Loving County Booking Reports
Loving County booking reports are handled by the Loving County Sheriff's Office in Mentone, Texas. Loving County is the least populated county in Texas, and arrest activity is very low. The county does not have its own jail facility, so detainees are typically held at the Winkler County Jail. To get current booking information or request records, contact the Loving County Sheriff's Office directly. The TDCJ Offender Search is available for individuals held in Texas state prison.
Loving County Overview
Loving County Sheriff's Office
The Loving County Sheriff's Office is located at 100 Bell Street in Mentone, Texas. It is the only law enforcement agency in this extremely small county and handles all arrest and booking activity for Loving County. The Sheriff's Office processes any arrests made in the county, documents booking records, and arranges for detainees to be transported to a neighboring county jail for housing.
Loving County has fewer than 100 permanent residents, making it the least populated county in the entire United States. The county is in far West Texas, in the Permian Basin region near the New Mexico border. Because the county does not operate its own jail facility, individuals arrested in Loving County are typically held at the Winkler County Jail in Kermit. Most detainees are released within 48 hours on bond or personal recognizance, given the very low level of criminal activity in the county.
There is no dedicated county website for the Sheriff's Office. The best way to reach the department is by phone at (432) 377-2411. Booking activity is extremely limited, with fewer than a handful of arrests in any given year. Written records requests can be sent to the mailing address at 114 West Collins Street, Mentone, TX 79754-0104.
| Office | Loving County Sheriff's Office |
|---|---|
| Address | 100 Bell Street, Mentone, TX 79754 |
| Mailing | 114 West Collins Street, Mentone, TX 79754-0104 |
| Phone | (432) 377-2411 |
| Jail Housing | Winkler County Jail, Kermit, TX |
How to Get Loving County Booking Records
Loving County does not have an online inmate portal. The county sees very little arrest activity, and most bookings are handled through an informal process given the absence of a county jail. To find out if someone is in custody, call the Sheriff's Office at (432) 377-2411. The sheriff or a deputy can confirm whether someone is being detained and where they are being held, which is typically Winkler County.
For written records requests, send your request to the Loving County Sheriff's Office at the mailing address in Mentone. Include the person's name, the approximate date of arrest, and your contact information. The Texas Public Information Act, Government Code Chapter 552, applies to Loving County just as it does to any other Texas government agency. The office has 10 business days to respond to a records request. Standard copy fees may apply.
Because detainees from Loving County are housed at the Winkler County Jail, you may also need to contact that facility directly if you are trying to reach or visit someone in custody. VINELink provides custody status notifications and may have limited information for Loving County detainees. For those sentenced to state prison, use the TDCJ Offender Search.
Note: Loving County has one of the lowest arrest rates in Texas due to its extremely small population. Most years see only a few bookings total.
Loving County Booking Report Information
When an arrest is made in Loving County, a booking record is created by the Sheriff's Office. This document is public under Texas law and can be requested by anyone, subject to limited exceptions. The record covers the basic facts of the arrest and the charges filed.
A typical Loving County booking report will include the name and date of birth of the person arrested, the date and time of the arrest, the charges, bond information if set, and the arresting agency. Because the county does not have its own jail, the record may also note the facility where the person is being held. Booking photos may or may not be available depending on where the processing takes place.
Due to the very low volume of arrests in Loving County, records are relatively scarce. If a charge was dismissed or a record was expunged, different access rules apply. For a full criminal history that covers all of Texas, contact the Texas DPS Crime Records Division. That agency handles statewide criminal background searches that go beyond a single county's booking records.
Jail Arrangements for Loving County
Loving County does not operate its own county jail. This is unusual but reflects the county's extremely small population and low arrest rate. When someone is arrested in Loving County, they are either released on bond quickly or transported to the Winkler County Jail in Kermit, which is the nearest facility with jail capacity. The Loving County Sheriff's Office coordinates these transfers when necessary.
Most people arrested in Loving County are released within 48 hours on bond or personal recognizance. Only in rare situations does someone remain in custody long enough to require transfer to another county's facility. The Texas Commission on Jail Standards oversees county jail operations statewide. While Loving County itself does not operate a facility, the Winkler County Jail where detainees are housed is subject to those same standards and regular inspections.
If you need to reach someone in custody who was arrested in Loving County, call the Sheriff's Office at (432) 377-2411 first. They can tell you where the person is being held and who to contact at that facility for visitation or deposit information.
Public Records Requests in Loving County
The Texas Public Information Act, Government Code Chapter 552, applies to Loving County and gives anyone the right to request booking and arrest records from the Sheriff's Office. Arrest records are generally public, with exceptions for juvenile records, open investigations, and expunged records.
To make a request, write a letter to the Loving County Sheriff's Office. Use the mailing address at 114 West Collins Street, Mentone, TX 79754-0104. Include the name of the person you are looking for, the approximate date of arrest, and your contact information. The office has 10 business days to respond. Given the very low arrest volume in Loving County, the process is typically straightforward, and records are provided promptly when they exist.
Standard copy fees apply per the Texas state fee schedule. If a denial occurs, it must cite a specific legal exception. You can contact the Texas Office of the Attorney General if you believe a denial was improper. For records that go beyond a single local arrest, the Texas DPS Crime Records Division maintains statewide criminal history data.
Loving County Sheriff and Statewide Resources
The Loving County Sheriff's Office page provides basic department information and contact details for the office in Mentone, Texas.
This page is the starting point for anyone who needs to reach the Loving County Sheriff's Office for booking records, inmate information, or public records requests.
The Texas DPS Crime Records Division provides statewide criminal history data accessible to the public and is the right resource for records that go beyond a single county.
This state portal covers criminal history data from all Texas counties, including records for individuals with arrests in Loving County and other surrounding West Texas jurisdictions.
Cities in Loving County
Loving County's only recognized community is Mentone, the county seat. The county has no incorporated cities and fewer than 100 residents total. All arrests in Loving County are handled by the Sheriff's Office in Mentone. No cities in Loving County meet the population threshold for a dedicated city records page on this site.
Nearby Counties
Loving County is in far West Texas near the New Mexico state line. Neighboring counties have their own jails and booking records. The Winkler County Jail in Kermit is the facility most commonly used for Loving County detainees.