Tyler County Booking Records Search
Tyler County recent bookings are processed at the county jail in Woodville, the county seat in the Big Thicket region of deep East Texas. The Tyler County Sheriff's Office handles all jail intake for the area. Do not confuse Tyler County with the city of Tyler, which is located in Smith County about 120 miles to the north. Tyler County is its own county with roughly 21,000 residents. Booking records here are public under Texas law, and this page explains how to search them, understand the process, and locate legal resources.
Tyler County Overview
Tyler County Sheriff's Office and Recent Bookings
The Tyler County Sheriff's Office operates the jail in Woodville and manages all booking records. When someone is arrested in Tyler County, they are brought to this jail for intake. Deputies, Woodville PD, and DPS troopers all bring arrests here. The sheriff's deputies also patrol the rural parts of the county and serve warrants.
At booking, jail staff records the person's name, date of birth, physical description, charges, and the arresting agency. Fingerprints and a booking photo are taken. Under the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure, Article 14.01 allows officers to arrest without a warrant for offenses committed in their presence. Article 14.03 allows felony arrests based on probable cause.
Tyler County covers about 936 square miles. Much of it is forested. The Big Thicket National Preserve occupies a portion of the county. US 69 and US 190 are the main highways, and traffic stops along these roads account for a good number of bookings. DWI, drug possession, theft, and assault are common charges in Tyler County booking records.
| Office | Tyler County Sheriff's Office |
|---|---|
| Address |
901 N. Magnolia Street Woodville, TX 75979 |
| Phone | (409) 283-2172 |
| Hours | Jail operates 24 hours, 7 days a week |
How to Find Tyler County Recent Bookings
The re:SearchTX portal is the best free tool for searching Tyler County court records online. This system, run by the Texas Judicial Branch, covers all 254 Texas counties. Search by name or case number to find charges, court dates, and case outcomes.
Calling the jail is the fastest way to check on a specific person. Phone the Tyler County Jail and provide a name and date of birth. Staff will confirm whether someone is in custody and share their charges and bond amount.
The Local Government Code screenshot below outlines county responsibilities for maintaining records like booking data.
The Local Government Code puts the sheriff in charge of running the jail and keeping custody records. This works alongside the Public Information Act to make booking data both maintained and accessible.
Tip: Online databases may lag behind by a day or more. Call the Tyler County Jail for the most current booking status.
The Booking and Bond Process in Tyler County
After arrest and booking, the defendant must appear before a magistrate within 48 hours. Article 15.17 of the Code of Criminal Procedure mandates this hearing. The magistrate reads the charges, explains the defendant's rights, and sets bond.
Bond works the same in Tyler County as across Texas. Cash bonds require the full amount paid to the court. Surety bonds go through a bondsman who charges around 10 percent as a fee. Personal recognizance bonds release the person on their promise to appear. The magistrate uses Article 17.15 factors to decide bond amount and type. These include the charge severity, criminal history, ability to pay, and flight risk.
Tyler County is in the 1st Judicial District, one of the oldest in Texas. Felony cases go to district court. Misdemeanor cases are tried in county court. The District Clerk in Woodville maintains all case files. After charges are formally filed, those records become searchable through the clerk's office and through re:SearchTX.
The grand jury in Tyler County reviews felony cases and decides whether to indict. Misdemeanors are filed directly by the County Attorney. Both paths create public records that trace back to the original booking.
State Tools for Tyler County Arrest Records
Several state databases connect to Tyler County booking records. The DPS Crime Records Service keeps a statewide criminal history database. Law enforcement agencies must report arrests within seven days. You can run name-based searches for $3.00 each.
The state criminal records portal is shown in the screenshot below.
The Texas Code of Criminal Procedure governs how arrests and bookings are handled across the state, including in Tyler County.
If someone booked in Tyler County receives a prison sentence, the TDCJ offender search tracks them from that point forward. It shows the assigned unit, offense, and release date information. The Texas Commission on Jail Standards also inspects the Tyler County Jail and publishes compliance and population data.
Public Records Requests in Tyler County
Booking records in Tyler County are public. The Texas Public Information Act, Government Code Chapter 552, makes government records open unless a specific exception applies. Basic data like the person's name, charges, bond, and arrest date is almost always released.
To get copies, write to the Tyler County Sheriff's Office. Include the person's full name and approximate arrest date. Add a date of birth if possible. Copies cost $0.10 per page. Certified copies are $1.00. The office gets 10 business days to respond, but small counties often handle requests faster.
Section 552.108 allows withholding details that could harm an active investigation. This rarely covers basic booking information. If the office wants to deny part of a request, it must seek an attorney general ruling. The legal presumption favors disclosure.
Offense Types in Tyler County Recent Bookings
Every charge in a Tyler County booking comes from the Texas Penal Code. Felonies are the most serious. First degree felonies carry 5 to 99 years. Second degree means 2 to 20 years. Third degree is 2 to 10. State jail felonies run 180 days to 2 years. Fines reach $10,000 for most felony categories.
On the misdemeanor side, Class A carries up to one year in jail and a $4,000 fine. Class B is up to 180 days and $2,000. Class C is fine-only at $500 max and rarely results in a booking. Tyler County booking records commonly show DWI, drug possession, assault, theft, trespassing, and family violence charges.
Legal Resources After a Tyler County Booking
Defendants who cannot afford a private attorney can request one from the court. This right begins at the magistrate hearing. The Texas Indigent Defense Commission monitors court-appointed attorney programs across every Texas county, including Tyler.
Tyler County's appointed counsel is drawn from approved lists. Lone Star Legal Aid serves the East Texas region for civil legal matters. The county courthouse in Woodville has a law library available during business hours.
- Tyler County court-appointed attorneys for qualifying defendants
- Lone Star Legal Aid at (800) 733-8394
- State Bar of Texas lawyer referral at (800) 252-9690
- Tyler County Courthouse in Woodville
- Texas RioGrande Legal Aid for additional coverage
Nearby Counties
These counties border Tyler County. Make sure you know where the arrest took place before searching.