Find Booking Releases in Lynn County

Lynn County booking releases are public records maintained by the Lynn County Sheriff's Office in Tahoka, Texas. You can search the jail roster online, call the sheriff's office directly, or submit a written request to access current and recent booking information.

Search Lynn County Booking Releases Online

The Lynn County Sheriff's Office maintains a public jail roster that you can access through the sheriff's website. Visit lynncountyjail.org and look for the "Inmate Roster" link to view current detainees. The roster lists who is held in the Lynn County Jail at any given time and is updated as new bookings come in.

Lynn County is a rural South Plains county southeast of Lubbock. The jail at 810 Lockwood Street in Tahoka holds up to 54 beds. The average daily population in 2024 was between 10 and 16 inmates. Monthly bookings typically run 20 to 30 individuals. About 80 percent of detainees are male and 20 percent female. The average age of detainees is between 30 and 45.

Offense categories in Lynn County lean toward property crimes like burglary and theft, drug and alcohol charges, assault, and DWI. Rare violent offenses are usually transferred to larger regional facilities like the Lubbock County Detention Center nearby. About 60 to 70 percent of those held are pretrial detainees. Sentenced inmates typically stay from a few days up to a year.

For live custody confirmation, call the Lynn County Sheriff's Office at (806) 561-4505 or email jerry.franklin@co.lynn.tx.us. Staff can confirm whether someone is currently booked in and provide basic details. For full records including incident reports or certified copies, submit a written public information request to the sheriff's office.

If the person is not in the Lynn County Jail, search the TDCJ Offender Search for state prison placements or check VINELink for custody alerts across Texas facilities.

Lynn County Sheriff's Office Records

The Lynn County Sheriff's Office is the primary law enforcement agency for the county and the custodian of all booking and arrest records from the county jail. The office is located at 810 Lockwood Street in Tahoka, with a PO Box for mailed requests.

For basic custody questions, call (806) 561-4505 during business hours. For full records, submit a written public information request by mail to PO Box 295 or by email to jerry.franklin@co.lynn.tx.us. The office has 10 business days to respond under the Texas Public Information Act. If fees apply, you will be notified before records are pulled.

What Lynn County Booking Records Contain

When someone is arrested and processed into the Lynn County Jail, a booking record is created that becomes public under the Texas Public Information Act. Lynn County booking releases typically include the person's full name, date of birth, physical description, charges filed, bond amount, arresting agency, and intake date and time. Release information is added once the person leaves custody.

The jail accepts inmates sentenced for up to 24 months. Most detainees are held on shorter stays, either awaiting court appearances or serving short sentences for local offenses. Property crime charges and drug offenses are most common in this county.

Some records are not public. Juvenile arrest records, active investigation files, sealed court orders, and medical records may be withheld. If a request is denied, the sheriff's office must cite the specific exemption under Texas law or request a ruling from the Texas Attorney General.

A booking record does not mean the person was convicted. It documents who was taken into custody in Lynn County. Cases are resolved separately through the court system, and charges may be reduced, dropped, or result in acquittal.

State Resources for Lynn County Inmate Searches

For inmates in Texas state prisons, use the TDCJ Offender Search. This covers all units run by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. Search by name, TDCJ number, or state ID number.

The Texas DPS Crime Records Division handles statewide criminal history checks. A name search costs $10. A fingerprint search costs $15 plus a $10 fingerprinting fee. Results for name searches take about 10 business days.

Court records for Lynn County cases are searchable through reSearchTX. This shows case numbers, court dates, and dispositions. The Lynn County District Clerk maintains the actual court filings separately from the sheriff's booking records.

The Texas Commission on Jail Standards oversees Lynn County Jail and publishes inspection reports and population data online. VINELink at vinelink.vineapps.com provides free automated custody notifications.

Texas Public Information Act and Booking Records

Arrest and booking records are public in Texas under Texas Government Code Chapter 552. Anyone can request these records from the Lynn County Sheriff's Office without giving a reason. The office has 10 business days to respond to written requests.

Requests can go by mail, email, fax, or in person. Basic custody status is often available by phone at no cost. If copying fees apply, the office will notify you before processing. The first 10 pages are generally free, with additional pages at $0.10 each. Email delivery is free.

For court records tied to Lynn County arrests, contact the Lynn County District Clerk. Court filings, judgments, and sentencing documents are held by the clerk's office, not the sheriff's office.

Lynn County Booking Records

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

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

Nearby Counties

Lynn County is in the South Plains of West Texas. These neighboring counties each have their own booking records.