Crane County Booking Releases
Crane County booking releases are public records maintained by the Crane County Sheriff's Office in Crane, Texas. Use the tools and contacts on this page to look up current inmates and recent booking records from the county jail.
Crane County Overview
Search Crane County Booking Releases Online
The Crane County Jail maintains an online roster you can search to find out who is currently in custody. Visit cranecountyjail.org or the alternate site at cranecountyjailtx.org to access the inmate search. You can enter an inmate's last name, first name, or booking number to pull up their record.
The roster is updated on a regular basis with current custody information. Each entry shows the inmate's name, charges, and booking details. The online search is the fastest way to check on someone's status without having to call or visit the jail in person.
Crane County is a small oil-field county in West Texas. The jail population reflects that. If the online search doesn't return results, call the Sheriff's Office directly at (432) 558-3571. Staff can verify custody status over the phone and tell you whether someone has been released or transferred.
For older booking records or full document copies, a written request under the Texas Public Information Act is the correct path. The Sheriff's Office handles those requests and will respond within 10 business days.
Crane County Sheriff's Office Contact Information
The Crane County Sheriff's Office is the primary custodian of arrest and booking records for the county. Written public records requests go to the Sheriff's Office under the Texas Public Information Act.
| Office | Crane County Sheriff's Office |
|---|---|
| Location | Crane, TX 79731 |
| Phone | (432) 558-3571 |
| Jail Website | cranecountyjail.org |
| Alternate Site | cranecountyjailtx.org |
Call (432) 558-3571 to ask about current inmates or check whether someone has been released. The jail line handles basic custody questions during business hours. For written requests, mail them to the Sheriff's Office in Crane with the person's full name, date of birth, and a brief description of what records you need.
VINELink at vinelink.com is a free online service that tracks inmate custody status and can send you a notification if someone's status changes. It works for Crane County and most Texas jails.
Note: Written public records requests should be sent to Crane County Sheriff's Office, ATTN: Records, Crane, TX 79731.
What Crane County Booking Records Contain
A booking record is created each time someone is taken into custody and processed at the Crane County Jail. That record is public under the Texas Public Information Act. Crane County booking releases typically include the person's full name, date of birth, physical description, the charges filed, bond amount, arresting agency, and the date and time of booking. Release details are added once the person leaves custody.
Some records are exempt. Active criminal investigation files, juvenile records, medical records, and certain confidential law enforcement materials are not available under the PIA. If your request covers restricted material, the Sheriff's Office may deny it or ask the Texas Attorney General for guidance.
A booking record does not mean conviction. It reflects that law enforcement placed someone in custody at a specific date and time. Charges listed at booking may be reduced or dropped as the case moves through the courts. The Crane County District Clerk holds court records, which are separate from jail booking records.
State Resources for Crane 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 run by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. Search by last name and first initial, TDCJ number, or state ID number. This covers all TDCJ units across Texas.
For a full criminal history record, the Texas DPS Crime Records Division provides name-based searches for $10 and fingerprint-based searches for $15 plus a $10 FAST fee. The fingerprint search gives a more complete history. Results take about 10 business days.
Court records for Crane County cases can be searched through reSearchTX, the Texas court records portal run by the Office of Court Administration. This is useful for case numbers, dispositions, and court dates tied to specific Crane County arrests.
The Texas Commission on Jail Standards oversees all county jails in Texas and publishes facility reports and inspection records on their site. This is a good resource for understanding jail conditions and compliance at the Crane County Jail.
Texas Public Information Act and Booking Records
Arrest and booking records in Texas are public under Texas Government Code Chapter 552. Any person can request these records from the Crane County Sheriff's Office. You do not have to explain why you want them. The office has 10 business days to respond to written requests.
Basic custody questions can be answered by phone at no cost. If your written request will cost money to fulfill, the office must tell you the estimated fee before processing it. Standard copy fees are $0.10 per page. Larger requests may carry labor and overhead costs on top of that.
For court records tied to Crane County arrests, contact the Crane County District Clerk. That office keeps case filings, judgments, and hearing dates separate from the jail's booking records. If a request is denied, you can appeal to the Texas Attorney General's Office for a ruling.
Crane County Booking Records
The Crane County Sheriff's Office is one of the key resources for Crane County booking release records and inmate information.
This screenshot shows the official Crane County Sheriff's Office portal for searching Crane County booking releases and current inmates.
Nearby Counties
Crane County is in West Texas near the Permian Basin. Each neighboring county has its own sheriff and booking records system.