Gregg County Arrest Records
Gregg County arrest records are public documents kept by the Sheriff's Office Jail Division in Longview, Texas. The county provides multiple free ways to search arrest data online, including the Jail Inmate Search Tool and state-level databases. This page covers every way to find Gregg County arrest records, from the county's online inmate search to formal records requests.
Gregg County Sheriff Jail Division
The Gregg County Sheriff's Office Jail Division is located at 101 E. Methvin St., Suite 559, Longview, Texas 75601. Phone: (903) 236-8400. This is the official custodian of all arrest and booking records for Gregg County. The Jail Division maintains the county's inmate roster and handles public records requests for booking data, mugshots, and arrest reports.
The Gregg County arrest records portal explains how to access records through the Jail Division's Inmate Search Tool, the TDCJ database, and Texas DPS. Free arrest record searches can be done using the Gregg County Inmate Search tool online, the TDCJ database for state inmates, or in-person queries at the Sheriff's Office. For written requests, mail to the address above.
Note: Texas DPS charges $25 for a name-based criminal history check and $37 for a fingerprint-based search through their Crime Records Services division. These are separate from the county jail roster, which is free.
Gregg County Jail Inmate Search
The Gregg County Jail Inmate Search is updated daily and includes inmate name, booking photo, current charges, bond information, and scheduled court dates. The Gregg County criminal records site provides the Jail Inmate Search alongside the Gregg County Judicial Records Search, which lets you look up court cases by defendant name, case number, filing date range, or attorney name. These are useful tools for anyone trying to track a case from arrest through court resolution.
The Gregg County District Clerk is at 101 East Methvin St., Longview, Texas 75601. Phone: 903-758-6181. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The Gregg County Clerk is at 101 E. Methvin, Suite 200, Longview, TX 75601. Phone: 903-236-8430. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM. The County Clerk handles misdemeanor cases while the District Clerk handles felonies.
Requesting Gregg County Arrest Reports
To get official copies of arrest records, submit a public information request to the Gregg County Sheriff's Office Jail Division at 101 E. Methvin St., Suite 559, Longview, Texas 75601. Under the Texas Public Information Act (Chapter 552), agencies must respond within 10 business days. Include the person's full name, date of birth, and approximate date of the arrest. Standard copying fees apply per state fee schedules.
Records from active criminal investigations or involving juvenile subjects may be exempt from disclosure. If the office denies a request, they must cite the specific legal exemption used. You can appeal denials to the Texas Attorney General's Open Records Division.
State Resources for Gregg County Searches
The Texas Department of Criminal Justice Inmate Search is free and covers all state prison facilities. Use it to find anyone convicted in Gregg County who has been transferred to state custody. For full statewide criminal history, the Texas DPS Criminal History Search costs $3 per name-based search. Register for a free account on the DPS portal before submitting a search. Gregg County criminal records are also compiled from Gregg County courts and Texas DPS sources, making the DPS database a reliable supplement to local court records.
The VINELink custody notification system serves Gregg County. Register by name or ID to get alerts when an inmate's status changes. Call 877-894-8463 for the Texas toll-free line. The Texas Commission on Jail Standards monitors the Gregg County Jail and publishes inspection reports publicly.
The Gregg County arrest records page provides detailed instructions for using both the free inmate search tool and the paid DPS criminal history system.
The Gregg County criminal records portal combines the jail inmate search with court case lookup and DPS criminal history access in one place.
Cities in Gregg County
Longview is the county seat and by far the largest city in Gregg County, with a population of roughly 82,000. It qualifies for a dedicated city page. For Longview-specific arrest records and city resources, visit Longview arrest records. Other communities include Kilgore, White Oak, and Clarksville City, none of which meet the population threshold for their own pages.
Nearby Counties
Gregg County is in East Texas near the Louisiana border. Adjacent counties include Upshur County, Rusk County, Panola County, Harrison County, and Smith County.