Amarillo Booking Releases and Inmate Search
Amarillo booking releases go through the Potter County Detention Center, which handles most arrests in the city. Randall County Jail processes bookings for the southern portion of Amarillo that falls in Randall County. When you search Amarillo booking releases, you may need to check both systems. This page covers how to look up Amarillo inmate records online, which county jail to contact, and what information appears in a typical booking release from the Amarillo area.
Amarillo Overview
Which Jail Handles Amarillo Bookings
The Potter County Detention Center at 13100 NE 29th Avenue, Amarillo, TX 79111 is the primary booking facility for most Amarillo arrests. The detention center phone is (806) 335-4100. Email: sosnw@co.potter.tx.us. Capacity is 576 inmates. The facility includes a medical area with 23 beds, a trauma room, exam room, pharmacy, and dental room. Medical staff visit once weekly, and 24-hour coverage handles inmate health concerns. The GUARDIAN RFID system monitors inmate movement on site.
The Potter County Sheriff's Office is at 608 S. Pierce Street, Amarillo, TX 79101, phone (806) 379-2900. The Sheriff's Office provides an online inmate search and accepts Public Information Act requests. Records Division hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
For arrests in the Randall County portion of Amarillo, the Randall County Sheriff's Office handles bookings. If you cannot find someone in the Potter County system, check with Randall County as well.
How to Search Amarillo Booking Releases Online
The Potter County Sheriff's Office provides an inmate search at pottercountysheriff.org. Use the "Inmate Information" section to search by name, date of birth, or booking number. Results include current custody status, booking date, charges, bond information, and next court date.
The Potter County Detention Center also maintains a jail roster searchable by defendant name or booking number. Results show charges, arresting agency, bond amounts, court dates, and offense date. Free arrest record searches are available through the Sheriff's Office. The detention center address sometimes appears as 13103 NE 29th, Amarillo, TX 79111, and the alternate phone is (806) 379-2943.
| Sheriff Inmate Search | pottercountysheriff.org |
|---|---|
| Potter County Detention Center | 13100 NE 29th Avenue, Amarillo, TX 79111 |
| Detention Center Phone | (806) 335-4100 |
| sosnw@co.potter.tx.us | |
| Sheriff's Office | 608 S. Pierce Street, Amarillo, TX 79101 |
| Sheriff Phone | (806) 379-2900 |
| Records Division Hours | Mon-Fri 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
Amarillo Police Department Arrest Records
The Amarillo Police Department Records Division is at 200 SE 3rd Avenue, Amarillo, TX 79101, phone (806) 378-3038. Public counter hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The department handles records requests for arrests within Amarillo city limits. For county-level booking records, contact the Potter County Sheriff.
The Potter County District Clerk is at 500 S. Fillmore, Room 1B, Amarillo, TX 79101, phone (806) 379-2300. The District Clerk holds court records for criminal cases filed in district court. The Texas DPS Crime Records Division can be reached at (512) 424-2474 for statewide criminal history and fingerprint-based records checks.
| Amarillo PD Records | 200 SE 3rd Avenue, Amarillo, TX 79101 |
|---|---|
| APD Records Phone | (806) 378-3038 |
| District Clerk | 500 S. Fillmore, Room 1B, Amarillo, TX 79101 |
| District Clerk Phone | (806) 379-2300 |
| DPS Crime Records | (512) 424-2474 |
What Amarillo Booking Records Contain
Potter County booking records are public under the Texas Public Information Act (Texas Government Code Chapter 552). A standard booking entry includes name, date of birth, booking number, offense, court information, offense date, bond type and amount, and physical details. Mugshots are taken at booking and include front and side view photographs. Booking records are maintained per Texas retention schedules: 75 years for felony arrest reports.
The Potter County Sheriff's Office maintains booking photographs and records for county-level arrests. The Amarillo Police Department maintains its own mugshots for city arrests. Both agencies accept Public Information Requests citing Texas Government Code Chapter 552. Processing takes about 10 business days. Some mugshots may be available online for current inmates. Restrictions apply for certain cases.
An arrest and booking record does not prove that the person was convicted. The record reflects that someone was processed into the Potter County jail system on a given date after an arrest.
State Resources for Amarillo Inmate Searches
For people transferred to a Texas state prison, use the TDCJ Offender Search. The TDCJ repository covers individuals sentenced to state prison. Federal inmates can be found through the Federal Bureau of Prisons Inmate Locator at bop.gov. The TDCJ general line is (936) 295-6371 or (800) 535-0283.
The Texas DPS Crime Records Division provides name-based criminal history searches ($10) and fingerprint-based searches ($25). Court records for Potter County cases can be searched through reSearchTX. The Texas Commission on Jail Standards oversees the Potter County Detention Center and publishes inspection and population data.
Texas Public Information Act and Amarillo Records
Under Texas Government Code Chapter 552, any person can request booking records from the Potter County Sheriff without stating a reason. The office has 10 business days to respond. Basic inmate status is available through the online search at no cost. Written requests can be submitted by mail, email to sosnw@co.potter.tx.us, or in person at the Records Division at 608 S. Pierce Street during business hours.
Fees may apply for printed copies. If charges will be assessed, the office must notify you before processing. Exemptions include active investigation records, juvenile cases, medical records, and certain personal identifiers. Court records for Potter County criminal cases are held by the District Clerk and must be requested through that office.
Amarillo Booking Records
The Potter County Sheriff's Office is one of the key resources for Amarillo booking release records and inmate information.
This screenshot shows the official Potter County Sheriff's Office portal for searching Amarillo booking releases and current inmates.
The Potter County Detention Center is one of the key resources for Amarillo booking release records and inmate information.
This screenshot shows the official Potter County Detention Center portal for searching Amarillo booking releases and current inmates.
Nearby Cities
Other Texas Panhandle and West Texas cities near Amarillo use county jail systems for booking releases.