Find Arrest Records in Angelina County
Angelina County arrest records are public documents created when someone is taken into custody by the Sheriff's Office, the Lufkin Police Department, or other local agencies. You can search the current jail roster online, request copies of reports from the Sheriff's Office, or use state databases to look up broader criminal history. This page explains each option for finding Angelina County arrest records.
Angelina County Detention Center
The Angelina County Detention Center opened in 2003 and holds a maximum of 279 inmates. The Sheriff of Angelina County is responsible for the care, custody, and control of all individuals in the facility, from Class C misdemeanors to Capital Murder charges. The center maintains thorough booking records for every person processed, including charge information, bond amounts, housing assignments, and release dates.
The detention center provides an online inmate roster. This roster shows current inmates, their charges, bond information, and mugshots. It is updated on a regular basis so the public can look up recent bookings without calling the jail. You can search by name directly on the Angelina County website.
Visitation at the Angelina County Jail follows a gender-based schedule. Male inmates may have visitors on Wednesdays from 2:00 PM to 5:30 PM. Female inmates can receive visits on Tuesdays and Saturdays from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM. All visitors must follow current jail protocols and present valid identification.
What Angelina County Arrest Records Contain
Arrest records in Angelina County are official government documents maintained under Texas Government Code Chapter 552, also known as the Texas Public Information Act. Public arrest records include the person's full legal name and any known aliases, date of birth, gender, race, physical description such as height, weight, and eye color, as well as identifying marks like tattoos or scars, fingerprints, and booking photographs.
The records also include the booking date and time, which agency made the arrest, and which officer handled the booking. Charge information lists each offense with statute citations and associated case numbers. Bond type and amount are shown, along with whether the bond has been posted, denied, or is still pending. Court date information may also appear on more detailed records.
Some records are not public. Juvenile arrests are closed. Records sealed or expunged by court order cannot be released. Active investigations, law enforcement techniques, and victim information in cases of sexual abuse or domestic violence are also protected. If you request a record and the agency denies it in whole or in part, they must tell you which exemption applies.
According to FBI Uniform Crime Reporting data, Angelina County reported over 3,000 arrests in 2023. Common arrestable offenses include simple assault, drug violations, larceny, DUI, aggravated assault, and weapons charges.
How to Request Angelina County Arrest Records
The Angelina County Sheriff's Office handles public information requests for arrest records. To request a record, submit your request in writing with the subject's full name, date of birth, approximate date of arrest, and a description of the specific records you want. Include your contact information so the office can reach you if they have questions.
Requests can be submitted in person at the Sheriff's Office in Lufkin or by mail. Under the Texas Public Information Act, the agency must respond within 10 business days. Some requests are fulfilled right away. Others are forwarded to the Texas Attorney General for a ruling on whether the records are subject to disclosure.
Note: Fees may apply for copies of records, based on state-established rates per page or per search.
Arrest Records from the Lufkin Police Department
The Lufkin Police Department and the Diboll Police Department also generate arrest records in Angelina County. Individuals arrested by city police are typically booked into the Angelina County Detention Center. Their records appear on the same jail roster as those arrested by the Sheriff's Office. For copies of city police incident reports, contact each city's police department directly. Lufkin Police Department records requests are handled through the department's records division.
State Tools for Angelina County Inmate Searches
State agencies offer additional ways to track arrest records beyond the local jail. The Texas Department of Criminal Justice Inmate Search covers anyone in a state prison. Once a person is convicted and sentenced to state time, they leave the county jail and move into the TDCJ system. The Texas DPS Criminal History Search compiles arrest and conviction data from agencies statewide for a $3 fee. The VINELink notification system (877-894-8463) sends automatic alerts when custody status changes. The Texas Commission on Jail Standards inspects and certifies county jail facilities, including the Angelina County Detention Center.
The Angelina County Detention Center website provides the official inmate roster along with facility information, visitation schedules, and booking procedures for families seeking information about someone in custody.
The roster is updated regularly and accessible to the public without a login or fee.
Cities in Angelina County
Lufkin is the county seat and largest city in Angelina County, with a population around 35,000. Other cities in the county include Diboll, Zavalla, Burke, and Huntington. None of these cities meet the 100,000-person threshold for a dedicated city page. Arrest records for any of these communities are processed through the Angelina County Detention Center and the Sheriff's Office.
Nearby Counties
Angelina County is surrounded by several East Texas counties, each with their own sheriff offices and arrest record systems. Neighboring counties include Nacogdoches County, San Augustine County, Sabine County, Trinity County, Houston County, and Cherokee County.