San Augustine County Police Records
San Augustine County police records are managed by the Sheriff's Office in the town of San Augustine, Texas. This is one of the oldest counties in East Texas, with a population of around 7,900 people. The Sheriff's Office keeps arrest records, incident reports, and accident files for the entire county. San Augustine is both the county seat and the main town. If you need to find or request police records from this part of Texas, the Sheriff's Office is where to start. The County Clerk and District Clerk handle court records tied to criminal cases that went through the local court system.
San Augustine County Overview
San Augustine County Sheriff's Office
The San Augustine County Sheriff's Office is the primary law enforcement agency for the county. Based in San Augustine, the office handles patrols, criminal investigations, the county jail, and emergency dispatch. Deputies cover the unincorporated areas and assist city police when needed. The office stores all incident reports, arrest records, and accident files generated by deputies.
San Augustine County includes portions of the Angelina National Forest, which means the Sheriff's Office sometimes works with federal officers on cases in the forest areas. The office also manages sex offender registration compliance, courthouse security, and civil process service for local courts. Staff can help you look up records during business hours if you visit the office in person.
| Office | San Augustine County Sheriff's Office |
|---|---|
| Address |
220 S. Harrison St San Augustine, TX 75972 |
| Phone | (936) 275-2424 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
The county jail holds pre-trial detainees and inmates serving county sentences. The Sheriff's Office also runs a warrants division that tracks and serves arrest warrants from local courts.
How to Search San Augustine Police Records
Start with a written request to the Sheriff's Office. List the date of the incident, the people involved, and any case or report numbers you may have. You can bring the request to the office on Harrison Street or send it by mail. No reason is required for your request under Texas law.
The Texas Public Information Act (Government Code Chapter 552) guarantees public access to most government records. Agencies have to respond within a reasonable time, typically 10 business days. If they plan to hold back any records, they must seek a ruling from the Texas Attorney General within 10 business days. The AG then has 45 working days to decide.
Records tied to active investigations may not be available right away. Once the case is closed, those files usually open up. Court records for criminal cases in San Augustine County are split between the County Clerk (misdemeanors) and the District Clerk (felonies). Both offices are in the San Augustine courthouse.
Note: Include as many details as you can in your request so staff can pull the right files without delays.
San Augustine County Court Records
The San Augustine County Clerk handles misdemeanor criminal records and civil files for the county court. The office is in the courthouse in San Augustine. You can search records in person during regular hours. The Clerk also maintains property records and vital records. Criminal case files are the relevant records if you are looking up outcomes of police cases that went to court.
The District Clerk keeps felony case files from the district court. If an arrest in San Augustine County led to felony charges, you need the District Clerk's office. Reach the County Clerk at (936) 275-2450 and the District Clerk at (936) 275-2451.
The screenshot below shows the Texas DPS Crime Records Division, which holds statewide criminal history data that may include San Augustine County cases.
DPS maintains over 15 million conviction records. Public searches cost $3.00 per credit and cover conviction data and deferred adjudication records only.
Texas Police Records Resources
The Texas DPS Crime Records Division runs the statewide criminal history database. It holds conviction records dating back to 1975. Public access covers convictions and deferred adjudication data only. Arrest records without a conviction are not available to the general public through DPS.
Use the TDCJ Offender Search to look up people in Texas state prison or on parole. This tool is free. It shows facility location, offenses, and projected release dates. The TxDOT CRIS system stores all police-reported crash reports in Texas. Copies cost $6.00 to $8.00 and become public after 60 days.
The Texas Commission on Law Enforcement maintains a free license lookup to verify officer credentials. The Texas VINE system lets victims track offender custody status around the clock at no cost.
San Augustine County Records Fees
Records fees in San Augustine County follow the state schedule. Paper copies are $0.10 per page for letter size. Legal size copies run $0.15 each. Labor charges of $15.00 per hour apply when requests take a lot of staff time. The first 50 pages may be free if the records are easy to pull together in one spot.
Court record copies from the County Clerk or District Clerk may cost more for certified versions. Crash reports from TxDOT CRIS are $6.00 for uncertified and $8.00 for certified copies. If estimated costs go over $40.00, the agency must give you a written estimate before starting the work.
Note: Contact the San Augustine County Sheriff's Office at (936) 275-2424 to confirm current fees before sending payment.
Police Records and Texas Law
The Texas Public Information Act is the law that controls public access to police records. Under Government Code Chapter 552, most records held by government agencies are open to the public. Agencies must respond to requests promptly. If they want to withhold something, they need Attorney General approval first.
Exceptions exist for active investigations, personnel files, and certain internal affairs records. Under Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Article 2.139, agencies report data on officer-involved incidents to the state. If San Augustine County denies your request, ask for the reason in writing. You can reach the Attorney General's open government hotline at (512) 478-6736 for help with disputes.
Cities in San Augustine County
San Augustine County includes the town of San Augustine and several small communities. San Augustine is the county seat. None of the cities in the county meet the size for a separate city page for a page with local police records details. For police records, contact the San Augustine County Sheriff's Office or the local police department.
Nearby Counties
These counties border San Augustine County. Check the incident location to make sure you request records from the right county.