Leon County Police Records
Leon County police records are filed at the Sheriff's Office in Centerville, a rural community along Interstate 45 between Dallas and Houston. The county has about 15,000 people spread across a large area of East Central Texas. The Sheriff's Office handles most law enforcement in the county, including patrol, arrests, and the jail. You can search for police records through local offices or use statewide databases maintained by Texas DPS. This page explains where to look and what to expect when requesting arrest reports, incident logs, and other criminal records in Leon County.
Leon County Overview
Leon County Sheriff's Office
The Leon County Sheriff's Office provides law enforcement for the entire county from Centerville. Deputies handle patrol, serve legal papers, and run the county jail. They keep records of all arrests, bookings, and incidents. You can get copies by visiting the office or calling during business hours.
The jail holds pretrial detainees and short-term inmates. Booking records show the charge, arrest date, bond amount, and scheduled court date. The Sheriff's Office also assists with warrants and civil process. Since Leon County sits along I-45, the office sometimes works with DPS troopers on highway-related cases. Those records may be in both the county and state systems.
| Office | Leon County Sheriff's Office |
|---|---|
| Address | 212 W. Cedar St Centerville, TX 75833 |
| Phone | (903) 536-2749 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Website | co.leon.tx.us |
Search Leon County Police Records
The Texas DPS Crime Records portal lets you search for conviction records from Leon County and the rest of Texas. You pay a fee per search. Results come back quick and show convictions and deferred adjudications. This is the fastest way to check for criminal history online.
For local incident reports and arrest logs, reach out to the Sheriff's Office. You can visit in person or submit a written request under the Texas Public Information Act. Be specific about what you need. The county has 10 business days to respond. Copies cost $0.10 per page.
The Leon County website provides general info about county departments and services.
Use this site to find contact information and office locations for the Sheriff and clerk offices in Centerville.
Court records are kept at two offices. The County Clerk at (903) 536-2352 handles misdemeanor cases and vital records. The District Clerk at (903) 536-2227 keeps felony case files from the 87th Judicial District Court.
Texas State Record Databases
The DPS Crime Records Division runs the statewide criminal history system with over 15 million records going back to 1975. The TDCJ Offender Search is free and shows current and past state prison inmates. You can find people convicted in Leon County and see their offense, facility, and release date.
Crash reports from Leon County are in the TxDOT CRIS system at $6 per report. They become public 60 days after filing under Transportation Code Section 550.065. The Sex Offender Registry is free and covers the whole state.
Note: The TDCJ search is free and does not require an account, making it one of the easiest ways to look up state prison records for Leon County convictions.
Police Record Laws in Leon County
The Texas Public Information Act gives you the right to ask for police records in Leon County. Most records are public. Records from open investigations can be withheld under Section 552.108. If denied, the Attorney General can review and issue a ruling.
DPS criminal history checks are governed by Code of Criminal Procedure Chapter 58. Only conviction data is public. Juvenile records stay sealed under Family Code Chapter 58.
Leon County Victim Resources
The VINE system sends free custody alerts for offenders in Leon County or state prison. Register online or call 1-877-894-8463. You can also check officer credentials through TCOLE for free. The Board of Pardons and Paroles handles parole hearing notifications for state inmates.
Leon County Records Request Fees
The state sets fees for records in Leon County. Paper copies are $0.10 per page. Legal size is $0.15. If the search takes staff more than two hours, labor runs $15.00 per hour plus 20% overhead. CDs cost $1.00. When the total goes past $40.00, you get a written cost estimate before work starts. The first 50 pages may be free for simple requests.
Send requests to the Leon County Sheriff's Office at 212 W. Cedar St, Centerville, TX 75833. You can also hand deliver or call ahead. Include full names, dates, and case or report numbers. The office responds within 10 business days. If they want to hold records back, they must ask the Attorney General for a ruling in that time. The AG has 45 working days to decide. Call (512) 478-6736 for help with the open records process.
Leon County Legal Aid and Crash Reports
Crash reports from Leon County roads and I-45 are in the TxDOT CRIS database. It holds over 20 million records. Search by name, driver license number, VIN, or crash ID. Reports cost $6.00 uncertified or $8.00 certified. They go public 60 days after the crash under Transportation Code Section 550.065. Since I-45 runs through Leon County, the database may have a higher number of traffic crash records for this area.
For legal help, the State Bar of Texas runs a referral service at (800) 252-9690. TexasLawHelp.org offers free guides and court forms. Lone Star Legal Aid at (800) 733-8394 may help qualifying Leon County residents with some legal matters. The Texas Legal Services Center at (512) 477-6000 provides additional free resources.
Leon County is in the 87th Judicial District. Felony and civil cases go through the district court in Centerville. Appeals go to the 10th Court of Appeals in Waco. The TDCJ Offender Search is free, updated nightly, and covers inmates from Leon County and the rest of Texas.
Nearby Counties
Leon County borders several other East Central Texas counties. Check the right county before requesting records.