Find Reagan County Booking Records and Inmate Information

Reagan County booking releases are public records kept by the Reagan County Sheriff's Office in Big Lake, Texas. This page covers how to contact the jail, check the inmate roster, and use state tools to find current and recent detainees in this small West Texas county.

Search Reagan County Booking Releases Online

The Reagan County Sheriff's Office runs the county jail at 602 N Plaza Ave in Big Lake. With a population of only about 3,400, Reagan County is one of the smaller counties in Texas. The jail processes roughly 400 bookings each year and holds an average of 20 to 30 inmates at any given time. Online tools for inmate searches are limited given the small facility size. The fastest way to check if someone is in custody is to call (325) 884-2345 directly.

The Reagan County website has basic county information including phone contacts at (325) 884-4100, holiday schedules, and tax rate notices. Online records access is limited for small counties like this one, so phone and in-person contact with the sheriff's office is the primary path to booking information.

VINELink may cover Reagan County for victim custody notification. Check the VINE site to see if this facility is enrolled. If it is, you can register free for automated alerts when a specific person's custody status changes.

Reagan County Sheriff's Office Records Department

The Reagan County Sheriff's Office is the primary custodian of arrest and booking records for the county. The sheriff's office and jail are at 602 N Plaza Ave in Big Lake. The county clerk is at 300 N Plaza Ave, just down the block. Written records requests under the Texas Public Information Act go to the sheriff's records staff. Reagan County has very limited staffing, so plan for the full 10-business-day response window.

Call (325) 884-2345 to ask if someone is in custody or to get basic booking information over the phone. For copies of records or full booking reports, submit a written request to the sheriff's office. You can drop it off in person or mail it in. Allow extra time given the very limited staffing. The county clerk at 300 N Plaza Ave handles court records separately from the jail's booking records.

What Reagan County Booking Records Contain

Every time someone is arrested and processed at the Reagan County Jail, the sheriff's office creates a booking record. That record is public under the Texas Public Information Act. A standard Reagan County booking release includes the person's full name, date of birth, physical description, charges, bond amount, arresting agency, and intake date and time. Release details are added after the person leaves custody.

Not all records are open. Records tied to active criminal investigations may be withheld. Juvenile records are confidential. Medical records and child abuse investigation files are exempt. If a request touches those areas, the Sheriff's Office may withhold information or seek guidance from the Texas Attorney General before responding.

Reagan County is in the Permian Basin area of West Texas. The county sees a mix of local arrests and cases tied to oil field activity in the region. A booking record is not a conviction. It shows a person was taken into custody at a specific time. Bond amounts set at booking may change after a court hearing. For case status, contact the Reagan County District Clerk at the Big Lake courthouse.

Because Reagan County is very small with minimal staff, some services that larger counties provide routinely may require additional lead time here. Written records requests may be handled by the same staff who manage day-to-day jail operations. Be patient, and follow up by phone if you don't hear back within 10 business days.

State Resources for Reagan County Inmate Searches

If someone was sentenced to more than one year and transferred to a Texas 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 searches are $15 plus a $10 FAST fee and give more complete statewide results.

Court records for Reagan County cases can be found through reSearchTX. Use it to search civil and criminal case filings, court dates, and case outcomes for Reagan County courts.

The Texas Commission on Jail Standards oversees all county jails in Texas and publishes inspection reports and population data for each facility. Their records include information on the Reagan County Jail, which is a small but state-regulated facility.

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 Reagan County Sheriff's Office has 10 business days to respond. Given the very small staff, expect responses at or near the full 10-day limit.

Requests can be submitted in person at the Big Lake courthouse, by mail, or by email if the office accepts it. Basic booking status by phone is free and the fastest option. If copy fees apply, the office must notify you before processing. Standard Texas copy fees are $0.10 per page.

Court records for Reagan County criminal cases are kept by the County Clerk and District Clerk. Contact the county clerk at (325) 884-2442 for case filings, court orders, and judgment records. These are separate from the sheriff's booking records and must be requested from the clerk's office.

Reagan County Booking Records

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

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

Nearby Counties

Reagan County is in West Texas in the Permian Basin region. It borders several other West Texas counties.