Search Winkler County Booking Releases
Winkler County booking releases are public records maintained by the Winkler County Sheriff's Office in Kermit, Texas. Use the tools and contacts on this page to look up current inmates and access booking records from the county jail.
Winkler County Overview
Search Winkler County Booking Releases Online
The Winkler County Sheriff's Office at 1300 South Bellaire Street in Kermit is the main source for booking records in this West Texas county. For online inmate searches, winklerjailroster.org provides a lookup tool where you can search by name to find people currently in custody at the Winkler County Jail. The site links directly to the sheriff's inmate search system and returns basic booking information.
Winklercountyjailtx.org is another online resource that lists current detainees at the facility on South Bellaire Street. Searches can be run by full legal name. Results show booking details including charges and custody status. For the Kermit City Jail, a separate inmate search is available at kermitcityjail.org/inmate-search, which covers people held by Kermit city police.
If you need to look up court records, the District Court at 101 E 7th St in Kermit handles Winkler County cases. Court staff can help with records searches for cases tied to specific arrests. The Winkler County Jail's Records Division also keeps printed rosters and handles written request forms for booking records.
For direct phone inquiries, contact the Winkler County Sheriff's Office at (432) 586-3461. Staff can confirm custody status during business hours. For full records requests, written submission under the Texas Public Information Act is required.
Winkler County Sheriff's Office Contact
The Winkler County Sheriff's Office is the primary custodian of arrest and booking records for the county. The office is located at 1300 South Bellaire Street in Kermit and handles all public records requests under Texas law.
| Office | Winkler County Sheriff's Office |
|---|---|
| Address | 1300 South Bellaire Street, Kermit, TX 79745 |
| Phone | (432) 586-3461 |
| District Court | 101 E 7th St, Kermit, TX 79745 |
Call (432) 586-3461 during business hours to confirm current custody status. For full booking records, incident reports, or records from a specific time period, submit a written request to the Records Division. Written requests should include the subject's full name, date of birth if known, and the approximate date of arrest. The office has 10 business days to respond under the Texas Public Information Act.
Winkler County is in the Permian Basin region of West Texas. The oil and gas industry draws workers from across the region, which can affect the county's jail population. The sheriff's office books arrests from county deputies as well as Kermit city police and other agencies operating in the area.
Note: Written records requests should be mailed to Winkler County Sheriff's Office, ATTN: Records, 1300 South Bellaire Street, Kermit, TX 79745.
What Winkler County Booking Records Contain
When someone is arrested and booked into the Winkler County Jail, a record is created. That record is public under the Texas Public Information Act. Booking records typically include the person's full name, date of birth, physical description, charges filed, bond amount, arresting agency, and date and time of intake. Release information is added when the person leaves custody.
Some records may be exempt. Records tied to active criminal investigations, juvenile files, medical information, and child abuse cases can be withheld from public release. The sheriff may seek guidance from the Texas Attorney General before responding to a request that covers exempt material.
A booking record reflects a moment in time. It shows someone was taken into custody at the Winkler County Jail. It does not mean the person was convicted. Some people are released quickly after booking with no charges filed. The record still exists regardless of the outcome.
Because Winkler County is a smaller county, inmates who cannot be housed locally due to capacity may be transferred to a neighboring county facility. If you do not find someone in the Winkler County roster, it may be worth checking nearby Loving County or Ward County records.
State Resources for Winkler County Inmate Searches
If the person you are looking for has been sentenced to a Texas state prison, use the TDCJ Offender Search. Search by last name, TDCJ number, or state ID. The system covers all Texas state units, not just those near Kermit.
For full state criminal history records, contact the Texas DPS Crime Records Division. Name-based searches cost $10 and take about 10 business days. Fingerprint searches cost $15 plus a $10 FAST fee. These are separate from county jail records.
Court records for Winkler County cases can be searched through reSearchTX, the state court records portal. The Winkler County District Clerk also handles court filings locally at 101 E 7th St in Kermit. Contact the clerk directly for case records, judgments, and court dates tied to specific arrests.
The Texas Commission on Jail Standards oversees all Texas county jails including Winkler County. Their site has population reports and inspection records. VINE is also available at 1-877-TX4-VINE for custody notifications.
Texas Public Information Act and Booking Records
Booking and arrest records in Texas are public under Texas Government Code Chapter 552. Any person can request these records from the Winkler County Sheriff's Office without giving a reason. The office has 10 business days to respond to written requests.
Basic custody status can be confirmed by phone at no cost. For document copies, the office will notify you of fees before processing. Standard copy fees are about $0.10 per page. Larger requests may cost more if staff research time is needed.
Court records for Winkler County cases are separate from jail records and are kept by the District Clerk. You may need to contact both offices to get complete information on a specific case or person.
Winkler County Booking Records
The Texas Department of Criminal Justice Main Portal is one of the key resources for Winkler County booking release records and inmate information.
This screenshot shows the official Texas Department of Criminal Justice Main Portal portal for searching Winkler County booking releases and current inmates.
The Texas Commission on Jail Standards is one of the key resources for Winkler County booking release records and inmate information.
This screenshot shows the official Texas Commission on Jail Standards portal for searching Winkler County booking releases and current inmates.
Nearby Counties
Winkler County is in the Permian Basin region of West Texas. Neighboring counties each have their own sheriff and booking records system.