This page helps users handle a jail records need in Walker County, Texas by pointing to the official online portal, the Walker County Jail, and the Sheriff’s Office Records Section.
Use the Odyssey Public Access portal for jail records when available. For written open records requests or questions that need staff review, work through the Sheriff’s Office Records Section or Walker County Jail.
Odyssey Public Access jail records
Walker County provides online access to Odyssey for jail records through the county’s public access portal. The portal is labeled for Walker County Courts, Justice and County records, and Sheriff’s Department records.
Use the Odyssey Public Access jail records portal to start a jail records search.
- Open the public access portal.
- Use the location option if the portal asks you to select one.
- Choose the jail-related record option that matches your task, such as Jail Records or Jail Bond Records.
- Review the available result details before contacting the jail or records staff for follow-up help.
The portal also lists Law Enforcement Records and Incident Records, so choose the record category that best matches what you need.
Sheriff’s Office Records Section
The Walker County Sheriff’s Office Records Section receives documents from internal and external sources, enters reports into the department records management system, processes agency requests and open records requests, images records into the county document management system, and prepares monthly Uniform Crime Reports.
For records that are not resolved through the jail records portal, submit the request in writing to the Records Section. You can also review the Walker County Records Section information for the official records request route.
Open records requests should follow the requirements provided by the Texas Attorney General and be sent in writing to the Records Section.
Walker County Jail information
The Walker County Jail is operated under the direction of Jail Captain John Davila. Multiple agencies book people into the jail, including the Department of Public Safety, Huntsville Police Department, and Sam Houston State University Police Department.
The Walker County Jail page is the main county page for jail information, including the jail location, jail captain, and online Odyssey access note.
Jail bonds and related sheriff records
The Odyssey Public Access portal includes separate options for Jail Records and Jail Bond Records. It also includes Law Enforcement Records and Incident Records, which may be useful when a user needs a sheriff-related record rather than a jail custody record.
When a record category is unclear, start with the jail-related option that best matches the need, then use the Records Section for a written request or clarification.
Inmate mail and commissary information
Walker County lists separate mailing instructions for inmate mail and commissary money orders. Do not treat these mailing addresses as walk-in service locations.
- Inmate mail for letters and cards: Walker County- Mail, PO Box 591, Longview, TX 77342.
- Inmate commissary money orders: Walker County Jail, PO Box 6424, Huntsville, TX 77342.
- Money orders must include the inmate’s name and SO#.
- No money is accepted at the facility for inmate commissary.
For web deposits, Walker County directs users to Tigerdeposits.com and to follow the site prompts.
Visitation scheduling
Walker County lists different times and scheduling windows for off-site and on-site visits.
| Visit type | Available times | Scheduling window |
|---|---|---|
| Off-site visits, Monday-Thursday | 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM | 14 days to 5 minutes in advance |
| Off-site visits, Friday-Sunday | 4:30 PM to 10:00 PM | 14 days to 5 minutes in advance |
| On-site visits, Friday-Sunday | 11:30 AM to 4:30 PM | 7 days to 2 days in advance |
The visitation page also lists NCIC account setup information in English and Spanish.
Walker County jail records contacts
Use these contacts for jail records questions, jail facility questions, or sheriff records routing.
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Walker County Jail, 655 FM 2821 W, Huntsville, TX 77320
Phone: (936) 435-2412 -
Walker County Sheriff’s Office, 717 FM 2821 Rd W, Huntsville, TX 77320
Phone: (936) 435-2400
Fax: (936) 435-2440
Hours: Monday- Friday 8:00 am- 5:00 pm; 911-Patrol 24 Hours -
Jail Captain John Davila
Phone: (936) 435-2400
Common questions
Where can I search Walker County jail records online?
Use the Walker County Odyssey Public Access portal and choose the jail records option that matches your need.
Who handles written open records requests for sheriff records?
The Walker County Sheriff’s Office Records Section processes open records requests. Requests should be made in writing to the Records Section.
What other record categories are listed with jail records?
The public access portal also lists Jail Bond Records, Law Enforcement Records, and Incident Records.
Can I bring commissary money to the jail facility?
No. Walker County states that no monies will be accepted at the facility. Commissary money orders must be mailed to Walker County Jail, P.O. Box 6424, Huntsville, Texas 77342.
What should be included on an inmate commissary money order?
The money order should be made out to the inmate and include the inmate number, listed as the SO#.