Red River County Arrest Records
Red River County arrest records are public documents held by the Red River County Sheriff's Office in Clarksville, Texas. Sheriff Jimmy Caldwell leads the office, located at 500 N Cedar St., Clarksville, TX 75426. The office can be reached by phone at 903-427-3838 or fax at 903-427-0830. When someone is arrested in Red River County, the Sheriff's Office creates a booking record and maintains it under the Texas Public Information Act. The county provides an online inmate listing and VINELink integration for public access to current custody information.
Red River County Sheriff's Office
Sheriff Jimmy Caldwell oversees the Red River County Sheriff's Office at 500 N Cedar St., Clarksville, TX 75426. Contact the office by phone at 903-427-3838 or by fax at 903-427-0830, or reach Sheriff Caldwell directly by email at j.caldwell@co.red-river.tx.us. The Sheriff's Office is responsible for law enforcement and jail operations throughout the county. All arrests in Red River County, whether made by deputies or by local police agencies in the county, result in booking records held at this office.
The Red River County Sheriff's Office website provides a County Jail Inmate Listing that allows the public to view current inmates in the county jail. This online resource is a direct link to current custody data and is updated regularly. The listing shows who is currently held, along with their booking information, charges, and status. This is the official and most reliable source for current Red River County inmate data.
For records requests, contact the Sheriff's Office in Clarksville. Written requests are preferred for official document requests. Provide the subject's full name, approximate date of the arrest if you know it, and any available case numbers. The office must respond within ten business days under the Texas Public Information Act. Email and fax requests are also accepted at the contact information listed above.
Red River County Jail Inmate Search
The most direct way to search for current inmates at the Red River County Jail is through the official County Jail Inmate Listing on the Sheriff's Office website at co.red-river.tx.us. Click on "County Jail Inmate Listing" to view current detainees. You can use the NET Data roster to search by inmate name or booking number. The roster includes arrest records, charges, booking dates, and bond information for all current inmates at the facility. Physical records can also be obtained at the Sheriff's Office during regular business hours.
The county also integrates with VINELink for custody status tracking. VINELink allows anyone to check whether a specific person is currently in custody and to register for automatic notifications. Third-party resources like redrivercountyjailtx.org also provide public access to Red River County inmate roster information. These tools pull data from the county system and present it in a searchable format.
For people who have been convicted and transferred to state prison, the TDCJ Inmate Search is the correct resource. TDCJ tracks all offenders in Texas state custody. Red River County felony convictions can result in placement at any TDCJ facility in Texas, so the statewide search is necessary for those individuals.
Note: The jail inmate listing on the county website reflects current custody only. Released or transferred individuals are removed from the live list. Past booking records require a formal request to the Sheriff's Office.
Texas Public Information Act in Red River County
Texas Government Code Chapter 552 makes arrest records held by the Red River County Sheriff's Office presumptively public. The law gives every person the right to access government records without having to explain their reason. Jail rosters, arrest reports, and booking records are generally available upon request. The agency must cite a specific legal exception if it withholds any records, and must respond within ten business days.
Exemptions that commonly apply include active criminal investigation records, juvenile arrest files, sealed or expunged records, and victim personal information in certain types of cases. If a denial is improper, you can appeal to the Texas Attorney General's Open Records Division for free. The AG reviews the denial and can order the agency to release records if the exception does not legally apply. Red River County, like all Texas agencies, is subject to this oversight.
Statewide Criminal Records
The Texas DPS Criminal History Name Search covers all Texas counties for $3. This statewide database compiled by the Texas Department of Public Safety includes arrest, charge, and conviction data from Red River County and every other Texas jurisdiction. It is the most comprehensive tool available for a complete Texas criminal history search. The search is done online by name and returns results quickly.
For federal criminal records, the Federal Bureau of Prisons Inmate Locator covers federal inmates since 1982. Red River County is in the Eastern District of Texas for federal court purposes. Federal charges, including drug trafficking and certain weapons offenses, can place someone in a federal facility rather than a state prison or county jail. The BOP locator is free and searchable by name or BOP register number.
VINELink and Missing Children
The Red River County Sheriff's Office integrates with VINELink to provide custody status information for inmates at the county jail. Victims and concerned parties can register at VINELink.com or call 877-894-8463 to receive automatic notifications when an inmate is released, transferred, or has a court event. The service is free, confidential, and available around the clock. Alerts can be received by phone, text, or email.
The Sheriff's Office also provides a link to MissingKids.com for information on missing Texas children. This resource is separate from arrest records but reflects the Sheriff's broader public safety role in the community. The Texas Commission on Jail Standards inspects the Red River County Jail annually and sets minimum operational standards for the facility.
Expungement in Red River County
Red River County residents may be eligible to expunge arrest records under Texas law. Qualifying conditions include dismissed charges, acquittal, the statute of limitations passing without prosecution, or receiving a pardon. Chapter 55 of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure governs the process. Filing a petition in district court in Red River County starts the proceedings. All agencies with records of the arrest, including the Sheriff's Office and DPS, must destroy them once the court grants the petition.
An Order of Nondisclosure is available for people who completed deferred adjudication successfully. This seals records from public access while allowing law enforcement to retain them. Both options require court filings and can have a significant impact on how your arrest history appears to the public. Legal aid organizations serving Northeast Texas and private attorneys in Clarksville can provide guidance on eligibility and filing procedures.
The Red River County Sheriff's Office at 500 N Cedar St. in Clarksville provides the County Jail Inmate Listing online and handles all formal records requests. Use the TDCJ Inmate Search for those in state prison custody.
The Texas DPS statewide criminal history database covers Red River County and all other Texas jurisdictions, searchable online for $3 per name-based query.
Cities in Red River County
Clarksville is the county seat and the main city in Red River County. Bogata and DeKalb are smaller communities in the county. No city in Red River County has a population over 100,000. All city police arrests in the county are processed through the county jail in Clarksville.
Nearby Counties
Red River County is in Northeast Texas along the Oklahoma border. Bordering counties include Bowie County, Cass County, Morris County, Titus County, and Lamar County.