Gregg County TX Arrest Records Search | Jail & Court

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Gregg County, Texas · Jail Records, Bond Records & Criminal Court Search

Trace a Gregg County Arrest From Booking to the Final Court Result

Start with the official jail search, save the SO number and booking details, identify every charge and bond, then match the arrest to the Gregg County criminal case.

This guide also covers warrants, bail, three jail facilities, visitation, mail, calls, commissary, appointed counsel, victim assistance, Texas DPS history, corrections, expunction and nondisclosure.

Open official jail inmate search Search Gregg County court records Fix a missing result
GREGG RECORD CONTROL LIVE ROUTE
JAIL RECORD SO#
JAIL
BOND
COURT
COURT DISPOSITION
VERIFIED
BOOKING + CASE MATCHED
A Gregg County booking is not a conviction. Jail information records custody and allegations. The prosecutor can change or dismiss charges, and a court can acquit a defendant. Use the criminal case to determine the final result.
Recent arrest

Use Sheriff Jail Inmate Search.

Bond

Gregg portal has separate Jail Bond Records.

Misdemeanor

County Courts at Law 1 and 2.

Felony

124th and 188th District Courts publish criminal dockets.

Official review

Procedures checked August 17, 2026.

Record router

Use the record that actually answers your question

JAIL RECORDS Is the person held now?

Booking, SO number, facility, charges and custody information.

Start here for a recent Gregg County arrest.
JAIL BOND RECORDS What bond is listed?

Review the bond attached to the jail case before calling or arranging payment.

One charge can have a different bond from another.
CRIMINAL CASE RECORDS What happened in court?

Formal charge, court, docket, case status and final disposition.

This is the record needed to verify dismissal or conviction.
ARRESTING AGENCY What did officers report?

Incident report, arrest report, probable-cause material and releasable supplements.

The jail may not be the agency that wrote the report.

Go directly to the Gregg County task

Booking decoder

Understand the Gregg County jail fields

What the booking tells you—and what still needs verification
Field What it tells you What it does not prove Next action
SO number Gregg County Sheriff’s Office identifier. Final disposition. Use it for commissary and jail correspondence.
Booking record One intake/custody event. Conviction. Match it to the criminal case.
Facility Current Gregg County housing location. The inmate will remain there. Recheck before visiting or sending legal mail.
Booking charge Allegation entered during arrest/intake. Final prosecutor charge. Read the criminal court case.
Bond Release amount or condition listed for a charge. Payment clears every hold. Check Jail Bond Records and call the jail.
Hold/warrant Another legal matter may control release. Local bond alone will release the person. Identify the issuing court or agency.
Release That jail custody event ended. Charges were dismissed. Review court disposition.
Booking photo Identification image from jail processing. Guilt or identity by itself. Verify DOB and official numbers.
Identity protection

Confirm the right person before using an arrest record

Full legal first and last name match
Middle name, maiden name or suffix is consistent
Date of birth or age matches
Booking date fits the known arrest
SO number matches another official record
Arresting agency fits the incident location
Court case follows the same incident
Charges and timeline are consistent
Never identify someone from a name or mugshot alone. Use at least two independent identifiers before publishing an allegation, sending money or making a consequential decision.
Troubleshooting

No Gregg County arrest found? Check these causes

Booking is still being processed A very recent arrest may not appear immediately.
The person was released Use Gregg County’s broader Jail Records and criminal case search.
The name is different Try maiden names, aliases, suffixes and correct legal spelling.
The arrest occurred in another county Search the jurisdiction where officers actually booked the person.
The person was transferred Custody may move to another county, TDCJ or federal authorities.
The arrest was made on another county’s warrant Gregg County can temporarily house someone awaiting transfer.
The court case is not filed yet Jail intake can precede a formal trial-court filing.
The record was expunged or made confidential Legally restricted information will not remain publicly searchable.
Custody verification call script
I am trying to verify the custody status of [full legal name], date of birth [date]. The arrest may have occurred on [date] through [agency]. Can you confirm whether the person is currently booking, held, released, transferred or listed under another identifier?
Gregg County Sheriff
Local: 903-236-8400
Jail questions/comments: 903-236-1755
Out of county: 800-765-2189
Arrest-to-court timeline

Follow a Gregg County arrest in the correct order

Law-enforcement arrest Gregg County Sheriff, Longview Police, Kilgore Police, Gladewater Police, White Oak Police, DPS or another agency may create the investigative record.
Jail intake Gregg County records the inmate, SO number, charges, property and current detention information.
Magistration An arrested person must be brought before a magistrate without unnecessary delay and no later than 48 hours after arrest under Gregg County’s current indigent-defense plan.
Bail and counsel The magistrate addresses bail and the right to counsel. An indigent defendant can request a court-appointed attorney.
Prosecutor filing Formal charges may differ from the initial booking allegations.
Trial-court proceedings Misdemeanors generally proceed in a County Court at Law and felonies in a District Court.
Disposition Each charge can end by dismissal, plea, acquittal, conviction or another judicial order.
Record correction or relief Incorrect records can be challenged. Eligible Texas records may qualify for expunction or nondisclosure.
Court routing

Which Gregg County court handles the arrest?

Use the charge level to identify the correct court
Case type Gregg County court Clerk What to check
Felony 124th or 188th District Court criminal docket District Clerk Indictment, arraignment, trial, judgment and sentence.
Class A / B misdemeanor County Court at Law 1 or 2 County Clerk Complaint, arraignment, pretrial activity and disposition.
Class C misdemeanor Justice of the Peace or municipal court Specific JP/municipal clerk Citation, warrant, plea, deferred disposition or judgment.
Magistration / bail setting Justice of the Peace acting as magistrate Relevant magistrate Initial warnings, bail amount and release conditions.
Gregg County’s 124th and 188th District Courts publish felony criminal arraignment and trial dockets. County Courts at Law 1 and 2 publish misdemeanor criminal dockets.
Police & Sheriff reports

Request the arrest report from the agency that created it

Jail custody and arrest-report ownership are separate
Arresting agency Where to request the report Useful identifiers
Gregg County Sheriff Sheriff’s Office / responsible division Name, incident date, location, report number and SO#.
Longview Police Longview Police Records Police report number, date and location.
Kilgore Police Kilgore Police Department Agency report number and incident information.
Gladewater Police Gladewater Police Department Report number, date and parties.
White Oak Police White Oak Police Department Incident number, date and names.
Texas DPS / other agency The actual state or federal arresting agency Agency case number and location.
Texas public-information law preserves access to basic information about an arrested person, an arrest or a crime even though other investigative details can qualify for law-enforcement exceptions.
Identify the record creator Check the jail record and court case for the arresting agency.
Request the exact documents Ask for the offense/arrest report, probable-cause material and identified supplements.
Include enough detail Provide the full name, incident date, location, report number, SO number and court number when known.
Request electronic copies Electronic production can reduce paper and mailing costs.
Ask for the legal reason for redactions Active investigations and protected information can limit disclosure.
Copy-ready Gregg County records request
Under the Texas Public Information Act, I request an electronic copy of the releasable basic arrest information, incident/offense report, arrest report, probable-cause material and specifically related releasable supplements concerning [full legal name] for the incident on or about [date] at [location]. Known identifiers are agency report number [number], Gregg County SO number [number] and criminal case number [number]. Please advise me before processing if significant charges will apply and identify the legal basis for withheld or redacted information.
Warrant verification

Check a possible Gregg County warrant safely

Find the related criminal case Start with Gregg County Criminal Case Records. Search Gregg County criminal records
Read the newest docket entries Look for warrant issuance, arrest, bond and later court activity.
Do not rely on an old warrant line A warrant can later be served, recalled or otherwise resolved.
Confirm current status Contact the issuing court or Gregg County Sheriff’s Office.
Use counsel if the warrant concerns you A criminal lawyer or appointed lawyer can advise on surrender, magistration and bond.
The Gregg County Sheriff’s Warrant Division coordinates arrests on Gregg County warrants, extraditions and the return of people arrested in Gregg County solely on another jurisdiction’s warrant.
Do not confront or detain another person based on a database result.
Bail & bond

Verify every Gregg County bond before arranging payment

Open Jail Bond Records Gregg County’s Courts Records Inquiry has a separate Jail Bond Records search. Open Gregg County bond records
Match the defendant and booking Verify the SO number, case number and current custody.
Write down every charge Each charge can have a separate bond amount or condition.
Check for outside holds Another county’s warrant, federal hold or separate Gregg County case may prevent release.
Confirm the newest magistrate/court order Bail can change after the initial booking record.
Call the jail before paying Ask what bond type and payment process currently applies. Call jail questions: 903-236-1755
If using a commercial bondsman, verify authorization Do not choose a company solely because it appears in an advertisement or calls after an arrest.
Keep the receipt and bond documents Release still requires the jail to clear all other holds and paperwork.
Bond verification script
I am calling about [full name], SO number [number]. Please confirm every active charge, the current bond for each charge, any outside warrants or holds, the accepted bond method, and whether any additional court paperwork is required before release.
Three Gregg County jail facilities

Confirm the current housing location before visiting or mailing

South Jail
Gregg County Courthouse
5th Floor
101 E. Methvin
Longview, TX 75601

In-person visitation:
Thursday 7:00–10:00 p.m.
Saturday 1:00–4:00 p.m.

North Jail
101 W. Whaley
Longview, TX 75601

Visitation varies by sex and the first letter of a male inmate’s last name.

Marvin A. Smith Facility
197 Floyd Wingo Drive
Kilgore, TX 75662

In-person visitation:
Thursday 7:00–10:00 p.m.
Saturday 1:00–4:00 p.m.

Jail visitation

Gregg County visitation schedule and approval steps

Gregg County also allows unlimited 20-minute remote video visits from an inmate’s housing unit through NCIC. The current published remote video rate is $0.30 per minute.
The inmate submits a visitor card The inmate may request up to five immediate-family visitors.
Wait for approval Gregg County states that a visitor card can take up to 10 days to approve.
Check the relationship requirement Published immediate-family categories include mother/father, brother/sister, child and legal spouse.
Know the 30-day change rule The inmate may change the visitor card once every 30 days.
Confirm the facility and schedule South, North and Marvin A. Smith have different schedules.
Bring original valid photo ID Visitors age 17 and older must have accepted identification and normally must be on the approved list.
Check in with the visitation officer Each in-person group visit lasts 20 minutes unless an extension was approved in advance.
For remote video, schedule through NCIC Schedule NCIC video visitation

North Jail in-person schedule

North Jail visitation
Inmate group Weekday Saturday
Female inmates Monday 7:00–10:00 p.m. 8:00–10:00 a.m.
Male inmates A–M Tuesday 7:00–10:00 p.m. 1:00–4:00 p.m.
Male inmates N–Z Thursday 7:00–10:00 p.m. 7:00–10:00 p.m.
Visitation Officer
Phone: 903-236-8400
Published office hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Visitor rules

Know Gregg County’s visitor restrictions before traveling

Only two children per adult visitor
Minor children must remain with an approved visitor
All normal in-person visits are non-contact
Visitors cannot give property directly to an inmate
Former inmates must wait six months before visiting
Visitors 17+ need valid original/certified ID
Disruption can terminate or restrict future visits
Leaving the secure area ends that visit

Do not bring into the visitation room

Electronics
  • Cell phones
  • Cameras
  • Pagers
Bags & containers
  • Purses / handbags
  • Paper sacks
  • Packages
  • Glass or metal containers
Safety restrictions
  • Mace
  • Pocket knives
  • Sharp objects
  • Weapons
  • Lighters / matches

Dress code

No transparent clothing
No seductive/revealing clothing
No tube, halter, strapless or backless tops
No spaghetti straps
Shorts must reach the knee
Skirts must reach the knee
No gang-related clothing or graffiti
Follow officer instructions throughout the visit
Special visit: A person living four or more hours from Longview can request a special visit and does not have to be on the normal visitor card, but approval from jail command staff is required and proof of residence must be shown.
Inmate mail

Send Gregg County inmate mail without having it rejected

Regular scanned inmate mail

Inmate Name
SO#
Gregg County Jail
P.O. Box 591
Longview, TX 75606
Important: Mail sent to the P.O. Box 591 processing address is scanned for electronic delivery and the physical original is destroyed after processing. It is not returned or released.
Confirm the inmate and SO number Both are required on the envelope.
Include a return address Mail without required identifying information can be rejected.
Keep ordinary mail to five pages or fewer Mail over five pages is not delivered through the scanning process.
Write on the front side only The scanning system captures the front side of each page.
Send no more than one photo per mailing More than one photo causes the entire mailing to be returned.
Do not send legal or medical mail to the scanning address These must be sent to the facility where the inmate is actually housed.

Published regular-mail limits

Maximum size: 8.5 × 11 inches
Maximum five pages
Front side only
Maximum one photo per mailing
No magazines to the scanning P.O. box
No newspapers to the scanning P.O. box
No books to the scanning P.O. box
Books must follow facility/publisher rules
Legal-mail address published by the Sheriff:
101 E. Methvin Street, Suite 635
Longview, TX 75601

Confirm the inmate’s current facility before sending legal or medical correspondence.
Calls, video & messaging

Gregg County uses NCIC Inmate Communications

Published Gregg County NCIC charges
Service Published rate Important detail
Domestic inmate phone call $0.25/minute No connection fee published.
International phone call $0.50/minute Use NCIC account funding.
Remote video visit $0.30/minute Visits are 20 minutes; remote visits are published as unlimited.
Electronic message $0.25/message Unlimited messages published.
Picture/document message $0.35/image Can be delivered through the inmate messaging system.
Create an NCIC account Open NCIC inmate communications
Select Gregg County and the correct inmate Verify the SO number before funding anything.
Choose phone, video or messaging Review the current displayed charge before checkout.
Keep your transaction confirmation Save receipts and account numbers for support questions.
NCIC phone-account support
800-943-2189
Remote video/messaging assistance is also published through NCIC support at 888-686-3699.
Commissary & trust account

Add money to a Gregg County inmate account correctly

Cash held by the inmate during booking is deposited into the inmate’s trust account. The inmate accesses trust funds through a barcode on the jail armband.

Online deposit

  1. Confirm the inmate’s name and SO number.
  2. Open TigerDeposits.
  3. Select the correct facility/inmate.
  4. Review the deposit and provider charge.
  5. Save the confirmation.
Make an online commissary deposit

Money order

  1. Make it payable to INMATE TRUST FUND.
  2. Include the inmate’s name and SO number.
  3. Do not include a personal letter.
  4. Include the sender’s full return address.
Money-order address
Inmate Trust Fund
101 E. Methvin Street, Suite 700
Longview, TX 75601
Inmate Finance
Phone: 903-236-1775
Money orders for a person who has already been released are not forwarded to that person. Verify current custody immediately before mailing money.
Court-appointed defense

Gregg County uses appointed attorneys—not a standalone Public Defender office

Gregg County’s current indigent-defense plan uses an attorney rotation/appointment system. The Indigent Defense Coordinator receives applications, reviews financial eligibility and routes qualifying requests to the appropriate judge.
Ask for appointed counsel at magistration Tell the magistrate that you cannot afford a lawyer and want to apply.
Complete the financial affidavit Provide accurate income, assets, expenses and other requested financial information.
Inmates can receive application assistance Gregg County’s Indigent Defense Coordinator monitors the jail population and assists inmates requesting appointed counsel.
The coordinator makes an eligibility recommendation The court ultimately determines appointment.
Appointment deadline Under the current Gregg County plan, counsel must be appointed as soon as possible and no later than the end of the third working day after the appointing authority receives the request.
Out-of-county Gregg warrant A person arrested elsewhere on a Gregg County warrant can also request Gregg County appointed counsel.
Gregg County Indigent Defense Caseworker
Phone: 903-237-2644
Gregg County Pretrial Services
103 W. Whaley Street
Longview, TX 75601
Phone: 903-237-2647
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Do not discuss confidential defense strategy on an ordinary recorded jail phone or video call. Use attorney-client communication procedures.
Victim assistance

Track a Gregg County criminal case and receive custody notifications

Have the case or defendant name ready Gregg County specifically tells victims to use the judicial records system for case-status updates.
Search the criminal case Open Gregg County Judicial Records
Contact the Victim Assistance Coordinator if needed The District Attorney’s published victim-services number is 903-236-8440.
Register with Texas IVSS IVSS can search custody by full/partial name, DOC ID, SID, Jail ID or Permanent Booking number. Search or register for Texas custody notifications
Ask about Crime Victims’ Compensation Gregg County District Attorney provides access to the state compensation packet for eligible expenses.
Ask about a Victim Impact Statement The statement can explain the effect of the offense during the criminal process.
Gregg County District Attorney / Victim Assistance
Gregg County Courthouse
101 E. Methvin, Suite 333
Longview, TX 75601
Phone: 903-236-8440
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
IVSS Counties support
24/7: 866-268-8959
Texas statewide criminal history

When Gregg County records are not enough

Gregg County searches are local. Texas DPS Crime Records maintains the statewide computerized criminal-history system.

Public/name-based Texas search

  • Search first and last name.
  • Middle/maiden name can improve matching.
  • Date of birth can narrow results.
  • Current search credit: $1.
  • Name-only matching can return the wrong person.

Personal fingerprint review

  • Best when checking your own record.
  • Fingerprint matching is more reliable than name matching.
  • Use when disputing a name-based result.
  • Follow Texas DPS FAST instructions.
Open Texas DPS Crime Records Open Texas DPS Criminal History Search
Enter the complete legal name Do not use nicknames or initials.
Add birth date and maiden name when known More accurate identifying data reduces false matches.
Pay the displayed search credit DPS currently publishes a $1 charge per search credit.
Match every result to Gregg County court records A name-based DPS result should not replace identity verification.
DPS warns that the person using the database is responsible for ensuring that a returned record actually belongs to the person being researched.
Record correction

Fix an inaccurate Gregg County or Texas arrest record

Find where the error appears Compare Jail Records, Criminal Case Records, the arresting agency’s report and Texas DPS history.
Save the incorrect result Record the SO number, case number, date and exact field that is wrong.
Get the controlling court document A certified dismissal, judgment or amended order is stronger than an online screenshot.
Correct the source agency first If the police report or booking is wrong, contact that agency. If the judgment is wrong, contact the clerk/court.
Use fingerprint review when disputing a DPS name match DPS specifically directs people disputing name-based results to obtain a personal fingerprint review.
Recheck every connected system A corrected Gregg County record may not instantly update a private background-report company.
Correction is different from expunction. Correction fixes inaccurate information. Expunction or nondisclosure deals with an accurate record that may qualify for legal restriction.
Expunction & nondisclosure

Remove or restrict an eligible Gregg County arrest record

Expunction

When granted, qualifying arrest records are removed under Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Chapter 55A.

Potential routes can include qualifying acquittals, pardons, certain cases in which charges were not filed or were dismissed, and specific statutory program outcomes.

Order of nondisclosure

A qualifying order generally restricts criminal-history information from ordinary public disclosure rather than physically destroying every record.

Eligibility depends on the exact statute, offense, case outcome and waiting requirements.

Do not choose the remedy from the arrest charge alone. First obtain the final disposition and determine whether the case involved dismissal, acquittal, deferred adjudication or conviction.

Gregg County expunction workflow

Collect all arrest identifiers Save the SO number, arrest date, arresting agency, court number and final disposition.
Review Chapter 55A eligibility Texas expunction eligibility is statutory and case-specific.
Prepare the agency list carefully Gregg County District Clerk publishes the state and local agencies commonly involved in local expunctions. Open Gregg County expunction instructions
Do not duplicate an agency Gregg County notes that Chapter 55A prohibits listing the same state or local agency multiple times for the same matter.
Include agency email when available Gregg County currently charges $25 for each listed agency that does not have an email address because certified-mail service is required.
File the petition in the proper court Follow current Texas venue rules for the qualifying expunction.
Follow hearing and notice instructions Provide any requested corrections or additional agency information promptly.
Keep the signed order A certified copy is useful if an old private report later republishes the expunged arrest.

If expunction is not available

Check for an Order of Nondisclosure Texas Courts publishes official instructions and model forms for different nondisclosure statutes. Open Texas nondisclosure forms
Choose the correct statutory section Different rules apply to deferred adjudication, certain convictions, DWI and other categories.
File in the court required by the statute Gregg County County Clerk also provides local nondisclosure resources for County Court matters.
Gregg County District Clerk — expunction filings
101 E. Methvin, Suite 334
Longview, TX 75601
Phone: 903-237-2663
Contacts & location

Gregg County jail, court and criminal-record contacts

Gregg County Sheriff
101 E. Methvin, Suite 559
Longview, TX 75601

903-236-8400

Jail Questions

903-236-1755

Out of county: 800-765-2189

South Jail
101 E. Methvin, 5th Floor
Longview, TX 75601
North Jail
101 W. Whaley
Longview, TX 75601
Marvin A. Smith Facility
197 Floyd Wingo Drive
Kilgore, TX 75662
District Clerk
101 E. Methvin, Suite 334
Longview, TX 75601

903-237-2663

County Clerk
101 E. Methvin, Suite 200
Longview, TX 75601

903-236-8430

District Attorney / Victim Assistance
101 E. Methvin, Suite 333
Longview, TX 75601

903-236-8440

Indigent Defense

903-237-2644

Appointed-counsel application assistance.

Pretrial Services
103 W. Whaley
Longview, TX 75601

903-237-2647

Gregg County Courthouse / South Jail map

Before traveling: Recheck the inmate’s current facility, visitation approval, court location and office hours.
Fast next step

What should you do now?

The arrest happened today Use the Sheriff Jail Inmate Search and allow intake time if the result is not yet available.
You found the inmate Save the SO number, facility, charges and bond before leaving the page.
You need bond information Open Jail Bond Records and confirm all other holds with the jail.
You need the final outcome Open Criminal Case Records and locate the disposition or judgment.
You need the police narrative Request it from the arresting agency rather than the court.
You cannot afford an attorney Request appointed counsel and contact the Gregg County Indigent Defense Caseworker.
You are a crime victim Contact the District Attorney Victim Assistance Coordinator and register with IVSS.
The record may qualify for relief Obtain the disposition first, then compare expunction and nondisclosure eligibility.
Title-specific questions

Gregg County Texas arrest-record FAQs

How do I search Gregg County Texas arrest records?

Open the Gregg County Sheriff Jail Division and select Jail Inmate Search. Then use Gregg County Criminal Case Records to confirm the filed charges and final outcome.

Where can I find current Gregg County jail inmates?

The official Sheriff’s Jail Division links directly to the Gregg County Jail Inmate Search. Record the SO number, facility, charges and booking information.

Does the jail search show whether someone was convicted?

No. A booking is a custody record. Search the Gregg County criminal court case for dismissal, plea, acquittal, conviction or judgment.

Where do I search Gregg County criminal court records?

Use Gregg County Courts Records Inquiry and select Criminal Case Records.

Which court handles a Gregg County felony or misdemeanor?

Felony criminal dockets are published by the 124th and 188th District Courts. Class A and B misdemeanor cases are generally handled by County Courts at Law 1 and 2.

How do I check Gregg County bond information?

Use the county’s separate Jail Bond Records search and verify every charge and hold with the jail before paying.

How do I verify a Gregg County warrant?

Check the latest criminal case activity and confirm the current status with the issuing court or Gregg County Sheriff’s Office.

How do I request a Gregg County arrest report?

Request it from the agency that made or investigated the arrest. Jail custody does not necessarily mean Gregg County Sheriff created the police report.

Can I search statewide Texas criminal history?

Yes. Texas DPS Crime Records provides a statewide name-based search. Current search credits cost $1 each.

Can a Gregg County arrest be expunged or sealed?

Some arrests qualify for Texas expunction under Chapter 55A, while some records qualify instead for an Order of Nondisclosure. Eligibility depends on the exact charge and final disposition.

Accuracy and legal-use notice

Arrest Records is an independent informational guide. It is not the Gregg County Sheriff’s Office, Gregg County District Clerk, County Clerk, District Attorney, Texas DPS or a law firm.

Custody, facility, bond, warrant, release and court information can change. Verify current information with the responsible agency before making a legal, employment, housing, financial, safety or publication decision.

An arrest is not proof of guilt. Verify identity with multiple official identifiers and review the final court disposition.

Last official-source review: August 17, 2026.

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