Smith County Jail Roster Search | Inmate and Booking List

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Smith County, Texas · Current jail records, bookings, bonds and inmate services

Check Who Is in Smith County Jail and What Happens Next

If someone was arrested in Tyler or elsewhere in Smith County, start with the county’s official Jail Search. Open the matching record carefully and save the booking or jail identifier, booking date, charge, bond and court information that appears.

If the person does not appear, do not assume they were never arrested. They may still be processing, already released, listed differently, transferred or held outside Smith County. This guide shows where to check next and what to do after you confirm custody.

Open the official jail search Search jail + court records Person not showing?
Exact legal name Date of birth if known Approximate arrest date Booking number if known Arresting agency if known
SMITH COUNTY ROSTER BOARD CHECKING CUSTODY
LIVE JAIL SEARCH TYLER, TX
BOOKING RECORD
BOND + CASE CHECKED
ID
CUSTODY RECORD MATCHED
A jail booking is not a conviction. The roster can help confirm custody, booking and bond information, but an arrest allegation does not establish guilt. Use the Smith County court record to find the filed charge and eventual disposition.
Official roster

Use Smith County’s dedicated Jail Search application.

Jail number

903-590-2800 for current jail and custody questions.

Main jail

206 E. Elm Street in downtown Tyler.

Visitation site

2811 Public Road at the Low-Risk Facility.

Source review

Local procedures checked August 20, 2026.

Start with the problem you have

Which answer do you need first?

ARRESTED RECENTLY See whether booking has posted

Start with the dedicated Jail Search. Use the exact booked name and open each plausible match.

Follow the roster steps
STILL IN JAIL? Confirm current custody

Check the newest jail record, then call 903-590-2800 if release, transfer or housing is unclear.

Fix an uncertain status
NEED TO BOND OUT Check every charge and release option

Review the bond entry, then ask whether personal-bond review through Smith County Pre-Trial Release is available.

Review bond options
VISIT OR VIDEO MESSAGE Use the Low-Risk Facility

All regular inmate visitation is conducted through video link at 2811 Public Road.

See visitation rules
SEND MONEY OR CALL Use the Sheriff-linked providers

JailATM handles commissary-related funding and messaging services. NCIC handles inmate telephone service.

Open inmate services
COURT DATE OR FINAL RESULT Leave the roster and check the case

Felonies go through the District Clerk. Class A and B misdemeanors are maintained by the County Clerk.

Find the criminal case

Jump directly to the Smith County task

The article is arranged in the order most families need it after an arrest.

Booking-list decoder

Know what the roster can tell you—and what it cannot

Fields to look for when they appear in the Smith County jail record
Record detail
Why it matters
What it does not prove
Next step
Booked name
Shows how the person was entered into the jail system.
Identity when another person has a similar name.
Compare another identifier.
Booking or jail number
Helps distinguish a particular jail record or person.
That all prior arrests are part of the same case.
Save it for jail-service questions.
Booking date
Shows when the person entered the Smith County jail process.
The exact time the alleged offense occurred.
Compare with the arrest report and cause filing.
Charge
Shows the allegation associated with the jail record.
Guilt or the final prosecuted offense.
Search the Smith County criminal docket.
Bond
May show a monetary release condition.
That paying one bond clears every charge or hold.
Confirm every active case before paying.
Court or cause number
Connects the booking to a criminal court case.
That every booking allegation became a filed count.
Use it in Smith County Public Search.
Release information
Helps determine whether that custody event has ended.
Dismissal, acquittal or completion of the case.
Read the court disposition.
Booking image
If displayed, it can assist with identification.
Guilt or identity by itself.
Match the record number and another identifier.
Do not treat “booked,” “charged” or a displayed bond as a court judgment. A prosecutor can reject, amend or replace an allegation, and separate charges can end differently.
Avoid the wrong-person problem

Confirm the inmate before sending money or sharing the record

Booked first and last name match
Middle name or suffix is consistent
Date of birth matches when displayed
Booking date fits the known arrest
Booking or jail identifier is saved
Arresting jurisdiction makes sense
Charge and court case fit the same event
Current custody status has been rechecked
Smith County includes Tyler, Lindale, Whitehouse, Troup, Winona and other communities. A person arrested by a city police officer can still be booked into the Smith County Jail, so the arresting agency and the jail operator may not be the same office.
No result or uncertain custody

What to do when the inmate is not on the roster

The arrest is very recent Booking, identification, medical screening and record entry may still be underway.
The name is entered differently Try a former name, maiden name, suffix, hyphenated spelling or alternate spelling.
The person was released Check the broader Public Search portal for the court or prior jail record.
The person received a citation A criminal or municipal case can exist without a lengthy county-jail booking.
The person was booked elsewhere Search the county where the person physically entered custody.
The person moved to state custody Use the Texas Department of Criminal Justice search after a state-prison transfer.
The person is a juvenile Juvenile custody does not follow the adult jail-roster workflow.
The online portal is unavailable Call the jail rather than relying on an unofficial third-party roster.
Custody-verification call script
I am trying to confirm whether [full legal name], date of birth [date if known], is currently in Smith County custody. The arrest may have occurred on [date] through [agency]. Can you tell me whether the person is still processing, currently housed, released or transferred, and whether there is a booking or jail number I should use?
Smith County Jail: 903-590-2800
Smith County Sheriff’s Office: 903-590-2661
Non-emergency dispatch: 903-566-6600
Where the jail services are located

Do not drive to the wrong Smith County facility

Downtown Main Jail
206 E. Elm Street
Tyler, TX 75702

Adult booking and custody location.

Jail: 903-590-2800

Low / Medium Risk Facility
2811 Public Road
Tyler, TX 75701

This is the location Smith County publishes for all regular inmate video visitation.

Jail: 903-590-2800

Sheriff Administration
227 N. Spring Avenue
Tyler, TX 75702

This is the Sheriff’s administrative office, not the regular visitation site.

903-590-2661

Visitation is not held at the downtown jail. Smith County specifically directs regular inmate visitation to the Low-Risk Facility at 2811 Public Road.

Juvenile arrests use a different system

Tyler Police states that an arrestee age 17 or older is incarcerated through the Smith County adult jail system. A person age 16 or younger may be released to a parent or guardian or taken to Smith County Juvenile Detention.

Smith County Juvenile Services
2630 Morningside Drive
Tyler, TX 75708
903-535-0850
Bond and release

Before paying bail, find out whether personal bond review is possible

Smith County has a county-run Pre-Trial Release Department that can consider eligible defendants for a court-approved personal bond. The program covers people arrested on Class A, B and C misdemeanors and certain felonies.

Confirm the correct inmate and every active case Save the booking identifier, charges, bond information and cause numbers shown in the jail record.
Call Smith County Pre-Trial Release The person in jail or a friend or family member may contact the office. Call 903-590-2620
Ask whether the charge is eligible for review Personal bond is not automatic and is subject to court approval.
The defendant completes an application The Pre-Trial Release office publishes an application for people seeking this type of bond.
A bond investigator interviews and investigates The review considers information such as community ties, reliability, prior record and current charges.
The application goes to the appropriate judge The judge decides whether to approve or deny the personal bond.
Pay the published personal-bond fee after approval Smith County currently lists the fee as $20 or 3% of the bond amount, whichever is greater.
Use an accepted payment form The Pre-Trial Release page currently states that the personal-bond office accepts cash, money order or cashier’s check.
Keep the receipt and follow every bond condition Release conditions continue until the case is resolved or the court changes them.
Smith County Pre-Trial Release
Smith County Courthouse Annex
200 E. Ferguson Street, Room 213
Tyler, TX 75702
Phone: 903-590-2620
Fax: 903-590-2626
Monday–Friday: 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Closed for lunch: 12:00 p.m.–1:00 p.m.
Read personal-bond procedure Smith County Bail Bond Board
Looking for a commercial bondsman? Smith County’s Bail Bond Board rules require a current licensed-surety list to be posted where prisoners are processed or confined and in criminal courts. Use the current county-approved list rather than choosing a company from an unsolicited text, call or advertisement.
Bond call script
I am calling about [full booked name], booking or jail number [number if known]. Can you confirm every active charge and bond, whether there is any hold that would prevent release, and whether the person can be considered for Smith County Pre-Trial Release or another court-approved release option?
Smith County inmate visitation

Go to 2811 Public Road—not the downtown jail—for regular visits

All Smith County regular inmate visitation is provided through video link at the Low-Risk Facility, 2811 Public Road, Tyler.
Current visitation schedule published by Smith County
Visitor situation
Published schedule
What to do
Women inmates
Tuesday and Sunday
Sign up at the Low-Risk Facility between 12:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m.
Men inmates
Monday and Saturday
Sign up at the Low-Risk Facility between 12:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m.
Regular visiting hours
1:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Complete same-day registration first.
Visit length
20 minutes
Be ready before the session begins.
Trustee visitation
6:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
Trustee sign-up is 5:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m.

What to wear

Bring proof of identification
No revealing or see-through clothing
Sleeves must extend at least halfway down the upper arm
No spandex or tights
No skirts, dresses or shorts above mid-thigh
No obscene, offensive or gang-related clothing
Do not rely on a remembered schedule. Housing, security conditions and jail operations can affect visitation. Recheck the Sheriff’s current page before driving to Tyler.
Check Sheriff visitation rules
Parking: Smith County’s published visitation page does not provide a detailed visitor-parking instruction or parking-fee schedule. If parking availability or accessibility matters for your visit, call the jail before travelling rather than assuming a particular lot is open.
Commissary, email and video

Use JailATM only after you confirm the correct inmate

JailATM

The Smith County Sheriff links directly to JailATM for inmate-related services.

  • Place money on an inmate commissary account.
  • Use available inmate email or messaging features.
  • Use available video-call features.
  • Search carefully for the correct Smith County inmate before paying.
  • Keep the transaction confirmation.
Open JailATM

Before making a deposit

  • Recheck that the person is still in Smith County custody.
  • Match the exact booked name.
  • Use the booking or inmate identifier when requested.
  • Review the provider’s fee before completing payment.
  • Do not send money based only on a text or social-media request.
Money sent to the wrong inmate can be difficult to recover. Confirm the roster entry first, especially when two people have similar names.
Inmate telephone service

Smith County uses NCIC for inmate phone calls

NCIC telephone service

The Smith County Sheriff currently links to NCIC for inmate telephone service.

Telephone-account funds may be added through NCIC or through JailATM.

Open NCIC
Keep case details off normal calls

Ordinary jail telephone calls should not be treated as confidential attorney-client communications.

Avoid discussing evidence, witness statements, passwords, alibis or defense strategy.

If an inmate says the telephone account is not working, first confirm the person remains in Smith County custody and then use the support instructions provided by NCIC or JailATM for the specific account.
Current inmate correspondence

Smith County personal mail goes through a Fort Worth processing address

Do not mail ordinary personal letters to 206 E. Elm Street. The Smith County Sheriff currently publishes a separate Fort Worth address for inmate personal correspondence.
Address personal correspondence as follows:

Sender’s First and Last Name
Sender’s Home Address
City, State ZIP

Inmate ID: Inmate’s Full Name
C/O Smith County Jail
2830 S. Hulen St. Box 809
Fort Worth, TX 76109

Mail rules worth checking before sealing the envelope

Letters may be no larger than 12 × 15 inches
Include the sender’s full return address
Use the inmate’s full name and ID
Up to four qualifying unframed photographs may be enclosed
Photographs may be no larger than 4 × 5 inches
Self-developing Polaroid-style photos with hard backing are not accepted
The Sheriff states that contraband received through the mail can be placed into inmate property and may not be available to the inmate until release.
Check current inmate-mail rules
Booking to criminal court

The roster answers custody; the court docket answers what happened to the case

Smith County has one public search system that makes it possible to move from jail records to court records. Use a cause number from the jail result whenever one is available.
Open Smith County Public Search The county identifies this portal as its public site for jail and court records. Open Smith County Public Search
Start with the cause or case number This is usually safer than a broad name search.
If necessary, search the person’s legal name Compare the case filing date and court assignment with the jail booking.
Determine whether the case is felony or misdemeanor That tells you which clerk maintains the record.
Read each charge separately A multi-charge arrest can produce several different court outcomes.
Check the newest setting before going to court Smith County courts direct defendants and attorneys to Judicial Search for the most current settings.
Find the actual disposition Look for dismissal, plea, judgment, deferred disposition, conviction or another final action instead of assuming the arrest charge was proven.

Felony case

Record holder: Smith County District Clerk

100 N. Broadway, Room 204
Tyler, TX 75702

Phone: 903-590-1660

Monday–Friday: 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

Payments stop at 4:30 p.m.

Class A or B misdemeanor

Record holder: Smith County Clerk Criminal Division

200 E. Ferguson Street
3rd Floor, Annex Building
Tyler, TX 75702

Phone: 903-590-4680

Email copies: crimcopies@smith-county.com

The County Clerk states that its Class A/B misdemeanor records date back to 1976. Smith County Records Services states that online criminal-case information is available from 1995 to current.
Do not call the County Clerk for a felony record. The County Clerk’s current criminal FAQ specifically directs felony case questions to the District Clerk.
Court copies and background searches

Know the clerk fee before requesting the file

Current Smith County clerk fees relevant to criminal records
Service
Published fee
Office
Useful when
Emailed District Clerk document, 0–15 pages
$1 per page
District Clerk
You need a regular electronic copy of a felony-court document.
Emailed District Clerk document, 16+ pages
$15 per document
District Clerk
A larger regular document is being emailed.
Paper or certified District Clerk copy
$1 per page
District Clerk
You need a paper or certified court document.
Class A/B misdemeanor background search
$5
County Clerk
You need a Smith County misdemeanor criminal background search.
Printed misdemeanor page
$1 per page
County Clerk
You need printed Class A/B misdemeanor records.
The County Clerk says its misdemeanor staff can provide the case number, court assignment, court date, attorney’s name and bondsman’s name. For Class A/B misdemeanor questions call 903-590-4680.
Attorney and appointed counsel

If the defendant cannot afford a lawyer, ask the assigned court about appointed counsel

Court-appointed counsel

Smith County’s court FAQ identifies the Pauper’s Oath Application as the form judges use, together with the defendant’s sworn testimony, to decide whether the person qualifies for court-appointed counsel.

The form is available through the court offices.

Private criminal lawyer

Confirm the lawyer’s Texas license status, ask about Smith County criminal-court experience and request the fee agreement in writing.

A bail-bond company is not the defendant’s lawyer.

State Bar Lawyer Referral Service
After you identify the assigned court in Judicial Search, contact that specific court about the process and current forms. Smith County notes that each court controls its own docket.
Do not discuss defense strategy on ordinary jail calls or video messages. Use confidential attorney communication channels for legal advice and case preparation.
Police and Sheriff records

Need the arrest report? Request the record, not another roster search

The jail roster tells you that a custody record exists. It may not contain the complete arrest narrative, probable-cause document, body-camera record, dispatch record or investigative report.

Identify which agency created the record A Tyler Police arrest report is not the same record as a Smith County Sheriff report.
Save the booking and court identifiers first Include the name, date, location, cause number and report number when known.
Use the Smith County public-information portal for county records Smith County accepts electronic public-information requests through JustFOIA. Start a Smith County public-information request
Describe the exact existing record Ask for an identified offense report, arrest report, probable-cause record, dispatch record or other specific document rather than asking the agency to research the case for you.
Watch for a cost estimate or clarification request Respond promptly if the county asks you to narrow the request or approve estimated charges.
Copy-ready public-record request
Under the Texas Public Information Act, I request the releasable arrest or offense report concerning [full legal name] for the incident on or about [date] at [location]. Known identifiers include booking or jail number [number], cause number [number] and agency report number [number]. Please provide the record electronically if available and notify me before processing if estimated charges will exceed $[amount].
Smith County explains that a governmental body does not have to conduct research or create a new record in response to a public-information request. Give enough detail to locate the existing document.
Victim and custody help

Victims do not have to rely on the jail roster for every update

Smith County DA Victim Services

The Victim Services Division assists victims and families with information about the criminal-justice process and case status.

903-590-1723
903-590-1742

Open Victim Services
Texas VINE

Smith County’s resource directory lists VINE as a custody-notification resource.

877-894-8463

Use custody notifications when you need alerts rather than repeatedly refreshing the roster.

After Smith County custody ends

Where to search after transfer to state or federal custody

Texas state prison

Use the Texas Department of Criminal Justice inmate search after a person has entered TDCJ custody.

Open TDCJ Inmate Information

Federal custody

Use the Federal Bureau of Prisons locator when the person has entered federal Bureau of Prisons custody.

Open BOP Inmate Locator
A missing Smith County result does not automatically mean a transfer occurred. Confirm the local booking or release first.
Call the right office

Smith County jail and criminal-record contacts

Smith County Jail
206 E. Elm Street
Tyler, TX 75702

903-590-2800

Current adult custody, booking and jail questions.

Low-Risk Facility
2811 Public Road
Tyler, TX 75701

903-590-2800

Regular inmate video-visitation location.

Smith County Sheriff
227 N. Spring Avenue
Tyler, TX 75702

903-590-2661

Pre-Trial Release
200 E. Ferguson Street, Room 213
Tyler, TX 75702

903-590-2620

District Clerk
100 N. Broadway, Room 204
Tyler, TX 75702

903-590-1660

Felony records and District Court cases.

County Clerk Criminal Division
200 E. Ferguson Street
3rd Floor, Annex Building
Tyler, TX 75702

903-590-4680

Class A/B misdemeanor records.

Smith County Criminal District Attorney
100 N. Broadway Avenue, 4th Floor
Tyler, TX 75702

903-590-1720

Victim Services

903-590-1723
903-590-1742

Map to the Downtown Main Jail

Map to the Low-Risk visitation facility

Call before making a special trip. Custody, release, visitation availability, court settings and office procedures can change after an online record was viewed.
Smith County shortcuts

Six details that can save a wasted trip or payment

Use the dedicated Jail Search first

The current jail application is a more direct starting point than searching the entire judicial-record system.

Visit at Public Road

Regular visitation is through the Low-Risk Facility, not at the downtown Elm Street jail.

Personal mail goes to Fort Worth

Do not use the downtown jail street address for ordinary inmate correspondence.

Ask about personal bond

Smith County operates a Pre-Trial Release programme that can consider eligible misdemeanor and certain felony defendants.

Split felony and misdemeanor questions

District Clerk handles felonies. County Clerk handles Class A/B misdemeanors.

Do not pay from a screenshot

Reopen the live roster and verify the inmate before funding a JailATM or telephone account.

10 Smith County jail questions

Smith County Jail roster questions answered

How do I search the current Smith County Jail roster?

Use the official Smith County Jail Search application linked by the Smith County Sheriff’s Office. Search for the person, open the matching jail record and verify identifying information before relying on the booking, charge, bond or release details. The Smith County Public Search portal can also be used for jail and court records.

Does Smith County publish a separate recent booking list?

Smith County directs the public to its interactive Jail Search and Public Search systems rather than requiring a separate static daily booking PDF. Use the current jail search for recent or active custody information and check the court record when you need the filed criminal case.

What should I do if someone is not showing in the Smith County inmate search?

Try the person’s booked legal name and reasonable spelling variations, then check the Smith County Public Search court records. A new arrest may still be processing, the person may have been released, transferred, cited instead of jailed or booked in another county. For current custody questions, call the Smith County Jail at 903-590-2800.

What information should I save from a Smith County jail record?

Save the exact booked name and any booking or jail identifier, booking date, custody or release status, charge information, bond information and court or cause number when displayed. These details help with court searches, bond questions, visitation, mail, commissary and telephone accounts.

Where is the Smith County Jail in Tyler Texas?

The Downtown Main Smith County Jail is at 206 East Elm Street, Tyler, Texas 75702. The Low/Medium Risk Facility is at 2811 Public Road, Tyler, Texas 75701. The jail telephone number published by the City of Tyler is 903-590-2800. Smith County inmate visitation is conducted by video link at the Low-Risk Facility.

How does visitation work at the Smith County Jail?

All Smith County inmate visitation is provided through video link at the Low-Risk Facility, 2811 Public Road in Tyler. Women’s visitation is Tuesday and Sunday and men’s visitation is Monday and Saturday. Visitors sign up the day of the visit between 12:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. General visitation runs from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. and visits are limited to 20 minutes. Proof of identification is required.

How do I send money or make calls to a Smith County inmate?

The Smith County Sheriff’s Office links to JailATM for inmate video messaging, email-related services and commissary deposits. NCIC provides inmate telephone service. Telephone funds can be added through NCIC or JailATM. Verify the inmate’s identity and jail information before funding an account.

What is the mailing address for a Smith County Jail inmate?

The Smith County Sheriff’s Office instructs personal correspondence to be addressed with the sender’s full name and home address, followed by the inmate’s ID and full name, C/O Smith County Jail, 2830 S. Hulen St. Box 809, Fort Worth, TX 76109. Letters may be no larger than 12 by 15 inches and no more than four qualifying unframed photographs may be enclosed.

How can someone get out of Smith County Jail on a personal bond?

Smith County Pre-Trial Release considers eligible people arrested on Class A, B and C misdemeanors and certain felonies for court-approved personal bonds. The inmate or a family member can contact Pre-Trial Release at 903-590-2620. The defendant must complete an application and undergo an interview and background investigation. If approved, the published fee is $20 or 3% of the bond amount, whichever is greater.

How do I find the court case or appointed lawyer after a Smith County booking?

Use the Smith County Public Search portal to match the jail booking with the criminal court case. Felony records are maintained by the District Clerk, while Class A and B misdemeanor records are maintained by the County Clerk. A defendant who cannot afford an attorney may ask the court about the Pauper’s Oath Application used by Smith County judges to determine eligibility for court-appointed counsel.

Official resources

Sources to recheck before taking action

Jail and Sheriff
Courts and bond
Services and records
Accuracy and legal-use notice

Texas-arrest.org is an independent informational resource. It is not the Smith County Sheriff’s Office, Smith County Jail, Smith County District Clerk, Smith County Clerk, Criminal District Attorney, Pre-Trial Release Department, JailATM, NCIC or a law firm.

Jail custody, bookings, bond amounts, release conditions, visitation, mail instructions, provider details, office hours and court settings can change. Recheck the live official source before travelling, paying money, mailing property or making a legal decision.

An arrest or jail booking is an allegation and custody event, not proof of guilt. Verify identity with more than one detail and use the criminal court record when you need the filed charge or disposition.

Official-source review completed August 20, 2026. No separate VideoObject schema is included because no title-specific video with sufficiently useful and fully verified metadata was selected for this page.

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