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Jefferson County Inmate Search & Jail Booking Roster

Search current detainees, recent bookings, bail bond details, visitation rules, and facility contacts in Jefferson County, Texas.

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Currently in Custody 1,071
Last Verified 23 Oct, 08:59 UTC
Agency: Jefferson County Sheriff's Office
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Total in Custody
1,071
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Active custody index

1. Current Inmate Booking Roster

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Showing 1,071 active custody records for Jefferson County · Verified Oct 23, 2026 08:59 UTC

Public Records Notice & Presumption of Innocence

Records displayed below are gathered from publicly published local agency rosters and do not constitute an official certified court record. An arrest or booking does not indicate guilt or conviction; all individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. · Source: Primary Agency Registry

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Name Booked Charges Status
Wilmore, Ariyanna Rochelle
24 · Female
#350685
24 Sep 2026
  • 3rd Degree Felony - POSS CS PG 1 >=4G=$100
In custody
$750; $2,000; $10,000
Sneed, Darrell Glenn, II
38 · Male
#287250
24 Sep 2026
  • 2nd Degree Felony - BURGLARY OF HABITATION
  • Class A Misdemeanor - FAIL TO ID FUGITIVE INTENT GIVE FALSE INFO
In custody
$3,500; $1,000 (Surety Bond); $100,000 (Surety Bond); $100,000; $4,000
West, Rachel E
39 · Female
#273441
23 Sep 2026
  • 3rd Degree Felony - Poss CS PG 1/1-B>=1G
In custody
$4,000
ROBINSON, STEVEN
58 · Male
#357768
23 Sep 2026
  • Felony Unclassified - POSS C/S PEN GRP 1 SJ
In custody
Available to Post
Wilson, Robert
65 · Male
#91498
23 Sep 2026
  • State Jail Felony - THEFT PROP
In custody
$10,000
SALINAS, ERNESTO, III
60 · Male
#86386
23 Sep 2026
  • Unknown Degree - Parole Violation
In custody
Not Bondable
Lazard, Bessie Lomax
51 · Female
#201721
23 Sep 2026
  • State Jail Felony - POSS CS PG 1/1-B
In custody
Not Bondable
Allen, Brandon Lee
31 · Male
#344999
23 Sep 2026
  • 3rd Degree Felony - HARASSMENT OF PUBLIC SERVANT
In custody
$20,000
MARSHALL, JOHN CLIFFORD
56 · Male
#105654
23 Sep 2026
  • Felony Unclassified - SEX OFFENDER REG - FAILURE
  • Unknown Degree - Parole Violation+1
Show all 3 charges
  • Felony Unclassified - SEX OFFENDER REG - FAILURE
  • Unknown Degree - Parole Violation
  • Class C Misdemeanor - ISSUANCE OF A BAD CHECK
In custody
$25,000; Not Bondable
Qualls, Jerry Doyle
75 · Male
#371179
23 Sep 2026
  • 3rd Degree Felony - TAMPER W/ELECTR MONTR DEV INTENSE SUPERVISION
  • Unknown Degree - Parole Violation
In custody
$25,000; Not Bondable
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Name Booked Charges Status
Byrd, Darrell James, JR
37 · Male
#278149
23 Sep 2026
  • 3rd Degree Felony - POSS CS PG 1 >=1G
In custody
$20,000; $10,000; $100,000
Abshire, Johnathan R
35 · Male
#371177
22 Sep 2026
  • 2nd Degree Felony - AGG ASSLT W/DEADLY WEAPON
In custody
$20,000
Iley, Charles MacArthur
32 · Male
#339857
22 Sep 2026
  • State Jail Felony - POSS CS PG 1/1-B
In custody
$4,000; $6,500; $15,000; $150 (Surety Bond)
Jenkins, Daniel B
51 · Male
#223834
22 Sep 2026
  • Class B Misdemeanor - CRIMINAL TRESPASS
  • 3rd Degree Felony - HARASSMENT OF PUBLIC SERVANT
In custody
$200; $5,000; $500; $750; $8,500
Miller, William
54 · Male
#129523
22 Sep 2026
  • 2nd Degree Felony - ROBBERY
  • Class B Misdemeanor - CRIMINAL TRESPASS
In custody
$250,000; $10,000 (Surety Bond)
Johnston, Marlin James
65 · Male
#286884
22 Sep 2026
  • 3rd Degree Felony - FAIL TO COMPLY SEX OFF DUTY TO REG LIFE/ANNUAL
  • City Ordinance - PROHIBITED CAMPING
In custody
$10,000; $150 (Surety Bond)
Thibeaux, Kimble Joseph
60 · Male
#101418
22 Sep 2026
  • State Jail Felony - POSS CS PG 1/1-B
In custody
$25,000
Augustin, James
28 · Male
#344263
21 Sep 2026
  • 3rd Degree Felony - OBSTRUCTION OR RETALIATION
  • Class C Misdemeanor - SPEEDING+1
Show all 3 charges
  • 3rd Degree Felony - OBSTRUCTION OR RETALIATION
  • Class C Misdemeanor - SPEEDING
  • Class C Misdemeanor - UNSAFE TURN
In custody
$100,000; Not Bondable
Zachary, Arthur Lee
62 · Male
#371165
21 Sep 2026
  • 3rd Degree Felony - FAIL TO COMPLY SEX OFF DUTY TO REG LIFE/ANNUAL
In custody
$20,000
Robinson, Christal Marie
33 · Female
#368518
21 Sep 2026
  • 3rd Degree Felony - DEADLY CONDUCT DISCHARGE FIREARM
In custody
$20,000; $50,000 (Surety Bond)
Whittington, Kyle Matthew
36 · Male
#371163
21 Sep 2026
  • 3rd Degree Felony - POSS OF CHILD PORNOGRAPHY
  • 2nd Degree Felony - ONLINE SOLICITATION OF A MINOR UNDER 14+2
Show all 4 charges
  • 3rd Degree Felony - POSS OF CHILD PORNOGRAPHY
  • 2nd Degree Felony - ONLINE SOLICITATION OF A MINOR UNDER 14
  • 3rd Degree Felony - POSS/ACCESS CHILD PORNOGRAPHY SEX CONDUCT
  • Unknown Degree - PRODUCTION OF CHILD PORNOGRAPHY
In custody
$150,000 (Surety Bond); Not Bondable
LEMELL, DARRON PATRICK
52 · Male
#174851
21 Sep 2026
  • Unknown Degree - Parole Violation
In custody
Not Bondable
Jefferson, Shannon Yolonda
39 · Female
#256548
20 Sep 2026
  • Felony Unclassified - POSS C/S PEN GRP 1 SJ
  • State Jail Felony - POSS CS PG 1
In custody
$50,000; $10,000; $5,000; $200 (Surety Bond)
Sandoval, Jose Maximino Figueroa
19 · Male
#370959
20 Sep 2026
  • State Jail Felony - EVADING ARREST DETENTION W/VEH OR WATERCRAFT
In custody
$10,000
Roberts, Reed Nathaniel
29 · Male
#339724
19 Sep 2026
  • 3rd Degree Felony - INJ CHILD/ELDERLY/DISABLED W/INT BODILY INJ
In custody
$15,000
Lorder, Jarod Micah
21 · Male
#365046
19 Sep 2026
  • 3rd Degree Felony - HARASSMENT OF PUBLIC SERVANT
In custody
$50,000
McCreary, Samuel Frank
29 · Male
#320714
19 Sep 2026
  • Class C Misdemeanor - PUBLIC INTOXICATION
  • Class B Misdemeanor - POSS CS PG 2-A
In custody
$750; $10,000; $150 (Surety Bond)
TODD, HUNTER JAMES
40 · Male
#253532
19 Sep 2026
  • 2nd Degree Felony - POSS CS PG 1/1-B >=4G
In custody
$30,000
TARANGO, ARMANDO
39 · Male
#356576
19 Sep 2026
  • Felony Unclassified - POSS C/S PEN GRP 1 SJ
In custody
Available to Post
Harrison, Akeem Markeith
37 · Male
#269733
19 Sep 2026
  • 3rd Degree Felony - Poss CS PG 1/1-B>=1G
In custody
$25,000
Howard, Lacey Skylar
36 · Female
#367568
18 Sep 2026
  • 3rd Degree Felony - Poss CS PG 1/1-B>=1G
In custody
$5,000; $25,000
Smith, Jairian T
24 · Male
#357050
18 Sep 2026
  • 2nd Degree Felony - AGG ASSLT W/DEADLY WEAPON
  • 3rd Degree Felony - OBSTRUCTION OR RETALIATION+2
Show all 4 charges
  • 2nd Degree Felony - AGG ASSLT W/DEADLY WEAPON
  • 3rd Degree Felony - OBSTRUCTION OR RETALIATION
  • Class B Misdemeanor - POSS MARIJ < 2OZ
  • Class A Misdemeanor - UNL CARRYING WEAPON
In custody
$8,000; $1,500; $20,000; $50,000; $3,000; $5,000; $250,000
Ewing, Kendrick
38 · Male
#362760
18 Sep 2026
  • 3rd Degree Felony - EVADING ARREST DET W/VEH
  • 3rd Degree Felony - Poss CS PG 1/1-B>=1G
In custody
$10,000; $25,000
CASTILLE, MARKISHA ANTOINETTE
32 · Female
#316217
18 Sep 2026
  • State Jail Felony - CRIMINAL MISCHIEF >=$2,500
In custody
Available to Post
Thierry, Kenneth Ray
58 · Male
#96734
18 Sep 2026
  • 1st Degree Felony - AGG SEXUAL ASSLT CHILD
In custody
$650,000
Jack, Gregory Dale
64 · Male
#90671
18 Sep 2026
  • State Jail Felony - POSS CS PG 1/1-B
In custody
$5,000
Ambrose, Edward
73 · Male
#91971
18 Sep 2026
  • State Jail Felony - POSS CS PG 1/1-B
In custody
$10,000
BELLARD, PAYTON
40 · Female
#371128
18 Sep 2026
  • Misdemeanor Traffic - FTMFR-FAIL TO MAIN FIN RESP
  • Class C Misdemeanor - ANIMAL-DOG(S) AT LARGE+10
Show all 12 charges
  • Misdemeanor Traffic - FTMFR-FAIL TO MAIN FIN RESP
  • Class C Misdemeanor - ANIMAL-DOG(S) AT LARGE
  • Class C Misdemeanor - ANIMAL-REFUSE TO DEL DOG/CAT TO POUND
  • Misdemeanor Traffic - DL-FAIL TO DISPLAY VALID- UNEXPIRED
  • Misdemeanor Traffic - DL-FAIL TO DISPLAY VALID-UNEXPIRED
  • City Ordinance - (CITY ORD)
  • City Ordinance - LITTERING CITY ORD
  • Class C Misdemeanor - DEFECT EQUIP-MIRROR
  • Class C Misdemeanor - ANIMAL- DOG(S) AT LARGE
  • Class C Misdemeanor - ANIMAL- VACCINATION DOGS/CATS
  • Class C Misdemeanor - ANIMAL-VACCINATION DOGS/CATS
  • Class C Misdemeanor - LICENSE PLATE- EXPIRED
In custody
$150 (Surety Bond); Not Bondable
Conley, Jakalean Joseph
26 · Male
#340255
18 Sep 2026
  • Misdemeanor Traffic - DEFECTIVE LICENSE PLATE LIGHT
  • Misdemeanor Traffic - FAIL TO DISPLAY DRIVER LICENSE+2
Show all 4 charges
  • Misdemeanor Traffic - DEFECTIVE LICENSE PLATE LIGHT
  • Misdemeanor Traffic - FAIL TO DISPLAY DRIVER LICENSE
  • Class C Misdemeanor - FAILURE TO APPEAR
  • 3rd Degree Felony - Poss CS PG 1/1-B>=1G=4G
In custody
$6,500; $25,000; $50,000; $100,000; $200; $500; $10,000; Not Bondable; $200 (Surety Bond)
Godfrey, Edward, III
17 · Male
#369459
17 Sep 2026
  • 1st Degree Felony - AGG ROBBERY
  • 3rd Degree Felony - ASSAULT FAM/HOUSE MEM IMPEDE BREATH/CIRCULAT
In custody
$30,000; $100,000
Crozier, Apryl Marie
43 · Female
#371123
17 Sep 2026
  • State Jail Felony - FORGERY FINANCIAL INSTRUMENT
In custody
$25,000
Cooper, Kevin C
31 · Male
#349180
17 Sep 2026
  • Felony Unclassified - SEX OFFENDER REG - FAILURE
  • State Jail Felony - POSS CS PG 1/1-B
In custody
$10,000; $6,000
Garza, Thelma
25 · Female
#369047
17 Sep 2026
  • State Jail Felony - UNAUTH USE OF VEHICLE
In custody
$5,000; $100,000
Richard Young, Harmony Marie
20 · Female
#364699
17 Sep 2026
  • 3rd Degree Felony - EVADING ARREST DET W/VEH
  • Misdemeanor Traffic - UNSAFE SPEED+2
Show all 4 charges
  • 3rd Degree Felony - EVADING ARREST DET W/VEH
  • Misdemeanor Traffic - UNSAFE SPEED
  • Class C Misdemeanor - LEAVING THE SCENE OF AN ACCIDENT
  • Class A Misdemeanor - FAIL TO ID FUGITIVE INTENT GIVE FALSE INFO
In custody
$5,000; $2,500; Not Bondable
Kelly, Joshua H
51 · Male
#179182
17 Sep 2026
  • Class A Misdemeanor - ASSAULT CAUSES BODILY INJURY FAMILY MEMBER
In custody
$2,500
Jones, Jakayla Sharelle
30 · Female
#325563
16 Sep 2026
  • Class A Misdemeanor - ASSAULT CAUSES BODILY INJ
  • Class B Misdemeanor - THEFT PROP >=$100
In custody
$1,000; $3,500; $500; $15,000
Knight, Dustin Marshall
41 · Male
#264573
16 Sep 2026
  • 2nd Degree Felony - COLLISION INVOLVING DEATH
In custody
$75,000 (Cash Bond)
Wiley, Cody Neil
34 · Male
#370058
16 Sep 2026
  • Class A Misdemeanor - THEFT-MAIL
In custody
$5,000; $1,000; $12,000; $10,000; $80,000
Wilson, Greyland
36 · Male
#344392
16 Sep 2026
  • Class B Misdemeanor - THEFT OF SERV >=$100
In custody
$2,000; $40,000; $500; $100,000; $10,000
Davis, Jayson Lee
49 · Male
#163543
16 Sep 2026
  • State Jail Felony - POSS CS PG 1/1-B
In custody
$10,000
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Understanding Jefferson County Roster Record Fields

Booking ID & Date:

The unique institutional identifier assigned at initial intake. This booking number is required by facility kiosks, mail handlers, and commissary vendors to route funds and letters to the detainee.

Charges & Allegations:

Statutory offenses recorded from the arresting officer's intake report. In accordance with constitutional due process, charges represent formal allegations; every individual is legally presumed innocent.

Custody Status & Bond:

"In custody" denotes current physical holding in Jefferson County Correctional Facility. Bond figures are set by county bond schedules or presiding judges. Blank bond amounts indicate non-bondable holds or pending magistrate hearings.

Cannot Find Someone on This Active Roster?

If an individual was recently arrested but does not appear in the search results above, follow these verification steps:

  • Intake Processing Window: Arrestees undergoing initial booking, medical screening, and LiveScan fingerprinting are generally not indexed to public internet rosters until initial classification is completed.
  • Municipal Police Department Holds: Individuals arrested by local city police departments may be held temporarily at municipal holding cells before transfer to the primary county jail.
  • Facility Transfer or Pretrial Release: Detainees who have posted bond, received pretrial release, or been transferred to state prison (DOC) facilities are automatically removed from active county detention rosters.
  • Direct Facility Verification: For real-time intake confirmation, contact the Jefferson County Correctional Facility booking desk directly at (409) 726-2500.
Record Corrections & Compliance Desk Initial review within 24–72 hours • Resolution within 5 business days

If you notice an outdated status, expunged criminal charge, or factual discrepancy, our compliance desk provides free verification against official court and sheriff sources.

Facility profile

2. Jail Facility Information

Key physical location and contact channels for Jefferson County detention facilities.

Facility Name: Jefferson County Correctional Facility
Physical / Booking Location: 5030 Highway 69 South, Beaumont, TX 77705
Booking / Facility Phone: (409) 726-2500
Operating Agency: Zena Stephens
Search guide

3. How to Search for an Inmate in Jefferson County

Standard public record intake lookup procedures and timing notes.

To locate an individual detained in Jefferson County, follow standard public record intake search procedures:

  1. Online Booking Roster: Search the roster table above using the inmate’s full legal first and last name.
  2. Verify Booking Details: Review the booking date, charges, assigned booking number, and bond status.
  3. Central Booking Latency: If an individual was arrested recently, their public custody record may experience administrative latency while fingerprinting, medical intake classification, and agency transfers are completed. For immediate custody status on recent bookings, contact Jefferson County Correctional Facility directly.
Educational Search Guide • Step-by-Step

How to Find an Inmate in County Jail

Need help navigating aliases, municipal police lockups vs. county jail jurisdictions, or central booking intake delays?

Bail procedures

4. Bail & Bond Release Information

Bail payment methods and posting requirements for Jefferson County.

Bail amounts in Jefferson County are established by judicial bail schedules or set by a magistrate judge during an initial appearance arraignment.

Cash Bond: Paid in full directly at the detention facility bonding window. Exact cash, cashier’s checks, or certified funds may be required.
Surety Bail Bond: Secured through a state-licensed bail bond agent, typically requiring a 10% premium fee and collateral.
Pretrial Release Guidance • Statutory Rights

How Bail Bonds Work in County Jail

Understand Eighth Amendment excessive bail protections, 10% commercial surety fees vs. full cash bonds, and state statutory prohibitions.

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Trust accounts

5. Commissary & Inmate Account Deposits

Funding inmate accounts for hygiene, snacks, approved goods, and phone credit.

Official Provider Verification Pending

Detention facilities in Jefferson County contract with specialized third-party providers (such as JailATM, Access Corrections, TouchPay, or Inmate Canteen) to manage inmate trust accounts. To avoid deposit rejection or loss of funds, verify the facility's active electronic payment channel directly with staff before sending money.

Official Verification Contact:

Call the detention records desk at (409) 726-2500 to confirm approved online vendor and current kiosk availability.

General Inmate Trust Policies

  • Lobby Kiosks: Many county detention facilities operate lobby kiosks during business hours; verify access policies before visiting.
  • Mailed Payments: Inquire with facility administration regarding whether money orders are accepted or if digital electronic deposits are mandatory. Cash and personal checks are universally prohibited.
  • Weekly Spending Allowances: Facilities enforce weekly commissary spending caps for hygiene goods, stationery, and food items. Contact facility records to verify active thresholds.
Trust Account & Deposits • Policy Guide

Sending Money & Commissary to Inmates

Avoid transaction fee surcharges, understand facility trust accounting offsets, and verify approved electronic deposit vendors.

Communication

6. Inmate Mail & Phone Communication Rules

Mailing guidelines and telephone policies for Jefferson County.

Reported Telecom Provider Jefferson County Correctional Facility
Inmate Telephone System / Vendor

Smart Communications

Inmates held in Jefferson County cannot receive incoming phone calls. Outgoing telephone calls are typically placed collect or through prepaid calling accounts managed via Smart Communications. Family and friends must register an advance-pay account to accept calls. Contact facility administration to confirm whether electronic messaging, tablet communications, or remote video visits are currently active.

All incoming correspondence is inspected for contraband by facility security staff prior to delivery.

Inmate Correspondence Dispatch Policy:

Detention facilities in Jefferson County enforce strict incoming mail screening. Many county facilities now route non-legal letters through centralized digital scanning centers (such as Smart Communications, TextBehind, or MailSECURE) or dedicated P.O. Boxes, while others accept physical mail. Personal mail sent to an unauthorized address or containing prohibited items (cash, stickers, glitter, perfumed paper, polaroid photos) will be returned to sender or rejected as contraband.

To confirm approved mailing format and verified destination address before dispatching:
Call Facility Desk: (409) 726-2500
Physical Detention Center: 5030 Highway 69 South, Beaumont, TX 77705 (Physical location only; verify postal routing before sending).
Communications Regulations • FCC Standards

Inmate Phone Calls & Mail Regulations

Learn about FCC inmate calling rate caps, postcard-only policies, contraband mail screening, and privileged attorney correspondence.

Visitor rules

7. Visitation Rules & Scheduling

In-person and video visitation guidelines in Jefferson County.

Facility Visitation Status & Policy Notice:

Specific visitation schedules, on-site visiting hours, and video visitation availability are set directly by Jefferson County Correctional Facility. Because visiting rules, allowed days, and pre-registration requirements vary by housing assignment and facility operational status, always confirm current guidelines before traveling:

To confirm active visiting hours or scheduling requirements:
Call Facility Desk: (409) 726-2500
ID Requirement: All adult visitors must present a valid, government-issued photo ID (driver’s license, state ID, military ID, or passport).
Minors: Children under 18 must be accompanied at all times by an adult parent or documented legal guardian.
Facility Visitation Policy • Access Rules

County Jail Visitation Rules & Dress Code

Review mandatory government photo ID rules, prohibited attire dress codes, minor child accompaniment standards, and video kiosk reservation policies.

Court records

8. Courthouse & Case Docket Records

Clerk of court filings, hearing schedules, and case records.

Formal criminal charges, arraignment schedules, and court case dockets for individuals arrested in Jefferson County are maintained by the local Clerk of Court.

Regional rosters

9. Other County Jail Rosters in Texas

Browse other covered county rosters in Texas. These links do not establish where a person is held.

Answers

10. Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions regarding Jefferson County jail rosters, booking procedures, and records.

Recent booking dates in this roster: Of 1,071 listed records, 109 have a published booking date in the seven UTC calendar days ending 2026-10-23. This describes the listed snapshot, not all bookings or releases during that period.

How many inmates are currently detained in Jefferson County?

The directory currently lists 1,071 active custody records for Jefferson County. The most recent record observation was 2026-10-23 08:59:34 UTC. Of these listed records, 302 have published booking dates in the 30 UTC calendar days ending 2026-10-23. This is not the total number of admissions during that period. Confirm current detention status with the official facility.

What is the main jail facility in Jefferson County and how can I contact them?

The primary detention facility is Jefferson County Correctional Facility, located at 5030 Highway 69 South, Beaumont, TX 77705. For booking verification, housing inquiries, or visitation scheduling, the facility desk can be reached at (409) 726-2500.

How do bail and bond postings work in Jefferson County?

Among 287 currently listed records with an unambiguous numeric bond of $50–$10,000,000, the median published amount is $15,000. Calculated on 2026-10-23 UTC; this sample is not a bond quote or a judicial schedule. Confirm the amount and release conditions directly with the facility or court.

How frequently is the Jefferson County custody roster updated?

The directory is scheduled for daily synchronization from public agency rosters. The latest listed-record observation was 2026-10-23 08:59:34 UTC. Observation times describe individual records, not proof of a complete collection. Statistics are recalculated from the listed data and do not establish a new source update.

Compliance & Sources

11. Data Source & Directory Disclaimers

Official sources, compliance disclosures, and Fair Credit Reporting Act notices.

This directory compiles public custody data from published agency sources in Jefferson County, Texas. This website is an independent public records index and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or operated by any law enforcement or government department.

FCRA Compliance Notice:

We are not a Consumer Reporting Agency under 15 U.S.C. § 1681. Information obtained from this site may not be used for employment, housing, or consumer credit decisions. To submit a removal request for sealed or expunged records, visit our Record Removal Request portal.

Facility Directory

Jefferson County Detention

Facility Name: Jefferson County Correctional Facility
Jail Location: 5030 Highway 69 South, Beaumont, TX 77705
Inmate Info / Booking: (409) 726-2500
Operating Agency: Zena Stephens
Verification

About This Public Record

Data Source: Jefferson County Sheriff's Office
Indexing Method: Direct sheriff record synchronization
Jurisdiction: Jefferson County, Texas (TX)
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