Lubbock Booking Releases and Inmate Search
Lubbock booking releases are processed at the Lubbock County Detention Center, one of the larger county jail facilities in West Texas. Lubbock Police and county sheriff arrests are all booked at this facility. The records are public under Texas law and available through an online roster. This page covers how to search Lubbock booking releases, what the county inmate search shows, how to contact the detention center, and how to submit a formal records request if you need documentation.
Lubbock Overview
Which Jail Handles Lubbock Bookings
The Lubbock County Detention Center (LCDC) at 3502 N. Holly Ave., Lubbock, TX 79403 is the primary booking and detention facility for the city and county. Sheriff Kelly Rowe oversees the facility, which is a member of the Texas Jail Association. The main jail phone is (806) 775-7009.
Lubbock Police Department arrests for Class B misdemeanors and felonies result in booking at the county detention center. Class C misdemeanor arrests stay at the municipal court level and do not result in a county jail booking. The county jail holds both pretrial detainees and individuals serving short sentences.
How to Search Lubbock Booking Releases Online
The Lubbock County Sheriff's Office maintains an interactive jail roster at lubbockcounty.gov. The roster is available in both PDF and Excel format. It provides real-time information on current inmates. You can search by name, ID number, or booking date range. Each entry shows the person's name, sex, booking number, and release time if applicable.
For phone inquiries, call the jail at (806) 775-7009. Lubbock County also uses video conferencing for visitation. Visits are allowed 7 days a week, 8 AM to 9:30 PM, with a maximum of 20 minutes per visit. Visitors must check in at the jail to schedule a visit.
| Jail Roster Online | lubbockcounty.gov |
|---|---|
| Lubbock County Detention Center | 3502 N. Holly Ave., Lubbock, TX 79403 |
| Jail Phone | (806) 775-7009 |
| Visitation | 7 days/week, 8 AM - 9:30 PM (video), 20-min max |
| Valid ID Required | Yes, for visitors 17 and older |
Lubbock Police Department Arrest Records
The Lubbock Police Department maintains a Records Division that accepts records requests for police reports and arrest data. Requests can be mailed, faxed, or delivered in person. A fillable records request form is available on the department website. For incidents in Lubbock city limits, start with LPD for police reports. For jail booking records, contact the Lubbock County Sheriff.
The Sex Offender Registry is available through the Lubbock County website. You can search by name or zip code. The Texas Department of Public Safety also maintains a statewide sex offender registry. A user account is required to download the full registry from DPS.
What Lubbock Booking Records Contain
Lubbock County booking records are public under the Texas Public Information Act (Texas Government Code Chapter 552). The jail roster includes name, sex, booking number, and release time. Full booking records also include the person's date of birth, charges, arresting agency, bond amounts, physical description, and custody status. Mugshots, booking photographs, and offense information are available through a written records request.
Texas DPS 2022 data for Lubbock County shows 1,446 arrests total, with 436 violent crime arrests (30 percent) and 1,010 property crime arrests (70 percent). Assault leads violent crime at 381 arrests, and larceny-theft leads property crime at 683. Motor vehicle theft accounted for 168 arrests and burglary for 159. These figures reflect the county-wide booking volume across all agencies that book into the Lubbock County facility.
Arrest records do not establish guilt. A booking entry documents only that the person entered the jail system on a given date after an arrest.
Lubbock County Court Records
Court records for Lubbock criminal cases are maintained by the Lubbock County District Clerk at 904 Broadway, Lubbock, TX 79401, phone (806) 775-1585. The District Clerk holds all criminal, family law, civil, and adoption cases. Six district courts serve the county. County courts at law handle misdemeanor cases. Court records are available for viewing at the clerk's office, and daily court dockets are posted online.
Court records for Lubbock cases can also be searched through reSearchTX, the statewide court records portal maintained by the Office of Court Administration.
State Resources for Lubbock Inmate Searches
For people sentenced to state prison, use the TDCJ Offender Search. The TDCJ general line is (936) 295-6371 or (800) 535-0283. Parole status is at (512) 406-5202. The Texas DPS Crime Records Division provides name-based searches ($10) and fingerprint searches ($25). Court case data is searchable through reSearchTX. The Texas Commission on Jail Standards oversees the Lubbock County Detention Center and publishes inspection data.
Texas Public Information Act and Lubbock Records
Under Texas Government Code Chapter 552, you can request booking records from the Lubbock County Sheriff without stating a reason. The office has 10 business days to respond. Basic custody status is available by phone at (806) 775-7009. Written requests can be submitted by mail, fax, or in person at the jail. Fees apply for printed copies. Court records for Lubbock County criminal cases are held by the District Clerk and must be requested separately.
Lubbock Booking Records
The Lubbock County Sheriff's Office Jail Roster is one of the key resources for Lubbock booking release records and inmate information.
This screenshot shows the official Lubbock County Sheriff's Office Jail Roster portal for searching Lubbock booking releases and current inmates.
Nearby Cities
Other West Texas cities near Lubbock use county jail systems for booking releases.