Lamar County Arrest Records
Lamar County arrest records are public documents that capture booking information, criminal charges, and custody status for individuals processed through the Lamar County Jail in Paris, Texas. The Lamar County Sheriff's Office generates and maintains these records under the Texas Public Information Act. This page explains how to find current inmate information, make formal record requests, and use state-level tools for broader searches.
Lamar County Sheriff's Office Jail Records
The Lamar County Jail is located at 125 Brown Avenue, Paris, TX 75460. The jail administration phone number is (903) 737-2404, and the fax is (903) 737-6991. The Sheriff's Office is the primary law enforcement agency for the county and processes all county-level bookings. In 2023, the Sheriff's Office recorded 122 total arrests: 34 involving women and 88 involving men. The most common charges were drug and narcotic offenses at 34 cases, DUI at 28, simple assault at 15, and aggravated assault at 10.
The Lamar County Jail maintains an online booking data system that provides a repository of current and recent arrest information. To find an inmate, visit the county's jail records page and enter the inmate's last and first name. Results include arrest information, charge details, bond amount, and bond type. For custody status notifications and free inmate searches, VINELink at 877-894-8463 is available around the clock.
Local bail bond companies in Paris area include Barham Bail Bonds at (903) 784-6178 and Dollins Bail Bonds at (903) 785-4228. These firms operate in the county and can assist with securing release for those held on bond.
What Lamar County Arrest Records Contain
Arrest records in Lamar County may include: date of birth, age, photograph, full name and any aliases, physical characteristics such as eye color, height, weight, race, ethnicity, sex, and tattoos or scars, booking ID, arresting agency, date and time of arrest, arrest site, charges, bond details, offense type, court dates, bail amount, and prior arrests or active warrants. Criminal records are more comprehensive than arrest records and also include booking photos, fingerprints, pleas, indictments, and convictions.
Under the Texas Freedom of Information Law, arrest records are public. Exemptions include confidential or sealed records, juvenile information, records that would impede an investigation, and records that could endanger victims. The Texas Attorney General at www.texasattorneygeneral.gov handles disputes when records are improperly denied.
Arrest records remain permanent unless a court orders them sealed or expunged. Orders of Nondisclosure hide records from public view but do not erase them. Federal authorities and law enforcement agencies can still access sealed records.
Arrest Warrants and Active Warrants in Lamar County
Arrest warrants in Lamar County remain effective until the accused is arrested, the warrant is recalled, or charges are withdrawn. Judges issue warrants based on probable cause established by law enforcement. Once a warrant is issued, it is entered into state and national law enforcement databases. There is no automatic expiration.
If you believe you have an active warrant, the safest course is to contact an attorney before making any contact with law enforcement. The Lamar County District Attorney's office processes felony charges. The County Attorney handles misdemeanor matters. Both offices work closely with the Sheriff's Office on warrant-related cases.
Expungement in Lamar County
Expunctions in Texas are granted in a few specific situations: when someone was held without charges, when charges were dropped or withdrawn, when the person was acquitted at trial, when they completed a pretrial intervention program, or in cases involving an unlawfully carrying weapon conviction under limited circumstances. Once expunged, the record must be destroyed by all agencies that hold it.
A nondisclosure order seals the record from public databases. Nondisclosure applies to qualifying first-time offenders who completed deferred adjudication probation. Federal authorities can still access sealed records. Both processes require petitioning the district court. An attorney in Lamar County can assess whether either option applies to your situation.
Texas State Resources for Lamar County
The TDCJ inmate search at inmate.tdcj.texas.gov covers individuals sentenced to Texas state prison from Lamar County. TDCJ maintains a full profile including offenses, incarceration dates, release dates, facility location, security level, and prior convictions. Search by name, TDCJ number, or SID. The Texas DPS criminal history portal at publicsite.dps.texas.gov offers a $3.00 statewide conviction search. The Texas Commission on Jail Standards at www.tcjs.state.tx.us oversees Lamar County's jail operations. Federal inmate records are at www.bop.gov/inmateloc.
Lamar County Arrest Records Online
The image below shows the Texas Court Records arrest records page for Lamar County, a useful source for arrest data and public information act procedures.
The page covers how arrest records are created and maintained in Lamar County, what information they contain, and how to request them through the sheriff's office or public information process.
Cities in Lamar County
Lamar County spans 1,115 square miles in Northeast Texas with approximately 49,000 residents. The county seat is Paris, which is also the largest city in the county. Other communities include Blossom, Chicota, and Roxton. None of these cities currently meet the population threshold for a dedicated page on this site. Arrests made by the Paris Police Department and other local agencies are processed through the Lamar County Jail on Brown Avenue.
Nearby Counties
Lamar County is in Northeast Texas near the Oklahoma border. Red River County is to the east. Delta County lies to the south. Hunt County is to the southwest. Fannin County borders to the west. Each of these counties operates its own sheriff's office and maintains separate arrest records and jail systems.