Hunt County Inmate Population Snapshot
The Hunt County inmate population is centered on the Hunt County Detention Center in Greenville. That facility is run by the Hunt County Sheriff's Office and is the county jail for people booked after local arrests, bench warrants, parole holds, state-jail-felony cases, county misdemeanor sentences, and transfer-ready state prisoners. It is not a Texas state prison, and it is not a federal or ICE detention center. That distinction matters because the Hunt County jail roster covers local jail custody, while sentenced felony custody moves to the Texas Department of Criminal Justice after judgment and transfer.
The official population picture comes from two kinds of sources. The Texas Commission on Jail Standards population reports give monthly jail capacity and population snapshots. The county's live roster gives a current custody list that can change throughout the month. Those two numbers may not match because one is a first-day-of-month report and the other is a live list. For Hunt County, that difference is visible in the research: the TCJS June 1, 2026 count was lower than the roster total sampled at the end of June 2026.
Hunt County Inmate Population Statistics
TCJS reported a rated Hunt County jail capacity of 345 beds and a total jail population of 294 on June 1, 2026. That placed the jail at about 85.2% of rated capacity for that monthly snapshot. A separate live roster sample from the county inmate search on June 30, 2026 showed 318 current rows. The live roster figure is useful for lookup work, but it is not the same type of report as TCJS capacity reporting.
| Measure | Figure | Source and Date |
|---|---|---|
| Rated jail capacity | 345 beds | TCJS current population workbook, June 1, 2026 |
| Total jail population | 294 | TCJS current population workbook, June 1, 2026 |
| Percent of capacity | 85.2% | TCJS workbook value for Hunt County, June 1, 2026 |
| Online roster rows | 318 | Hunt County current-inmate results sample, June 30, 2026 |
| Resident population | 123.336 thousand | FRED and U.S. Census Bureau estimate, 2025 |
Hunt County Jail Population Trends
Hunt County's first-day jail population has moved within a fairly tight range while the county's resident population has grown. The TCJS selected series in the research runs from 2022 through 2026 and shows capacity remaining at 345 beds. The count was 255 on December 1, 2023, rose to 338 on December 1, 2025, and stood at 294 on June 1, 2026. The December 2025 figure was near 98.0% of capacity, while the June 2026 figure was closer to 85.2%.
| Date | TCJS Total | Capacity | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-09-01 | 272 | 345 | Beginning point in the selected series |
| 2023-12-01 | 255 | 345 | Lowest selected point |
| 2024-12-01 | 304 | 345 | 88.1% of capacity |
| 2025-12-01 | 338 | 345 | 98.0% of capacity |
| 2026-06-01 | 294 | 345 | 85.2% of capacity |
County growth does not make every jail count rise in a straight line. FRED and Census figures show Hunt County residents increasing from 103.616 thousand in 2021 to 123.336 thousand in 2025. Jail counts, by contrast, reflect bookings, bond decisions, court timing, transfer waits, parole holds, and state-jail-felony categories. Those daily factors can push the Hunt County inmate population up or down even while the county itself grows.
Who Makes Up the Hunt County Inmate Population
The June 1, 2026 TCJS row gives the strongest breakdown of who was held. The largest reported group was local pretrial felons, with 132 males and 22 females. Local pretrial Class A and Class B misdemeanants, convicted misdemeanants, bench warrants, parole violators, convicted felons serving county time, TDCJ transfer categories, and state-jail-felony categories also appeared in the row. TCJS reported zero federal inmates for the Hunt County row on that date.
- Pretrial felonies: The largest local category in the June 2026 TCJS row.
- Misdemeanor custody: The row included both pretrial Class A/B cases and local convicted misdemeanants.
- Warrants and holds: Bench warrants, parole violators, and new-charge parole categories were present.
- State transfer cases: TDCJ and state-jail-felony categories show people who may later leave the county roster.
- Federal custody: TCJS reported zero federal inmates in the Hunt County row for June 1, 2026.
Hunt County Jail Capacity
The current Hunt County Detention Center was completed in 2003, according to a 2023 KETR report, and local reporting described structural problems and an unfunded replacement plan after voters rejected a 2021 bond proposal. Those details are useful background, but they should not be treated as the official capacity source. The official capacity number used for the Hunt County inmate population is the TCJS rated capacity in the current population workbook.
Capacity pressure is best read by comparing TCJS monthly totals with the 345-bed rating. The selected trend was close to capacity in December 2025 and lower by June 2026. That does not prove a current overcrowding finding or a violation. It does show why the Hunt County inmate population should be read with dates attached, especially when comparing a monthly TCJS report with a live roster list.
Laws Behind Hunt County Jail Data
Texas law supplies the framework for jail records and population reporting. Jail rosters, booking records, and open-records requests are not all the same product. The public roster helps confirm custody, while a formal request may be needed for copies, incident details, or older material. Jail-capacity reporting is tied to state oversight by TCJS, which regulates county jails and collects population data.
Key Statutes:
Texas Government Code Chapter 552 governs public access to Texas government records unless an exception applies.
Texas Government Code section 552.108 allows some law-enforcement information to be withheld while preserving access to basic arrest information.
Texas Government Code Chapter 511 creates the TCJS framework for county jail standards and oversight.
Texas Code of Criminal Procedure article 15.17 governs the magistrate warning after arrest.
How to Search Hunt County Inmates
The primary online channel is the Hunt County Jail Inmate Search. The search form is unusual because it does not provide a name box. The visible instruction says to click Search to view current inmates, or enter a starting date, ending date, or both to see people in custody during a date range. The result table can then be sorted, paged, and opened into a richer booking profile.
- Open the county inmate search page.
- Leave the dates blank for the current Hunt County inmate population, or enter a custody date range for past custody.
- Set the result limit if needed. The default is 100, and the form allows up to 500.
- Click Search, then review the Name, Gender, Race, Booking Date, and Released Date columns.
- Open a result row to see the booking profile, mugshot, charge rows, arrest agency, bond type, and bond amount.
The online roster is only one channel. If the roster is down, unclear, or too new for a recent arrest, call Jail Information at (903) 453-6849. For older jail records and copies, use the official Tyler jail-records path linked from the sheriff page or the Hunt County Sheriff's Office open-records request form.
Hunt County Roster Search Fields
The roster form uses date-range searching instead of a name search. That makes the results table important. A blank search returns current inmates, while date fields can help find a person who was in custody during a past period. The county-hosted page was free and did not show a login requirement in the research pass.
| Field Label | Type | Required | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starting Date | Text with datepicker | Optional | Used to search custody during a date range |
| Ending Date | Text with datepicker | Optional | Can be used with the starting date |
| Limit number of results | Number input | Has default | Default 100, maximum 500 |
| Search | Button | n/a | Submits the current or date-range custody search |
The county roster search page is shown below. It is the most direct starting point for current local custody, but it should be followed by a phone call or formal records request when a result affects travel, bond, visitation, or a deadline.
The form's date fields are the key local detail. Hunt County users often need to search the full current list first, then narrow by reviewing the table and opening the detailed profile.
What Hunt County Inmate Records Show
A Hunt County booking profile has more detail than the results table. The inspected profile showed personal details, a booking photo, a location label, and charge rows with arrest date, arresting agency, charge agency, bond type, and bond amount. It did not consistently show booking time, court case number, court date, housing pod, projected release date, warrant number, detainer flags, or prior booking photos.
| Field | What It Shows |
|---|---|
| Name fields | Last, first, and middle name fields on the booking profile |
| S/O Number | A sheriff's-office number separate from hidden row identifiers |
| Mugshot | A booking photo displayed inside the profile |
| Location | A facility or agency label, sampled as Hunt S.O. |
| Charge rows | Charge text with arrest date and agency fields |
| Bond | Bond type and amount by charge, not a single top-line total |
County, State, Federal Search Paths
Use the right locator for the custody stage. The Hunt County roster covers people held at the county jail. The TDCJ inmate search covers people currently incarcerated in a Texas prison facility. The BOP inmate locator covers federal inmates from 1982 to the present, and ICE ODLS covers ICE custody. VINELink is a notification tool, not a complete substitute for the roster.
| Custody Type | Where to Look | Local Note |
|---|---|---|
| County jail | Hunt County Jail Inmate Search | Pretrial, local sentences, holds, and transfer waits |
| Texas prison | Texas Department of Criminal Justice | No TDCJ prison was found in Hunt County |
| Federal custody | Federal Bureau of Prisons or U.S. Marshals channels | No BOP prison was found in Hunt County |
| Immigration custody | ICE Online Detainee Locator System | No ICE facility was found in Hunt County |
Hunt County Detention Facilities
The facility map resolved one local detention facility for the Hunt County inmate population. City police agencies may arrest people in Greenville, Commerce, Quinlan, Caddo Mills, and other communities, but the reviewed sources did not identify a separate municipal jail in the county that publishes its own inmate population. Local arrest custody generally routes to the county detention center.
- Hunt County Detention Center - county jail for local pretrial detainees, county sentences, warrant holds, parole holds, and people awaiting state transfer.
The Hunt County Detention Center page below is the county's official jail information source, including the jail address, phone, and visitation scheduling rules.
The facility page confirms that visitation is scheduled by phone and that the jail is a separate destination from the courthouse.
Hunt County Inmate Population FAQ
How big is the Hunt County inmate population?
TCJS reported 294 people in the Hunt County jail on June 1, 2026, with a rated capacity of 345 beds. A live roster sample on June 30, 2026 showed 318 current rows. Use the date and source with each number.
How do I search current Hunt County inmates?
Use the county's jail inmate search. Leave the date fields blank for current inmates, or enter a date range for custody during a past period. Open a result row for mugshot, charge, and bond details.
Are Hunt County mugshots on the roster?
Yes, the inspected booking profile displayed a Mugshot card. The results table does not show photos, so the profile must be opened from the roster row.
Where do sentenced prisoners go?
After conviction and transfer, sentenced felony prisoners usually move from county custody into TDCJ custody. They should then be searched through the statewide TDCJ locator rather than the Hunt County jail roster.