Find Tyler County Jail Mugshots
Tyler County jail mugshots and arrest records are managed by the Tyler County Sheriff's Office in Woodville, Texas. You can call the jail to check on current inmates, or submit a public information request for copies of booking photos and other records from past arrests in Tyler County.
Tyler County Overview
Tyler County Sheriff's Office
The Tyler County Sheriff's Office runs the county jail and handles booking for all arrests made in the county. The facility is located at 810 CR 2767 in Woodville, Texas. When someone is booked at Tyler County Jail, the record includes their name, charges, bond amount, physical description, and a booking photo. Staff at the facility accept phone inquiries about current inmates during regular business hours.
Tyler County sits in the Big Thicket area of Southeast Texas, near the Sabine National Forest. It is a rural, forested county with a modest population. Woodville is the county seat and the main city. The Sheriff's Office handles most law enforcement in the county, along with some city police departments in incorporated areas. State prison records are maintained separately through the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
| Office | Tyler County Sheriff's Office |
|---|---|
| Address | 810 CR 2767, Woodville, TX 75979 |
| Mailing Address | 802 N. Magnolia St., Woodville, TX 75979 |
| Phone | (409) 283-2172 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
Tyler County Inmate Search
Tyler County does not maintain a live online inmate search portal. To check if someone is currently held at Tyler County Jail, call the Sheriff's Office at (409) 283-2172. Staff can confirm whether a person is in custody and provide basic information such as their current charges and bond status. This is the most reliable way to check on someone in the jail.
For a broader search across Texas, the TDCJ Offender Search covers people in state prison or on parole. The VINELink system lets victims and family members sign up for alerts when a person's custody status changes, such as when they are released or transferred. These tools are free to use.
Booking records at Tyler County Jail include the inmate's full name, date of birth, booking number, charges filed, bond amount, the arresting agency, and a mugshot. Records are created when someone is taken into custody and remain part of the official record even after the person is released.
Note: Phone inquiries during business hours are the quickest way to confirm current custody status at Tyler County Jail.
Tyler County Booking Photos and the Public Information Act
Booking photos taken at Tyler County Jail are public records under Texas law. The Texas Government Code Chapter 552, known as the Texas Public Information Act, gives anyone the right to request and receive copies of most government records, including jail booking photographs. You do not need to give a reason for your request.
To get copies of booking photos, you submit a written request to the Tyler County Sheriff's Office Records Division. Include the subject's full name, date of birth, and the date of the arrest or the approximate time period. The office has 10 business days to respond. If the records require review or raise legal questions, they may request more time or seek a ruling from the Texas Attorney General.
Some records are restricted. Juvenile records are protected under Texas Family Code section 58.005. Records that are part of an active investigation may be temporarily withheld. If a court has approved an expunction, those records cannot be released. Outside of those exceptions, most booking records are open to the public.
How to Request Tyler County Records
There are several ways to request jail records from Tyler County. For quick information about a current inmate, a phone call is your best option. For formal copies of documents, including booking photos or arrest reports, you need to submit a written public information request.
Write your request and send it to Tyler County Sheriff's Office, Attn: Records, 810 CR 2767, Woodville, TX 75979. You can also submit it in person at the office. Be specific: include the person's full name, their date of birth if known, and the date or approximate date of the arrest. The clearer your request, the faster it gets processed.
Under the Texas Public Information Act, viewing records at the office is free. Fees apply for copies, generally $0.10 per printed page. Fees for digital records or photographs may differ. If you need a full criminal history background check across all Texas counties, use the Texas DPS Crime Records Division search portal. They handle statewide records and certified background checks.
Statewide Jail and Arrest Resources
When you need to check inmate records beyond Tyler County, a few state-level tools cover all of Texas. These resources are especially useful when you are not sure which county holds the person you are looking for.
The TDCJ Offender Search covers people in state prison or on supervised release. The Texas DPS Crime Records Division provides statewide criminal history lookups, including records from Tyler County. VINELink sends custody notifications to registered users. The Texas Commission on Jail Standards monitors and publishes inspection data for all county jails in Texas, including Tyler County Jail.
The TDCJ Offender Search portal covers all Texas state prison inmates and can supplement local Tyler County records.
Removing a Jail Record in Tyler County
Texas law gives you the right to petition for expunction of certain arrest records. Under Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Chapter 55, you may be eligible if your charges were dismissed, you were found not guilty, or you completed deferred adjudication and the case closed without a conviction. The process is not automatic; you must file with the court.
To pursue expunction in Tyler County, file a petition in the district court in Woodville. If the court approves your petition, all agencies holding records of that arrest, including the Tyler County Sheriff's Office, must destroy those records. Booking photos and inmate files are included. Once the expunction is complete, you can legally deny the arrest happened in most situations.
An order of nondisclosure is a separate option that limits access to records without destroying them. It is often available after certain deferred adjudication cases. An attorney can tell you which path applies to your case. Legal aid organizations in Southeast Texas may provide help to eligible individuals at low or no cost.
The Texas Judicial Branch website provides information on court procedures and case lookups across all Texas courts.
Cities in Tyler County
Tyler County includes Woodville, Spurger, Chester, Colmesneil, and other small communities. All arrests in the county go through the Tyler County Sheriff's Office. None of the cities in Tyler County meet the population threshold for a city page on this site.