Find Booking Reports in Andrews County

Andrews County booking reports are public records maintained by the Andrews County Sheriff's Office in Andrews, Texas. These records document arrests made in the county and include inmate information, charges, and bond data. To search Andrews County booking records, you can contact the Sheriff's Office by phone or visit in person at 201 North Main Street. State law allows public access to most booking data under the Texas Public Information Act.

Andrews County Sheriff's Office

The Andrews County Sheriff's Office is located at 201 North Main Street in Andrews. The Sheriff's Office manages the county jail and serves as the primary law enforcement agency for the county. Records requests for booking reports and arrest data go through this office. You can call them at (432) 523-5545 during business hours to ask about a specific inmate or arrest record.

Andrews is located in the Permian Basin region of West Texas. The county seat shares the same name as the county. The jail is co-located with the Sheriff's Office on Main Street. All bookings for arrests made in Andrews County run through this facility. Court records related to criminal cases can also be found at the Andrews County Courthouse.

How to Search Andrews County Booking Reports

Andrews County does not maintain a dedicated online inmate search portal. The most direct way to get current booking information is to call the Sheriff's Office at (432) 523-5545. They can check on a specific person by name. For in-person visits, go to 201 North Main Street in Andrews during regular business hours and bring a valid ID.

Written requests for arrest records or booking reports can be submitted to the Andrews County Sheriff's Office under the Texas Public Information Act. You do not need a special form to submit a request. Include the full name of the person you are looking for, the approximate date of arrest, and the type of records you need. The office has 10 business days to respond.

The TDCJ Offender Search is useful if someone has been convicted and transferred to a state prison. The Texas DPS Crime Records Division also maintains a statewide criminal history database that includes arrest records from agencies across Texas, including Andrews County.

The Texas DPS Crime Records page below shows the statewide criminal history system available to the public for accessing arrest and booking data from Texas law enforcement agencies.

The DPS Crime Records Division is the central repository for criminal history records across all Texas counties, including Andrews.

What Andrews County Booking Records Include

Booking records in Andrews County capture the details collected when someone is arrested and processed into the county jail. These records become part of the public record once the booking is complete. The sheriff's office creates them at the time of arrest and updates them as the case moves through the court system.

Andrews County booking reports typically include the person's full name, date of birth, the charges they were arrested on, the date and time of the booking, and bond information. Some records also show whether the person is still in custody or has been released. Physical description data recorded at intake may also be part of the record. Booking photos are generally included unless the case involves a minor or certain sensitive circumstances.

Bond details show the amount required for release and whether it has been posted. This is often one of the first things family members need to know. Charge information reflects what was entered at the time of arrest by the arresting officer. Final charges filed by the district attorney may differ. For court case outcomes, the Andrews County District Clerk handles those records separately.

Andrews County Jail Information

The Andrews County Jail operates at the same location as the Sheriff's Office at 201 North Main Street in Andrews. It is a county-run facility that holds pretrial detainees and short-term inmates. Persons arrested by any law enforcement agency operating in Andrews County are typically booked here. Longer sentences are served at state facilities operated by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.

The jail staff handles the booking process, which includes photographing the individual, collecting fingerprints, recording the charges, and entering all information into the jail management system. This creates the official booking record. Inmates can receive visits and mail subject to the jail's rules. Contact the jail at (432) 523-5545 for current visitation schedules and inmate services information.

Note: For custody status alerts and victim notifications, the statewide VINELink system is available for tracking inmates held in Andrews County and across Texas.

Public Records Requests in Andrews County

Texas law gives the public the right to access government records, including arrest and booking reports. The Texas Public Information Act (Chapter 552) governs how you can request records from the Andrews County Sheriff's Office. Requests can be made in writing, by email, or in person. Verbal requests are accepted for basic information but written ones are preferred for documented records.

To submit a request, write to the Andrews County Sheriff's Office at 201 North Main Street, Andrews, TX 79714. State clearly what records you are looking for. Include the name of the individual, the date range of the arrest, and the specific type of document you need. Copy fees may apply for printed records. The office must acknowledge your request within 10 business days and either produce the records or explain why they cannot.

Records that are part of an open criminal investigation may be withheld. In those cases, the sheriff's office must tell you which exception applies. If you believe a request was wrongly denied, you can request a ruling from the Texas Attorney General's Open Government Division.

Nearby Counties

Andrews County borders several West Texas counties. Each has its own sheriff's office and booking records system.