Find Motley County Booking Records
Motley County booking releases are public records maintained by the Motley County Sheriff's Office in Matador, Texas. The county is one of the smallest in Texas by population, and inmate information is best obtained by calling the Sheriff's Office directly.
Motley County Overview
Search Motley County Booking Releases Online
Motley County is a very small rural county with limited online records infrastructure. The jail has a very small capacity and processes approximately 150 bookings per year. Average daily population runs between 5 and 10 inmates. For the most current inmate information, call the Motley County Sheriff's Office at 806-347-2222.
The official county website is at co.motley.tx.us. The site lists courthouse hours as 9:00 AM to noon and 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM. Public notices including burn bans and estray notices are posted on the site. A 2026 holiday schedule is also available. Limited staff means responses to records requests may take longer than in larger counties.
For phone inquiries about inmate status, staff can tell you whether someone is in custody, give you their booking date, and let you know what charges are on file. This is often faster than waiting for an online record to be posted, especially for a jail this size. Written requests for full booking documents can be submitted in person or by mail.
VINELink is available for victim notification in Motley County. Register at vinelink.com to receive automatic alerts when a specific inmate's custody status changes. The service is free and runs 24 hours a day.
Motley County Sheriff's Office Records Department
The Motley County Sheriff's Office is the primary custodian of arrest and booking records for the county. Both the Sheriff's Office and the County Clerk use the same P.O. Box 66 address in Matador. Call 806-347-2222 to reach the Sheriff's Office.
| Office | Motley County Sheriff's Office |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | P.O. Box 66, Matador, TX 79244 |
| Phone | 806-347-2222 |
| County Clerk | 806-347-2624 — P.O. Box 66, Matador, TX 79244 |
| Website | co.motley.tx.us |
For inmate status questions, call 806-347-2222. For full booking records or written requests, mail or deliver your request to the Sheriff's Office at P.O. Box 66, Matador. The office has 10 business days to respond under the Texas Public Information Act, though extended response times are possible given limited staff.
Courthouse hours are 9:00 AM to noon and 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM on weekdays. Plan your in-person visit around those hours. If you have a question about court records rather than jail booking records, contact the County Clerk at 806-347-2624.
Note: Written requests to Motley County should be mailed to P.O. Box 66, Matador, TX 79244. Courthouse hours are limited. Call ahead at 806-347-2222 before visiting in person.
What Motley County Booking Records Contain
When someone is booked into the Motley 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 not public. Juvenile records, records tied to active investigations, medical files, and sealed records are exempt. The Sheriff's Office can withhold those or seek a ruling from the Texas Attorney General before responding.
A booking record is not a conviction. It shows the charges at intake, before any court action. Motley County booking releases do not indicate guilt.
State Resources for Motley County Inmate Searches
For people transferred to Texas state prison, use the TDCJ Offender Search. You can search by name, TDCJ number, or state ID. The system covers all Texas state prison units.
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. This covers all Texas jurisdictions including Motley County.
Court records for Motley County cases can be found through reSearchTX. Use this for case numbers, hearing dates, and dispositions linked to specific arrests.
The Texas Commission on Jail Standards publishes population data and inspection reports for all Texas county jails, including Motley County.
Texas Public Information Act and Booking Records
Arrest and booking records are public in Texas under Texas Government Code Chapter 552. Any person can request records from the Motley County Sheriff's Office. The office has 10 business days to respond, though limited staffing may affect timing.
You don't need to give a reason for your request. Requests can be made in person or by mail during courthouse hours. Basic inmate status is available by phone at no charge. Fees apply for copies, and you will be told before the request is processed.
For court records related to Motley County arrests, contact the County Clerk at 806-347-2624. Court case filings and histories are separate from jail booking records.
Motley County Booking Records
The Motley County Sheriff's Office is one of the key resources for Motley County booking release records and inmate information.
This screenshot shows the official Motley County Sheriff's Office portal for searching Motley County booking releases and current inmates.
Nearby Counties
Motley County is in the Texas Panhandle, southeast of Lubbock. These neighboring counties each have their own sheriff and booking records system.