Search Castro County Booking Releases
Castro County booking releases are public records kept by the Castro County Sheriff's Office in Dimmitt, Texas. Call the jail line or visit in person to check current custody status and get booking information from the county jail.
Castro County Overview
Search Castro County Booking Releases Online
Castro County does not maintain a public online jail roster. The fastest way to check on someone in custody is to call the Castro County Sheriff's Office at (806) 647-2242. Staff can confirm whether a person is currently held at the county jail, what charges were filed, and what bond was set. Calls should be placed during normal business hours for the most reliable response.
The Sheriff's Office is located in Dimmitt, the county seat in the Texas South Plains region. If you need to review booking documents in detail, you can visit the records office in person. Bring a photo ID and the name of the person you are searching for to make the process easier.
For custody change notifications, VINELink at vinelink.com is a free service that covers many Texas county jails. You can register a name and get alerts by phone, text, or email when an inmate is released or transferred. For people who may have been moved to a state prison unit, check the TDCJ Offender Search to see if they appear in the state system.
Castro County Sheriff's Office
The Castro County Sheriff's Office is the primary agency for arrest and booking records in the county. The office processes all bookings at the Castro County Jail and handles public records requests under the Texas Public Information Act. You can reach the office by phone or by mailing a written request to Dimmitt.
| Office | Castro County Sheriff's Office |
|---|---|
| County Seat | Dimmitt, TX 79027 |
| Phone | (806) 647-2242 |
| Emergency | 911 |
For a quick custody check, call (806) 647-2242. For booking documents, incident reports, or official copies of records, submit a written public information request. The office has 10 business days under state law to respond. You are not required to explain why you want the records.
Note: Mail written records requests to Castro County Sheriff's Office, Dimmitt, TX 79027. Include the person's full legal name and the approximate date of arrest so staff can locate the record efficiently.
What Castro County Booking Records Contain
Every arrest processed at the Castro County Jail produces a booking record. These records become public under the Texas Public Information Act. A standard Castro County booking release includes the person's full name, date of birth, physical description, the charges, bond amount, arresting agency, and intake date and time. Release information is entered once the person leaves custody.
Some records may be withheld. Active investigation files, juvenile records, medical records, and child abuse investigation materials are exempt. If the Sheriff's Office withholds a record, they may seek a ruling from the Texas Attorney General before deciding to release or deny the information.
Booking records do not prove guilt. They reflect that law enforcement placed a person in custody. Charges can be dropped, reduced, or result in not guilty verdicts. Castro County booking releases are public information but should not be used as evidence of criminal conviction.
The bond amount in a booking record is the initial figure set at intake. A magistrate may change it after a hearing. For current bond status on an active case, check with the Castro County District Clerk or the court that has jurisdiction over the case.
State Resources for Castro County Inmate Searches
If the person you are looking for is in a Texas state prison rather than the county jail, use the TDCJ Offender Search. You can search by last name and first initial, TDCJ number, or state ID number. This system covers all state prison units in Texas.
For a statewide criminal history check, contact the Texas DPS Crime Records Division. A name-based search costs $10. A fingerprint-based search costs $15 plus a $10 fingerprinting fee and provides a more complete record. Results typically take about 10 business days.
Court records for Castro County cases can be found through reSearchTX, the state court records portal. This site lets you search for case numbers, court dates, and case outcomes tied to specific arrests. Court records are separate from jail booking records and are maintained by the clerk's office, not the sheriff.
The Texas Commission on Jail Standards inspects and oversees county jails across Texas, including Castro County. Their site has inspection reports and population data. You can use this to see if the facility has had any recent compliance issues or notable changes in population.
Texas Public Information Act and Booking Records
Arrest and booking records in Texas are public under Texas Government Code Chapter 552. Anyone can request these records from the Castro County Sheriff's Office. You do not need to explain why. The office has 10 business days to respond to a written request.
Requests can be submitted by mail, fax, or in person. You can also ask basic custody questions over the phone at no cost. If the office plans to charge fees, they must tell you the estimated cost before proceeding. You have the right to ask for a fee waiver in certain cases.
Court records for Castro County cases are held by the Castro County District Clerk, not the Sheriff's Office. These include filings, judgments, and full case histories. Both types of records are public, but you may need to contact two separate offices depending on what you are looking for.
Castro County Booking Records
The Castro County Sheriff's Office is one of the key resources for Castro County booking release records and inmate information.
This screenshot shows the official Castro County Sheriff's Office portal for searching Castro County booking releases and current inmates.
Nearby Counties
Castro County is in the Texas Panhandle South Plains area. These neighboring counties have their own sheriff's offices and booking records systems.