Find Jones County Booking Releases
Jones County booking releases are public records maintained by the Jones County Sheriff's Office in Anson, a West Texas county that includes Stamford and sits near Abilene. This page covers how to find jail roster information, contact the sheriff, and request records under the Texas Public Information Act.
Jones County Overview
Search Jones County Booking Releases Online
Jones County is in West Texas, northeast of Abilene. The county seat is Anson, and Stamford is the county's other significant city. The Jones County Sheriff's Office at 402 2nd Street in Anson handles all county-level arrests and operates the county jail.
Third-party resources like The Public Index for Jones County provide links to public records including court and inmate records for the county. You can also find Jones County inmate listings through StateCourts.org, which aggregates jail and court data for Texas counties. These third-party tools are not official county portals but can serve as useful starting points.
The most direct way to confirm current custody status is to call the Jones County Sheriff's Office at (325) 823-3201. Staff can verify whether someone is in the jail and provide basic booking details including charges and bond. For full records, a written request under the Texas Public Information Act is required.
Court records tied to Jones County arrests can be searched through reSearchTX. Jones County is served by the 259th Judicial District Court. Searching by name or case number in the portal returns charge details, case status, and court dates for cases filed in Jones County.
Jones County Sheriff's Office Contact Information
The Jones County Sheriff's Office in Anson is the primary custodian of booking and arrest records for the county. Written public records requests are processed under the Texas Public Information Act. The office is at 402 2nd Street, Anson, TX 79501.
| Office | Jones County Sheriff's Office |
|---|---|
| Address | 402 2nd Street, Anson, TX 79501 |
| Phone | (325) 823-3201 |
| County Seat | Anson, TX |
| Judicial District | 259th Judicial District Court |
| Records Request | Written request under Texas Public Information Act |
| Response Time | 10 business days |
For written records requests, include the subject's full name, date of birth if known, approximate date of arrest, and the type of records needed. Mail or deliver your request to 402 2nd Street, Anson, TX 79501. The office must respond within 10 business days. If the records need extra review, an extension may be requested.
Standard copy fees are $0.10 per page. Certified copies carry an added fee. Cash or check are accepted for payment. For court records from Jones County cases, contact the Jones County District Clerk or County Clerk at the courthouse in Anson.
Note: Jones County is a smaller West Texas county. Records requests for basic booking information are typically straightforward and low cost. Call (325) 823-3201 for custody status checks before submitting a full written request.
What Jones County Booking Records Contain
When someone is arrested and booked at the Jones County Jail, a booking record is created. That record is public under the Texas Public Information Act. Jones County booking releases typically include the person's full name, date of birth, physical description, booking date and time, arresting agency, charges filed, and bond set at intake. Release information is added once the person exits custody.
Jones County bookings come from the sheriff's office, Stamford PD, Anson PD, and other local agencies. All agencies route arrests through the county jail in Anson. The arresting agency is noted in each booking record. Bond type and amount are also shown for each charge filed.
Not all records are public. Active investigation files, juvenile records, sealed court orders, and some health-related records are exempt. If a record is withheld, the sheriff must state which exemption applies. You can challenge the denial through the Texas Attorney General's office.
A booking record is not a conviction. Jones County booking releases show who was taken into custody and what charges were active at that time. Cases may be dismissed or result in not-guilty findings. Final conviction data is kept by the Texas DPS Crime Records Division.
State Resources for Jones County Inmate Searches
If the person you are looking for is serving time in a Texas state prison, use the TDCJ Offender Search. This free tool from the Texas Department of Criminal Justice covers all state prison units. Search by name, TDCJ number, or SID number. County jail inmates are not in this system.
For state criminal history records, the Texas DPS Crime Records Division provides name-based searches for $10 and fingerprint-based searches for $25. Name searches take about 10 business days and cover all Texas arrests.
Court records for Jones County can be searched at reSearchTX. The portal covers the 259th Judicial District and shows case numbers, charge details, dispositions, and court dates for Jones County cases. It is free and available online at all hours.
The Texas Commission on Jail Standards oversees all county jails in Texas including Jones County. Their site has inspection records and population data for county jail facilities statewide.
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 them. No reason is needed. The Jones County Sheriff's Office must respond to written requests within 10 business days.
Submit requests by mail or in person. Phone checks for basic custody status are free at (325) 823-3201. If fees apply for document copies, the office must notify you before processing. Standard copy fees are $0.10 per page under Texas law.
For court records from Jones County cases, contact the Jones County District Clerk or County Clerk in Anson. Those offices maintain court filings and case histories that are separate from the jail booking records. Both follow the same Texas Public Information Act rules.
Jones County Booking Records
The Texas Department of Criminal Justice Main Portal is one of the key resources for Jones County booking release records and inmate information.
This screenshot shows the official Texas Department of Criminal Justice Main Portal portal for searching Jones County booking releases and current inmates.
The Texas Commission on Jail Standards is one of the key resources for Jones County booking release records and inmate information.
This screenshot shows the official Texas Commission on Jail Standards portal for searching Jones County booking releases and current inmates.
Nearby Counties
Jones County is in West Texas near Abilene and borders Taylor, Haskell, Shackelford, and Fisher counties.