Henderson County, TX Arrests & Jail Records

To obtain arrest records from the Henderson County Sheriff's Office, individuals may visit the office during regular business hours at 206-A North Murchison Street, Athens, TX 75751.

Individuals seeking police arrest records may visit the police department responsible for the arrest, with details such as the arrestee's name, location, time, and other relevant information. In Henderson County, these records are available at local law enforcement agencies, including:

• Athens Police Department
• Chandler Police Department
• Gun Barrel City Police Department
• Malakoff Police Department
• Tool Police Department

The Texas Department of Public Safety Computerized Criminal History System (CCH) maintains public records on arrests, prosecutions, and dispositions for Class B misdemeanor cases or higher. Anyone may access these records by conducting a name-based search. To begin, users must purchase $3 credits per search using a check or credit card. It is important to enter accurate and complete details about the individual being searched, including their first and last name, full date of birth, and middle or maiden name. A name search may return no results if the individual's name is misspelled, the record is not in the CCH, or it is not publicly available.

Licensing applicants and designated volunteers in Henderson County may obtain fingerprint-based criminal history checks at approved IdentoGO locations. To do so, the applicant must schedule an appointment online or by calling 1-888-467-2080. At the appointment, they must present a valid photo ID, $10 for the fingerprinting fee, and an additional $15 for the criminal records. Fingerprints are electronically submitted to the Department of Public Safety, and the results are processed and delivered to the recipient by mail or email.

Henderson County residents may obtain arrest information related to arrests that resulted in formal charges against a defendant at the courthouse where the case was heard. Misdemeanor case records are maintained by the Criminal Division of the County Clerk's Office, while felony case records are kept by the District Clerk.

For more convenient and quicker access, arrest records for Henderson County may also be obtained through reliable third-party websites, such as InfoTracer. These websites offer a streamlined process, allowing users to access arrest records from the comfort of their homes.