Cochran County Booking Releases
Cochran County booking releases are public records kept by the Cochran County Sheriff's Office at the courthouse in Morton, Texas. Call the office, visit in person, or submit a written request to check current custody status and get booking information from the county jail.
Cochran County Overview
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The Cochran County Jail is a small facility located at 100 North Main Street, Room B-7 in the courthouse complex in Morton, Texas. The jail has a capacity of approximately 21 inmates. Because it is a small operation with limited web presence, the best way to get current booking information is to call the Sheriff's Office directly at (806) 266-5700.
Staff can confirm whether a specific person is in custody and provide basic booking details over the phone. Annual bookings at the Cochran County Jail run around 120 to 150 per year, with an average stay of 14 to 20 days. Most inmates are pretrial detainees, and common charge categories include drug-related offenses, property crimes, DWI, and probation violations.
For custody notifications, VINELink at vinelink.com can track an inmate and send alerts when they are released or transferred. If the person may have been moved to a state prison unit, check the TDCJ Offender Search to see if they are in the state system.
Cochran County Sheriff's Office
The Cochran County Sheriff's Office handles law enforcement and detention services for the county. The office is located within the courthouse at 100 North Main Street in Morton. You can also reach the office by email or fax for written records requests.
| Office | Cochran County Sheriff's Office |
|---|---|
| Address | 100 N Main Street, Room B-7 Courthouse, Morton, TX 79346 |
| Phone | (806) 266-5700 |
| Fax | (806) 266-8888 |
| jdelacruz@co.cochran.tx.us |
Call (806) 266-5700 for a basic custody check. For copies of booking records, arrest reports, or other documents, submit a written public information request by mail, email, or fax. The office has 10 business days to respond under the Texas Public Information Act. You do not need to explain why you want the records.
Note: Mail written records requests to Cochran County Sheriff's Office, 100 N Main Street, Room B-7 Courthouse, Morton, TX 79346. You can also email jdelacruz@co.cochran.tx.us for records inquiries.
What Cochran County Booking Records Contain
Every arrest processed at the Cochran County Jail creates a booking record. Those records are public under the Texas Public Information Act. A standard Cochran County booking release includes the person's full name, date of birth, physical description, charges, bond amount, arresting agency, and the date and time of intake. Release information is added when the person leaves custody.
About 60% of inmates at the Cochran County Jail are pretrial detainees, meaning they have not been convicted yet. The remaining 40% are post-conviction, serving sentences imposed by the court. The online roster does not exist, but this same information is available through a written or phone request to the Sheriff's Office.
Some records are exempt from disclosure. Active investigation files, juvenile records, medical records, and child abuse investigation materials may be withheld. If the Sheriff's Office denies a request, they may seek a ruling from the Texas Attorney General before giving a final answer.
A booking record is not a conviction. It means law enforcement placed someone in custody. Charges can be dropped or reduced. Bond amounts shown in booking records may also change after a court hearing. For current bond status, contact the Cochran County District Clerk or the court handling the case.
State Resources for Cochran 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. This database covers all state prison units across Texas.
The Texas DPS Crime Records Division provides name-based and fingerprint-based statewide criminal history checks. A name search costs $10. A fingerprint search costs $25 total and provides a fuller record. Results typically take about 10 business days.
Court records for Cochran County cases can be searched through reSearchTX. This portal lets you look up case numbers, court dates, and dispositions for specific arrests. Court records and jail booking records are separate systems maintained by different offices.
The Texas Commission on Jail Standards inspects and oversees all county jails in Texas, including the Cochran County Jail in Morton. Their site includes inspection reports and population data for the facility.
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 Cochran County Sheriff's Office. You are not required to give a reason. The office has 10 business days to respond to a written request.
Requests can be sent by mail, email, fax, or made in person. Basic custody status can be checked by phone at no cost. If the office expects to charge fees, they will tell you before processing. You can ask for a cost estimate in advance.
Court records for Cochran County cases are maintained by the District Clerk, not the Sheriff. These include filings, judgments, and case histories. Both types of records are public under Texas law but are held by different county offices.
Cochran County Booking Records
The Cochran County Sheriff's Office is one of the key resources for Cochran County booking release records and inmate information.
This screenshot shows the official Cochran County Sheriff's Office portal for searching Cochran County booking releases and current inmates.
Nearby Counties
Cochran County is in the West Texas South Plains region. These neighboring counties have their own sheriff's offices and jail records systems.