Upton County Booking Releases
Upton County booking releases are public records maintained by the Upton County Sheriff's Office in Rankin, Texas. Upton County is a small West Texas county, and the primary way to look up current inmate information is to contact the Sheriff's Office directly by phone or submit a written request under the Texas Public Information Act.
Upton County Overview
Search Upton County Booking Releases
The Upton County Sheriff's Office website at co.upton.tx.us lists an inmate search link under the Sheriff's department. Sheriff Sara Brown can be reached by email at sbrown@co.upton.tx.us for records inquiries. The office address is P.O. Box 27, Rankin, TX 79778.
Upton County does not maintain a publicly accessible live online roster like larger counties. To confirm whether someone is in custody, call the jail at (432) 693-2422. For a full booking record, submit a written request by mail to the Sheriff's Office. Include the person's full name, date of birth if known, and the date range of records you need.
Third-party sites sometimes carry Upton County inmate data, but those are not official and may be out of date. Calling the jail or submitting a written request is the most reliable method for this small county.
If the person may be held in a state prison rather than the county jail, use the TDCJ Offender Search described in the state resources section below.
Upton County Sheriff's Office
The Upton County Sheriff's Office is the primary custodian of arrest and booking records in the county. Sheriff Sara Brown oversees the department. The office and jail are located in Rankin, which is the county seat of Upton County.
| Office | Upton County Sheriff's Office |
|---|---|
| Address | P.O. Box 27, Rankin, TX 79778 |
| Phone | (432) 693-2422 |
| Fax | (432) 693-2303 |
| sbrown@co.upton.tx.us | |
| VINE | 1-877-894-8463 |
For basic custody inquiries, call (432) 693-2422 during business hours. For full records, submit a written request under the Texas Public Information Act. You can mail your request to P.O. Box 27, Rankin, TX 79778, or email Sheriff Brown's office. The office has 10 business days to respond under state law.
The VINE system is available 24 hours a day at 1-877-894-8463 or VINELink.com. Register to get notified when someone is released from or transferred within the Upton County Jail system.
Note: Written records requests should be mailed to Upton County Sheriff's Office, P.O. Box 27, Rankin, TX 79778, or emailed to sbrown@co.upton.tx.us.
What Upton County Booking Records Contain
When someone is arrested and booked into the Upton County Jail, a booking record is created. That record is public under the Texas Public Information Act. Booking releases from Upton County 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 when the person leaves custody.
Some records are not subject to release. Active investigation files, juvenile records, medical data, and certain victim-related information may be withheld. If a request is denied, the Sheriff's Office will note the applicable exemption or seek guidance from the Texas Attorney General.
A booking record is created at the time of arrest, independent of any court finding. Upton County booking releases do not indicate guilt.
State Resources for Upton County Inmate Searches
If the person you are searching for is serving time in a Texas state prison rather than the county jail, use the TDCJ Offender Search run by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. Search by last name, TDCJ number, or state ID. The TDCJ system covers all state-run prison units across Texas.
For state criminal history records, the Texas DPS Crime Records Division provides name-based searches for $10 and fingerprint-based searches for $15 plus a $10 FAST fee. Name searches take about 10 business days.
Court records for Upton County cases can be searched through reSearchTX, the statewide court portal run by the Office of Court Administration. This is useful for case numbers, court dates, and dispositions tied to specific arrests.
The Texas Commission on Jail Standards oversees all county jails in Texas, including Upton County. Population reports and inspection data are on their site.
Texas Public Information Act and Booking Records
Arrest and booking records in Texas are public under Texas Government Code Chapter 552. Any person can request these records from the Upton County Sheriff's Office. The office has 10 business days to respond to written requests. You do not need to provide a reason for your request.
Requests can be sent by mail or email. Standard copy fees in Texas are typically $0.10 per page. The office will notify you of any charges before processing. For basic custody status, calling the jail directly is usually the fastest option for this smaller county.
Court case records tied to Upton County arrests are kept by the Upton County Clerk in Rankin. Contact the clerk's office for filings, judgments, and case history.
Upton County Booking Records
The Upton County Sheriff's Office is one of the key resources for Upton County booking release records and inmate information.
This screenshot shows the official Upton County Sheriff's Office portal for searching Upton County booking releases and current inmates.
Nearby Counties
Upton County is in West Texas and borders several neighboring counties, each with its own sheriff and booking records system.