Search Pecos County Jail Records Online
Pecos County booking releases are public records kept by the Pecos County Sheriff's Office in Fort Stockton, Texas. This page explains how to find the jail roster, contact the records department, and use state tools to look up current and recent inmates in this large West Texas county.
Pecos County Overview
Search Pecos County Booking Releases Online
The Pecos County Sheriff's Office runs the county jail at 103 W Callaghan St in Fort Stockton. Pecos County is one of the largest counties in Texas by land area, and the jail processes around 1,200 bookings each year with a typical daily population of 60 to 80 inmates. The roster is updated daily and shows current detainees with booking dates, charges, and bond amounts.
The Pecos County website posts Commissioner's Court agendas, schedules, and county office information. The courthouse is at 103 W. Callaghan in Fort Stockton, which houses the sheriff's office, county clerk, and other county departments. Commissioner's Court sessions typically take place on Mondays at 10 a.m.
VINELink covers Pecos County. You can register online for free custody alerts and receive notifications by phone, text, or email when an inmate's status changes. The service runs 24 hours a day.
Pecos County Sheriff's Office Records Department
The Pecos County Sheriff's Office is the primary custodian of arrest and booking records for the county. The sheriff's office, jail, and county clerk are all at 103 W Callaghan St in Fort Stockton. Written records requests under the Texas Public Information Act go to the sheriff's records staff.
| Office | Pecos County Sheriff's Office |
|---|---|
| Address | 103 W Callaghan St, Fort Stockton, TX 79735 |
| Phone | (432) 336-8521 |
| County Clerk | (432) 336-7555 |
| Clerk Address | 103 W Callaghan St, Fort Stockton, TX 79735 |
Call (432) 336-8521 to check if someone is in custody or to get basic booking information. For full records or document copies, submit a written request. You can drop it off in person or mail it to the address above. The county clerk at the same address handles court records, which are separate from the jail's booking records.
Note: Mail written requests to Pecos County Sheriff's Office, ATTN: Records, 103 W Callaghan St, Fort Stockton, TX 79735. Include the subject's full name and any known arrest dates or case numbers.
What Pecos County Booking Records Contain
Every time someone is arrested and processed at the Pecos County Jail, the sheriff creates a booking record. Those records are public under the Texas Public Information Act. A standard Pecos County booking release includes the person's full name, date of birth, physical description, all charges, bond amount, arresting agency, and intake date and time. Release details are added once the person leaves custody.
Not all records are open. Active investigation records may be withheld. Juvenile records are confidential. Medical records and child abuse investigation files are exempt. If your request touches those areas, the Sheriff's Office may withhold information or ask the Texas Attorney General for a ruling before responding.
A booking record is not a conviction. It shows that a person was taken into custody at a specific time. Pecos County is a large, rural county with a mix of local arrests and offenses along major highways and oil field areas. Bond amounts at booking may be changed by a judge after arraignment. For current case status, contact the Pecos County District Clerk or search reSearchTX.
State Resources for Pecos County Inmate Searches
If someone was sentenced to more than one year and transferred to a state prison, use the TDCJ Offender Search to find them by name, TDCJ number, or state ID. TDCJ covers all state-operated prison units across Texas.
For full criminal history, contact the Texas DPS Crime Records Division. Name-based searches cost $10 and take about 10 business days. Fingerprint-based searches are $15 plus a $10 FAST fee and provide more complete statewide results.
Court records for Pecos County cases can be found through reSearchTX. This portal lets you search civil and criminal case filings, court dates, and dispositions in Pecos County courts.
The Texas Commission on Jail Standards oversees all county jails in Texas and publishes inspection reports and population data, including records for the Pecos County Jail in Fort Stockton.
Texas Public Information Act and Booking Records
Booking records in Texas are public under Texas Government Code Chapter 552. Anyone can request them without giving a reason. The Pecos County Sheriff's Office must respond within 10 business days of a written request.
Requests can be submitted in person, by mail, or by email if the office accepts electronic submissions. Phone inquiries for basic booking status are free. If copy fees apply, the office must tell you the cost before processing. Standard Texas copy fees are $0.10 per page for paper documents.
Court records for Pecos County criminal cases are separate from the sheriff's booking records. The Pecos County District Clerk and County Clerk handle those records at the Fort Stockton courthouse. Contact the county clerk at (432) 336-7555 for case filings, orders, and case history information.
Pecos County Booking Records
The Texas Department of Criminal Justice Main Portal is one of the key resources for Pecos County booking release records and inmate information.
This screenshot shows the official Texas Department of Criminal Justice Main Portal portal for searching Pecos County booking releases and current inmates.
The Texas Commission on Jail Standards is one of the key resources for Pecos County booking release records and inmate information.
This screenshot shows the official Texas Commission on Jail Standards portal for searching Pecos County booking releases and current inmates.
Nearby Counties
Pecos County is a large county in West Texas. It borders several counties in the Trans-Pecos and Big Bend region.