How to Find Someone in Nacogdoches County Jail (and How Often the Online List Updates)

To find someone in Nacogdoches County Jail, head to the Nacogdoches County Sheriff's Office inmate search page. The page displays a "Last Updated" timestamp and notes that data refreshes every hour, so you can gauge how current the list is. You'll also see a total near the results (for example, "304 inmates found") to confirm you're looking at the full roster.

The Sheriff's inmate search results page shows a total count of everyone currently listed. One example: "304 inmates found." That number confirms you're viewing the full list, not an empty or partial result.

That total lines up with the jail's population snapshot, which breaks the count out by gender. In the same reporting period, the population table shows 275 males and 29 females for a total of 304 inmates. When those numbers match, you know you're viewing the current, complete roster for that update cycle.

The inmate list isn't live minute-to-minute. It's timestamped and marked as updated every hour, so a recent booking or release might not appear until the next refresh. If you're searching right after an arrest, that hourly cycle can be the difference between finding the person immediately and needing to check back shortly.

1. Check the “Last Updated” timestamp - If the update time is close to the top of the hour, the next refresh may be coming soon.
2. Wait and recheck after the next hourly refresh - Since the page updates every hour, checking again later can pull in new bookings or remove recent releases.
3. Reach out if you need confirmation right now - If you cannot wait for the next hourly update, contact the Sheriff’s Office or the jail directly for time-sensitive status questions.

Can't find the person on the Sheriff's list? Try two things at once. First, check VINELink, which the Sheriff's Office specifically directs people to for confirming custody status. Then come back and recheck the Sheriff's inmate search after the next hourly update, using the "Last Updated" time on the page as your guide.

• ✓ Check VINELink for custody status
• ✓ Save the Sheriff’s inmate search page so you can return quickly
• ✓ Write down the “Last Updated” timestamp you are looking at
• ✓ Recheck after the next hourly refresh

The jail's population snapshot breaks down who's being held at that moment. One snapshot lists 275 males and 29 females, adding up to 304 inmates total. That's the same number you'll see summarized on the inmate search results page.

Timing and documentation go a long way when you're trying to confirm someone's custody status. Use the hourly "Last Updated" timestamp to decide when to recheck, and take a screenshot of what you see (especially the timestamp) in case you need to reference it later. If the online list isn't giving you answers, check VINELink as a backstop. The Sheriff's Office points families there specifically for custody status verification.