Hunt County Arrest Records

Arrest records in Hunt County refer to law enforcement documents detailing the detention of individuals for various offenses within the county. These documents provide information for the early stages of criminal trials and may be accessible through Hunt County court records.

Under Texas laws, law enforcement officers may arrest individuals if they witness criminal activities. Also, arrests may become necessary if the courts issue arrest warrants or there is irrefutable evidence that individuals committed arrestable offenses.

The Hunt County Sheriff's Office, Greenville Police Department, Commerce Police Department, Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), Texas Highway Patrol, and other state and local law enforcement agencies create arrest records when they take individuals into custody. These arrestees may serve their terms at the Hunt County Detention Center. If the crime is a federal offense, law enforcement may transfer the arrestees to federal prison facilities outside the county.

Also, law enforcement agencies within Hunt County may transfer detainees to correctional facilities within neighboring counties if the Hunt County Detention Center is overcrowded.

Are Arrest Records Public in Hunt County?

Yes, arrest records are public documents in Hunt County and other parts of Texas. Under the Texas Public Information Act, custodians of government records (including Hunt County arrest records) must make them available to the public for inspection and copying upon request.

However, there is no blanket access to Hunt County arrest records. The public cannot access Hunt County arrest records if they relate to minors, sealed or expunged cases, active civil or criminal investigations, domestic violence or sexual assault victims, confidential Informant or witness information, medical or mental health information, grand jury proceedings, confidential information such as Social Security or financial accounts, or attorney-client privilege information.

In addition to the record owners, only legally authorized entities and individuals with judicial orders can access exempted Hunt County arrest records.

What Do Public Arrest Records Contain?

Hunt County arrest records provide information about the detention of individuals within the county. The documents encompass information on the reasons for the arrest, personal details, and the conditions for releasing the arrestees. Generally, an arrest record includes but is not limited to:

• The name, gender, date of birth, ethnicity, and physical description of the owner
• Charges against the owner of the record
• Name and badge numbers of the arresting officers
• Time and location of the arrest
• Date and time of booking
• Booking number
• Mugshots
• Name of the detention facility
• Bail/Bond information.

Also, arrest records may contain information about court prosecutions and outstanding warrants (if any).

Hunt County Arrest Statistics

The FBI arrest statistics for Hunt County show an upward trend in arrests between 2020 and 2023. Hunt County law enforcement agencies participating in the Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) program reported 1,011, 1,068, 1,182, and 1,217 arrest incidents in 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023.

Between 2020 and 2023, drug/narcotics violations were the most prevalent arrest incidents in Hunt County. They accounted for more than 27% of all arrests within the county. The table below shows the number of arrests for various incidents within Hunt County between 2020 and 2023.

Find Hunt County Arrest Records

Record seekers looking for information about Hunt County arrests may do so through the Hunt County Jail Inmate Search. This online portal provides access to Hunt County inmate arrest records. Also, Hunt County arrest records may be accessible through the Texas Department of Public Safety's Criminal History Conviction Name Search. To use this option, inquirers must create accounts to log in to the search portal.

Alternatively, depending on the nature of the arrests, inquirers may submit public information requests at the Hunt County Clerk's Office, Hunt County District Clerk's Office, or police departments within the county.

Free Arrest Record Search in Hunt County

Individuals seeking free access to Hunt County arrest records should log in to the Hunt County Jail Inmate Search Page and click the specific inmate’s name to reveal their arrest information. Alternatively, search online for information relating to Hunt County arrests; this information may be free through third-party online databases.

Hunt County Arrest Records Vs. Criminal Records

Hunt County arrests and criminal records are vital law enforcement documents; they provide crucial information to law enforcement for criminal case investigations. However, there are several distinctions between both documents.

In Hunt County and other parts of the United States, arrest records provide details of law enforcement detention of individuals who commit arrestable offenses. These documents contain the personal information of arrestees, the reasons for their arrest, and the conditions for their release. On the other hand, criminal records are court documents; they encompass arrest records and other documents generated during criminal trials.

A Hunt County arrest record is not evidence of guilt or innocence of a crime. Arrestees are presumed innocent until the courts state otherwise after trials. An arrest record may not be significant unless the court convicts the individual for the crime. In contrast, having a criminal record legally confirms that the individual is guilty of a criminal offense. Hunt County criminal records may negatively affect employment, housing opportunities, and social status.

How Long Do Arrests Stay on Your Record?

Arrest information may stay indefinitely on records unless the courts seal or remove them. Per Chapter 55 of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure, eligible individuals may petition the courts for an Order of Nondisclosure to restrict public access to their arrest information.

Expunge Hunt County Arrest Records

According to Chapter 55 of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure, arrest information may be eligible for expunction or nondisclosure if:

• The statute of limitation expires, and there were no charges
• The arrest results in acquittal or dismissal, or the record owner completes a deferred adjudication program
• The court dismissed the charges resulting from the arrest
• The arrest record is due to mistaken identity or a wrongful arrest
• The owner of the record receives a pardon from the Texas governor (for felonies)
• The offender is a minor, and the arrest is for Class C misdemeanors, alcohol possession, or truancy.

Not all Hunt County arrest records are eligible for removal or nondisclosure under Texas laws. Also, the following waiting period must elapse before record owners can petition the courts for an Order of Nondisclosure or removal of Hunt County arrest information:

Expunction

Class C misdemeanors - 180 days

Class A and B misdemeanors - 1 year

Felonies - 3 years

Dismissals, acquittals, or no charges - Immediately after the case is closed or the statute of limitations expires

Order of Nondisclosure

Class C misdemeanors - 180 days

Class A or B misdemeanors - 2 years

Felonies after deferred adjudications program - 5 years after completing the program.

Individuals who seek to remove or seal their Hunt County arrest information should determine their eligibility and do the following:

• Gather all documents relating to the arrest (this includes arrest records, court documents, and evidence of dismissal or completion of deferred adjudication programs)
• Visit the Texas Judicial Branch's Rules & Forms page, go through the instructions and overviews, and download the appropriate nondisclosure form
• Complete the nondisclosure form and file a petition at the Hunt County District Clerk's office at the Hunt County Courthouse located at:

2507 Lee Street, 2nd Floor,
Greenville,
TX 75401

• Pay all fees relating to the petition (unless there are fee waivers)
• Serve notice of the petition on the Hunt County District Attorney’s Office, Texas Attorney General's Office, and other relevant agencies
• Attend any court hearing relating to the petition to answer questions or counter objections from the Attorney's Office
• If the petition is successful, obtain the sealing orders and serve copies to the relevant agencies (this includes the courts and law enforcement agencies)
• Verify the sealing of the arrest information through background checks, third-party online services, or contact the courts and request a Certificate of Sealing.

Hunt County Arrest Warrants

Hunt County arrest warrants refer to court documents that authorize law enforcement to arrest individuals within Hunt County, TX. These documents may be issued by the judges/magistrates of Hunt County District Courts, County Courts at Law, Justice Courts, and Municipal Courts.

Law enforcement officials must provide evidence of crimes or give legal reasons why the courts should issue arrest warrants. Also, the courts may issue arrest warrants for several other reasons. For instance, an arrest warrant may become necessary if a person:

• Disobeys court orders
• Plans to flee Hunt County to avoid prosecution for a crime
• Is a danger to others.

A legally valid arrest warrant may contain the following information or more:

• The name, gender, known aliases, and physical description of the subject/defendant
• Date and time of issuance of the warrant
• The name and location of the issuing court
• Charges against the individual mentioned in the arrest warrant and the sections of law allegedly violated
• The name and signature of the issuing judge
• Statement or affidavit of probable cause from the law enforcement
• Instructions to law enforcement on how to execute the arrest
• The validity period for the warrant (law enforcement must return the warrant after its validity period)
• The geographical jurisdiction of the warrant.

Do Hunt County Arrest Warrants Expire?

No, Hunt County arrest warrants do not expire. In Texas and other parts of the United States, once a judge or magistrate issues an arrest warrant, it remains active until law enforcement apprehends the subject or defendant. Nonetheless, arrest warrants become inactive at the demise of the subjects. Also, the courts may quash or recall arrest warrants if there is new evidence to nullify them.