Kaufman County Jail Roster
The Kaufman County jail roster lists people currently held at the county detention facility in Kaufman, Texas. You can search it by name or booking number to find inmates, check charges, and look up bond amounts. Kaufman County has grown fast as a Dallas suburb, and the Sheriff's Office handles a steady volume of bookings each year. This page walks you through how to search, what you will find, and what to do if you need more details about someone in custody.
Kaufman County Overview
Kaufman County Sheriff's Office Jail
The Kaufman County Sheriff's Office runs the county jail and keeps the inmate roster. The jail is in Kaufman, which is the county seat east of Dallas. All arrests made by the Sheriff, county constables, and city police in the county end up here for booking. The Sheriff's Office updates the roster regularly so you can check current custody status online.
Kaufman County has seen rapid population growth over the past two decades as people move out from the Dallas area. That growth means the jail processes more bookings each year. The Sheriff's Office works closely with cities like Terrell, Forney, and Seagoville to house their arrestees. The online jail roster is the fastest way to see who is currently in custody and what charges they face.
| Office | Kaufman County Sheriff's Office |
|---|---|
| Address | 1900 E. Highway 175, Kaufman, TX 75142 |
| Phone | (972) 932-4337 |
| Website | kaufmansheriff.com/county-sheriff/kaufman-county/">Texas Jail Roster search tool to look up inmates. You can search by last name, first name, or booking number. The system pulls from the live jail database and shows results for anyone currently in custody.
Each result in the Kaufman County jail roster shows the inmate's full legal name, booking number, date of birth, booking date and time, charges with statute references, bond amount and type, and current housing status. If the person has been released, they may not appear in the active roster. For recent releases, you can try searching by date range or contact the jail directly. The VINE system is another option. VINE stands for Victim Information and Notification Everyday. It lets you search for inmates by name and sign up for alerts when someone's custody status changes. This is useful if you need to know when an inmate is released, transferred, or moved. VINE is available 24 hours a day and is free to use. Note: The online roster is updated throughout the day but may lag a few hours behind. Call the jail at (972) 932-4337 if you need real-time information about a recent booking. Booking Records and What They ShowWhen someone is booked into the Kaufman County Jail, the facility creates a booking record. That record becomes part of the public jail roster. It shows the person's name, physical description, charges, arresting agency, and bond information. Most of this is public under the Texas Public Information Act. Charges listed on the roster include the charge description and the level. Texas uses several charge levels: Class C Misdemeanor, Class B Misdemeanor, Class A Misdemeanor, State Jail Felony, Third Degree Felony, Second Degree Felony, First Degree Felony, and Capital Felony. Each level has different bond ranges and potential penalties. The roster shows all charges for each booking, so you can see if someone faces a single count or multiple charges. Bond information on the roster tells you whether the person is still in custody or has posted bond. Types of bonds include cash bond, surety bond posted through a bail bondsman, personal recognizance bond, and attorney bond. If bond shows as "not posted," the person is still in jail. The Texas Commission on Jail Standards at tcjs.state.tx.us sets rules that all Texas county jails must follow, including Kaufman County. Visitation, Mail, and Inmate ServicesIf you want to visit someone in the Kaufman County Jail, contact the facility first. Visitation schedules vary and the jail may require you to be on the inmate's approved visitor list. Bring a valid government-issued photo ID. Minors need to be with a parent or legal guardian. Mail sent to inmates at the Kaufman County Jail should include the inmate's full name and booking number. All incoming mail is opened and checked for contraband. Keep letters on plain paper. Photographs are generally allowed but check with the jail for current rules on size and type. Do not send cash, stamps, or packages through regular mail. Funds for inmate commissary accounts can usually be deposited at the jail or through an approved online service. The TDCJ Victim Services Division can help crime victims get information and support, especially for cases that may move from the county jail to state prison. For inmates facing serious charges, it is worth understanding the difference between county jail and state prison. County jails hold people awaiting trial or serving shorter sentences. State prison is where longer sentences are served after conviction. Other Ways to Find Kaufman County Inmate RecordsBeyond the county jail roster, a few other tools help track inmates in Kaufman County. The TDCJ Inmate Search covers people serving state sentences in Texas prisons. If someone from Kaufman County was convicted and sent to a state facility, this is where to look. The search requires at least a last name and first initial. The Texas DPS Crime Records Division maintains the state criminal history database. Public access shows conviction and deferred adjudication records. This goes beyond current jail bookings and lets you see past case outcomes. The Texas Courts website has links to district and county court records where you can find case filings and docket information for criminal cases in Kaufman County. 
Legal Framework for Kaufman County Jail RecordsTexas law makes most jail records public. The Texas Public Information Act (Government Code Chapter 552) requires government agencies to release records on request. Basic booking information like name, charges, bond amount, and booking date is public. Some records may be withheld, including medical information, active investigation materials, and juvenile records. Arrest and booking procedures in Texas follow the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure. After arrest, a person must be brought before a magistrate, typically within 48 hours. The magistrate sets bond and informs the person of their rights. All county jails in Texas must meet standards set in Title 37, Part 9, Chapter 265 of the Texas Administrative Code. Nearby CountiesKaufman County borders several other counties in the Dallas-Fort Worth region. Each has its own jail and roster search system. |