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Harris County, Texas Arrests, Mugshots & Jail Records

How to Search Harris County Arrest Records?

The Texas Public Information Act allows public access to many government records, including certain arrest records in Harris County. According to the Crime in Texas Annual Report, the state records an annual average of 820,451 arrests, with approximately 14,769 of these arrests occurring in Harris County. While most of these records are accessible, certain records, such as those involving juveniles, ongoing investigations, and witness safety cases, are generally exempted from public disclosure.

Access to restricted arrest records in Harris County is typically limited to authorized individuals, including the persons named in the record and relevant law enforcement agencies such as the Police Departments or the District Attorney's Office. Obtaining copies of an arrest record may attract a nominal fee, typically $1 per page, with an additional $5 for certification.

How to Look Up Harris County Arrest Records?

Harris County arrest records may be accessed through several agencies, including the Sheriff's Office, local police departments, the state's Department of Public Safety, and the County Clerk Office.

Sheriff Arrest Records

The Harris County Sheriff's Office maintains arrest records and runs an inmate information search system that allows the public to access arrest-related data online. Interested individuals may also obtain copies of arrest records by contacting the Sheriff's Office in person at:

1200 Baker Street

Houston, TX 77002

Phone: (713) 755-5300

Police Arrest Records

Harris County arrest records may be accessed by submitting public records requests through the official websites of the local police departments that maintain records for incidents within their respective jurisdictions. Also, interested persons may visit the local police department in the city or town where the arrest was made. They must provide details such as the individual's name and arrest date. Note that fees may be required.

Major Police Departments in Harris County include:

Texas Department of Public Safety

The Texas Department of Public Safety manages the statewide Criminal History Name Search database, which provides information on arrests and convictions. Anyone may obtain copies of these reports online through the Texas DPS Crime Records Service platform or by mailing a Criminal History Records Information Request Form to the DPS at:

Texas Department of Public Safety Crime Records Division P.O. Box 149322 Austin, TX 78714-9322

Phone: (512) 424-5079

Requesters must include all necessary supporting documents and the appropriate fee (typically $3 for name-based searches) when submitting their request.

Criminal Court Records

In Harris County, arrest records are accessible based on the offense type. The District Courts handle felony cases, while misdemeanor cases are processed through the Criminal Courts at Law. The Harris County District Clerk's Office provides access to criminal court records, including arrest details, through its online case search. Interested parties may also obtain criminal records from the District Clerk's Office at:

201 Caroline St

Houston, TX 77002

Phone: (832) 927-5800

Searches typically require an individual's name or case number. and copy fees may apply.

Alternatively, reliable third-party websites, such as Infotracer, typically offer convenient, fast, and comprehensive search options where requesters may access Harris County arrest records.

Arrest Statistics

Harris County has an arrest rate of 4,366 arrests per 100,000 residents. Below are the average arrest figures for both adults and juveniles in the county:

Arrest TypeNumber of Arrests
Murder and Non-negligent Manslaughter439
Negligent Manslaughter4
Robbery8,349
Rape3,090
Aggravated Assault112,455
Human Trafficking161
Burglary/Breaking & Entering22,754
Motor Vehicle Theft27,083
Larceny112,952
Total Crimes Against Persons (Violent Crimes)1,104
Total Property Crimes5,713
Total Number of Arrests14,769

Source: Texas Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) System

Police Departments in Harris County

DepartmentAddressPhone
Bellaire Police Department5110 Jessamine St713-668-0487
Deer Park Police Department2911 Center St(281)478-2000
Galena Park Police Department2207 Clinton Dr(713)675-3471
Humble Police Department310 Bender Ave(281)446-7127
La Porte Police Department3001 North 23rd Street281-471-3811
Webster Police Department217 Pennsylvania Ave281-332-2426

Harris County Jail

  • Agency Name: Harris County TX Sheriff's Office & Jail Administration
  • State: TX
  • City: Houston
  • Type: County
  • Address: 1200 Baker Street
  • Phone Number: 713-221-6000
  • Website: https://www.harriscountyso.org/

Prisons and Jails in Harris County

NameAddressPhone
Harris County TX Juvenile Detention Center1200 Congress Street713-222-4100
Harris County TX - The 1200 Jail1200 Baker Street713-755-7484
Harris County TX - The 1307 Jail1307 Baker Street713-755-2400
Harris County TX - The 701 Jail701 North San Jacinto Street713-755-8430
Harris County TX - The 711 Jail711 North San Jacinto Street713-755-1188
Harris County TX Youth Village210 Jw Mills Drive713-222-4700
Houston FDC1200 Texas Avenue713-221-5400
Houston Processing Center15850 Export Plaza Drive281-449-1481
Joe Kegans State Jail707 Top Street713-224-6584 **117
Leidel Residential Reentry Center1819 Commerce Street713-224-0984
Pam Lychner State Jail2350 Atascocita Road281-454-5036 **100
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