Search Kaufman County Arrest Records
Kaufman County arrest records are public documents maintained by the Kaufman County Sheriff's Office at 1900 E. US Highway 175 in Kaufman, Texas. These records cover bookings, charges, bond amounts, and custody status for individuals processed through the county detention center. This page covers how to find current inmate data, submit record requests, and use additional state and federal search tools.
Kaufman County Sheriff's Office Jail Records
The Kaufman County Sheriff's Office runs the county detention center and is the primary source for arrest records in the county. The jail address is 1900 E. US Highway 175, PO Drawer 849, Kaufman, TX 75142. The main line is (972) 932-4337. For inmate records specifically, you can email INMATERECORDS@KAUFMANSO.COM. Jail administration questions go to JAILADMIN@KAUFMANSO.COM.
The Kaufman County Detention Center houses a daily average of around 300 inmates and employs 75 staff members. Inmate details available in their roster include name, photo, date of birth, race, sex, eye color, hair color, weight, height, admit date and time, housing location, confining agency, charge, offense date, bond, bond type, charging agency, and arresting agency. This is one of the more complete public rosters in the region.
The county reported 1,789 arrests between July 2023 and July 2024, with aggravated assaults and larceny thefts among the most common offenses. In 2022, the county incarcerated 525 offenders. These numbers reflect a growing county with active law enforcement across multiple agencies.
How to Get Kaufman County Arrest Records
You can request inmate records by email at INMATERECORDS@KAUFMANSO.COM or by calling (972) 932-4337 during regular business hours. Walk-in requests are also accepted at the Sheriff's Office. For formal public information requests, provide the full name of the subject, their date of birth if known, and the approximate arrest date. The Texas Public Information Act requires a 10 business day response window for records held by county agencies.
Kaufman County arrest records are public under Chapter 552 of the Texas Government Code. There are some exceptions. Records that are sealed or expunged will not appear. Investigatory materials that did not lead to a conviction, information that could endanger officers or witnesses, and juvenile records are also typically withheld. If a request is denied and you believe it was improper, you can contact the Texas Attorney General's Office at www.texasattorneygeneral.gov for a ruling.
Inmate Mail and Communication in Kaufman County
The Kaufman County Sheriff's Office uses a digital mail system through NCIC for inmate communication. Regular messages cost $0.25 each. Picture messages or documents are $0.35. Messages are delivered to inmates immediately after processing.
Physical mail must be sent to: Kaufman County Sheriff's Office, PO Box 591, Longview, Texas 75606. Each piece must include the inmate's full name and their booking number. A return address is also required. The envelope cannot exceed 8.5 by 11 inches and can contain no more than 5 pages. Only the front side of each page is scanned, so do not write on the back. Inmates may receive a maximum of one photo per mailing. If more than one photo is included, the entire letter and all contents will be sent back to the sender. Legal mail is handled separately and is not sent to the Longview PO Box. Mail sent to PO Box 591 is not returned or released once processed. It is destroyed after being scanned and delivered electronically to the inmate.
Money can be deposited into an inmate's trust fund account online through Tiger Commissary. The service is accessible at Tiger Commissary Online Services using the inmate's booking information.
Expungement Eligibility in Kaufman County
Texas law allows some people to have arrest records removed entirely through expunction. To qualify, you typically must have been acquitted at trial, had charges dismissed, had the statute of limitations expire without charges being filed, or received a pardon. You may also qualify if you were arrested but never convicted and completed no court-ordered supervision.
Some offenses are not eligible for expungement. Sexual assault, kidnapping, DWI, murder, aggravated robbery, indecency with a child, and drug trafficking are among the charges that cannot be expunged under current Texas law. A nondisclosure order is a separate process that seals records from public view while keeping them accessible to law enforcement. It applies primarily to first-time offenders who completed deferred adjudication successfully. A Kaufman County attorney can review your case and advise which option applies.
Texas State Resources for Kaufman County
When looking for someone who has been transferred out of the county jail, the Texas Department of Criminal Justice inmate search at inmate.tdcj.texas.gov covers state prison facilities. Search by name, TDCJ number, or SID number. Results show current facility, offense, and projected release date for those in state custody.
The Texas DPS offers a name-based criminal history search for $3.00 through its Crime Records Services portal. This pulls statewide conviction data and is a good supplement to the county jail roster. For victims and family members, VINELink provides free custody status checks and notification registration. Call 877-894-8463 for the Texas statewide VINE line. The Texas Commission on Jail Standards at www.tcjs.state.tx.us handles oversight of county jail conditions statewide, including Kaufman County.
Kaufman County Jail Records Online
The image below shows the Kaufman County Sheriff's Office jail information page, where inmate records and booking data are available to the public.
Visit the Kaufman County Sheriff's Office jail page directly at www.kaufmanso.com/jail-info.
The page provides contact information for inmate records, mail procedures, and commissary services for individuals housed in the Kaufman County Detention Center.
Cities in Kaufman County
Kaufman County is located east of Dallas and includes the city of Kaufman, the county seat, as well as Terrell, Forney, Seagoville, and Crandall. None of these cities currently meet the population threshold required for a dedicated page on this site. Arrests made by municipal police in any of these communities are typically processed through the Kaufman County detention center on US 175.
Nearby Counties
Kaufman County is in the Dallas metro area and borders several counties. Dallas County is to the west. Rockwall County lies to the northwest. Hunt County is to the north. Van Zandt County borders to the east. Henderson County is to the southeast, and Navarro County lies to the south. Each county maintains its own detention facility and arrest record system.