Kaufman County, TX Arrests & Jail Records

Kaufman County Police Departments have a number of ways by which you may channel your requests for arrest records. Some police departments allow you to purchase a copy of an incident report for a fee.

In addition, you will be asked to provide a number of information when visiting the arresting agency you plan to request records from. Such information includes the type of report, where the incident occurred, the name of the person who was involved, and when the arrest happened. The following are Police Departments in Kaufman County:

• Kaufman Police Department
• Kemp Police Department
• Talty Police Department

You may access arrest records online or offline from the Sheriff's Office. There is an online inmate search portal provided by the Sheriff's Office in which the public may locate arrest records. If you are searching online, you may follow these steps to retrieve arrest-related information:

• Visit the Open Records Page on the Sheriff's website
• Click on "yes" to make request
• Navigate the "Inmate Records Page"
• Enter your personal details and provide enough information that will assist in finding the desired records.
• Select your mode of delivery
• Click "submit" to continue your request

Alternatively, you may send a self-addressed envelope to their mail address at:

Drawer 849, Kaufman, Texas

Phone: (972) 932-4337

Fax: (972) 932-9751

If you are visiting in person to request copies of records, the Sheriff's Office is at:

1900 EUS-175

Kaufman, Texas, 75142

If you are requesting arrest records from the TxDPs in person, you will be required to provide specific information, including your contact information, to help track the record and send it to you. You may visit the Public Information Center for an in-person request at:

5805 N. Lamar Blvd,

Austin, Texas 78756

For an online request submission, you may visit the computerized criminal history (CCH) system. The CCH is a name-based search portal that provides arrest information about individuals who have been convicted or deferred adjudication. To view records online, you may do the following:

• Create a Criminal Record Search Public Website Account
• Purchase credits for each search which costs $3
• Ensure you enter accurate and complete info to get the best match
• Click "submit" to proceed on your request

However, if you wish to send your request for arrest reports by mail, you may submit your request in writing to:

Texas Department of Public Safety

Office of General Counsel - Public Information Box 4087

Austin, Texas 78773-0140

A legal process begins when a person or group of persons are formally accused of a crime by prosecution in a courtroom where they may be declared guilty or not. The District Court presides over serious criminal offenses like felonies although less serious criminal cases are handled in the Justice of the Peace Courts and Constitutional County Court. The District Court Clerk maintains official court records and oversees the coordination of the court calendar. Interested persons may visit the Tyler Odyssey Portal when searching criminal court records. As an alternative, the public may also visit the courthouse to copy criminal court records at:

Kaufman County Justice Center

1902 E. US Highway 175

Kaufman, TX 75142

Individuals seeking arrest records may utilize third-party services like InfoTracer. The public may keep in mind that these platforms typically offer information at a cost.