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Kaufman County, Texas · Official-source jail lookup guide
Find a Kaufman County Jail Inmate and Check Current Custody
If you need to find someone who may be held in the Kaufman County Jail, start with the Kaufman County Sheriff’s Office current inmate portal. The live system lets you search by name, browse all current inmates, search by charge description, view all listed charges, or look at bookings over a recent number of days.
- Open the official Kaufman County current inmate search.
- Search the person’s booked name or choose View All Inmates.
- Check the result carefully to make sure you have the correct person.
- If the name search does not help, try the charge or recent-days search.
- For a time-sensitive custody question, call the jail at 972-932-4337.
Information reviewed: October 18, 2026. Jail custody, housing, bond status, visitation availability and service-provider fees can change, so recheck time-sensitive details before traveling or sending money.
How to Search the Kaufman County Jail Roster
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Open the county-operated inmate portal.
Go to the Sheriff’s Office Kaufman County Jail inmate search. This is the direct public roster for the detention facility. -
Start with the person’s name.
Use the By name section. Search the person’s legal or booked name rather than a nickname whenever possible. -
Use “View all inmates” if the spelling is uncertain.
The portal provides a separate option to browse the current inmate list. This can help when a middle name, surname spelling or booking name is different from what you expected. -
Try the charge search when you know the alleged offense.
The portal also has a By charge description search and a View all charges option. -
Use the recent-days tool for a recent arrest.
The portal can search over the last number of days. Its current interface accepts a one- to four-digit number. -
Verify before acting on the result.
Similar names are common. Compare all identifying information shown by the official system before arranging a visit, sending money or discussing a bond.
What the Official Kaufman County Search Can Do
| Search option | Best use |
|---|---|
| By name | Best starting point when you know the person’s booked name. |
| View all inmates | Useful when spelling is uncertain or you want to browse the current roster. |
| By charge description | Helpful when you know the alleged charge but are unsure how the person’s name is listed. |
| View all charges | Shows the charge categories represented in the current jail system. |
| Over the last number of days | Useful for checking recent jail activity when an arrest happened recently. |
The live roster answers the immediate custody question. If you need a court disposition, an older arrest record, certified copies or documents that are no longer part of the current jail listing, use the court-record or open-record process explained further below.
If a Recently Arrested Person Does Not Appear
A missing result does not automatically mean the person was never arrested. Booking information can take time to enter the public system, and jurisdiction matters.
- Check the spelling of the first and last name.
- Try the person’s full legal name instead of a nickname.
- Use View All Inmates instead of relying only on a name search.
- Try the recent-days search if the arrest happened recently.
- Confirm the arrest actually occurred in Kaufman County.
- Consider whether the person has already been released or transferred.
- Call the Kaufman County Jail at 972-932-4337 if current custody remains unclear.
Kaufman County Jail Address, Phone and Contact Information
| Facility / operator | Kaufman County Sheriff’s Office / Kaufman County Jail |
|---|---|
| Physical address | 1900 E US-175, Kaufman, TX 75142 |
| Jail / main phone | 972-932-4337 |
| Communications / non-emergency | 469-376-4500 |
| Fax | 972-932-9751 |
| Listed business hours | Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. |
The Sheriff’s Office lists the jail and its main office at the same 1900 E US-175 address. The published weekday business hours refer to office business; the detention facility itself continues operating outside normal office hours.
How to Check Bond, Release and the Criminal Case
First locate the correct inmate in the official roster. A person may have more than one case, charge, hold or court matter, so do not assume that seeing one bond amount means release can happen immediately.
For bond questions
- Find the inmate in the official jail roster.
- Write down the inmate’s identifying information and any available case or charge details.
- Call the jail at 972-932-4337 when you need current release or bond confirmation.
- If using a surety company, check Kaufman County’s current approved-company information before paying anyone.
Kaufman County has a Bail Bond Board that licenses and regulates bail-bond companies operating in the county. The county’s Bail Bond Board page also publishes its approved company list and local rules. The county posted changes to local bail-bond rules effective in 2026, so using an old bonding-company list can lead to outdated information.
Check Kaufman County Bail Bond Board information
For the related court case
The jail roster tells you about custody; the court record tells you what is happening in the case. Kaufman County’s County Clerk maintains misdemeanor criminal files for Class A and B misdemeanor cases, while district-level criminal matters are handled through the District Clerk and district courts.
The Kaufman County Justice Center is located at 1902 E US Highway 175, Kaufman, TX 75142. The county lists the Justice Center main number as 469-376-4100.
Open Kaufman County court resources
Kaufman County Jail Visitation Schedule
The Sheriff’s Office publishes separate in-person visiting times based on the inmate’s housing group. Confirm the current pod before traveling.
| Housing group | In-person visitation |
|---|---|
| Female inmates | Tuesday 7:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m.; Saturday 1:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. |
| Male inmates — A & C Pods | Wednesday 7:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m.; Sunday 1:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. |
| Male inmates — B Pod | Thursday 7:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m.; Saturday 7:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m. |
| Federal / USMS males | Tuesday 1:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.; Sunday 7:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m. |
| Federal / USMS females | Wednesday 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.; Saturday 8:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m. |
Important in-person visit rules
- In-person visits are limited to 25 minutes.
- An inmate may receive up to two in-person visits per week.
- Only one in-person visit is allowed per visitation day.
- The last sign-in opportunity is 30 minutes before the visitation period ends.
- Adult visitors must present valid picture identification such as a driver’s license, state ID or passport.
- Minor children have restricted visitation days and must be accompanied by a parent, legal guardian or legal counsel.
- The jail enforces a dress code and does not allow contact visits.
Video visitation
The Sheriff’s Office currently uses NCIC for video visitation. The published rate is $0.30 per minute, and video visitation is available from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. daily. The Sheriff’s Office says there is no daily or weekly video-visit limit unless the inmate is restricted because of a disciplinary matter.
Check current Kaufman County visitation rules
Inmate Money, Commissary and Phone Calls
Adding money to an inmate account
Kaufman County currently directs online inmate-account deposits to Tiger Correctional Services. Money orders may also be accepted through the jail’s published procedures, but the Sheriff’s Office states that cash is not accepted for inmate accounts.
If using a money order, the Sheriff’s inmate-services instructions say it should be made payable to the inmate, include the purchaser’s address and signature, and should not be endorsed on the back. Because mail-processing rules can change, confirm the current money-order delivery method before mailing one.
Read official inmate account instructions
Inmate telephone service
The jail currently uses NCIC Inmate Communications. The Sheriff’s Office lists:
- Domestic inmate calls: $0.21 per minute
- International calls: $0.50 per minute
- Connection fee: none listed
- NCIC support / account setup: 1-800-943-2189
Rates and providers can change, so check the Sheriff’s inmate-services page before adding a large balance.
How to Send Mail, Photos and Electronic Messages
Current ordinary personal-mail format
Inmate Name
SO# / local booking number
Kaufman County Sheriff’s Office
PO Box 591
Longview, TX 75606
The Sheriff’s current mail rules state that:
- The envelope must contain the inmate’s name and Sheriff’s Office booking number.
- A return address is required.
- Mail sent to the Longview processing address is scanned for electronic delivery and then destroyed.
- Mail may contain no more than 5 pages.
- Pages are scanned on the front side only; writing on the back can cause the mail to be returned.
- An inmate may receive a maximum of one photo per mailing.
- Legal and medical mail is not accepted at the Longview scanning address.
- Magazines, newspapers, books and bulk mail follow separate facility rules.
Electronic messages, photos and documents
The Sheriff’s Office also allows digital inmate messaging through its NCIC-related service. The county currently lists $0.25 per message and $0.35 per picture or document attachment.
Verify current inmate-mail instructions
Older Inmate Records, Arrest Records and Court Copies
If someone has already been released, the live jail roster may no longer answer your question. Use the Sheriff’s inmate-record or public-information process for jail records and the court system for the underlying criminal case.
Sheriff open-record requests
The Kaufman County Sheriff’s Office provides an online open-record request form. It asks for details such as the incident date range, location, people involved, description of the documents requested and requester contact information.
The Sheriff’s Office states that some information may be confidential or exempt from disclosure. When a requester agrees to receive a redacted record, the department says it can provide the redacted copy within 10 working days. A request for unredacted material may require a Texas Attorney General ruling and can take substantially longer.
Submit a Kaufman County Sheriff’s open-record request
County Clerk searches and copies
Kaufman County says public court records maintained by the County Clerk, except confidential categories such as juvenile and mental-health matters, may be inspected without charge. Current published copy fees include:
| Record service | Published fee |
|---|---|
| Plain copies | $1 per page |
| Certified copies | $5 certification fee plus $1 per page |
| Certification of facts | $5 |
For a misdemeanor criminal search, the County Clerk asks for the charged person’s name, the offense or conviction date within a ten-year period, and the offense type if known.
See Kaufman County court search and copy instructions
If the Person Was Transferred Out of Kaufman County
County jail custody can end because of release, transfer, court movement or transfer into another correctional system.
| Situation | Where to check next |
|---|---|
| Still believed to be in Kaufman County custody | Use the Kaufman County current inmate portal or call 972-932-4337. |
| Transferred to Texas state prison custody | Use the Texas Department of Criminal Justice offender search. |
| Transferred into federal Bureau of Prisons custody | Use the Federal Bureau of Prisons Inmate Locator. |
| Released but court case remains active | Use Kaufman County court records instead of the current jail roster. |
| Arrest happened in another Texas county | Search that county’s sheriff or jail system. |
Texas TDCJ Offender Search · Federal BOP Inmate Locator
Related Texas Jail Inmate Search Guides
If the arrest may have occurred outside Kaufman County, these verified internal guides may help:
- Dallas County Jail Inmate Search & Roster
- Collin County Jail Inmate Search & Roster
- Tarrant County Jail Inmate Search & Roster
- Harris County Jail Inmate Search & Roster
Kaufman County Jail Inmate Search FAQs
1. How do I find someone in the Kaufman County Jail?
Use the Kaufman County Sheriff’s official current inmate portal. Search by name or select View All Inmates. If you cannot locate the person, try the recent-days or charge search and call the jail at 972-932-4337 when current custody remains uncertain.
2. Does Kaufman County have an online jail roster?
Yes. The Sheriff’s Office provides a live inmate portal with name search, View All Inmates, charge-description search, View All Charges and a recent-days search.
3. Why is a recently arrested person not showing in the roster?
The booking may still be processing, the name may be entered differently, the person may have been released or transferred, or the arrest may belong to another jurisdiction. Check the spelling, browse all inmates and contact the jail if needed.
4. What is the Kaufman County Jail phone number and address?
The jail is at 1900 E US-175, Kaufman, TX 75142. The Sheriff’s Office lists 972-932-4337 as both the jail and main telephone number.
5. How do I check an inmate’s bond in Kaufman County?
Locate the inmate in the official roster first, note the identifying and case information, then confirm current bond or release details with the jail. If using a bail-bond company, check the Kaufman County Bail Bond Board’s current approved-company information before paying.
6. When can I visit a Kaufman County Jail inmate?
In-person visitation depends on the inmate’s housing group. Female, male A/C Pod, male B Pod and federal detainees have different published schedules. Standard in-person visits are 25 minutes, and visitors should sign in no later than 30 minutes before the scheduled period ends.
7. How do I send money to a Kaufman County inmate?
The Sheriff’s Office directs online inmate-account deposits to Tiger Correctional Services and also publishes money-order instructions. Cash is not accepted for inmate accounts. Verify the current deposit method before sending funds.
8. What address should I use for Kaufman County inmate mail?
Current ordinary personal mail should include the inmate’s name and SO number and be sent to Kaufman County Sheriff’s Office, PO Box 591, Longview, TX 75606. This is a scanning address. Legal and medical mail follows separate facility instructions.
9. How do I get an older Kaufman County inmate or arrest record?
Use the Sheriff’s Office open-record request process for qualifying Sheriff-held records. For the related criminal case, use the appropriate Kaufman County court records. Court files can remain available after the person no longer appears in the current jail roster.
10. What should I do if the inmate was transferred to state or federal custody?
If the person entered Texas state-prison custody, use the Texas Department of Criminal Justice offender search. If the person entered Federal Bureau of Prisons custody, use the BOP Inmate Locator. A federal detainee held locally may follow a different process until transferred into BOP custody.
Before You Rely on a Jail Record
For the most reliable result, use the live Kaufman County roster first, verify the person’s identity, and then use the appropriate jail, court or records resource for the next task. Check again immediately before posting bond, visiting, mailing important documents or sending money because custody status and jail procedures can change.
Public jail information should be used responsibly. An arrest or booking does not establish guilt, and public jail data should not be treated as a substitute for an official court disposition or a consumer report for employment, housing, credit or other regulated decisions.