Search Cherokee County Arrest Records
Cherokee County arrest records are public and maintained by the Sheriff's Office in Rusk, Texas. The Cherokee County Detention Center provides an online current inmate list organized alphabetically by last name, giving the public 24/7 access to booking information. Open Records Requests can be submitted by email to records@cocherokee.org or by fax to 903-683-2813. The jail can be reached directly at 903-683-6365 for inmate inquiries and trust fund information.
Cherokee County Sheriff's Office
Sheriff Brent Dickson leads the Cherokee County Sheriff's Office, located at 272 Underwood St, Rusk, TX 75785. The main phone number is 903-683-2271. The office serves as the primary law enforcement agency and custodian of all arrest records for Cherokee County. The Sheriff's Office maintains booking records, incident reports, and inmate data for all agencies operating in the county.
For Open Records Requests, you can email records@cocherokee.org or fax your request to 903-683-2813 with "ATTN: Records" in the header. Citizen complaints must be submitted on a formal complaint form, notarized, and delivered to Captain Battley at the Sheriff's Office. This formal process ensures all complaints are properly documented and reviewed.
The Cherokee County Jail can be reached at 903-683-6365 for inmate information and trust fund inquiries. Inmate funds can be added through www.jailatm.com online or at the Sterling Kiosk in the lobby, which accepts cash, debit, and credit cards. These deposit options make it easy for family members to support inmates during their stay.
Cherokee County Detention Center Inmate List
The Cherokee County Detention Center maintains an online current inmate list accessible to the public through the Bluhorse inmate portal. The roster is organized alphabetically by inmate last name, making it easy to locate specific individuals. Each entry includes booking information, charges, and current custody status. The system is updated regularly to reflect new bookings, releases, and transfers between facilities.
The online roster provides 24/7 access to current inmate information without requiring a phone call or in-person visit. If an individual does not appear in the online list, call the jail at 903-683-6365 to verify their status. New bookings may take several hours to appear in the system after processing.
Cherokee County Jail provides inmate search capabilities through both online access and telephone inquiries. Bond information and court dates are available through the inmate search system. Commissary services are available to inmates through the trust fund system. The facility provides medical care and maintains appropriate security levels for all housed inmates.
Note: The roster displays adult inmates only. Juvenile records are not public and will not appear in any public-facing system.
Searching Cherokee County Arrest Records
Start with the online inmate list at the Bluhorse portal for current bookings. For older arrest records or complete criminal history searches, submit a request to the Records Division by email at records@cocherokee.org. Include the subject's full name, approximate dates, and any case numbers if available. The office must respond within ten business days under the Texas Public Information Act.
For statewide criminal history data, the Texas DPS Criminal History Name Search at $3 covers all Texas counties including Cherokee County. The TDCJ Inmate Search covers those transferred to state prison. VINELink at 877-894-8463 provides custody status alerts for Cherokee County inmates. The Texas Commission on Jail Standards oversees the Cherokee County Detention Center and publishes inspection reports.
Cherokee County and the Texas Public Information Act
Arrest records in Cherokee County are public under Texas Government Code Chapter 552. This law declares that government records belong to the people and must be available except where specific exemptions apply. Jail rosters, arrest reports, and booking records are generally public. Active investigations, juvenile records, sealed and expunged records, and victim personal information in certain cases are not public.
If a request is denied, the agency must state the specific legal reason for the denial. You can then seek review from the Texas Attorney General's office. The Attorney General can order the release of records if the exemption does not apply. This appeals process is free and available to any Texas resident or person with an interest in the records.
The Cherokee County Sheriff's Office at co.cherokee.tx.us in Rusk and the Detention Center's online inmate list provide the primary means for accessing arrest records and inmate information in this East Texas county.
The Texas Department of Public Safety statewide criminal history database supplements Cherokee County's local records, providing a complete arrest history across all Texas jurisdictions for a small fee.
Cities in Cherokee County
Rusk is the county seat of Cherokee County. Jacksonville, Alto, and Rusk are the main communities. No city in Cherokee County reaches 100,000 in population, so there are no dedicated city pages. All city police arrests in the county are processed through the Cherokee County Detention Center in Rusk.
Nearby Counties
Cherokee County is in deep East Texas. Neighboring counties include Smith County, Rusk County, Anderson County, Houston County, and Nacogdoches County.