Coryell County Jail Records
Coryell County arrest records are public documents maintained by the Sheriff's Office in Gatesville, Texas. You can search the jail inmate roster, request copies of arrest reports through the public information process, or use state resources to find individuals who may have moved to state custody. Coryell County is home to several state prison units, which makes the distinction between county jail records and TDCJ records especially important here. This page covers how to access Coryell County arrest records and what tools are available at the county and state level.
Coryell County Sheriff's Office
The Coryell County Sheriff's Office is located at 510 E Leon Street, Gatesville, TX 76528. The main phone number is (254) 865-7201. The Sheriff's Office is the primary law enforcement agency for unincorporated Coryell County and is responsible for all county arrest records, booking documents, and jail operations.
Coryell County is notable for having several Texas Department of Criminal Justice prison units within its borders, including the Gatesville Unit, the Mountain View Unit, and others. This can cause some confusion when searching for someone. If the person you are looking for is a TDCJ state inmate housed in Coryell County, they are not in the county jail and their records are with the state, not the Sheriff's Office. The county jail holds individuals awaiting trial or serving county sentences, not state prisoners.
The Coryell County Jail provides inmate search and roster information through the Sheriff's Office. The facility maintains current booking and custody records for all housed county inmates. For questions about specific inmates, call (254) 865-7201. VINELink is available for custody notifications tied to the county facility. Visitation and commissary information is available through the jail administration.
Coryell County Jail Inmate Lookup
The Coryell County Jail website provides inmate search and roster access. The facility operates under the Coryell County Sheriff's Office and maintains current booking records for all county-level inmates. To search for a specific person, use the name search function on the jail website or call (254) 865-7201 during business hours.
Booking records in the county system include the inmate's full name, date of birth, booking date and time, current charges, bond amount, and custody status. Physical descriptions and booking photographs may also be available depending on the system. Records are public under the Texas Public Information Act, with the standard exemptions for juveniles, active investigations, and sealed matters.
If you are trying to locate a TDCJ inmate who is housed in one of the state prison units near Gatesville, you must use the TDCJ Inmate Search rather than the county jail roster. County and state inmate records are kept entirely separate. The county jail holds pre-trial and county-sentenced inmates only. State prison units in Coryell County house individuals sentenced to TDCJ custody and are managed by the state, not the county Sheriff's Office.
Requesting Coryell County Arrest Records
Official copies of arrest reports and incident records can be obtained by submitting a public information request to the Coryell County Sheriff's Office. Requests can be made in person at 510 E Leon Street, Gatesville, TX 76528, or by mail. Under the Texas Public Information Act (Government Code Chapter 552), the agency must respond within 10 business days.
Include the subject's full name, date of birth, approximate arrest date, and any known case or booking number. Fees apply for document copies based on the state fee schedule. Simple custody status inquiries are typically free by phone. Records involving juveniles, active investigations, and sealed or expunged cases are not available to the general public. The Coryell County District and County Clerks at the courthouse in Gatesville maintain criminal court case files, which document the proceedings after an arrest.
State Resources for Coryell County Arrest Records
Given the large number of TDCJ units in Coryell County, the Texas Department of Criminal Justice Inmate Search is especially important here. This free tool covers all TDCJ state facilities, including the multiple units near Gatesville. Enter a name or TDCJ number to find someone currently in state custody anywhere in Texas. The Texas DPS Criminal History Search returns statewide arrest records for $3 per name and includes Coryell County data along with all other Texas jurisdictions.
The VINELink notification service (877-894-8463) provides automated custody alerts for victims and family members. Notifications cover both the Coryell County Jail and TDCJ state facilities. The Texas Commission on Jail Standards oversees county jail compliance statewide and publishes inspection reports for the Coryell County facility online.
The Coryell County Sheriff's Office website provides access to jail information, contact details, and public records request procedures for county arrest records.
The TDCJ Inmate Search is the key tool for finding state inmates housed in one of the several TDCJ units located within Coryell County near Gatesville.
Cities in Coryell County
Gatesville is the county seat and largest city in Coryell County. The city is home to the Coryell County Courthouse and several TDCJ prison units. Copperas Cove is the other major city in the county, located near Fort Cavazos (formerly Fort Hood). Neither Gatesville nor Copperas Cove currently reaches the 100,000-resident threshold for a dedicated city page. For arrest record inquiries, contact the Sheriff's Office at (254) 865-7201 or the relevant city police department.
Nearby Counties
Coryell County is in Central Texas and borders several other counties. Adjacent counties include Bell County, McLennan County, Bosque County, Hamilton County, Lampasas County, and Mills County. Each county maintains its own Sheriff's Office and public records system.