Morris County Jail Mugshots
Morris County jail mugshots and booking records are kept by the Morris County Sheriff's Office in Daingerfield. Call (903) 645-2232 to ask about a specific person in custody. There is no public online inmate search for Morris County, so a phone call or written records request is the way to get this information.
Morris County Overview
Morris County Sheriff's Office
The Morris County Sheriff's Office serves this small East Texas county from Daingerfield, the county seat. You can reach them at (903) 645-2232. The office handles all adult arrests in the county and operates the county jail, which is located in Daingerfield.
Morris County is a small rural county in the Piney Woods region of East Texas. It sits near the cities of Texarkana and Longview. The county is part of a judicial district that processes both felony and misdemeanor cases. All arrests in the county ultimately run through the Sheriff's Office booking process.
There is no public online roster for Morris County. Call the Sheriff's Office to check on someone in custody. Staff can give you basic custody information by phone during regular business hours. For booking photos and full records, a written Public Information Request must be submitted. The agency has 10 business days to respond.
Morris County Inmate Search
Call (903) 645-2232 to ask whether a specific person is in the Morris County Jail. Have the person's full name and date of birth ready. Staff can confirm custody status and provide basic booking information by phone during regular office hours.
For statewide searches, the TDCJ Offender Search covers all Texas Department of Criminal Justice units. This free tool lets you search by name or TDCJ number to find anyone currently in a Texas state prison. If someone was convicted and transferred to a TDCJ unit, they will appear here.
The VINELink system covers Morris County and provides real-time custody status for jail inmates. You can register for free alerts that notify you by text, phone, or email when someone's status changes. This runs 24 hours a day and is a useful tool for families and crime victims.
Morris County Booking Photos and Records
All people booked into the Morris County Jail have a record created at intake. This includes their full name, charges, booking date, bond amount, physical description, and a booking photograph. These records are maintained by the Sheriff's Office and are generally available to the public under Texas law.
Under Texas Government Code Chapter 552, booking records and mugshots are public information in most circumstances. Exceptions include juvenile records, active investigation records, and cases where an expunction order has been issued. The county must disclose its legal reason if it withholds a record.
Third-party arrest sites may include Morris County booking data. These are not government sources and may have outdated information. For the most current and accurate records, contact the Morris County Sheriff's Office directly.
How to Request Morris County Jail Records
Submit a written Public Information Request to the Morris County Sheriff's Office. Call (903) 645-2232 for the mailing address and to ask whether email requests are accepted. Include the subject's name, date of birth, and approximate arrest date. Be specific about the type of record you need.
The Texas Public Information Act gives the Sheriff's Office 10 business days to respond. If fees are expected to apply, they must notify you with an estimate before proceeding. Most digital records can be emailed at no charge. Paper copies cost around $0.10 per page under standard Texas rates.
If you do not hear back in time, a follow-up letter citing the Texas Public Information Act can help move the process along. For disputed denials, the Texas Attorney General's Open Records Division resolves records complaints for free.
Texas Statewide Jail and Arrest Resources
The TDCJ Offender Search covers all Texas state prison units. The Texas DPS Crime Records Division handles formal background checks and statewide criminal history reports. Both are official state resources and cover data beyond local jail bookings.
The VINELink network provides free custody alerts for all Texas county jails. The Texas Commission on Jail Standards certifies and inspects the Morris County Jail and publishes capacity data and inspection results online.
Removing an Arrest Record in Morris County
If your Morris County arrest ended in dismissal or acquittal, you may qualify for expunction under Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Chapter 55. An expunction order requires all agencies to destroy their copies of the record. The petition is filed in the district court in Daingerfield.
Eligibility depends on the charge, the case outcome, and any waiting periods that apply. A local attorney can review your case and confirm whether expunction is an option. The hearing process involves notifying all agencies that hold a copy of the record so they can appear and challenge the petition if needed.
If you completed deferred adjudication, an Order of Nondisclosure may be available instead. This seals the record from public searches. Law enforcement can still access sealed records, but most employers and background check companies cannot. Both options can limit the ongoing impact of a past arrest.
Cities in Morris County
Morris County includes the city of Daingerfield, which is the county seat, along with Naples and other small communities. No cities in Morris County meet the population threshold for a dedicated page on this site.