Fayette County Arrest Records
Fayette County arrest records are public documents maintained by the Sheriff's Office in La Grange, Texas. The jail serves a population of over 25,000 across a 950-square-mile area and is the primary source for all booking data and official arrest reports in the county. This page covers how to search Fayette County arrest records, contact the jail, and access inmate information.
Fayette County Sheriff's Office and Jail
The Fayette County Sheriff's Office serves a population of over 25,000 across a 950-square-mile service area. The department employs about 46 people with an annual budget of approximately $2 million. In addition to law enforcement, the Sheriff's Office dispatches for EMS, three city police departments, DPS Troopers, and ten volunteer fire departments. The mission of the office is to serve with pride, integrity, honesty, and fairness.
The Fayette County Jail is located at 1646 North Jefferson Street, La Grange, TX 78945. Phone: 979-968-5856, Fax: 979-968-5080, Email: keith.korenek@co.fayette.tx.us. The jail has a capacity of 45 inmates and has been in operation since 1883. It is classified as a medium-security county jail housing both male and female offenders. All persons arrested in Fayette County are brought to this facility for booking and processing.
To reach the jail and ask about a current inmate, call 979-968-5856 during business hours. Staff can confirm whether someone is in custody and provide basic booking information.
Fayette County Jail Visitation Schedule
Visitation at Fayette County Jail follows a set weekly schedule. For female inmates, visits take place on Wednesdays from 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM and on Sundays from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM. Male inmates can receive visits on Wednesdays from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM and from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM. Sunday male visitation runs from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM and from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM. For questions about visiting rules, contact the facility at 979-968-5856.
Inmates can receive letters and packages from outside. Any package must have prior written approval from the unit team before it is accepted. Contact the jail administration at the same number for mail guidelines before sending anything.
How to Request Fayette County Arrest Records
For official copies of arrest or incident reports, submit a written public information request to the Fayette County Sheriff's Office at 1646 North Jefferson Street, La Grange, TX 78945. You can also email the office at keith.korenek@co.fayette.tx.us. The Texas Public Information Act (Chapter 552 of the Texas Government Code) gives the public the right to access most government records. Agencies must respond within 10 business days of receiving a request.
Include the full name of the person, their date of birth if known, and the approximate date of arrest. Copying fees may apply for large requests. Records tied to active investigations, juvenile subjects, or certain protected categories may be withheld under applicable exemptions.
State Resources for Fayette County
The Texas Department of Criminal Justice Inmate Search is free and covers all state prisons statewide. Use it to find anyone from Fayette County who has been convicted and transferred to a state facility. For complete statewide criminal history, use the Texas DPS Criminal History Search, which charges $3 per name-based search. The VINELink custody alert system is available for Fayette County. Register at vinelink.com or by calling 877-894-8463. The Texas Commission on Jail Standards monitors the Fayette County Jail and posts inspection results on their website.
Fayette County Court Records
Court records related to Fayette County arrests are kept by the District Clerk and County Clerk at the Fayette County Courthouse in La Grange. Felony cases go to the District Clerk. Misdemeanor and civil cases are filed with the County Clerk. Both offices are open during regular business hours. Written requests for copies can be sent by mail. Fees vary by record type.
The Fayette County Sheriff's Office page includes contact information, office hours, and guidance on public records requests.
The Texas Inmate Search Fayette County page provides jail facility details and links to current inmate roster data.
Cities in Fayette County
La Grange is the county seat. Other communities in the county include Schulenburg, Flatonia, and Fayetteville. None of these cities reach the 100,000-population threshold for a dedicated city page. For arrest records tied to any city in Fayette County, contact the Sheriff's Office at 979-968-5856 or email keith.korenek@co.fayette.tx.us.
Nearby Counties
Fayette County is in the Central Texas coastal plain. Adjacent counties include Austin County, Colorado County, Lavaca County, Gonzales County, Bastrop County, and Lee County.