Red River County Jail Mugshots
Red River County jail mugshots and arrest records are maintained by the Red River County Sheriff's Office in Clarksville, Texas. The county offers an online inmate listing with detailed booking information and date-range search filters, making it one of the more accessible jail records systems in Northeast Texas.
Red River County Overview
Red River County Sheriff's Office
The Red River County Sheriff's Office manages the county jail and all booking operations. The jail and Sheriff's Office are located at 500 N. Cedar St. in Clarksville. All arrests made in Red River County go through this facility. Staff process each person and create a record with their name, charges, bond amount, and booking photo.
Red River County is located in Northeast Texas along the Oklahoma border. The county has one main facility that handles all local detainees. Sheriff Jimmy Caldwell oversees the department and maintains the public inmate listing. The online system uses a CGI-based portal that lets you search by name and filter by date range, which is helpful when looking for records in a specific time period.
The inmate listing shows comprehensive data for each person: their PID, arrest number, name, alias, race, ethnicity, sex, age, place of birth, height, weight, hair color, eye color, build, offense description, booking date, release date, bond amount, and bondsman name. This level of detail is above average for smaller Texas counties.
| Office | Red River County Sheriff's Office |
|---|---|
| Address | 500 N. Cedar St., Clarksville, TX 75426 |
| Phone | (903) 427-3838 |
| Fax | (903) 427-0830 |
| j.caldwell@co.red-river.tx.us | |
| County Website | co.red-river.tx.us |
The Red River County Sheriff's Office in Clarksville maintains the official jail roster and booking records for the county.
Red River County Inmate Search
The online inmate listing for Red River County is one of the better systems available in this part of Texas. The search portal lets you look up people by name and filter results by a from-and-to date range. This makes it easy to search for bookings that happened in a specific week or month without sorting through a long list. Each result includes a full physical description and all booking details.
Booking photos are available through Red River County records. Third-party sites like BustedNewspaper.com also feature Red River County bookings that are updated several times daily. While third-party sites can be useful for quick lookups, the official source is always the Sheriff's Office. For current custody status and the most accurate data, go directly to the county system or call (903) 427-3838.
For state inmates who have left the county system, use the TDCJ Offender Search. The VINELink system also covers Red River County and provides real-time custody alerts. VINELink tracks releases and transfers so you know when someone's status changes.
Red River County Booking Photos and Records
Booking photos at Red River County Jail are part of the public arrest record. Photos for current inmates often appear on the online roster. For older bookings that have been cleared from the active system, you request copies through the Sheriff's Office. The standard process is to submit a public information request in writing.
Red River County arrest records are public under the Texas Public Information Act, Government Code Chapter 552. This state law gives anyone the right to inspect government records. The county has 10 business days to respond. Most booking records are available. Some information, such as the details of an active investigation, may be withheld under a limited exemption.
The standard booking record includes the person's full name, date of birth, physical description, booking number, charges, bond amount and type, bondsman name, and booking date. Release tracking is also part of the record, so you can see when someone left custody and whether they were released on bond.
Note: Juvenile arrest records in Texas are restricted by state law and are not available through the standard public records request process.
How to Request Red River County Jail Records
Start by checking the online inmate listing at the Red River County Sheriff's website. The portal at co.red-river.tx.us lets you search by name and date. If you find the person you are looking for, their record shows current charges and booking information. For copies of documents or booking photos, submit a public information request to the Sheriff's Office.
Contact the Sheriff's Office at (903) 427-3838 or send a written request by mail to 500 N. Cedar St., Clarksville, TX 75426. You can also email j.caldwell@co.red-river.tx.us with your request. Include the person's full name, approximate date of birth, and the arrest date if you know it. The office has 10 business days to respond under state law. Copying fees may apply.
For statewide records, use the Texas DPS Crime Records Division. The Texas Commission on Jail Standards also publishes inspection and compliance data for Red River County Jail.
Expunction of Red River County Arrest Records
A Red River County arrest record remains on file until a court orders it removed. Texas law allows expunction under Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Chapter 55. You may qualify if your charges were dismissed, if you were found not guilty, or if no charges were ever filed after arrest. Not every arrest qualifies. You must file a petition in the district court in Red River County to start the process.
If the court grants expunction, all agencies that have a record of that arrest must destroy their copies. This includes the Sheriff's Office, the booking photo, and any related records. After a successful expunction, you can lawfully deny the arrest in most situations. An order of nondisclosure is an alternative option that seals a record rather than destroying it. Consult a local attorney or legal aid for guidance on your specific case.
Texas Statewide Resources
These tools are useful when searching for records that go beyond Red River County. The TDCJ Offender Search covers people held in state prison. The Texas DPS Crime Records Division provides statewide criminal history. The VINELink system lets you register for custody alerts. The Texas Commission on Jail Standards keeps public inspection records for every county jail in Texas.
The Texas DPS Crime Records Division is a reliable source for statewide criminal history data beyond what Red River County provides locally.
Cities in Red River County
Red River County includes Clarksville and several small rural communities. None of the cities in this county exceed the population threshold for dedicated city pages. All arrests are processed through the Red River County Jail and the Sheriff's Office in Clarksville.