Find Nacogdoches County Bookings
Nacogdoches County recent bookings document arrests handled by the county jail in Nacogdoches, the oldest town in Texas. The Nacogdoches County Sheriff's Office operates the detention center and processes all bookings from local law enforcement agencies. With a population of about 65,000, the county covers a large area of deep East Texas. The city of Nacogdoches is the county seat and home to Stephen F. Austin State University. Garrison and Chireno are smaller communities in the county. Booking data is public under Texas law and can be searched through the Sheriff's Office or state court systems.
Nacogdoches County Overview
Nacogdoches County Sheriff's Office Recent Bookings
The Nacogdoches County Sheriff's Office is the main source for recent bookings. The jail is located in Nacogdoches and processes every arrest in the county. City police, deputies, DPS troopers, and university police from Stephen F. Austin State University all use this facility for intake.
When someone gets arrested, deputies at the jail record their name, date of birth, charges, and bond amount during the booking process. This information becomes part of the public record. You can contact the Sheriff's Office by phone to ask about someone currently in custody. Staff can tell you if a person is there, what they are charged with, and what the bond is set at.
Arrests in Nacogdoches County follow the rules in the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Chapter 14. Article 14.01 allows warrantless arrests when an offense happens in front of an officer. Article 14.03 adds warrantless arrest authority for family violence cases, protective order violations, and certain assaults. Every person arrested must go before a magistrate within 48 hours under Article 15.17. The magistrate reads the charges, explains constitutional rights, and sets bail.
The university adds a layer to local law enforcement. Stephen F. Austin State University has its own police department with full arrest authority. When SFA police arrest someone, the person is brought to the county jail for booking just like any other arrest. This means the county booking records include arrests from campus incidents.
| Office | Nacogdoches County Sheriff's Office |
|---|---|
| County Seat | Nacogdoches, TX |
| District Courts | 145th and 420th Judicial District Courts |
Court Records from Nacogdoches County Recent Bookings
After a booking leads to charges, the case enters the court system. Nacogdoches County is served by the 145th and 420th Judicial District Courts for felony cases. Misdemeanors go through the County Court at Law. The District Clerk files and keeps felony records. The County Clerk handles misdemeanor case files.
You can search Nacogdoches County court records through the re:SearchTX portal. Type a name and the system returns case data including charges, hearing dates, and case status. Criminal e-filing is required across Texas, so new filings show up in the system quickly. Document viewing costs about $0.10 per page.
All of this is public. The Texas Public Information Act in Government Code Chapter 552 gives everyone the right to request and receive public records. Section 552.021 spells it out clearly. You do not need a reason to ask. Booking data, charges, bond amounts, and court records are all standard public information. The only exception worth noting is Section 552.108, which lets law enforcement hold back records if disclosure would hurt an ongoing investigation.
Nacogdoches County falls under the 12th Court of Appeals in Tyler. Criminal appeals from the district courts go there. Their opinions are published and searchable through the Texas Courts website. If a case from Nacogdoches County was appealed, you can find the appellate decision online.
Statewide Court Records for Nacogdoches County
The re:SearchTX system from the Texas Judicial Branch covers court records across all Texas counties, including Nacogdoches. This tool is especially useful for finding records from past bookings when the person is no longer in custody.
The screenshot below shows the re:SearchTX court records search portal used to find case data tied to Nacogdoches County bookings.
Through re:SearchTX, you can pull up criminal case records by defendant name. The results include the charge, court, case number, filing date, and current status. This is a good complement to the jail roster because it covers cases that have already been resolved, not just current inmates.
How to Search Nacogdoches County Recent Bookings
For current inmates, contact the Sheriff's Office. They can confirm if someone is in custody, their charges, and bond amount. This is the fastest way to get information on a recent arrest.
For court records, use re:SearchTX. Search by defendant name and filter to Nacogdoches County. You get case details, hearing schedules, and outcomes. If you need actual documents like indictments or judgments, the District Clerk's office handles felony files and the County Clerk manages misdemeanor records.
- Contact the Sheriff's Office for current inmate information
- Use re:SearchTX for court records tied to past bookings
- Visit the District Clerk for felony case documents
- Search the TDCJ inmate database for people sent to state prison
- File a public information request under Government Code Chapter 552
Written requests under the Public Information Act must get a response within 10 business days. Be specific with names, dates, and any identifying details you have. Paper copies cost about $0.10 per page.
State Prison Transfers from Nacogdoches County
People convicted of felonies in Nacogdoches County can be sent to a state prison or state jail facility operated by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. The TDCJ inmate search tool shows anyone currently in state custody. If someone was booked in Nacogdoches County and later sentenced to prison, they will appear in the TDCJ system.
Felony sentences under the Texas Penal Code Chapter 12 range from 180 days in a state jail for state jail felonies up to 99 years or life for first degree felonies. Second degree felonies carry 2 to 20 years. Third degree is 2 to 10 years. TDCJ records show the inmate's offense, sentence length, unit location, projected release date, and parole eligibility. The transfer from county jail to state custody typically happens within a few weeks of sentencing.
Recent Bookings and Arrest Trends in Nacogdoches County
Drug offenses are a significant part of the booking roster. Nacogdoches County sits along Highway 59, a route that has seen drug trafficking activity. Possession of controlled substances under Health and Safety Code Chapter 481 ranges from misdemeanor to first degree felony based on the substance and amount. Methamphetamine and marijuana cases are both common.
DWI arrests also appear regularly. Under Penal Code Section 49.04, first offense DWI is a Class B misdemeanor. Second offense is Class A. Third or more becomes a third degree felony. The university population adds to the mix. Alcohol-related offenses involving students under 21 are not unusual. Public intoxication is a Class C misdemeanor that does not always result in a jail booking, but it can if circumstances warrant it.
The Texas Commission on Jail Standards inspects the Nacogdoches County jail each year. TCJS sets rules on capacity, staffing, healthcare, and how records are kept. The Texas Indigent Defense Commission monitors how the county assigns lawyers to defendants who cannot pay for one. Under Article 1.051 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, defendants submit a financial affidavit, and a judge determines eligibility for appointed counsel. TIDC publishes annual data on spending, appointment timelines, and attorney caseloads for each county.
Cities in Nacogdoches County
Nacogdoches County includes the city of Nacogdoches, Garrison, Chireno, and several rural communities. None of the cities have a population over 100,000. The city of Nacogdoches is the largest with about 33,000 people, many of whom are college students. All local arrests are processed at the county jail. The Nacogdoches Police Department handles most city arrests, while the Sheriff's Office covers unincorporated areas.
Nearby Counties
Nacogdoches County is surrounded by East Texas counties. Each one runs its own jail and booking system. Verify the arrest location before searching.