Smith County Arrest Log | Daily and Recent Bookings

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Smith County, Texas · Daily jail entries, recent bookings, custody and release

Read the Smith County Booking Log Without Losing the Court Trail

If the arrest happened today or yesterday, start with Smith County’s official Jail Search. Check the booked name carefully, open the matching jail entry and save the booking or inmate identifier, booking date, arresting agency, charge, bond and any case number shown.

A new arrest may not appear the minute someone is taken into custody, and an arrest entry does not tell you how the case eventually ends. This guide shows what to check next when the person is missing, already released, waiting on bond, housed at another Smith County facility or heading to court.

Open Smith County Jail Search Open jail & court records Booking not showing?
Exact last name First name Date of birth Approximate arrest date Booking or case number
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A daily arrest log is not a conviction list. A Smith County jail entry shows an arrest or custody event recorded by the county system. Charges can be rejected, changed, reduced, dismissed or resolved differently in court. Verify the related misdemeanor or felony case before drawing conclusions.
Official jail search

Smith County Public Search provides electronic jail records.

Main jail

206 E. Elm Street, Tyler · 903-590-2800.

Visitation site

2811 Public Road at the Low-Risk Facility.

Misdemeanor cases

County Clerk Criminal Division · 903-590-4680.

Felony cases

District Clerk records are searchable online.

Start with the time of the arrest

Today, recently released, or an older booking?

Arrested today

Use the official jail search first. If nothing appears, do not assume the person was not arrested; intake may still be underway.

Search recent jail records
May still be in jail

Open the current jail record, then call 903-590-2800 if the online custody or facility information is unclear.

Check the two jail locations
Already released

Keep the booking details and continue into Judicial Search. Release from jail does not mean the criminal case disappeared.

Find the court case
Older arrest

Search county judicial records, then route misdemeanor records to the County Clerk and felony records to the District Clerk.

Choose the correct clerk

Go straight to the Smith County task

You do not need to read every section to solve a same-day booking question.

Booking-record decoder

What a recent Smith County booking can—and cannot—tell you

Use the jail record to decide what to verify next
Booking detail
What it helps confirm
What it does not prove
Best next step
Booked name
How the person is entered in the jail system.
Identity when two people share a similar name.
Compare DOB and another identifier.
Booking date
When the displayed jail intake was recorded.
The exact time the alleged offense occurred.
Compare the police incident and court filing.
Booking / inmate ID
A jail-system identifier useful for custody services.
The final court charge.
Keep it for jail, mail, money and records calls.
Arresting agency
Which law-enforcement office made or processed the arrest.
That the Sheriff created the incident report.
Request the narrative from that agency.
Charge
The allegation associated with the booking entry.
That the prosecutor filed or proved that exact charge.
Check the County or District Clerk case.
Bond
A release amount or condition currently associated with a charge.
That paying one amount will clear every hold or case.
Confirm all charges and release conditions.
Custody status
Whether the current jail record reflects ongoing or ended custody.
That the prosecution ended.
Search the court docket after release.
Release date
When a displayed county-jail custody event ended.
Dismissal, acquittal or innocence.
Find the disposition.
Case number
The best bridge from booking information to a court record.
That other criminal causes do not exist.
Search Judicial Records by case number.
Same-name safeguard: Before sending money, sharing a booking publicly or treating the arrest as belonging to one person, match at least two independent identifiers such as date of birth plus booking date, inmate ID or case number.
When the person is not in the log

A same-day arrest can be real even when the search is empty

Intake is still underway Booking, identification, screening and data entry can occur before a public jail record is easy to locate.
The person was released quickly Search the court case and call the jail instead of looking only for a current-custody entry.
The name is entered differently Try the surname alone, full legal name, suffix, former surname or a different spelling.
The booking happened in another county The alleged incident can involve Smith County while physical custody occurs elsewhere.
The arrest did not produce adult jail custody A citation, notice to appear or another release process can create a criminal case without a lengthy jail stay.
The person is under 17 Juvenile custody is handled separately from the adult Smith County Jail search.
A transfer occurred Later custody may move to another county, TDCJ or a federal facility.
The record is restricted Juvenile, expunged, sealed and otherwise confidential information may not be publicly available.
Current-custody call script
I am trying to confirm whether [full legal name], date of birth [date], was booked into the Smith County Jail after an arrest on or about [date/time]. Can you confirm whether the person is currently processing, in custody, released or transferred, and tell me the correct booking or inmate identifier if that information is public?
Smith County Jail: 903-590-2800
Sheriff administration: 903-590-2661
Sheriff non-emergency: 903-566-6600

Juvenile arrests are separate

Tyler Police states that a person age 16 or younger who is arrested is handled through the juvenile process rather than the adult Smith County Jail. Smith County Juvenile Services is located at 2630 Morningside Drive, Tyler and can be reached at 903-535-0850.
Smith County jail locations

The booking database covers more than one jail building

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

Jail phone: 903-590-2800

Use for current adult jail and booking questions.

Low / Medium Risk Facility
2811 Public Road
Tyler, TX

Jail phone: 903-590-2800

This is also the location used for public inmate video visitation.

A Smith County jail study describes adult custody as operating across the Central Jail campus and the North/Low-Medium Risk campus. Do not assume the downtown address is where a social visit takes place.

Map to the Downtown Main Jail

Map to the Low-Risk visitation facility

Bond and release

Do not treat one bond amount as a guaranteed release

Verify the correct inmate Use the booked name plus another identifier before discussing money.
List every charge and case A second case or hold can keep the person in custody even when another charge shows a payable bond.
Check the current bond order Court action after booking can change the original release amount or conditions.
Ask whether a personal bond is possible Smith County operates a Pre-Trial Release and Personal Bond Office for qualifying defendants.
Use an approved bondsman when choosing surety Check the Smith County Bail Bond Board rather than relying on an unsolicited call or text.
Keep the receipt and written terms Save the defendant name, cause number, amount, payer information, company details and collateral agreement.

Smith County personal-bond option

Who can ask?

The inmate can contact Pre-Trial Release, or a friend or family member can call the office.

The defendant must complete an application and is interviewed and investigated before a judge decides.

Published fee

$20 or 3% of the bond amount, whichever is greater.

The office states that PBO payments are accepted by cash, money order or cashier’s check.

Resident of Smith County or within a 50-mile radius
Held on local offenses
Must not be on probation or parole
Must appear at every scheduled court setting
Weekly reporting is required after qualifying release
Travel requires the office’s client travel form
Smith County Pre-Trial Release Department
200 E. Ferguson, Room 213
Smith County Courthouse Annex
Tyler, TX 75702
Phone: 903-590-2620
Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
Closed for lunch, noon–1 p.m.
Read personal-bond procedure Open Bail Bond Board
From arrest to prosecution

The recent booking is only the first record in the chain

Arrest and jail intake The booking log records custody information associated with the arrest.
Bond and magistrate activity Release conditions may be set, reviewed or changed.
Prosecutor review The charge appearing at booking may be filed differently, rejected or amended.
County or District Clerk case Class A/B misdemeanor records generally route through the County Clerk; felony cases are kept by the District Clerk.
Court settings and orders Use Judicial Search for the most current court information and case history available online.
Disposition Find what happened to every charge—dismissal, plea, deferred adjudication, conviction, acquittal or another court action.
Open Judicial Search District Clerk County Clerk criminal records
Smith County Records Services states that online criminal records currently extend from 1995 to present. Older or unavailable material may require direct contact with the appropriate clerk.

What to check after opening the court case

Case or cause number matches the booking
Defendant identity matches
Filing date fits the arrest timeline
Assigned court is identified
Attorney information is current
Bond changes are reviewed
Every charge or count is read separately
Final disposition is located
Do not call the wrong clerk

Misdemeanor and felony records split between two offices

Class A & B misdemeanors

Smith County Clerk – Criminal Division

The County Clerk states that it keeps Class A and B misdemeanor cases resulting from offenses occurring in Smith County. Staff can provide information such as the case number, court assignment, court date, attorney name or bondsman name.

Misdemeanor records date back to 1976.

Phone: 903-590-4680

Copy requests: crimcopies@smith-county.com

Open misdemeanor records information

Felony cases

Smith County District Clerk

The District Clerk is the official record holder for felony cases heard in Smith County District Courts, and those records are currently available through the public judicial search.

100 N. Broadway, Room 204
Tyler, TX 75702

Main office: 903-590-1660

The County Clerk’s misdemeanor FAQ directs felony-case inquiries to 903-590-1670.

Open District Clerk information

Current District Clerk copy fees

Fees published by the Smith County District Clerk
Copy type
Published fee
Useful when
Emailed regular copy, 0–15 pages
$1 per page
You need a small electronic court document.
Emailed regular copy, 16+ pages
$15 per document
The requested document is longer.
Paper or certified copy
$1 per page
You need an official paper or certified record.
District Clerk hours are Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. The office states that it stops accepting payments at 4:30 p.m.
Court-day local details

If the booking now has a court date, prepare for downtown Tyler

Smith County’s Pre-Trial Release instructions direct criminal defendants to the courthouse at 100 N. Broadway in downtown Tyler and tell visitors to use the west entrance on Broadway Avenue.
Arrive before the scheduled setting
Use the west Broadway Avenue entrance
Expect to pass through a metal detector
Do not bring unnecessary or prohibited items
Turn off phones and electronic devices
Do not bring food or drinks into the courtroom
Arrange child care rather than bringing children to court
Allow enough time for security and downtown parking
Court settings can change. Check Smith County Judicial Search immediately before travelling rather than relying on an old booking page, screenshot or calendar entry.
Smith County Courthouse building in Tyler Texas
Smith County’s courthouse area in downtown Tyler. Verify the current court location on the docket before travelling because county construction and court assignments can affect where a proceeding is held.
The booking log is not the police narrative

Request the arrest report from the agency that created it

Smith County Records Services specifically notes that police reports are kept by the appropriate arresting agency.
SHERIFF ARREST Smith County Sheriff

Use the Sheriff’s current Public Information Request portal for Sheriff-created offense, arrest and related public records.

TYLER ARREST Tyler Police

The Tyler Police Data Management Unit is the central repository for the department’s incident, offense, investigative and arrest records.

OTHER CITY Municipal police

A booking may originate with Arp, Bullard, Troup, Whitehouse or another local department rather than the Sheriff.

COURT DOCUMENT County / District Clerk

Do not submit a public-information request for a court disposition that is already maintained by the appropriate clerk.

Request Smith County Sheriff records Tyler Police public records resources Read county public-information rules
Copy-ready arrest-report request
I request the releasable arrest, offense or incident record concerning [full legal name] for an incident on or about [date/time] at [location]. Known identifiers are booking/inmate ID [number], case/cause number [number] and agency report number [number]. Please provide the public portion electronically when available and advise me of any charge before processing if the cost will exceed $[amount].
Do not request “everything” unless you actually need it. A narrower request containing the report number, incident date, location and record type is easier for a records unit to identify and reduces the chance of paying for unnecessary material.
Video visitation in Tyler

Smith County inmate visits happen at the Low-Risk Facility

All public inmate visitation is provided by video link at 2811 Public Road, Tyler. The county publishes different visit days for men and women.
Smith County Sheriff visitation schedule
Visitor situation
Day / time
What to know
Women
Tuesday and Sunday
General visits run 1 p.m.–5 p.m.
Men
Monday and Saturday
General visits run 1 p.m.–5 p.m.
Same-day sign-up
12:30 p.m.–4:30 p.m.
Sign up at the Low-Risk Facility.
Normal visit
20 minutes
Identification is required.
Trustee visitation
6 p.m.–8 p.m.
Trustee sign-up is 5:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m.

Dress rules that can stop the visit

No revealing or see-through clothing
Sleeves must extend at least halfway down the upper arm
No spandex or tights
No dresses, skirts or shorts above mid-thigh
No obscene or offensive wording or drawings
No clothing displaying gang affiliation
Bring proof of identification
Confirm the inmate is still in Smith County custody before driving
Check live visitation rules
Written correspondence

Use the Sheriff’s current off-site inmate mailing address

Do not mail an ordinary personal letter to 206 E. Elm Street. The Sheriff’s current correspondence instructions publish a separate Fort Worth processing address.
Address the envelope in this order
Sender’s First Name 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 published by the Sheriff

Letters may be no larger than 12 × 15 inches
Use the inmate’s ID and full name
Include the sender’s name and home address
Up to four unframed photos may be enclosed
Photos may be no larger than 4 × 5 inches
Self-developing Polaroid-style photos with hard backing are not accepted
Contraband is placed in inmate property
The sender must pursue postal tracing for mail lost before jail delivery
Verify the current mailing rules
Video, calls and commissary

Smith County uses JailATM and NCIC for different inmate services

JailATM

The Sheriff links JailATM for:

  • Video calling / messaging services
  • Email-type inmate communication
  • Placing money on an inmate commissary account
Open JailATM

NCIC

The Sheriff links NCIC for inmate telephone service.

  • Set up or manage inmate phone funding
  • Use the correct inmate identity
  • Confirm the person is still housed in Smith County before adding funds
Open NCIC
The Sheriff notes that telephone funds can be added through NCIC or JailATM. Provider charges and available communication features can change, so review the final price on the provider screen before paying.
Case privacy: Normal inmate telephone, video and messaging systems are not a substitute for confidential attorney-client communication. Avoid discussing witnesses, evidence, passwords or legal strategy.
Attorney help after a booking

Find out who represents the defendant before calling random lawyers

Open the Smith County court case The case record may identify appointed or retained counsel after an attorney has entered the case.
If no lawyer is listed, ask about appointed counsel Smith County funds indigent defense and maintains appointment standards for criminal defense.
For private counsel, verify Texas licence status Use the State Bar of Texas lawyer directory or referral service rather than relying on jail-release solicitations.
Give the lawyer useful identifiers Have the defendant’s full name, booking ID, cause number, charge, assigned court and next setting ready.
A bondsman can arrange a surety bond but does not replace a criminal-defense lawyer. Keep bond services and legal representation separate.
Check attorney on the case Verify a Texas lawyer
Victim and family support

Victims do not have to use the jail log to track the case alone

Smith County DA Victim Services

Victim advocates help victims and families understand the criminal-justice process and stay informed about a case.

903-590-1723
903-590-1742

Open Victim Services
Criminal District Attorney
100 N. Broadway Avenue, 4th Floor
Tyler, TX 75702

Phone: 903-590-1720

Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.; closed noon–1 p.m.

When the county log is not enough

Use Texas statewide tools for a different question

Texas DPS criminal history

A Smith County booking search answers a local arrest/custody question. DPS is more appropriate when you need broader Texas criminal-history information.

  • Current online name-search credits cost $1 each.
  • A no-match search still uses a credit.
  • Name matching can produce possible candidates.
  • DPS states that fingerprint identification is the way to positively link a person to a criminal record.
Open Texas DPS search

Texas Department of Criminal Justice

Use TDCJ after a person has entered state-prison custody or when you need a state location, offenses or projected release information.

  • Search by name
  • Search by SID
  • Search by current TDCJ number
  • Do not use TDCJ as the first search for a same-day Smith County arrest
Open TDCJ Offender Search
Old, incorrect or cleared records

A booking can remain useful for research even after the case changes

Find the booking Record the jail identifier, date, arresting agency and original charge.
Find the final court case Obtain the cause number and the disposition for every count.
Determine whether the problem is an error A wrong DOB or disposition is a correction issue, not automatically an expunction issue.
Correct the source record Contact the agency or clerk that owns the inaccurate field and provide documentary proof.
Evaluate legal record relief separately An accurate arrest may qualify for expunction or nondisclosure only when Texas eligibility requirements are met.
Follow the court order to every required agency Smith County’s District Clerk publishes an updated list of agencies and entities that maintain criminal records for expunction purposes.
Smith County’s expunction-agency list was revised April 15, 2026 and includes the Smith County Sheriff’s Office, Smith County Jail, Criminal District Attorney, Texas DPS and other criminal-record entities. The District Clerk notes that the list is not guaranteed to identify every agency applicable to every petition.
Open Smith County expunction agency list Texas court forms Read Texas expunction guidance
Do not assume dismissal automatically removes the booking. A dismissed charge and an expunged record are different legal outcomes.
Save these before you need them

Smith County arrest, jail and court contacts

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

903-590-2800

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

903-590-2661

Sheriff Non-Emergency

903-566-6600

Use 911 for an active emergency.

Low-Risk / Visitation Facility
2811 Public Road
Tyler, TX

Video visitation location.

County Clerk Criminal Division
200 E. Ferguson, Suite 300
Tyler, TX 75702

903-590-4680

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

903-590-1660

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

903-590-2620

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

903-590-1720

Victim Services

903-590-1723
903-590-1742

Tyler Police Department
711 W. Ferguson Street
Tyler, TX 75702

Main: 903-531-1100

Non-emergency response: 903-531-1000

Before making a trip: Verify the jail location, court setting, office hours and record holder by phone or the current official portal. A booking can move faster than a saved screenshot.
Useful local shortcuts

Six Smith County details that save time

Use the county portal, not a screenshot site

The official Public Search portal combines jail and court access, making it easier to follow a booking into the related case.

Call 903-590-2800 for custody

The Sheriff administration number and the jail number serve different purposes. Current jail questions belong with the jail.

Visits are not at the downtown jail

Public inmate visitation is provided by video at 2811 Public Road.

Misdemeanor and felony records split

Class A/B misdemeanor records route through the County Clerk; felony cases belong with the District Clerk.

Personal bond is worth asking about

Smith County has a locally administered Pre-Trial Release program for defendants who meet the criteria and receive judicial approval.

Ordinary inmate mail goes to Fort Worth

Use the current Sheriff correspondence page rather than mailing a personal letter to the downtown jail address.

10 Smith County booking questions

Daily and recent arrest-log questions answered

How do I check today’s Smith County Texas arrest log?

Use Smith County’s official Jail Search in the county Public Search portal. Start with the person’s name when checking one person, or use the available jail and booking-date tools when reviewing recent activity. Open the matching jail record and verify the booking information before relying on it. Same-day bookings can appear after intake processing, so a person arrested recently may not be visible immediately.

Where can I find recent Smith County jail bookings?

Smith County provides an official public Jail Search for jail records. The Smith County Sheriff’s Office also links directly to the county inmate-search system. Use the official portal instead of depending on a third-party mugshot or arrest website, particularly when current custody, bond or release information matters.

Why is someone arrested today not showing in the Smith County jail search?

The person may still be going through intake, may have been released quickly, may be listed under a different spelling, may have been booked in another county, or may be handled through the juvenile system if under 17. Check alternate name spellings and the court search, then call the Smith County Jail at 903-590-2800 when current custody remains unclear.

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

Save the person’s exact booked name and any booking or inmate identifier, booking date, custody or release information, arresting agency, charge, bond information and court or case number displayed by the official system. These details make it easier to confirm the person, request the arrest report and locate the related criminal case.

Does a Smith County arrest log show whether someone was convicted?

No. A booking entry documents an arrest or jail event and does not prove guilt. For a Class A or B misdemeanor, check the Smith County County Clerk criminal records. For a felony, check the Smith County District Clerk and the county Judicial Search. Read the final disposition for each charge rather than assuming the booking charge became a conviction.

How do I request a Smith County arrest or offense report?

Request a Sheriff-created record through the Smith County Sheriff’s Public Information Request system. If another agency made the arrest, such as the Tyler Police Department, request the incident or arrest report from that agency instead. Include the person’s name, arrest date, location, booking or case number and report number when known.

How do I visit an inmate in the Smith County Jail?

Smith County provides inmate visitation by video link at the Low-Risk Facility at 2811 Public Road in Tyler. Women’s visitation is Tuesday and Sunday, men’s visitation is Monday and Saturday, sign-up is from 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., and general visitation is from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Visits are limited to 20 minutes. Bring identification and follow the published dress rules.

How do I send mail, money or make phone contact with a Smith County inmate?

The Smith County Sheriff’s Office currently directs written inmate correspondence to its published Fort Worth mail-processing address. JailATM provides video messaging and commissary-fund services, while NCIC provides inmate telephone service. Verify the person’s current custody and inmate identifier before sending money or mail.

Can someone get a personal bond from the Smith County Jail?

Some defendants may qualify for Smith County’s Pre-Trial Release personal-bond program. Court approval is required. The published fee is $20 or 3% of the bond amount, whichever is greater. The office considers factors including local residency, local charges, court appearance risk and compliance requirements. Call 903-590-2620 for current eligibility and application instructions.

Can a Smith County Texas arrest record be expunged or sealed?

Some Texas cases may qualify for expunction or an order of nondisclosure, but eligibility depends on the charge, disposition, waiting periods and other facts. Obtain the complete court disposition first. The Smith County District Clerk publishes current expunction-related resources and a list of criminal-record agencies, and Texas court forms and TexasLawHelp provide statewide guidance.

Official sources

Primary sources checked for this Smith County guide

Smith County Sheriff
Smith County courts
State and local support
Accuracy and responsible-use notice

Texas-arrest.org is an independent informational resource. It is not the Smith County Sheriff’s Office, Smith County Jail, County Clerk, District Clerk, Criminal District Attorney, Pre-Trial Release Department, Tyler Police Department, Texas DPS or TDCJ.

Booking, custody, release, bond, court, visitation, provider and office information can change. Always open the current official source before travelling, paying money, mailing property or making a decision based on an arrest entry.

An arrest is an allegation and custody event, not proof of guilt. Do not use a same-name booking entry as proof of identity, and do not treat the daily arrest log as a final criminal-history disposition.

Official-source review completed August 20, 2026. This page intentionally avoids invented booking-posting times, unverified parking instructions and unsupported guarantees about release timing.

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