Kaufman County, Texas Inmate Search
An inmate search in Kaufman County is the process of checking who’s currently held in the Kaufman County Jail/Detention Center. This search allows individuals to review the jail roster and look up an inmate’s records, including their name, date of birth, charges, offense date, booking date and time, arresting agency, and bond amount/type.
The Kaufman County Sheriff’s Office, as manager of the county jail/detention center, is the custodian of inmate records and provides an online public-facing search tool, as well as other ways for interested persons to check who’s currently in detention and/or obtain inmate records.
While the Kaufman County Sheriff’s Office jail roster remains the definitive record/repository of who is currently in custody in the county, note that city police departments in larger or incorporated cities within Kaufman County, such as the Forney Police Department and the Terrell Police Department, may maintain their own local jail roster if they operate small holding facilities to detain individuals arrested within their jurisdictions before transferring them to the Kaufman County Detention Center.
How to Find an Inmate in Kaufman County Jail
Individuals have two options to find an inmate held at the Kaufman County Jail/Detention Center. The primary option is the "Inmate Info" search tool, which allows persons to search who’s currently in custody by name or browse the full list of inmates at the county jail. The second option is to contact the Kaufman County Jail/Detention Center directly. This may be done by emailing Inmaterecords@kaufmanso.com, calling (972) 932-4337, or visiting the detention facility in person. The jail/detention center and the sheriff’s office both share the same physical address.
Kaufman County Detention Center/Kaufman County Sheriff’s Office
1900 E US-175
Kaufman, Texas 75142
Phone: (972) 932-4337 (Jail)
Phone: (972) 932-4337 (Main)
Fax: (972) 932-9751.
How to Use the Kaufman County Jail Roster
The Kaufman County jail roster is a public record, accessible online. Follow these steps to search and/or view it:
- Visit the Kaufman County Sheriff’s Office website.
- On the home page, look for and click on "Inmate Info."
- Enter the inmate’s name in the text box on the inmate info tool, and click search to find a record or
- Click the text "View All Inmates" to browse the full list of current inmates. The text is just below the name search box to the right.
- To view an inmate’s full details, click their name.
Alternatively, individuals may search the jail roster by charge description or over the last number of days. At the top of the "Inmate Info" tool, change the default "inmates" selection to "Charges" or "Days," then enter the relevant information (i.e., charge description or number of days) in the text box. For charges, individuals may also click "View All Charges" to see the full list of offenses/charges related to inmates currently held in the Kaufman County Jail/Detention Center.
What Information is Included in the Kaufman County Inmate Roster
The type of information available in the Kaufman County inmate roster includes:
- The full name of the inmate
- The date of birth of the inmate
- Physical descriptors of the inmate (i.e., race, sex, eye and hair color, height, and weight)
- The booking date and time (listed as ’admit date’ and ’admit time’ on the Inmate Info search tool)
- Housing location (refers to the particular block/unit/location within the facility where the inmate is held. E.g., C2H-01 )
- The confining agency (i.e., the agency holding the inmate, typically the ’Kaufman Co SO’)
- The charges against the inmate (abbreviated or plainly stated-E.g., ’POSS CS PG 1/1-B
- The offense date (refers to the day the inmate committed the charged offense)
- The bond amount/type (listed individually for each charged offense)
- The arresting agency (the law enforcement that apprehended the inmate)
- The charging agency
In Kaufman County, inmate rosters are disclosed under the Texas Public Information Act (Government Code 552), excluding any information considered confidential, such as an inmate’s phone number, home address, driver’s license number, and juvenile detention records.
Contact Details for Kaufman County Jail or Sheriff’s Office
The Kaufman County Sheriff’s Office is the custodian of the Kaufman County Jail/Detention Center. Both share the same address and have their information on the sheriff’s office website. Nonetheless, the contact details for each are listed below.
Kaufman County Jail/Detention Center
1900 E US-175
Kaufman, Texas 75142
Phone: (972) 932-4337
Email: jailadmin@kaufmanso.com and/or inmaterecords@kaufmanso.com
Kaufman County Sheriff’s Office
1900 E US-175
Kaufman, Texas 75142
Phone: (972) 932-4337
Fax: (972) 932-9751
Jail Facility Overview in Kaufman County
Kaufman County has a single county jail facility, typically called the Kaufman County Detention Center. It is a medium-security detention facility located in the city of Kaufman. It houses adult men and women pre-trial and convicted inmates. It has no officially listed capacity. The sheriff’s office oversees the operation of the jail, including daily custody, inmate intake, and release.
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Agency |
Office and Mail Address |
Phone Number |
Office Hours |
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|---|---|---|---|---|
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Kaufman County Jail/Detention Center |
1900 E US-175 Kaufman, TX 75142 |
(972) 932-4337 |
8:00 am - 5:00 pm (Monday - Friday) |
jailadmin@kaufmanso.com |
How to Send Money to an Inmate in Kaufman County Jail/Detention Center?
Any individual who wishes to send money to an inmate held in the Kaufman County Jail/Detention Center may do so by money order through U.S. Mail. The money order should be completed as follows:
Pay to order of: Inmate Name
Purchaser’s Address: Address of the sender
Purchaser’s Signature: Signature of the sender
Alternatively, the money order may be delivered in person to the Kaufman County Detention Center at 1900 E US-175, Kaufman, TX 75142. Additionally, a person may send money online to an inmate in the county through the facility’s online web deposit service. Note that fees may apply for online deposits. Also, cash is not accepted for inmate accounts.
Inmate Search by Jail Facility
Individuals can search inmates held at the Kaufman County Detention Center through the ’Inmate Info’ tool. The tool is available on the Kaufman County Sheriff’s Office website and allows individuals to search the county’s inmate roster by name, charge, or days. It also allows those who do not want to search to view all inmates or all inmate charges.
Alternatively, individuals may search for inmates at the facility in person or by email at inmaterecords@kaufmanso.com.
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Facility |
Online Search |
Email Search/Request |
In-person Search/Request |
|---|---|---|---|
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Kaufman County Jail/Detention Center |
Inmate Info (via the sheriff’s office website) |
inmaterecords@kaufmanso.com. |
1900 E US-175 Kaufman, Texas 75142 |
Kaufman County Visitation Rules and Schedules
In Kaufman County, family and friends may visit inmates held at the detention center. This can be done in person or on video. The table below lists the schedule for in-person visits.
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Inmates |
Days & Hours |
|---|---|
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Females |
Tuesday 7:00-10:00 pm, Saturday 1:00-4:00 pm |
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Males (housed on A & C pods) |
Wednesday 7:00-10:00 pm, Sunday 1:00-4:00 pm |
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Males (housed on B pod) |
Thursday 7:00-10:00 pm, Saturday 7:00-10:00 pm |
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Federal Males (USMS) |
Tuesday 1:00-4:00 pm, Sunday 7:00-10:00 pm |
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Federal Females (USMS) |
Wednesday 1:00-3:00 pm, Saturday 8:00-10:00 am |
The rules for in-person visitation include:
- ID & Approval: All adult visitors must present a valid photo ID (i.e., a driver’s license, state ID card, or passport).
- Dress & Behavior: All visitors must be dressed appropriately. They must be wearing shirt, shoes, pants, or shorts. No provocative or revealing clothing. No contact visits only.
- Visit length: Each inmate is limited to two (2) twenty-five (25) minute in-person visits per week.
- Others: Inmates are only allowed one (1) in-person visit per visitation day. All visitors must sign in at least 30 minutes before the end of the visitation hours to receive the full 25 minutes. For example, if visitation time ends at 4:00 p.m., the visitor must sign in by 3:30 p.m. at the latest.
Video visitations, meanwhile, are available every day from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. via the inmate phone provider NCIC for $0.30 per minute. There’s no limit on the number of video visits an inmate can receive per day/week. To create and fund accounts to start visiting, go to the NCIC Inmate Communications website.
Mailing and Commissary Information
Family and friends of inmates in Kaufman County can send them letters, photos, and documents via mail. To ensure it gets to the inmate, the mail should be addressed as follows:
Inmate Name
SO# (Local ID)
Kaufman County Sheriff’s Office
PO Box 591
Longview, Texas 75606
The guidelines for inmate mail include:
- All mail & envelopes must include the inmate’s name and Sheriff’s Office booking number, including a return address.
- Only mail that is 8.5 inches wide x 11 inches tall will be accepted
- Mail must contain no more than 5 pages.
- A maximum of 1 photo per mailing is allowed
- No magazine, newspaper, or book should be mailed to the address above
As an alternative to mailing, family/friends of inmates can use the inmate messaging system at NCIC to send photos, documents, and messages. It costs $0.25 per message and only $0.35 per picture message.
As for commissary deposits, use the web commissary for the Kaufman County Detention Center.