Jasper County Jail Records
Jasper County arrest records are public documents created when someone is booked into the county jail in Jasper, Texas. The Jasper County Sheriff's Office maintains these records and provides public access to booking information, charges, and the online inmate roster. You can check the current roster on the Sheriff's website, call the jail directly, or submit a formal records request. This page outlines the main resources for searching Jasper County arrest and jail records, including state tools and contact information for the Sheriff's Office.
Jasper County Sheriff's Office
The Jasper County Sheriff's Office is located at 101 Burch Street, Jasper, Texas 75951. The main administrative phone number is (409) 383-1154. For direct jail inquiries, call the jail line at (409) 384-2411. The Buna substation can be reached at (409) 994-4778. The Sheriff's Office handles law enforcement across the entire county, processes bookings, and maintains all arrest-related records.
Public information and records are handled by Kim Boutin at the Sheriff's Office. Records staff are available Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 4:30 PM. You can reach her by phone at (409) 383-1154 or by email at kim.boutin@co.jasper.tx.us. Inmate commissary and medical financial matters go through the Finance Division, which can be reached through the same main line.
Jasper County has 32 jail facilities across its coverage area. The Sheriff's Office coordinates law enforcement for the entire county including the cities of Jasper, Buna, Brookeland, and surrounding communities. Arrest records cover bookings made by the Sheriff's Office, Jasper Police Department, Bay Springs Police Department, Heidelberg Police Department, and Texas DPS within the county.
Jasper County Online Inmate Roster
The Jasper County Sheriff's Department maintains an online inmate roster at jasperso.com/inmate-roster. The roster is updated regularly and is accessible 24 hours a day. It displays current inmates with photos, arrest numbers, booking dates, and charges. Each entry includes the inmate's demographic information, gender, race, age, arresting agency, and the specific charges filed. This is a useful first stop for anyone looking up a current inmate.
Inmate details on the roster include: Arrest Number, Arrest Date, Gender, Race, Age, Arrest Agency, and a full list of charges. Recent bookings have included charges such as Controlled Substance Possession, Contempt of Court, Failure to Register as Sex Offender, and holds for other agencies. The roster covers arrests made by all agencies working within the county.
Note: The online roster shows current inmates only. For past bookings or released inmates, you will need to submit a public records request directly to the Sheriff's Office.
Statewide Inmate Search Tools
For inmates who have been transferred to the state prison system after sentencing, the Texas Department of Criminal Justice inmate search is the right tool. You can search by last name, TDCJ number, or SID number. Results show the offender's current facility, conviction, and projected release date. This covers all inmates in TDCJ units across Texas.
VINELink provides free, confidential access to custody status information. It works for both county jails and state prisons. You can register for automatic alerts when an inmate's status changes. The Texas VINE toll-free number is 877-894-8463. You will need the inmate's full name or jail-assigned ID to search.
Texas DPS Criminal History Records
The Texas DPS Criminal History portal provides statewide arrest and conviction records for a $3 fee per search. This tool shows records from all Texas counties, not just Jasper. You create a free account and pay online before viewing results. The database pulls from records submitted by law enforcement across the state and includes information on charges and dispositions from felony and misdemeanor cases.
For a more precise search, fingerprint-based checks are available through IdentoGo centers. These are more accurate than name-based searches when there is a risk of matching a common name. Both types of searches are available to the public.
Jasper County Courthouse and Court Records
After an arrest, criminal cases are filed with the District Clerk or County Clerk. The Clerk of Court for Jasper County is Micki Boyette, located at 121 North Austin Street, Room 202, Jasper, TX 75951. Court records include indictments, case filings, hearing schedules, pleas, and verdicts. These are public records for most cases and can be reviewed at the courthouse during business hours.
Court records give you more detail than a booking record alone. A booking record shows that someone was arrested and charged. A court record shows what happened next, including whether charges were dropped, reduced, or resulted in conviction. For a complete picture of a case, you may want to check both.
Public Records Requests in Jasper County
Under the Texas Public Information Act, you have the right to request arrest records from any Texas government agency. For Jasper County, submit your request to the Sheriff's Office at 101 Burch Street, Jasper, Texas 75951. Records staff handle requests Monday through Friday during regular business hours. Your request should include the subject's full name and any identifying information you have.
Most booking records are releasable. Exemptions include records from active investigations, juvenile arrests, and records sealed by court order. If a request is denied, the agency must tell you why. You can appeal through the Texas Attorney General's Open Records Division if you think the denial was improper.
The Texas Commission on Jail Standards at tcjs.state.tx.us sets minimum standards for all Texas county jails, including Jasper County. The agency conducts annual inspections and tracks compliance across the state.
Jasper County Sheriff's Office Records Portal
The Jasper County Sheriff's Office official website at co.jasper.tx.us provides information about office operations, contact details, and access to the inmate roster. The site is a good first stop before making any formal records requests.
The Sheriff's Office website provides links to the inmate roster, departmental contacts, and records request information. Bookmarking this page can save time on future searches for Jasper County arrest and jail records.
Cities in Jasper County
Jasper is the county seat and main city in Jasper County. Other communities include Buna, Brookeland, and Evadale. The county covers approximately 970 square miles with a population of about 36,854 residents. None of the cities in Jasper County currently meet the population threshold for individual city pages on this site. For arrest records in any city within Jasper County, the Sheriff's Office handles county-level requests, and city police departments handle records for arrests made within their jurisdiction.
Nearby Counties
Jasper County is in Southeast Texas and borders several neighboring counties. Newton County lies to the east. Tyler County is to the north. Polk County borders to the northwest. San Augustine County is to the northeast. Sabine County lies to the north. Each county has its own Sheriff's Office with separate arrest record systems.