Walker County, TX Public Records

Courts in Walker County

Court Records in Walker County, Texas

The laws governing who has access to Walker County court records are the Rules of Judicial Administration and the Common Law Right of Access. Court records in the County include but are not limited to, case party information, dockets, subpoenas, motions, complaints, exhibits, affidavits, pleadings, and judgments. These records are produced in the course of judicial proceedings, encompassing criminal, property, family, probate, and civil cases.

Walker County court records can be obtained by requesting them from the Walker County Clerk's Office or the District Clerk's Office (Records and Research Department). Requesters may also use the Walker County Courts Records platform. While most Walker County court records are available to the public, others are not because they include sensitive information. These include juvenile, adoption, expunged records, and ongoing investigations.

Jails and Prisons in Walker County

Find Inmate Search and Jail Records in Walker County, Texas

The administration of the Walker County Jail in Huntsville is within the jurisdiction of the Walker County Sheriff's Office. The jail has a capacity of 162. To see specific jail records, you can also use the Jail Records portal. Certain information must be provided, such as the prisoner's name and the date of booking and release. For additional details about a prisoner residing in the county, get in touch with the Sheriff's Office. The county is also home to seven state correctional facilities, all in Huntsville. You may use the TDCJ Inmate Search portal.

Police Departments and Sheriff Offices in Walker County

Arrest Records in Walker County, Texas

The Walker County arrest records contain the following details: name, physical description, mugshot, fingerprints, charges, details of the arrest and detention, and information regarding the bond or bail of the person in custody. Visit the agency that made the arrest—either the city police department or the county sheriff's office—to see these records. To aid your search, details like the name of the person who was taken into custody, the date of the arrest, or the case number will be requested from you. If allowed by law, be advised that certain requests for arrest records may be denied.