Walker County, TX Arrests & Jail Records

The Walker County Sheriff's Office is the primary local law enforcement agency tasked with keeping arrest records. Interested persons can get these records by submitting formal requests to:

Walker County Sheriff's Office

717 FM 2821 Road West

Huntsville, TX 77320

Phone: (936) 435-2400

Individuals interested in arrest records of current inmates can look up the sheriff's Jail Records online. To search the database, enter the inmate's name, date of birth, booking number, or date booked in the spaces provided.

The Huntsville Police Department keeps arrest records and disseminates them to members of the public. To get recent arrest reports, you can visit the department's records section or send mail requests at/to:

Huntsville Police Department, Records Section

560 FM 2821 West

Huntsville, TX 77320

Fax: (936) 291-5480

Arrest records are publicly accessible on criminal history files maintained by the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS). Anyone can use the DPS Conviction Name Search tool to view limited criminal records online. Follow the steps below to conduct name-based searches via the online database:

• Visit the Conviction Name Search to create a new account
• Once logged in, enter the subject's date of birth, name, and other identifying details where necessary
• Include debit or credit card details to pay the $3 search fee.

After confirming the payment, the system will retrieve and display conviction records matching the entered details. Certain employers, authorized agencies, and record owners can get comprehensive criminal records from the DPS. To conduct fingerprint-based checks, eligible applicants must schedule fingerprinting appointments online or contact the Walker County Sheriff. On the day of the appointment, applicants must present valid photo IDs, pay the $10 processing fee, and cover any additional required charges to complete the fingerprinting process. Once the fingerprints are collected, the results are usually sent directly to the designated agency or individual, depending on the nature of the request.

Criminal case files containing arrest details of defendants are accessible online through the Walker County Case Search system. Requesters can also get copies of these records by visiting the District Clerk at:

Walker County District Clerk

1100 University Avenue, Room 209

Huntsville, TX 77340

Phone: (936) 436-4972

The County Clerk and other court clerks in local municipalities may also provide access to criminal court records. Interested parties can also use private search databases like InfoTracer to access Walker's arrest records.