Nacogdoches County Arrest Records

Arrest records in Nacogdoches County and other parts of the United States are law enforcement documents that provide details of individuals' arrests and the conditions of their release.

An arrest becomes necessary if an individual commits an arrestable offense or there is evidence that the person is a threat to the public. Several law enforcement agencies generate arrest records in Nacogdoches County. These include the:

• Nacogdoches County Sheriff's Office
• Nacogdoches Police Department
• Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Texas Rangers
• University Police Department (Stephen F. Austin State University)
• Constable's Office in Nacogdoches County
• Federal and other Nacogdoches County local law enforcement agencies.

A Nacogdoches County arrest record will become part of Nacogdoches County court records if the court finds the arrestee guilty of a crime. Law enforcement agencies determine arrestees at the Nacogdoches County Jail pending bond or court appearances. Also, Nacogdoches County law enforcement agencies may detain individuals at local temporary holding cells for short-term detention, processing, or while awaiting transfer to the Nacogdoches County Jail.

Are Arrest Records Public in Nacogdoches County?

Yes, Nacogdoches County arrest records are public documents. According to the Texas Public Information Act (TPIA), it is the right of individuals to have complete information about government affairs and the official acts of government employees, except there are laws that exempt such information from public scrutiny. Nonetheless, the TPIA does not permit access to Nacogdoches County arrest information if it relates to:

• Active criminal investigations
• Confidential Informants
• Medical or mental health information
• Personal privacy concerns
• Information that could jeopardize law enforcement operations
• Juveniles
• Sealed or expunged cases
• Victim or Witness Information.

In Nacogdoches County arrest and the rest of Texas, an applicant must be the owner of the record or authorized by law or judicial orders to access a TPIA-exempted arrest record.

What Do Public Arrest Records Contain?

Nacogdoches County arrest records provide complete details of arrests within Nacogdoches County, TX. These documents outline the circumstances leading to the arrest of individuals and the conditions for their release.

Generally, an arrest record information includes but is not limited to the:

• Name, gender, date of birth, race, and physical description of the owner of the record
• Charges (reasons for the arrest)
• Date, time, and location of the arrest
• Name of the arresting agency
• Name and badge number of the arresting officer
• Booking number and mugshots
• Bail/Bond information.

Arrest records may also contain court information if the case leads to a court appearance.

Nacogdoches County Arrest Statistics

Arrest statistics show a mixed trend in the number of arrests in Nacogdoches County between 2020 and 2023. In 2023, various law enforcement agencies in Nacogdoches County reported 2,456 arrests to the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) program. This figure is higher than the 2,338 incidents in 2022.

Also, the same agencies reported that 2,709 individuals were taken into custody for various offenses in 2022. In contrast, there were 2,581 reported arrests in 2020.

In Nacogdoches County, 2,545 drug/Narcotics violation arrests were reported to the UCR by law enforcement agencies between 2020 and 2023 (the most common type of arrest). The table below shows the numbers for the most consistent arrests within Nacogdoches County between 2020 and 2023.

Data Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer.

Find Nacogdoches County Arrest Records

Finding Nacogdoches County arrest records involves online search or offline requests through record custodian agencies. Individuals searching for Nacogdoches County arrest records should do so online through the Nacogdoches County Sheriff's Office Inmate Search Portal or submit public records requests through the Nacogdoches County Public Information Requests Portal. Furthermore, information seekers can search for Nacogdoches County arrest records online through third-party websites that offer public access to Texas law enforcement records.

Alternatively, Nacogdoches County arrest records are available offline through the Nacogdoches County Sheriff's Office and other local law enforcement. Interested information seekers should contact them and request access to arrest records in their possession. Also, the Nacogdoches County Clerk's Office may provide access to Nacogdoches County arrest records through Nacogdoches County criminal records.

Free Arrest Record Search in Nacogdoches County

For free access to Nacogdoches County arrest information, log into the Nacogdoches County Sheriff's Office Inmate Search Portal and use the online to look for inmates' arrest records. Free access to Nacogdoches County arrest information may also be possible through third-party online databases.

In addition, Nacogdoches County arrest information may be freely accessible through the Nacogdoches County Sheriff's Office or other custodians if the requests do not involve copies of the documents.

Nacogdoches County Arrest Records Vs. Criminal Records

Nacogdoches County arrest and criminal records are vital law enforcement documents. They are crucial documents for apprehending and prosecuting criminal offenders. Nonetheless, several distinctions exist between a Nacogdoches County arrest and criminal records. The following outlines some of the differences between an arrest and a criminal record in Nacogdoches County.

• Nacogdoches County arrest records are details of the apprehension of individuals for arrestable offenses. Law enforcement agencies create arrest records when they take individuals into custody.
• Nacogdoches County criminal records are the criminal histories of individuals within Nacogdoches County. The Nacogdoches County courts generate these documents during criminal trials.
• Nacogdoches County arrest records contain personal details of their owners, the reasons for their arrests, and the conditions for their release.

Nacogdoches County criminal records contain documents relating to the prosecutions, convictions, and incarceration of criminal offenders within Nacogdoches County.

• Nacogdoches County arrest records do not imply the guilt or innocence of their owners. An arrestee is innocent until proven guilty before the court.
• A Nacogdoches County criminal record confirms that an individual is legally guilty of a crime.
• Nacogdoches County criminal records are part of Nacogdoches County court records.

Arrest records will become part of court records only if the arrestees are proven guilty of crimes.

• Criminal records have a more significant impact than arrest records; they have lifelong effects on social status, employment, and housing.

How Long Do Arrests Stay on Your Record?

In Nacogdoches County and the rest of the United States, arrest information may stay on a record indefinitely. However, record owners can petition the court to seal or remove a Nacogdoches County arrest record if they fulfill the eligibility requirements.

Expunge Nacogdoches County Arrest Records

Per Chapter 55, Section 55.01 of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedures, an individual can petition the court to seal or remove arrest information if the:

• Arrest does not result in a conviction
• Statute of limitation for the crime expires, and there were no charges within that period
• Arrestee completes a deferred adjudication program for a Class C misdemeanor offense or eligible first-time felonies
• Governor pardons the arrestee
• Offender is a minor
• Record is a result of identity theft
• Individuals complete a Pretrial Diversion or Intervention Program.

Also, Nacogdoches County arrest record owners must observe the following waiting periods before filing for expungement:

• Non-conviction records - immediately after the dismissal, acquittal, or expiration of the statute of limitation
• Class C misdemeanors - 180 days after completing the sentence for the offense
• Class A or B misdemeanors - 1 year after completing the sentence for the offense (including payments of all applicable fines)
• Felonies - 3 years after completing the sentence for the crime (including probation)
• Arrest resulting from identity theft - immediately the arrestee proved it is a case of mistaken identity
• Juvenile arrests:
  • Non-felony arrests cannot be expunged until after the minor completes the sentence or probation for the crime, does not have any subsequent conviction, and is 17 years or older
  • Non-violent felony crime arrests are eligible after completing the sentence or probation for the crime.

Also, to qualify for sealing or removal of Nacogdoches County arrest information, a record owner must have any new conviction within the waiting period.

The following steps may be helpful to individuals seeking to seal or remove a Nacogdoches County arrest information from their records:

• Determine eligibility for arrest records expungement
• Gather documents that will support the petition (these include arrest records, disposition documents, or paperwork that substantiates the completion of diversion programs)
• Download the appropriate Expunction Petition Form, fill it out, and file a petition at the Nacogdoches County District Clerk's Office at

The Nacogdoches County Courthouse

101 W. Main Street,
Suite 110
Nacogdoches,
TX 75961.

Note: Petitions must include personal information, case details, and legal grounds for the expungement.

• Pay all applicable fees (unless there are waivers)
• Serve notice of the petition to the Nacogdoches County District Attorney's Office and other relevant agencies
• Attend court hearing to defend the petition (if the schedule's one to review the petition)
• Wait for the court's decision. If the court approves the expungement, it will issue an order for the sealing or destruction of the records
• Verify compliance and obtain confirmation from the relevant agencies.

Nacogdoches County Arrest Warrants

A Nacogdoches County arrest warrant is a legal document issued by a judge/magistrate of the Nacogdoches County District, County, Justice of Peace, or Municipal Courts authorizing law enforcement agencies to take individuals into custody. A judge/magistrate may issue an arrest warrant if:

• Law enforcement shows probable cause that a person committed an offense
• There is evidence that an individual is a risk to society
• A person flouts court orders
• An individual plans to flee a judicial area to avoid trial for an offense
• There is evidence of domestic violence or abuse.

An arrest warrant information includes but is not limited to the:

• Date of issuance of the warrant
• Name, aliases, gender, and physical description of the subject
• Criminal charges against the individual
• Statement of probable cause
• Name and location of the issuing authority
• Name and signature of the issuing judge/magistrate
• Geographical area where the warrant is valid
• Instructions to law enforcement on how to execute the arrest
• The conditions for returning the warrant to the court.

Do Nacogdoches County Arrest Warrants Expire?

No, Nacogdoches County arrest warrants do not expire. In Texas, arrest warrants will remain active until law enforcement apprehends the subject. Nonetheless, a Nacogdoches County arrest warrant will become inactive at the demise of the subject/defendant or if the court recalls or quashes it. However, if the warrant has a statute of limitation, it becomes invalid if law enforcement does not serve the subject/defendant within the timeframe.