Limestone County Arrest Records

In Limestone County, Texas, a person can be arrested whenever law enforcement officers have probable cause to believe a crime has been committed—whether the offense is witnessed in progress, uncovered during an investigation, or spelled out in an arrest warrant signed by a judge or magistrate. An arrest protects public safety, secures the defendant's appearance in court, and formally launches the criminal justice process.

Once taken into custody, the individual is booked into the Limestone County Jail, the county's main holding facility for people awaiting trial, sentencing, or transfer to a state prison. Details captured during booking—name, charges, booking date, bond information, and fingerprints—form the core of the person's arrest record.

Arrest records are just one piece of a larger public-records puzzle. They dovetail with documents such as Limestone County court records, dockets, and inmate rosters, giving citizens, attorneys, and journalists a fuller view of how a case moves through the Limestone County courts.

Are Arrest Records Public in Limestone County?

Yes. Under the Texas Public Information Act (PIA), arrest records created or held by any county agency—including the Limestone County Sheriff's Office—are presumptively open to the public.

However, the PIA also contains specific exceptions designed to protect confidential records. The following are exempt from public disclosure:

• Active investigative material
• Juvenile arrest information
• Medical or mental health details about the arrestee
• Child abuse or neglect investigations
• Information related to executions
• Victim-identifying data
• Home addresses and family details of the arresting officer
• Officer photographs whose release could threaten the officer's safety
• Information revealing a confidential source, constituting an unwarranted invasion of personal privacy, or endangering someone's life or safety

What Do Public Arrest Records Contain?

Public arrest records in Limestone County contain the following information:

• Inmate's full name, age, gender, and race
• The name of the reporting agency
• Charge details and case status
• Disposition and disposition date

Limestone County Arrest Statistics

The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) has a Crime Reports section where members of the public can find arrest statistics submitted by all law enforcement agencies in the state. The report shows that the Limestone County Sheriff's Office and Local Police Departments made 31 arrests in 2023. The majority of the arrests were for aggravated assault, burglary, and auto theft.

Find Limestone County Arrest Records

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) provides Limestone County arrest records online, by email, telephone, or in-person to members of the public. Online requesters must use the Inmate Information Search tool to find their desired records. They will need a name, TDCJ number, gender, SID number, or race to search.

Email requesters will need to send the inmate's full name and TDCJ number to pia@tdcj.texas.gov. If the TDCJ number is unknown, the inquirer must provide the exact date of birth or approximate age and county of conviction. The subject line of the email should include the inmate's name. Online and email requests are free. Those who want copies of Limestone County arrest records should visit any of the TDCJ facilities Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Individuals can also find Limestone County arrest records online and in person at federal law enforcement agencies. For example, the Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) provides arrest records online through the Inmate Locator and in person at any of its facilities across the country. Users will need a number (BOP register number, DCDC number, FBI number, or INS number) or name (first, middle, or last) to use the portal. Similarly, the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has an Online Detainee Locator System where individuals can find arrest records. The search criteria are A-Number or biographical information. Copies of arrest records can be obtained in person at any ICE local field offices and detention facilities.

Free Arrest Record Search in Limestone County

The Limestone County Sheriff's Office partners with a third-party vendor to provide free arrest information on offenders. Users will need a name, case number, or ID number to search. Interested persons can also use other third-party platforms to access Limestone County arrest records for free. These free access only return basic arrest information, which might be insufficient for researchers seeking comprehensive records. Most third-party databases require a small fee for detailed arrest reports.

How Long Do Arrests Stay on Your Record?

In Limestone County, arrests remain on a person's criminal record indefinitely unless they are formally expunged or sealed by a court order. Without legal action, an arrest will continue to appear in background checks and public records permanently.

Expunge Limestone County Arrest Records

Anyone seeking to have their arrest records expunged in Limestone County must meet the eligibility criteria outlined in Tex. Code Crim. Proc. § 55. If eligible, the individual must file a Petition for Expunction with the Limestone County District Court Clerk. The petition is required to pay a filing fee of $350 and other relevant fees. The Clerk will set a hearing date and notify all appropriate agencies about the hearing. The agencies can contest the expungement during the hearing. The judge will sign the Order for Expunction if the request for expungement is granted. The signed Order for Expunction will be sent to all relevant agencies so they can remove the petitioner's arrests from their records.

Limestone County Arrest Warrants

According to Texas Code Crim. Proc. § 15.01, an arrest warrant is a written order a magistrate directs to a peace officer that commands them to deal with an accused person according to law. The arrest warrant must be issued in the name of the state and include the following:

• The name of the person to be arrested, or if unknown, a clear description
• A description of the alleged offense
• The signature of the issuing magistrate, along with their office title

After executing an arrest warrant, the officer must bring the defendant before the issuing magistrate without unnecessary delay (Texas Code Criminal Procedure § 15.16). However, the officer can bring the defendant before any magistrate in the county where the arrest was made if the issuing magistrate is in another county.

Do Limestone County Arrest Warrants Expire?

No, in Limestone County, Texas, arrest warrants are indefinite. Once a judge issues one, it stays in effect until the person is taken into custody or the court recalls or revokes the warrant. Some courts may deprioritize older or minor warrants, although they are still effective unless formally withdrawn.