Foard County Booking Reports
Foard County booking reports are maintained by the Foard County Sheriff's Office in Crowell, Texas. You can request arrest records and get booking information by contacting the sheriff's office directly. In this small, rural county in northwest Texas, the sheriff's office is the primary agency for county jail bookings and handles all public records requests under the Texas Public Information Act.
Foard County Overview
Foard County Sheriff's Office
The Foard County Sheriff's Office is the primary law enforcement agency in Foard County. Located in Crowell, the county seat, the sheriff's office is responsible for all county-level arrests, jail operations, and booking record maintenance. Foard County is one of Texas's smallest counties by population, sitting in the rolling plains of northwest Texas along the Pease River.
The sheriff's office covers the entire county, including the unincorporated rural areas. Because the county has a small population, the jail operates at a much smaller scale than facilities in larger Texas counties, but the same state laws apply. All booking records are public information under the Texas Public Information Act, and anyone can request them from the sheriff's office. The process is straightforward, whether you are asking about someone currently in custody or looking for a record from a past arrest.
The county jail is regulated by the Texas Commission on Jail Standards, which sets minimum standards for all 254 county jails in Texas. The commission inspects every county jail at least once a year and publishes population reports and inspection data. These resources give the public a way to verify compliance and track jail operations across the state, including at the Foard County Jail in Crowell.
| Office | Foard County Sheriff's Office |
|---|---|
| County Seat | Crowell, TX |
| Jail | Foard County Jail, Crowell, TX |
| Region | Northwest Texas Rolling Plains |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, business hours |
Searching Foard County Arrest Records
Foard County does not currently offer an online public inmate roster. The best way to confirm whether someone is in custody is to call the Foard County Sheriff's Office directly during business hours. Staff can provide basic booking details over the phone for people currently held at the county jail. For formal copies of booking records, you will need to submit a written request.
Under the Texas Public Information Act, booking and arrest records are public information available to anyone who asks. Write a letter or note that identifies the records you want, includes the subject's full name and approximate date of arrest if known, and provides your contact information. Mail the request to the Foard County Sheriff's Office in Crowell or hand-deliver it in person during business hours. The office has 10 business days to respond under state law.
If the person you are searching for has been transferred to a Texas state prison after a conviction, use the TDCJ Offender Search to find their current location and status in the state corrections system. For custody change alerts, VINELink is a free service available for tracking inmates held in Foard County facilities.
Court records tied to Foard County arrests are kept by the Foard County District Clerk, not the sheriff's office. Contact that office separately if you need records from the court case rather than the booking itself. For full criminal history background checks, contact the Texas DPS Crime Records Division.
What Foard County Booking Records Contain
Booking records in Foard County are created every time someone is processed into the county jail after an arrest. These records document the key facts about the arrest and the intake process. They are public information under Texas law.
A standard Foard County booking report includes the full legal name and date of birth of the person arrested. It records when and where the arrest took place, what charges were filed at booking, and which law enforcement agency made the arrest. If bail has been set, the bond amount and type are part of the record. Each booking is assigned a unique number by the jail. Physical description fields, including height, weight, and hair and eye color, are captured during intake. As a case moves through the court system, disposition information may be added to the record. Warrant information and bondsman name, where applicable, are also standard parts of a complete booking file.
Juvenile records are not public under Texas law. Records tied to open investigations may have some fields withheld by the agency. Certified copies of booking records are available from the sheriff's office for a fee per page as allowed by state rules.
Note: A booking record documents an arrest. It is not a record of a conviction. Being in the booking system does not mean a person was found guilty of any charge.
Texas Statewide Records Resources
The Texas DPS Crime Records Division provides statewide arrest and criminal history data that covers all Texas counties, including Foard.
This state portal gives access to criminal history records across all Texas counties. For individuals transferred to state prison, the TDCJ Inmate Search is the tool to find their current location and status.
The Texas Commission on Jail Standards publishes compliance information and population data for all county jails in Texas, including the Foard County Jail in Crowell.
This state agency sets and enforces the rules all county jails in Texas must follow. Annual inspection results and population reports for the Foard County Jail are part of their public reporting.
Public Records Requests in Foard County
The Texas Public Information Act under Government Code Chapter 552 gives you the right to request booking and arrest records from the Foard County Sheriff's Office. This law applies to all government agencies in Texas, and you do not need to give a reason for making a request.
Put your request in writing. Include the subject's full name, approximate arrest date if known, and your contact information. Deliver the request in person or mail it to the Foard County Sheriff's Office in Crowell. The office has 10 business days to respond. They can provide the records, request more time, or explain in writing why certain records are being withheld. Any denial must cite a specific legal exception under Texas law. State-set copy fees apply to documents provided.
If a denial seems improper, contact the Texas Office of the Attorney General, which handles public information disputes and can issue informal rulings on whether records must be released. The OAG is a free resource for the public on records access questions in Texas.
Cities in Foard County
Foard County includes Crowell as its primary community and county seat. The county is one of the least populated in Texas, with no other incorporated cities of significant size. All arrests in Foard County are processed through the county jail in Crowell by the Foard County Sheriff's Office.
No cities in Foard County currently meet the population threshold for a dedicated city records page on this site.
Nearby Counties
If you are unsure whether a booking falls under Foard County or a neighboring jurisdiction, confirm which agency made the arrest. Each nearby county has its own sheriff and jail system.