Tyler Jail Roster and Inmate Search
Tyler's jail roster is maintained by the Smith County Sheriff's Office, which operates the county detention facility where Tyler arrestees are held. When Tyler police arrest someone, that person goes to the Smith County Jail, not a city-run facility. The inmate search shows current bookings with charges and bond information. Tyler is the county seat of Smith County in East Texas, with a population of about 105,000. If you need to find out whether someone is in custody in the Tyler area, the county jail roster is your starting point. This page covers how to search, who to contact, and how to track custody status changes.
Tyler Overview
Smith County Jail and Tyler Inmate Records
The Smith County Sheriff's Office runs the county jail at 235 E. Ferguson St. in Tyler, the same street where the Tyler Police Department is located. Both agencies operate close to each other in downtown Tyler. All Tyler PD arrests flow into this facility after booking. The roster shows current inmates and their charges. Bond amounts appear for most entries. If you are not finding the person, they may have already been released or transferred to a TDCJ unit. Use the free TDCJ offender search for anyone who may have moved on to state prison.
| Office | Smith County Sheriff's Office |
|---|---|
| Address | 235 E. Ferguson St., Tyler TX 75702 |
| Phone | (903) 590-2600 |
| Website | smith-county.com |
Tyler Police Department
Tyler PD is the primary law enforcement agency for the city. Officers work patrol, investigations, and special units within city limits. After an arrest, officers transport the person to the Smith County Jail for booking and processing.
If you need a copy of a Tyler police report or arrest record, the department handles those requests under the Texas Public Information Act. Government Code Chapter 552 gives you the right to request public records in writing. Tyler PD must respond within 10 business days. Incident reports for closed cases are typically releasable. Reports tied to active investigations may be withheld, but the department must explain what exemption applies.
