Search the Lubbock County Jail Roster
Lubbock County booking releases are public records maintained by the Lubbock County Sheriff's Office and updated in real time. You can download the current jail roster online, search by name, or contact the Lubbock County Detention Center directly for booking and release information.
Lubbock County Overview
Search Lubbock County Booking Releases Online
Lubbock County provides a real-time jail roster through the county's official website. You can access it at lubbockcounty.gov. The roster is available in both PDF and Excel formats. The PDF version is read-only. The Excel version is downloadable and lets you sort or filter by name, date, or other fields. The county notes that this information is provided as a public service and makes no guarantee of completeness or accuracy, with the user responsible for how the data is used.
A second online resource is lubbockcountycourt.org. That site includes the jail roster plus information on visitation scheduling through SmartJailMail. In-facility visitation is available Sunday through Saturday from 8:00 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Visits must be scheduled 24 hours in advance. Each in-facility visit lasts 20 minutes. You can use the lobby kiosk at the facility or visit remotely through the SmartInmate app at smartinmate.com. Remote visits have a fee.
The Lubbock County Detention Center is one of the larger county jail facilities in West Texas. It holds up to 1,512 inmates and is staffed by 362 Lubbock County employees. The command structure includes 4 captains, 1 assistant chief, and 1 chief of the detention division. Each shift is supervised by 4 training corporals, 4 sergeants, and 2 lieutenants. Medical, kitchen, and commissary services are handled by additional contracted staff.
Arrests in Lubbock County come from multiple agencies, including the Lubbock County Sheriff's Office, the Lubbock Police Department, and other local law enforcement. The City of Lubbock also operates an online police reports portal at policereports.ci.lubbock.tx.us for accident reports and other city-level records.
For a name-based search with mugshots, try govbackgroundchecks.com. This pulls from the Lubbock County database and allows filtering by name, date, and location. Records are updated as new bookings come in.
Lubbock County Sheriff's Office and Detention Center
The Lubbock County Sheriff's Office under Sheriff Kelly Rowe operates the Lubbock County Detention Center and serves as the primary custodian of all booking and arrest records in the county. The District Clerk's office at 904 Broadway, Room 105 handles court records separately from the sheriff's booking records.
| Sheriff | Kelly Rowe |
|---|---|
| Detention Center Capacity | 1,512 beds |
| District Clerk | 904 Broadway, Room 105, Lubbock, TX 79401 |
| District Clerk Phone | (806) 775-1322 |
| District Clerk Email | dcarchives@lubbockcounty.gov |
| County Clerk | 904 Broadway, Room 207, Lubbock, TX 79401 |
| County Clerk Phone | (806) 775-1048 |
| Misdemeanor Records | (806) 775-1046 |
For misdemeanor criminal case copies by mail, call (806) 775-1046. You must have the case number and name. The clerk does not perform name searches to confirm case existence. For felony records, contact the District Clerk at (806) 775-1322 or email dcarchives@lubbockcounty.gov.
Justice of the Peace courts are at 904 Broadway as well. Precinct 1 and Precinct 2 both use the same number: (806) 775-1547. These courts handle lower-level offenses and minor civil matters in the county.
Note: Lubbock County's real-time jail roster is available in both PDF and Excel formats at the county's official website. The Excel file can be downloaded and sorted by any field.
What Lubbock County Booking Records Contain
Lubbock County booking releases are public under the Texas Public Information Act. The county's online roster is one of the more detailed in West Texas. Records typically include the person's full name, booking date and time, charges, bond amounts, arresting agency, housing location within the facility, and current custody status.
The jail roster is updated in real time. This means a person can appear on the roster within hours of being booked. Release information is also updated quickly once a person posts bond or is otherwise released. The Excel version of the roster is particularly useful if you need to track multiple individuals or sort records by date.
Some records are not public. Juvenile records, active investigation files, medical records, and sealed court orders are examples of information the sheriff's office can withhold. The office must identify the applicable exemption if a request is denied.
A booking record does not prove guilt. It reflects who was arrested and brought into the Lubbock County Detention Center. Cases are resolved separately through the court system, and outcomes vary. The booking record is the starting point for tracking a case, not the end point.
State Resources for Lubbock County Inmate Searches
For inmates who have been transferred to a Texas state prison, use the TDCJ Offender Search. Search by name, TDCJ number, or state ID. This covers all units operated by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice and is the main database for state-sentenced inmates.
The Texas DPS Crime Records Division offers statewide criminal history searches. Name-based searches cost $10 and take about 10 business days. Fingerprint-based searches cost $15 plus a $10 fingerprinting fee and provide more complete results.
Court records for Lubbock County cases can be searched through reSearchTX, the Texas court records portal. This shows case numbers, court dates, and dispositions for cases in the Lubbock County court system. The District Clerk at (806) 775-1322 handles requests for copies of court documents.
The Texas Commission on Jail Standards oversees the Lubbock County Detention Center and all other county jails in Texas. Their site includes population reports, inspection records, and facility statistics. VINELink at vinelink.vineapps.com provides free automated custody notifications for inmates in the Lubbock system.
Texas Public Information Act and Booking Records
Arrest and booking records in Texas are public under Texas Government Code Chapter 552. The Lubbock County Sheriff's Office must respond to written public information requests within 10 business days. Anyone can request these records, and no reason is required.
Requests can be submitted by mail, email, fax, or in person. Basic custody status is available online through the real-time jail roster at no cost. If copying fees apply to other types of records, the office will notify you before processing. The first 10 pages of a printed response are generally free, with additional pages at $0.10 each.
Court records for Lubbock County arrests are separate from booking records. For court filings, contact the Lubbock County District Clerk at 904 Broadway, Room 105, or call (806) 775-1322. The clerk's office handles felony cases. Misdemeanor copies can be requested at (806) 775-1046.
Lubbock County Booking Records
The Lubbock County Sheriff's Office Jail Roster is one of the key resources for Lubbock County booking release records and inmate information.
This screenshot shows the official Lubbock County Sheriff's Office Jail Roster portal for searching Lubbock County booking releases and current inmates.
Nearby Counties
Lubbock County is in West Texas. Neighboring counties have their own sheriff's offices and booking records systems.