Irion County Booking Reports
Irion County booking reports are maintained by the Irion County Sheriff's Office in Mertzon, Texas. A basic online jail roster is available for searching current inmate records and recent bookings. All arrests in this small West Texas county are processed through the county jail, where booking records are created at intake. For individuals transferred to state facilities, the TDCJ Offender Search is available to track their current location.
Irion County Overview
Irion County Sheriff's Office
The Irion County Sheriff's Office in Mertzon is the primary law enforcement agency serving this rural West Texas county. It handles all arrest processing, inmate housing, and public records requests for bookings made in Irion County. The Sheriff's Office is located at 114 W Sherwood Avenue in Mertzon, the county seat and only incorporated city in the county.
Irion County is sparsely populated, and the Sheriff's Office serves a wide area of land with a relatively small staff. Despite its size, the county maintains public records in line with state law. Booking records are created each time someone is processed into the county jail. Those records contain the standard intake information required under Texas law and are available to the public upon request. The county also has an online jail roster available through a third-party platform, giving the public a way to check current inmate status without calling the office.
| Office | Irion County Sheriff's Office |
|---|---|
| Address | 114 W Sherwood Avenue, Mertzon, TX 76941 |
| Phone | (325) 835-2551 |
Searching Irion County Jail Records
Irion County offers a basic online jail roster through a third-party system. The roster provides a view of current inmates at the Irion County Jail with limited search capability. You can check the roster at irioncountyjail.org, though availability may vary. This tool is useful for a quick check on current custody status when you know someone may have been arrested in Irion County.
If the online tool is not available or does not have the information you need, calling the Sheriff's Office at (325) 835-2551 is the most direct approach. Staff can check current and recent custody records and confirm whether someone is being held. For written records requests covering older arrests, contact the Sheriff's Office directly and ask about the process for submitting a public records request under the Texas Public Information Act. Mail requests to 114 W Sherwood Avenue, Mertzon, TX 76941.
The TDCJ Offender Search is the proper tool if the person you are looking for has been sentenced and transferred to a Texas state prison. That database covers all facilities operated by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice and is free to use. Irion County is small enough that transfers to state facilities happen with some regularity once sentencing occurs.
Note: Online tools for Irion County have limited search capability. Direct contact with the Sheriff's Office is often the most reliable method for detailed records.
Irion County Booking Record Contents
When someone is booked into the Irion County Jail, the intake process generates a booking record that captures the essential facts of the arrest. A standard booking record includes the person's full legal name, date of birth, physical description, and the booking number assigned by the jail. The charges filed at the time of the arrest are listed, along with the arresting agency and the date and time the person was processed into custody.
Mugshots are taken at intake and become part of the booking file. Bond information is added once the court sets it. These records document the arrest moment and the jail intake process. They do not reflect what happened later in court, whether charges were changed, or if the person was ultimately convicted or acquitted. For case outcome information, the District Clerk's office is the right place to look. Booking records from Irion County are public under Texas law and can be requested by anyone. Juvenile records and records from active investigations may have some information withheld under specific exceptions.
Irion County Booking Records Online
The Texas DPS Crime Records Division provides statewide arrest and criminal history data that supplements Irion County's local booking records when broader search tools are needed.
This statewide portal covers criminal history across all Texas counties, including Irion County, and is the right resource when a full criminal history is needed rather than just a single booking record.
The Texas Commission on Jail Standards regulates county jails throughout Texas, including the Irion County Jail, setting requirements for inmate housing, safety, and record maintenance.
This agency ensures that all county jails in Texas, regardless of size, meet the same basic standards for operations and inmate record management.
Public Records Requests in Irion County
The Texas Public Information Act, found in Texas Government Code Chapter 552, gives anyone the right to request booking and arrest records from the Irion County Sheriff's Office. This right applies regardless of residency or reason. Most arrest and booking information is public under this law unless it falls under a specific legal exception.
To request records, contact the Irion County Sheriff's Office at (325) 835-2551 or send a written request to 114 W Sherwood Avenue, Mertzon, TX 76941. Put your request in writing and include the full name of the subject, the approximate arrest date if known, and your contact information. The office has 10 business days under state law to respond, provide records, request more time, or explain why records are being withheld. Any denial must cite a specific legal exception. Standard state-set copy fees apply.
For full criminal history reports, contact the Texas DPS Crime Records Division. That agency handles statewide background checks and criminal history requests that go beyond what a county jail booking record contains. If a denial from the Sheriff's Office seems improper, you can contact the Office of the Attorney General of Texas for a ruling.
Irion County Jail
The Irion County Jail in Mertzon is a small facility that serves as the county's main detention center. It holds individuals arrested in Irion County while they await bond hearings, court dates, or transfer. The jail is operated by the Sheriff's Office and must comply with standards set by the Texas Commission on Jail Standards.
Intake at the Irion County Jail involves identity verification, health screening, and recording of personal property. Individuals are assigned housing based on their charges and any security concerns. Bond is set by the court. Once bond is posted, the person is released from custody. Those who cannot post bond remain in the facility until their case proceeds. Longer-term inmates after sentencing are typically transferred to a state prison facility. For questions about current inmates, visitation, or how to send money, call the Sheriff's Office at (325) 835-2551.
Communities in Irion County
Irion County is a very small, rural county in West Texas. Mertzon is the only incorporated city and serves as the county seat. All arrests in Irion County, whether in Mertzon or in the unincorporated parts of the county, are processed through the Irion County Sheriff's Office and county jail.
No cities in Irion County currently meet the population threshold for a dedicated city records page on this site.
Nearby Counties
Irion County borders several other rural West Texas counties. If you need to check records for an arrest that may have occurred near the county line, verify which agency was involved before requesting records.