Dawson County Booking Releases
Dawson County booking releases are public records maintained by the Dawson County Sheriff's Office in Lamesa, Texas. Use the online roster, phone line, or written records request to find current inmates and recent booking data from the county jail.
Dawson County Overview
Search Dawson County Booking Releases Online
You can search for current Dawson County inmates using the online roster at texasjailroster.com. This resource aggregates jail roster data for Dawson County and lets you look up inmates by name. The roster is updated regularly with current custody information from the Dawson County Jail in Lamesa.
The Dawson County Jail is a medium-security facility located in Lamesa. It opened in 1905 and has a capacity of 54 inmates. The facility houses male offenders. If someone you are looking for is female, they may be housed at a different facility under a county contract arrangement.
For direct confirmation of custody status, call the Dawson County Sheriff's Office at (806) 872-7560. Staff can tell you whether a person is in the Dawson County Jail, has been released, or has been transferred. For jail-specific questions about inmate status, that phone line is the right first step.
Visiting hours at Dawson County Jail run Monday through Friday from 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM, and on Saturdays and Sundays from 7:30 AM to 2:30 PM. Inmates can receive letters from family and friends. Packages from home require prior written approval from jail administration before they can be accepted.
Dawson County Sheriff's Office Contact Information
The Dawson 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.
| Office | Dawson County Sheriff's Office |
|---|---|
| Address | 400 S 1st Street, P.O. Box 1268, Lamesa, TX 79331-1268 |
| Phone | (806) 872-7560 |
| Fax | (806) 872-9396 |
| County Clerk | Karen Boren |
| County Phone | (806) 872-3778 |
| County Website | co.dawson.tx.us |
For custody questions, call (806) 872-7560. For written requests, mail them to 400 S 1st Street, P.O. Box 1268, Lamesa, TX 79331-1268, ATTN: Records. Include the person's name, date of birth, and what records you need. The office has 10 business days to respond under the Texas PIA.
The Lamesa City Jail is a separate municipal facility at lamesacityjailtx.org. If someone was arrested by Lamesa city police on a municipal charge, they may be in the city jail rather than the county facility.
Note: Written public records requests should be addressed to Dawson County Sheriff's Office, ATTN: Records, P.O. Box 1268, Lamesa, TX 79331-1268.
What Dawson County Booking Records Contain
When someone is booked into the Dawson County Jail, a booking record is created. That record is public under the Texas Public Information Act. Dawson County booking releases typically include the person's full name, date of birth, physical description, charges filed, bond amount, arresting agency, and the intake date and time. Release information is added when the person leaves custody.
Some records are exempt from public disclosure. Active criminal investigation files, juvenile records, medical records, and law enforcement intelligence materials can be withheld. If the Sheriff's Office denies access, they may seek a ruling from the Texas Attorney General's Office before doing so.
A booking record reflects custody at a specific point in time. It does not indicate conviction. Charges listed at booking can be reduced, changed, or dropped as the case moves through court. For court case files, contact the Dawson County District Clerk at the Dawson County Courthouse in Lamesa. The county auditor is Robbie Richey, and the clerk is Karen Boren.
The Dawson County Jail houses male offenders at the medium-security facility on South 1st Street in Lamesa. If someone is not found in the local roster, they may have been transferred to another county facility, moved to a state prison, or released on bond.
State Resources for Dawson County Inmate Searches
If the person you are looking for is in a Texas state prison rather than the Dawson 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 prison units across Texas.
For a complete criminal history, 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.
Court records for Dawson County cases can be searched through reSearchTX, maintained by the Texas Office of Court Administration. This tool is useful for case numbers, dispositions, and court dates tied to specific Dawson County arrests.
The Texas Commission on Jail Standards regulates all county jails in Texas and publishes population and inspection data statewide. VINELink at vinelink.com lets you check custody status and sign up for automated notifications for inmates at Dawson County and other Texas jails.
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 Dawson County Sheriff's Office. You do not need to give a reason. The office has 10 business days to respond to written requests.
Basic custody questions can be handled by phone at no cost. If a written request carries a fee, the office must tell you the estimated cost before processing. Standard copy fees are $0.10 per page. Larger requests may include labor and overhead charges on top of the per-page rate.
For court records tied to Dawson County cases, contact the Dawson County District Clerk at the courthouse in Lamesa. That office keeps case filings, judgments, and hearing dates separate from the jail's booking records. If a records request is denied and you believe it was improper, you can ask the Texas Attorney General's Office to review the decision.
Dawson County Booking Records
The Texas Department of Criminal Justice Main Portal is one of the key resources for Dawson County booking release records and inmate information.
This screenshot shows the official Texas Department of Criminal Justice Main Portal portal for searching Dawson County booking releases and current inmates.
The Texas Commission on Jail Standards is one of the key resources for Dawson County booking release records and inmate information.
This screenshot shows the official Texas Commission on Jail Standards portal for searching Dawson County booking releases and current inmates.
Nearby Counties
Dawson County is in West Texas on the South Plains. Each neighboring county has its own sheriff and booking records system.