Kaufman County Jail Mugshots and Booking Records
Kaufman County jail mugshots and booking photos are available through the Kaufman County Sheriff's Office in Kaufman, Texas. The county provides an online inmate search that includes mugshots for current inmates. Kaufman County is a fast-growing county east of Dallas in the DFW metro area, and the jail system processes a high volume of arrests. This page explains how to find current inmates and request booking records.
Kaufman County Overview
Kaufman County Sheriff's Office
The Kaufman County Sheriff's Office is in Kaufman, the county seat. Main contact numbers are (972) 932-4337 and (972) 932-9736. Kaufman County is east of Dallas along the US-80 corridor and is part of the broader Dallas-Fort Worth metro region. The county has seen strong population growth as people move out of the inner metro areas, and that growth has driven corresponding increases in law enforcement activity and jail bookings.
The county includes Kaufman, Forney, Terrell, Mesquite (partly), Seagoville (partly), and other communities. City police in those areas handle municipal arrests, with county-level cases processed through the Sheriff's Office and the Kaufman County Jail. The jail processes bookings from the Sheriff's Office, from city police agencies, and from court-ordered commitments.
The Kaufman County District Clerk and County Clerk at the Kaufman courthouse handle court case records and civil filings. For records beyond what the jail maintains, those offices are the right contact points.
| Office | Kaufman County Sheriff's Office |
|---|---|
| County Seat | Kaufman, TX |
| Main Phone | (972) 932-4337 |
| Jail Phone | (972) 932-9736 |
| Mugshots Online | Yes - available in inmate search |
Kaufman County Inmate Search
The Kaufman County Sheriff's Office provides an online inmate search with mugshots for current inmates. You can search by name or booking number and view booking photos, charges, and bond information. The county's online access is consistent with the approach of other growing DFW-area counties that provide public booking photo access through their portals.
For custody status alerts, register at VINELink. This free service sends notifications when an inmate's status changes in the Kaufman County Jail or any other participating Texas jail. You can also call (972) 932-9736 directly for inmate status inquiries.
For state prison inmates, use the TDCJ Offender Search to search the Texas Department of Criminal Justice database. Sentenced inmates serving longer terms are transferred to TDCJ facilities and would not appear in the county system.
Kaufman County Booking Photos and Records
Booking records at the Kaufman County Jail are public under the Texas Public Information Act (Government Code Chapter 552). Each record includes the inmate's full legal name, date of birth, physical description, booking number, arresting agency, charges, and bond details. The booking photo taken at intake is part of this public record and is available through the online inmate search for current bookings.
Kaufman County is one of the fastest-growing counties in the Dallas metro area. Arrest volumes have increased significantly over the past decade as the population has grown. Drug offenses, DWI, theft, and assault are among the most common charge categories. The jail handles bookings from a wide range of agencies including the Sheriff's Office, city police departments, and other local jurisdictions within the county.
Records for older arrests that are no longer in the active online system can be requested through the Sheriff's Office. All records stay on file indefinitely unless a court orders them removed.
How to Request Kaufman County Jail Records
For current inmates, use the online inmate search first. It shows booking photos and details at no cost. For older records or printed copies, submit a written public information request to the Kaufman County Sheriff's Office in Kaufman. Include the subject's full name, date of birth, and approximate arrest date.
The office must respond within 10 business days. Fees may apply for copies. Court filings are available through the Kaufman County District Clerk at the courthouse. Statewide criminal history is at the Texas DPS Crime Records Division.
Texas Statewide Jail and Arrest Resources
For searches beyond Kaufman County, these tools provide access to broader Texas criminal history data and state prison records.
- TDCJ Offender Search - state prison records
- Texas DPS Crime Records - statewide criminal history
- VINELink - custody status alerts
- Texas Commission on Jail Standards - jail inspection data
Removing an Arrest Record in Kaufman County
Kaufman County arrest records stay on file unless a court orders them removed. Texas provides for expunction under Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Chapter 55 when charges are dismissed, when you are acquitted, or when a case ends without a conviction. You file the petition with the district court in Kaufman County.
If granted, the Sheriff's Office and all other agencies with records of that arrest must destroy them, including booking photos. After expunction, the arrest legally did not occur. A Kaufman or Terrell-area attorney can evaluate your case and prepare the district court filing.
Cities in Kaufman County
Kaufman County includes Kaufman, the county seat, along with Forney, Terrell, Mesquite (partly), and other communities. Forney and Terrell are among the largest cities. None of these cities currently meet the population threshold for a dedicated city page on this site. All county-level arrests are processed through the Kaufman County Jail.