you believe a denial was improper, submit a request for a ruling to the Texas Office of the Attorney General. The AG issues binding opinions that the agency must follow.

Court records for Tyler County cases are available through the District Clerk's office in Woodville. Those records show case filings, outcomes, and sentencing information related to arrests made in the county.

Note: Booking records show what charges were filed at the time of arrest. They do not reflect what happened in court. Always check with the District Clerk for case outcomes.

Tyler County Records Resources

The Tyler County Sheriff's page on the official county website provides contact information for the department in Woodville, including the main phone line and address.

This official county government page is the best starting point for contacting the Tyler County Sheriff's Office about booking records, inmate inquiries, or public records requests.

The Texas Commission on Jail Standards oversees county jails statewide, including the Tyler County facility in Woodville.

This state agency sets the rules that all Texas county jails must follow for inmate care, facility operations, and staffing standards across the state.

Cities in Tyler County

Woodville is the county seat and largest city in Tyler County. Other communities in the county include Colmesneil, Spurger, and Chester. All arrests in Tyler County go through the Tyler County Sheriff's Office and are booked at the jail in Woodville.

No cities in Tyler County currently meet the population threshold for a dedicated city records page on this site.

Nearby Counties

Tyler County is in the Piney Woods of Deep East Texas. These neighboring counties each maintain their own Sheriff's Offices and booking records. Check the correct jurisdiction if an arrest occurred near a county line.