Upshur County Jail Mugshots and Booking Records
Upshur County jail mugshots and inmate records are maintained by the Upshur County Sheriff's Office in Gilmer, Texas. The jail operates an online search tool so you can look up current inmates and view booking information without calling the office directly.
Upshur County Overview
Upshur County Sheriff's Office
The Upshur County Sheriff's Office is located at 405 N. Titus Street in Gilmer, Texas. The office manages the county jail and handles all bookings for arrests made anywhere in the county. When a person is arrested in Upshur County, they are taken to the jail for processing. That process creates a booking record with their photo, personal details, charges, and bond information.
Upshur County is in East Texas, part of the Piney Woods region. Gilmer serves as the county seat. The county has a mix of small towns and rural areas, and the Sheriff's Office provides law enforcement coverage across the whole county. For state-level records, use the TDCJ Offender Search to find people in Texas state prisons.
| Office | Upshur County Sheriff's Office |
|---|---|
| Address | 405 N. Titus Street, Gilmer, TX 75644 |
| Phone | (903) 843-2541 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Inmate Search | Online search available through the Sheriff's Office |
Upshur County Inmate Search
Upshur County has an online inmate search system. You can access it through the Sheriff's Office website. The roster is updated regularly and allows you to search by name. When you find a match, the record typically shows the person's name, booking date, current charges, bond amount, housing location, and a booking photo if one is available in the system.
This is the fastest way to check if someone is in custody at Upshur County Jail. If you cannot find who you are looking for online, call the Sheriff's Office at (903) 843-2541 during business hours. Staff can confirm custody status and provide basic booking details by phone.
For people who have been transferred to a state facility, use the TDCJ Offender Search. For real-time alerts about custody status changes, register with VINELink. This service is free and available to victims, family members, and anyone who wants to track an inmate's status.
Booking records include the full legal name, date of birth, physical description, booking number, charges, bond type and amount, arresting agency, and the booking photo. These stay in the system even after the person is released.
Booking Photos and Records Under Texas Law
Upshur County booking photos are public records under the Texas Government Code Chapter 552. This law, the Texas Public Information Act, gives anyone the right to request copies of most government records, including booking photos taken during jail processing. You do not have to explain why you want the records.
When requesting booking photos, include the subject's full name, date of birth, and the date of arrest. Send your request to the Upshur County Sheriff's Office Records Division. The office must respond within 10 business days. If they need more time or think the records might be exempt, they can ask the Texas Attorney General for an opinion before releasing them.
Some records are off limits. Juvenile arrest records are restricted under Texas Family Code section 58.005. Records linked to an active investigation may be temporarily withheld. Expunged records are not public. Outside these situations, most booking records from Upshur County Jail are accessible to the public.
The Upshur County District Clerk's office in Gilmer holds court records for all criminal cases filed in the county. Court filings and dispositions are separate from jail booking files and can be requested from the District Clerk independently.
Requesting Records from Upshur County
To get copies of booking records, arrest reports, or other jail documents from Upshur County, you can submit a public information request to the Sheriff's Office. Written requests can be mailed or delivered in person. Include as much identifying information as you can, including full name, date of birth, and approximate date of arrest.
Mail written requests to Upshur County Sheriff's Office, Attn: Records Division, 405 N. Titus Street, Gilmer, TX 75644. You can also request records in person at the office during regular business hours. Inspecting records is free. Copies cost $0.10 per page for standard documents. Photography or digital file fees may vary depending on the format.
For a full statewide criminal history, use the Texas DPS Crime Records Division. They offer both public and certified background checks covering all Texas counties. The Texas Attorney General Open Government page provides guidance if your request is denied and explains how to appeal through the AG's office.
Texas Statewide Inmate and Arrest Resources
Upshur County records cover local arrests and detentions. For a broader search, several Texas state resources can help you find inmate and criminal history data from across the state.
Use the TDCJ Offender Search to find people currently incarcerated in Texas state prisons or on parole. The Texas DPS Crime Records Division gives you access to statewide criminal history records. Sign up with VINELink to get notifications when a person's custody status changes in Upshur County or any other Texas county. The Texas Commission on Jail Standards oversees county jails statewide and publishes inspection records.
The Texas DPS Crime Records Division handles statewide criminal history searches that cover all Texas counties including Upshur County.
Expunging an Upshur County Arrest Record
If you have an arrest on file in Upshur County and want it removed, Texas law may allow you to file for expunction. Under Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Chapter 55, you may qualify if the charges were dropped, you were found not guilty at trial, or the case was dismissed. Some deferred adjudication cases may also qualify depending on the charge and how the case was resolved.
To begin, you file a petition in the district court in Gilmer. If the court approves it, all agencies with arrest records, including the Upshur County Sheriff's Office, must destroy those files. This covers booking photos, arrest reports, and any other records from that arrest. Once the expunction is final, you can deny the arrest in most legal and employment situations.
Orders of nondisclosure are another option. They do not destroy records but seal them from public view. This is common after deferred adjudication. An attorney in Gilmer or East Texas can review your case and tell you which option is available to you. Some legal aid organizations offer free consultations for people who meet income guidelines.
VINELink provides free inmate tracking and custody status alerts for Texas county jails including Upshur County.
Cities in Upshur County
Upshur County includes Gilmer, Big Sandy, Ore City, and Gladewater (shared with Gregg and Wood counties). None of the cities in Upshur County meet the population threshold for a dedicated city page on this site. All arrests in the county are processed through the Upshur County Sheriff's Office.