Search Mitchell County Booking Releases
Mitchell County booking releases are public records maintained by the Mitchell County Sheriff's Office in Colorado City, Texas. You can search the jail roster online, call the office directly, or submit a written request to get current and recent booking and release information.
Mitchell County Overview
Search Mitchell County Booking Releases Online
The Mitchell County Sheriff's Office maintains an online inmate search for the county jail at 320 Pine Street in Colorado City. You can search by name or booking number to find current inmates and recent releases. Each entry includes the charges, bond amount, and release information when available. The roster updates daily as new bookings come in.
The jail processes around 800 bookings per year with an average daily population of 45 to 60 inmates. That's a fairly active jail for a county of 9,000 people. Booking records become available after intake is complete. If you need to confirm a recent arrest, check the online roster or call the office a few hours after the arrest occurred.
The official county website is at co.mitchell.tx.us. From there you can find contact information for the Sheriff's Office and other county departments. The site also has information about Colorado City, the county seat in West Texas.
For victim notification, VINELink tracks custody status changes for inmates in Mitchell County. Register at vinelink.com to get automatic alerts by phone, text, or email when a specific person's status changes. The service is free and runs around the clock.
Mitchell County Sheriff's Office Records Department
The Mitchell County Sheriff's Office is the primary custodian of arrest and booking records in the county. The office and jail are located at 320 Pine Street, Colorado City, TX 79512. Call 325-728-5261 for inmate status questions or to get information about submitting a records request.
| Office | Mitchell County Sheriff's Office |
|---|---|
| Address | 320 Pine Street, Colorado City, TX 79512 |
| Phone | 325-728-5261 |
| County Clerk | 325-728-3601 — 349 Oak Street, Colorado City, TX 79512 |
| Website | co.mitchell.tx.us |
For basic inmate status, call 325-728-5261. For full records, incident reports, or documents beyond the online roster, submit a written request to the Records Department. Requests can be submitted in person or by mail. The office has 10 business days to respond under the Texas Public Information Act.
Standard copy fees apply for document reproductions. In-person inspection of records during business hours is free. If a request involves significant research time, additional fees may apply. You will be notified of costs before your request is processed.
Note: Court records for Mitchell County cases are kept at the County Clerk's office at 349 Oak Street, separate from the Sheriff's booking records. Call 325-728-3601 for court case information.
What Mitchell County Booking Records Contain
When someone is booked into the Mitchell County Jail, a public record is created under the Texas Public Information Act. Booking releases typically include the person's full name, date of birth, physical description, the charges filed, bond amount, arresting agency, and the date and time of intake. Release information is added once the person leaves custody.
Some records are exempt from disclosure. Juvenile records, records tied to active investigations, medical files, and sealed records are not public. The Sheriff's Office can withhold exempt records or seek a ruling from the Texas Attorney General if a request raises questions.
A booking record is not a finding of guilt. It reflects charges at the time of arrest, before any court proceedings have taken place. Mitchell County booking releases do not indicate conviction.
State Resources for Mitchell County Inmate Searches
For people transferred to Texas state prison, use the TDCJ Offender Search. Search by name, TDCJ number, or state ID. The system covers all state-operated prison units in Texas.
For a full criminal history, the Texas DPS Crime Records Division handles name-based searches for $10 and fingerprint-based searches for $15 plus a $10 FAST fee. Both require an online account with the DPS.
Court case records for Mitchell County can be searched through reSearchTX. Use this portal to find case numbers, hearing dates, and dispositions linked to specific arrests in the county.
The Texas Commission on Jail Standards publishes population and inspection reports for all Texas county jails, including Mitchell County.
Texas Public Information Act and Booking Records
Booking and arrest records are public in Texas under Texas Government Code Chapter 552. Any person can request records from the Mitchell County Sheriff's Office. The office has 10 business days to respond.
You don't need to give a reason. Requests can be submitted in person or by mail. Basic inmate status is available by phone at no charge. Fees apply for copies, and you will be told before the request is processed if any are due.
Court records for Mitchell County arrests are kept by the County Clerk at 349 Oak Street. Court filings, case histories, and judgments are separate from jail booking records. Call 325-728-3601 for those records.
Mitchell County Booking Records
The Mitchell County Sheriff's Office is one of the key resources for Mitchell County booking release records and inmate information.
This screenshot shows the official Mitchell County Sheriff's Office portal for searching Mitchell County booking releases and current inmates.
Nearby Counties
Mitchell County is in West Texas, west of Abilene. These neighboring counties each have their own sheriff and booking records system.