Crockett County Booking Releases

Crockett County booking releases are public records kept by the Crockett County Sheriff's Office in Ozona, Texas. The Sheriff's Office uses the Southern Software Citizen Connect system, which gives you online access to current and recent inmate records.

Search Crockett County Booking Releases Online

The Crockett County Sheriff's Office uses the Southern Software Citizen Connect portal for online inmate searches. The system shows current confinements and lets you search admits by date range. You can look up inmates by first name, middle name, last name, charge, or arresting agency.

The Citizen Connect portal is one of the more detailed public roster tools available for West Texas counties. You can filter by date range, but the system limits searches to a 31-day window. The last 24 hours and last 7 days are quick filter options on the main search page. Results show who is currently in custody along with their charges and the agency that made the arrest.

Arresting agencies documented in the Crockett County system include the Crockett County Sheriff's Office, DPS Communications, the Game Warden, and sheriff's offices from surrounding counties including Andrews, Midland, Tom Green, and Val Verde. This reflects the wide area that the Ozona-area jail can serve for West Texas law enforcement.

If you can't find what you need online, call the Sheriff's Office at (325) 392-2661 or email sheriff@co.crockett.tx.us. Staff can confirm custody status and direct you to the right records request process.

Crockett County Sheriff's Office Records Department

The Crockett County Sheriff's Office is the primary custodian of arrest and booking records for the county. Written public records requests are handled under the Texas Public Information Act. The office is at 121 Highway 163 South in Ozona.

For basic questions about who is in custody, the Citizen Connect portal is the fastest option. For phone inquiries, call (325) 392-2661 during business hours. For written records requests, you can submit by mail to the address above or email the sheriff's office. Requests are processed under the Texas PIA, with a 10-business-day standard response window.

What Crockett County Booking Records Contain

When someone is arrested and booked into the Crockett County Jail, a booking record is created. That record is public under the Texas Public Information Act. Crockett County booking releases typically include the person's full name, charges filed, arresting agency, booking date, and current confinement status. The Citizen Connect portal shows this information in near-real time.

Some records are not public. Active criminal investigation files, juvenile records, and medical information are among the categories that can be withheld. If the Sheriff's Office denies a request, they may seek a ruling from the Texas Attorney General's Office before releasing or withholding the documents.

A booking record reflects custody, not a criminal conviction. Charges listed at the time of booking may change or be dismissed as the case moves through the court system. For case status and court filings, contact the Crockett County District Clerk at the courthouse in Ozona.

The Citizen Connect portal for Crockett County shows total inmate count and lists inmates by name. Each entry includes the charges and the arresting agency. Date range searches are limited to 31 days at a time, but you can run multiple searches to cover a longer period.

State Resources for Crockett County Inmate Searches

If the person you are looking for is in a Texas state prison rather than the Crockett County Jail, use the TDCJ Offender Search run by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. You can search by last name and first initial, TDCJ number, or state ID number. The TDCJ system covers all state-operated prison units across Texas.

For full criminal history records, the Texas DPS Crime Records Division provides name-based searches for $10 and fingerprint-based searches for $15 plus a $10 FAST fee. Results take about 10 business days. The fingerprint search gives a more complete history than name-only searches.

Court records for Crockett County cases can be found through reSearchTX, maintained by the Texas Office of Court Administration. This tool is useful for tracking case numbers, dispositions, and court dates tied to arrests in Crockett County.

The Texas Commission on Jail Standards regulates all county jails in Texas, including Crockett County. Their site has population reports and inspection records for facilities statewide. VINELink at vinelink.com also lets you track custody status and sign up for notifications when an inmate's status changes.

Texas Public Information Act and Booking Records

Booking and arrest records in Texas are public under Texas Government Code Chapter 552. Any person can request these records from the Crockett County Sheriff's Office. You do not need to provide a reason for the request. The office has 10 business days to respond.

Basic custody questions can be handled by phone or through the Citizen Connect portal at no cost. If copies or research carry a fee, the office must notify you before processing. Standard rates are $0.10 per page, with additional charges for large requests. Body camera footage has different fee rules if applicable.

For court records tied to Crockett County arrests, contact the Crockett County District Clerk. Court filings, judgments, and case histories are kept by the clerk's office, separate from the jail's booking records. If a records request is denied and you believe the denial was wrong, you can ask the Texas Attorney General's Office to review the decision.

Crockett County Booking Records

The Crockett County Sheriff's Office is one of the key resources for Crockett County booking release records and inmate information.

This screenshot shows the official Crockett County Sheriff's Office portal for searching Crockett County booking releases and current inmates.

Nearby Counties

Crockett County is in far West Texas. Each nearby county has its own sheriff and booking records system.