Lamar County Arrest Records

In Lamar County, Texas, an arrest occurs when a person is detained by law enforcement on reasonable suspicion of or for committing an offense. The Texas Code of Criminal Procedure gives various law enforcement agencies the power to complete these arrests. After arresting a person, the person is taken to the Lamar County Jail. The county jail is run by the Lamar County Sheriff’s Office, which also maintains Lamar County arrest records. Interested parties looking for arrest records can also find them in Lamar County Court Records.

Record seekers can find different types of information on an arrest record. This information ranges from the arrestee’s details to their arrest circumstances. The following details may be included in arrest records produced by the Lamar County Sheriff’s Office:

• The arrested person's identity comprises their date of birth, age, photograph, and first, last, and middle name (or aliases, if known).
• Physical characteristics include eye color, height, weight, race, ethnicity, sex, and tattoos or scars.
• Booking ID, arresting agency, date, time, arrest site, charges, and bond details are all included in the arrest and booking data.
• Charges brought in connection with the type of offense (traffic infraction, felony, or misdemeanor).
• Details related to the court trial: This includes dates of scheduled court appearances and the bail sum determined by the judge.
• Any prior arrests and active arrest warrants.

Are Arrest Records Public in Lamar County?

According to the Texas Freedom of Information Law, arrest records are public in Lamar County. However, exemptions exist regarding the kind of arrest record a person has the right to see. In particular, public access to records designated as confidential or sealed or erased by court order are exempted. More exemptions include:

• Arrest records that contain information about a minor.
• Arrest records that, if released, would impede an ongoing investigation.
• Arrest records that would endanger a victim.

Lamar County Arrest Statistics

According to data from the Federal Bureau of Investigation's Crime Data Explorer website, the Lamar County Sheriff's Office made 122 arrests in 2023. Of these arrestees, 34 were women and 88 were men. The category with the most offenses was drug/narcotic offenses, with 34 arrests. There were 28 arrests for driving under the influence, 15 for simple assault, and 10 for aggravated assault.

Find Lamar County Arrest Records

The Lamar County Jail Administrator runs the county’s jail and maintains inmate records. Interested parties can get inmate records by visiting the Sheriff’s Office at:

Lamar County Jail Administration
125 Brown Avenue
Paris, TX 75460
Phone: (903) 737-2404
Fax: (903) 737-6991

Additionally, information gathered from correctional facilities is kept on file by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ). It is accessible through the Department's query system or the searchable internet inmate database.

Typical information found in the Texas Online Inmate Search portal includes:

• The inmate's full name and alias, if they have any.
• Information on the offense they were found guilty of.
• Important personal information, such as their photograph, gender, and date of birth.
• Date of incarceration and anticipated date of release.
• The facility's location and the security level of where they are kept.
• Any pertinent prior convictions and penalties.
• Conditions of bail or bond (if applicable).

How Long Do Arrests Stay on Your Record?

An arrest record is part of a person's permanent criminal record. Only if the individual listed on the record takes steps to be removed from it will the record be deleted. The record custodian may request that an arrest record be sealed or removed following a criminal accusation.

Lamar County residents can choose to have their criminal histories wiped or sealed. Interested parties may use an Order of Nondisclosure or an Order of Expunction to have their records sealed or expunged. A person's criminal history may be kept completely or partially secret from the public by an Order of Nondisclosure. Note that an order of nondisclosure does not entirely erase an individual's arrest record; it merely hides it. Additionally, federal authorities may still access a person's sealed criminal record because this process is state-specific.

If a person has successfully completed a deferred adjudication and was convicted of a nonviolent misdemeanor for the first time, they are typically awarded nondisclosures. The charge that the person wants to seal must not be one of those exempted from disclosure. A person placed on deferred adjudication or found guilty of domestic violence charges, for instance, will not be able to get a nondisclosure for any crime.

Expunctions are usually only given in the following situations:

• A person was held without ever facing charges.
• The charges against a specific individual were either dropped or withdrawn.
• Someone was found not guilty or acquitted at a trial.
• An individual completed a pretrial intervention or diversion program.
• An individual convicted of unlawfully carrying a weapon

Lamar County Arrest Warrants

A judge will issue an arrest warrant in court to enable police to detain someone who is suspected of committing a crime. An arrest warrant proves there is cause to think that a person has committed a crime and should be placed under arrest. Law enforcement must submit an affidavit to the court outlining the alleged offense and any evidence that could be used to identify the perpetrator to obtain an arrest warrant. After reviewing the affidavit, the judge determines if sufficient evidence exists to make an arrest. In that case, a warrant is subsequently issued. After examining the document, the judge decides if there are substantial grounds to make an arrest. Typically, warrants are issued for felonies because they are considered significant acts.

Do Lamar County Arrest Warrants Expire?

Arrest warrants in Lamar County are effective until the accused is taken into custody, the court or magistrate who issued the warrant recalls it, or the charges against the subject are withdrawn. Those who wish to find out if an arrest warrant is still active may have to visit the Lamar County Sheriff’s Office. Interested parties will find the office at:

Lamar County Sheriff’s Office
125 Brown Avenue
Paris, TX 75460
Phone: (903) 737-2400
Fax: (903) 783-0668