This page helps with an inmate search in Henderson County, Texas and shows where to start online, when to check related court records, and how to reach the local jail office for the next step.
The main online starting point is Odyssey Public Access for Henderson County. It includes Jail Records and Jail Bond Records, along with Criminal Records and other case record options that can help you narrow down a search.
Odyssey Public Access jail records
For a Henderson County inmate search, start with the county’s Odyssey Public Access portal. The Henderson County menu includes Jail Records and Jail Bond Records, which are the most direct online options tied to inmate and custody information.
Search Henderson County jail records
- Open the Henderson County Odyssey Public Access portal.
- Select the Henderson County location in the portal.
- Choose Jail Records for inmate-related records or Jail Bond Records if you need bond-related information.
- Review the other record categories in the same portal if you need related case details.
If you do not find what you need in Jail Records, the same portal also includes Criminal Records and a Court Calendar.
Related court and criminal records
The same Henderson County portal also provides access to Criminal Records, Civil, Family & Probate Case Records, and the Court Calendar. These options can help when you are trying to confirm whether a person has a connected criminal case or upcoming court activity in Henderson County.
Use the jail-related options first for custody-focused searches. Then move to the other case categories in the portal if you need more context around charges, filings, or court scheduling.
Inmate mail and jail information
The Henderson County Sheriff’s Office also publishes inmate mail instructions. Messages, documents, and photos can be sent through the NCIC inmate messaging system, and mail rules apply when sending items by mail.
Starting April 4, 2022, all inmate mail except legal and medical mail must be mailed to PO Box 591, Longview, Texas 75606. Legal and medical mail must be mailed to the Henderson County Jail. Mail sent for processing must include the inmate’s name, Sheriff’s Office or booking or identifying number, and a return address.
- Mail must be no larger than 8.5 inches by 11 inches.
- Each mailing may contain no more than 5 pages.
- Pages are scanned front side only, so do not write on the back.
- Only 1 photo is allowed per mailing.
- Magazines, newspapers, bulk mail, and books are not accepted at the Longview processing address.
Henderson County inmate search contacts
Use these contacts when you need help beyond the online jail records options.
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Henderson County Sheriff, 206-A North Murchison Street, Athens, Texas 75751
Phone: (903) 675-5128
Jail: (903) 677-6322
Office Hours: Monday - Friday / 8:00 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Administration) 8:00 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Commissary)
Common questions
Where should I start an inmate search in Henderson County, Texas?
Start with the Henderson County Odyssey Public Access portal and use the Jail Records or Jail Bond Records options. The portal is the main online access point tied to inmate-related records in Henderson County.
What other records can I check if jail records do not answer my question?
You can also check Criminal Records and the Court Calendar in the same Henderson County portal for related case or court information.
Which office should I contact for jail-related help?
The Henderson County Sheriff’s Office is the main contact listed for jail-related help. You can call the office at (903) 675-5128 or the jail at (903) 677-6322.
Where do I send inmate mail in Henderson County?
Starting April 4, 2022, inmate mail other than legal and medical mail must be sent to PO Box 591, Longview, Texas 75606. Legal and medical mail must be sent to the Henderson County Jail.
What are the basic inmate mail limits?
Mail must be within 8.5 inches by 11 inches, limited to 5 pages, and written on the front side only. Only 1 photo is allowed per mailing, and magazines, newspapers, bulk mail, and books are not accepted at the processing address.