Leon County Jail Mugshots
Leon County jail mugshots and booking records are handled by the Leon County Sheriff's Office in Centerville, Texas. Leon County is a rural East Texas county in the Piney Woods region, and the Sheriff's Office manages all county law enforcement and jail operations. This page explains how to find current inmates, access booking photos, and request official records from the Leon County jail system.
Leon County Overview
Leon County Sheriff's Office
The Leon County Sheriff's Office is in Centerville, the county seat. The main phone numbers are (903) 536-2222 and (903) 536-2749. Leon County is in the East Texas Piney Woods region, located along the Interstate 45 corridor between Dallas and Houston. Centerville is a small community that serves as the county government hub. The Sheriff's Office handles all county law enforcement and jail operations.
Leon County's position along I-45 means the Sheriff's Office regularly deals with traffic-related cases as well as the types of arrests typical of a rural East Texas county. Drug offenses, DWI, theft, and assault are among the most common charge categories. The county is primarily agricultural with some timber and cattle activity. There are no large cities in Leon County, so the Sheriff's Office and the county jail handle all adult bookings in the county.
The Leon County Courthouse in Centerville houses the District Clerk and County Clerk. Court case records and civil filings are maintained by those offices.
| Office | Leon County Sheriff's Office |
|---|---|
| County Seat | Centerville, TX |
| Main Phone | (903) 536-2222 |
| Alternate | (903) 536-2749 |
Leon County Inmate Search
Leon County does not have a dedicated public online inmate search portal. To find out if someone is currently in the Leon County Jail, call the Sheriff's Office at (903) 536-2222 or (903) 536-2749 during business hours. Staff can confirm custody status and provide basic booking information by phone.
For state prison inmates, use the TDCJ Offender Search. Sentenced inmates who are transferred to TDCJ facilities will appear there rather than in the county system. Use VINELink for free custody status notifications. Register once and get alerts whenever an inmate's status changes in the Leon County system.
Leon County Booking Photos and Records
Booking records at the Leon 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. A booking photo taken at intake is part of the official record.
Leon County is a rural East Texas county with modest arrest volumes. Common charges include drug offenses, DWI, theft, assault, and traffic-related violations associated with the I-45 corridor. The Sheriff's Office is the sole law enforcement agency handling county-level arrests and maintains all booking records on file.
Records stay on file indefinitely unless a court orders them removed through expunction or a nondisclosure order. Anyone can request non-restricted booking records in writing, and the office must respond within 10 business days under state law.
How to Request Leon County Jail Records
To request booking records or mugshots from Leon County, contact the Sheriff's Office at (903) 536-2222 in Centerville. Submit a written public information request in person or by mail. 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. For court case records, the Leon County District Clerk in Centerville handles those files. Statewide criminal history is at the Texas DPS Crime Records Division.
Texas Statewide Jail and Arrest Resources
For searches beyond Leon County, these statewide tools provide access to broader Texas criminal records and custody information.
- TDCJ Offender Search - state prison records
- Texas DPS Crime Records - statewide criminal history
- VINELink - custody status notifications
- Texas Commission on Jail Standards - jail inspection data
Removing an Arrest Record in Leon County
Leon County arrest records stay on file unless a court orders them removed. Under Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Chapter 55, expunction is available if charges were dismissed, you were acquitted, or the case ended without a conviction. The petition is filed with the district court in Leon County in Centerville.
If the court grants expunction, the Sheriff's Office must destroy all records of that arrest, including the booking photo. After expunction, the arrest legally did not happen. An attorney in the Centerville area or one serving East Texas counties can review your case and handle the district court filing.
Cities in Leon County
Leon County includes Centerville, the county seat, along with Buffalo and Normangee. These are all small communities. None of them meet the population threshold for a dedicated city page on this site. All county-level arrests are processed through the Leon County Jail in Centerville.