Collingsworth County Booking Releases
Collingsworth County booking releases are public records maintained by the Collingsworth County Sheriff's Office at 810 Belton Street in Wellington, 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.
Collingsworth County Overview
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The Collingsworth County Jail is a small facility in Wellington with a rated capacity of approximately 16 beds. The average daily population runs between 7 and 12 individuals. Because the jail does not maintain a public online roster, the best way to check on someone's custody status is to call the Sheriff's Office at (806) 447-2588. Staff can confirm whether a person is in custody and provide basic booking details over the phone.
The jail processes about 60 to 80 bookings per year. Common charge categories include drug-related offenses (25%), property crimes (20%), violent offenses (15%), DWI (10%), and probation violations (20%). The average length of stay is about 17 days, and between 60 and 70% of the population are pretrial detainees waiting for a court hearing.
For automated release notifications, VINELink at vinelink.com monitors many Texas county jails and can alert you when an inmate is released or transferred. If the person may have been transferred to state custody, check the TDCJ Offender Search.
Collingsworth County Sheriff's Office
The Collingsworth County Sheriff's Office is the official custodian of arrest and booking records in the county. The office is located at 810 Belton Street in Wellington and accepts written public information requests by mail or in person. The County Clerk's office at 800 West Avenue also handles court-related public records.
| Office | Collingsworth County Sheriff's Office |
|---|---|
| Address | 810 Belton Street, Wellington, TX 79095 |
| Phone | (806) 447-2588 |
| Fax | (806) 447-5037 |
| County Clerk | (806) 447-5408 |
Call (806) 447-2588 for a basic custody check. For full booking records, arrest reports, or copies of documents, submit a written public information request. The office has 10 business days under the Texas Public Information Act to respond. You do not need to give a reason for your request.
Note: Written requests can be mailed to Collingsworth County Sheriff's Office, 810 Belton Street, Wellington, TX 79095. Include the person's full name and approximate arrest date to help staff locate the record.
What Collingsworth County Booking Records Contain
Every arrest processed at the Collingsworth County Jail produces a booking record. Those records are public under the Texas Public Information Act. A standard Collingsworth 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 added once the person leaves custody.
Between 60 and 70% of inmates are pretrial detainees. The remaining 30 to 40% are serving sentences after conviction. The male to female booking ratio is approximately 7 to 1. Most charges are misdemeanor offenses, though the jail also holds some felony detainees awaiting trial or transfer.
Some records are exempt from disclosure. Active investigation files, juvenile records, medical records, and child abuse investigation materials can be withheld. If the office withholds a record, they may seek a Texas Attorney General ruling before making a final decision.
A booking record is not a conviction. Charges may be dropped or reduced. Bond amounts at booking can also change after a court appearance. For current bond status or case information, contact the Collingsworth County District Clerk at (806) 447-5408.
State Resources for Collingsworth 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 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 gives a fuller record. Results take about 10 business days.
Court records for Collingsworth County cases can be found through reSearchTX. This lets you search for case numbers, hearing dates, and dispositions linked to specific arrests. Court records and jail records are held by separate county offices.
The Texas Commission on Jail Standards oversees county jails statewide, including Collingsworth County. Their site has inspection reports and population data for the Wellington jail 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 Collingsworth County Sheriff's Office. No reason is required. The office has 10 business days to respond to written requests.
Requests can be sent by mail or made in person. Basic custody checks can be done by phone at no cost. If fees apply, the office will tell you the estimated amount before processing. You have the right to ask for a cost estimate first.
Court records for Collingsworth County are held by the County Clerk at 800 West Avenue, Wellington, TX 79095, phone (806) 447-5408. These include filings, judgments, and case histories. Both types of records are public under Texas law but held by separate offices.
Collingsworth County Booking Records
The Collingsworth County Sheriff's Office is one of the key resources for Collingsworth County booking release records and inmate information.
This screenshot shows the official Collingsworth County Sheriff's Office portal for searching Collingsworth County booking releases and current inmates.
Nearby Counties
Collingsworth County is in the southeastern Texas Panhandle near the Oklahoma border. These neighboring counties have their own sheriff's offices and booking records systems.