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Gregg County, Texas Arrest Records

Gregg County arrest records are formal documents that contain details about individuals apprehended by law enforcement agencies within the county. Arresting agencies typically create and maintain these records after conducting an arrest and booking the arrestee. In most cases, these agencies are local law enforcement agencies, such as the Gregg County Sheriff's Office and municipal police departments like Longview Police Department and Kilgore Police Department.

Besides serving as official documentation of local arrests that interested persons may review to learn about an arrest, Gregg County arrest records are also essential to generating several government reports and records. These include the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) annual Texas Crime Report series. The DPS also includes Gregg County arrest records in statewide criminal history records it compiles and maintains on individuals. However, separate statutes control the release of Gregg County arrest records and Texas criminal history records. The latter is subject to the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure, Chapter 66, and Texas Government Code § 411.135, while the former is governed by the Texas Public Information Act (PIA).

Are Arrest Records Public Information in Gregg, Texas?

Yes. Gregg County arrest records are considered public per the Texas Public Information Act (PIA), codified in Chapter 55 of the Texas Government Code. The act generally requires government bodies to release information and records they maintain to the public upon request, unless otherwise expressly provided by law. Gregg County Law enforcement agencies and arrest records they generate are subject to the act. Thus, most local arrest records are public.

The PIA has no statutory requirements that restrict non-Texas or Gregg County residents from requesting or accessing public arrest records. However, government agencies are not required to release public arrest records to incarcerated individuals per Texas Government Code § 552.028. Notwithstanding, record seekers are not required to present an ID before accessing or requesting copies of public arrest records. However, a photo ID and a court order may be required to access or obtain confidential arrest records.

What Do Public Gregg County Arrest Records Contain?

Typical information found in public Gregg County arrest records includes but is not limited to:

  • The arrestee's personal information, such as full name, age, and address
  • Physical description, such as mugshot, height, weight, eye color, and hair color
  • Description of the alleged offense
  • Arrest date, time, and location
  • Arresting officer and agency's details
  • Booking date, time, and facility
  • Bond type and amount (if applicable)

Certain types of arrest records may be withheld from the public due to a court order or a state or federal statute requiring their confidentiality. Some of these records include:

Gregg County, Texas Arrest Search

Record seekers may conduct a criminal history record check through the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) to find an individual's Gregg County arrest records. This check result typically contains the search subject's arrest, disposition, prosecution, conviction, and other criminal records reported to the DPS by criminal justice agencies in Texas, including Gregg County.

There are generally two ways to conduct a criminal history record check through the DPS: a name-based or fingerprint-based search. The former is more likely to return multiple subjects, while the latter is the most accurate of the two methods. Interested persons may conduct a fingerprint-based criminal history record check through any DPS Fingerprint Applicant Services of Texas (FAST) location. They must schedule an appointment before their visit. Appointments may be scheduled online or by phone at 1-888-467-2080. During the appointment, applicants are charged a $10 fee to get fingerprinted and an additional $15 for their criminal history record result. The DPS CR-63 form contains additional information about completing a fingerprint-based criminal history record search.

On the other hand, name-based searches may be conducted online through the DPS's Computerized Criminal History System (CCH) website at one search credit (approximately $3.00) per search. These fees are payable by credit card or check. However, only records connected to Class B misdemeanors or higher are reported in a name-based search result.

Interested persons may also find Gregg County arrest information by reviewing court records of cases connected to local cases. They may use the Re: SearchTX website provided by Texas Judiciary to search and access court records of cases handled by the Gregg County District Courts and County Courts dating back to 2016. The website is subscription-based, and users must register an account to use it. For older and more comprehensive court records, individuals may contact the clerk's office of local courthouses. Some local courts also provide independent portals that interested persons may use to access court records they maintain. One example is the Longview Municipal Court Online Record Search portal.

Another way to find Gregg County arrest information is by reviewing inmate records. If an individual was arrested in Gregg County but booked in a state correctional facility, inquirers may access their inmate records online through the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) Inmate Information Search website. Meanwhile, information about individuals booked in a federal prison is accessible through the Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) Inmate Locator portal.

Gregg County Inmate Locator

Gregg County currently does not have a dedicated inmate locator portal. Instead, all inquiries about current or recently released county jail inmates may be made by visiting or contacting the Gregg County Sheriff's Office at:

Gregg County Courthouse

101 E. Methvin, Suite 559

Longview, TX 75601

Phone: 903-236-1755 (jail-related questions or comments)

Phone: 903-236-8400 (local) or 800-765-2189 (out of county)

Similarly, most municipal police departments provide a dedicated phone number that individuals may call to inquire about inmates housed at the local jail they operate. For instance, interested persons may contact Kilgore Municipal Jail at 903-983-1559 (Option 3) to make inmate inquiries.

Note: Sufficient information about an inmate, such as their full name, may be required to facilitate an inmate search.

How to Find Arrest Records for Free in Gregg County

Record seekers may find arrest records for free in Gregg County through local law enforcement agencies. They may be allowed to inspect public arrest records at these agencies during regular business hours at no charge. However, they are usually charged a fee for copies of records they request. Similarly, they may visit local courthouses to inspect court records of relevant cases and review them for arrest information. Some local courts, such as Longview Municipal Court, also provide free online resources that individuals may use to search and access court records that they maintain.

Note: Information about confidential arrests is generally not available through free resources.

Gregg County Arrest Report

A Gregg County arrest report is an official document detailing an arresting officer's narrative account of an arrest. Typical information found in an arrest report includes:

  • The arresting officer's description of the incident and noteworthy observations
  • Description of evidence collected at the scene
  • The arrestee's personal statements
  • Relevant witness statements
  • Basic arrest details

In contrast, an arrest record provides objective information about an arrest and individuals involved. These include the arrestee's personal information (i.e., full name, age, and address), physical description, charge(s), arrest details (i.e., time, date, and location), and the arresting officer's name.

How to Get an Arrest Record Expunged in Gregg County

In Gregg County, certain arrest records may be eligible for expungement under Article 55A of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure. These include, but are not limited to, arrests that result in any of the following:

  • No charges being filed
  • An overturned conviction
  • Dismissed or quashed criminal charges
  • Arrests that occurred due to identity theft
  • A minor being convicted for certain alcohol related offenses
  • A conviction pardoned by the governor of Texas or the U.S. president

Note that the term "expunction" is predominantly used in Texas Laws, but means the same thing as "expungement". Provided an arrest record is eligible for expungement, the record holder may follow the steps outlined below to petition for record expungement:

Gregg County Courthouse

101 E. Methvin, Suite 334

P. O. Box 711

Longview, TX 75601

After receiving the expungement petition, the District Clerk issues a case number and a court number and schedules a hearing. At the hearing, applicants may bring a completed order granting expunction for one arrest or an order granting expunction for more than one arrest. If the expungement petition is approved, the presiding judge would sign the order. Subsequently, the applicant may file the signed order with the District Clerk's office to finalize the case.

How Do You Remove Gregg County Arrest Records From the Internet?

To remove a Gregg County arrest record from the internet, interested parties may do either of the following:

  • Petition for record expungement: This is the most effective way of ensuring an arrest record may be removed from the internet. Expunged arrest records are generally exempt from public access. As a result, they are usually automatically removed from relevant government entities' websites. These include criminal history records reported on the DPS's Computerized Criminal History System (CCH) website. During the expungement process, applicants may also list the contact information of private entities they believe are publishing their arrest record being petitioned on the Private Entity List form. The form may be filed along with their expungement petition. Once the expungement petition is approved, the listed private entities would be notified of the expungement order compelling them to remove the record from their site. However, news agencies are not required to remove arrest records from their public publications pursuant to an expungement order.
  • File an opt-out request: Although this method of removing an arrest record from the internet strictly applies to third-party aggregate websites, it is equally as effective. Most third-party aggregate websites allow individuals to opt out of their service, which removes their public records from the website's database. In most cases, website providers offer online opt-out forms that individuals may fill out and submit. In other cases, opt-out requests are made by calling a dedicated phone number or by email.