Falls County Arrest Records
Falls County arrest records are public documents maintained by the Sheriff's Office in Marlin, Texas. The jail handles all county-level bookings and is the primary source for current inmate data and official arrest reports. This page explains how to search Falls County arrest records, contact the jail directly, and use state-level tools for broader criminal history searches.
Falls County Sheriff's Office
The Falls County Sheriff's Office is located at 2847 Hwy 6, Marlin, TX 76661. The phone number is (254) 883-1431. The Sheriff's Office runs the county jail, responds to calls in unincorporated areas, and maintains all arrest and booking records for incidents in the county. Falls County does not have a large online inmate search portal at this time, so most inquiries are handled by calling the jail or visiting in person.
To find out if someone is currently in custody, call the jail at (254) 883-1431. Staff can confirm custody status, give you basic charge information, and let you know about any upcoming court dates. For a formal copy of an arrest report, you will need to submit a public information request to the Sheriff's Office in writing. The Texas Public Information Act (Chapter 552) requires the office to respond within 10 business days.
Note: Falls County arrest records may also be accessed through the state-level Texas Inmate Search portal, which aggregates booking data from counties across Texas.
What Falls County Arrest Records Include
A standard booking record in Falls County includes the arrested person's full name, date of birth, sex, and race. It also shows the date and time of booking, the arresting agency, charge descriptions with applicable statute codes, bond amounts, and current custody status. Mugshots are taken during the booking process and become part of the official record. To request a mugshot, contact the Sheriff's Office and submit a written request under the Texas Public Information Act.
Records tied to juvenile subjects are not public. Records from active criminal investigations may be withheld until the case is resolved. If a request is denied, the office is required to state which exemption applies. You can appeal denials through the Texas Attorney General's Open Records Division.
State Resources for Falls County Arrest Records
The Texas Department of Criminal Justice Inmate Search is the right tool if someone was convicted and transferred to a state prison. This database is free to use. Search by name or TDCJ number to find current and former state inmates.
For a full statewide criminal history check, use the Texas DPS Criminal History Search. It costs $3 per name-based search and requires a free account. This is separate from the county jail roster and covers convictions from all Texas counties. The VINELink system lets you register for automatic custody alerts for any Falls County inmate. Call 877-894-8463 or register online. The Texas Commission on Jail Standards oversees the Falls County Jail and makes inspection reports available online.
Falls County Court Records
Court records connected to arrests in Falls County are held by the District Clerk and County Clerk at the Falls County Courthouse in Marlin. Felony case files go to the District Clerk. Misdemeanor cases are filed with the County Clerk. You can search records in person during regular business hours or submit written requests for copies. Fees apply for copies, with certified copies costing more than plain photocopies.
Texas DPS criminal history records are compiled from both court and law enforcement sources across the state. This makes the DPS database a useful supplement to local courthouse searches, especially for individuals with records in multiple counties.
The Texas Inmate Search portal provides statewide jail data and includes Falls County as part of its coverage of Central Texas counties.
For Falls County inmates transferred to state custody, the TDCJ search at inmate.tdcj.texas.gov is the most direct resource for confirming where they are housed.
Cities in Falls County
Marlin is the county seat and the largest city in Falls County. Other communities include Lott and Rosebud. None of these towns meet the 100,000-population threshold for a dedicated city page. For arrest records tied to any location in Falls County, the Sheriff's Office at (254) 883-1431 is your primary contact.
Nearby Counties
Falls County is in Central Texas along the Brazos River. Adjacent counties include McLennan County, Hill County, Limestone County, Robertson County, Milam County, and Bell County.