Red River County Jail Roster
The Red River County jail roster lists all people currently held at the county detention facility in Clarksville, Texas. You can search the roster by name or booking number to find an inmate's charges, bond amount, and custody status. The Red River County Sheriff's Office maintains this public record and updates it regularly. This page covers how to search the roster and what information it contains.
Red River County Jail Overview
Red River County Sheriff's Office
The Red River County Sheriff's Office runs the county jail in Clarksville. Located in Northeast Texas along the Oklahoma border, Red River County is a rural county with a modest population. The jail holds people who have been arrested on local charges and are waiting for trial or serving shorter sentences. Booking includes fingerprints, a photo, medical screening, and housing placement. After booking, the person appears on the jail roster.
The roster is public under the Texas Public Information Act. It shows active inmates only. If you need historical booking records, you must submit a formal records request to the Sheriff's Office. The agency has 10 business days to respond to records requests under Texas law. Inmates may also be transferred from or to neighboring county facilities depending on housing needs. The jail must meet all standards set by the Texas Commission on Jail Standards. Results typically show the inmate's name, charges, bond amount, and booking date. Updates happen as new bookings are processed at the jail.
You can also try calling the Red River County Sheriff's Office directly if you cannot find someone online. For smaller rural jails, calling is often the fastest way to confirm whether someone is in custody. Have the person's full name and date of birth ready. Staff can confirm custody status and provide basic booking information over the phone.
If you believe someone was transferred to a state prison facility, use the TDCJ Inmate Search to locate them in the state system. County rosters only cover people currently held at the county level.
What the Roster Includes
Each entry in the Red River County jail roster shows the inmate's name, booking number, date of birth, and charges. Bond amounts are listed when set. You can also see when the person was booked and which agency made the arrest. Some entries include a booking photo.
The Texas Code of Criminal Procedure establishes that basic booking data is public. Names, charges, bond status, and booking dates are all available without a formal request. However, records can be withheld if they relate to ongoing investigations, juvenile cases, or other exempt categories under state law. The Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 265 governs how county jails maintain these records.
Note: If a charge is later dismissed or amended, the roster may not reflect that change right away. Check with the District Clerk for current case status.
Visitation at Red River County Jail
Visitors to the Red River County Jail must have valid government-issued photo ID. The facility has scheduled visitation hours, and you should call ahead to confirm the current schedule before traveling to Clarksville. Minors must be accompanied by an adult. Visitors on a no-contact order with an inmate will not be allowed entry.
Some Texas county jails use video visitation systems that allow visits from off-site. Call the jail to ask whether remote visits are available for Red River County inmates. If video visits are offered, you typically need to create an account with the visitation provider and schedule the visit in advance.
The Texas Commission on Jail Standards requires all county jails to maintain basic visitation access for inmates. Rules about dress code, conduct, and visitor lists are set by each individual jail.
Bond and Release Information
Bond amounts for Red River County jail inmates are set by a magistrate. Misdemeanor bonds may be set at booking using a standard schedule. Felony cases require a magistrate hearing within 48 hours of arrest. You can post bond at the jail in cash or through a licensed bail bondsman. Once bond is posted, the inmate is released and removed from the active roster.
Sentenced inmates who complete their terms are processed for release and will also leave the active roster. For people who have been transferred to a Texas Department of Criminal Justice facility, use the TDCJ Inmate Search. The Texas DPS Crime Records Division maintains statewide criminal history information.
VINE Victim Notification
Red River County participates in the VINE system. Victims and others can register at VINELink to receive automatic alerts when an inmate's custody status changes. Notifications go out by phone, email, or text when someone is released, transferred, or escapes. The service is free and confidential, and inmates do not know when someone registers to track them.
VINE works alongside the jail roster but serves a different purpose. The roster shows who is currently in custody; VINE lets you track changes in custody status automatically.
Requesting Jail Records
If you need booking records that are not shown on the active roster, submit a public information request to the Red River County Sheriff's Office. The Texas Public Information Act entitles the public to government records not covered by an exemption. Requests can be made in person, by mail, or by email. The office has 10 business days to respond.
For criminal court records tied to Red River County cases, contact the District Clerk or County Clerk in Clarksville. Court documents can also be found through the Texas Courts portal. The TDCJ Victim Services Division provides additional resources for crime victims who need information about offenders in state custody.
Nearby Counties
Red River County is in Northeast Texas near the Oklahoma border. If you are looking for someone who may have been booked in a neighboring county, check these jail rosters: