Moore County Booking Reports

Moore County booking reports are handled by the Moore County Sheriff's Office, which operates the county jail in Dumas, Texas. The jail holds up to 96 inmates and runs at roughly 60% average daily capacity. To find out if someone is currently in custody, you can call the Sheriff's Office directly or visit in person. Older arrest records can be requested through a formal written request under the Texas Public Information Act. The Sheriff's Office also posts updates on its Facebook page for the public to follow local law enforcement activity.

Moore County Sheriff's Office

The Moore County Sheriff's Office is located at 700 S Bliss Ave in Dumas, the county seat. The office is the primary law enforcement agency for Moore County and manages all arrest bookings, inmate housing, and public records requests at the county level. The dispatch line runs separately at (806) 935-2151 for emergency calls, while the main office line handles records and general inquiries.

Moore County sits in the Texas Panhandle, and the Sheriff's Office covers a large rural area with Dumas as its only sizable city. All arrests made in unincorporated parts of the county flow through the Sheriff's Office. Municipal arrests in Dumas may be handled by city police before booking at the county jail. The jail runs at about 60% capacity on a daily basis, which is typical for a Panhandle county of this size. Staff handle public inquiries by phone and in-person visits during business hours.

How to Search Moore County Arrest Records

Moore County does not currently have a public online inmate roster. The most direct way to check on a booking is to call the Sheriff's Office at (806) 935-4145 during business hours. Staff can confirm whether someone is in custody and provide basic information about their status. You can also visit the office in person at 700 S Bliss Ave in Dumas if you need to speak with someone face to face.

The Moore County Sheriff's Office maintains a Facebook presence under "Moore County Sheriff's Office Texas" where the department sometimes posts news and arrest updates. While this is not a formal records system, it can be a useful place to check for recent activity. For formal records, you need to submit a written request. Under the Texas Public Information Act, the office must respond within 10 business days. Include the full name of the person you are looking for and the approximate date of arrest in your request. Phone is the best first step if you just need current status information.

If someone has been moved from the Moore County Jail to a Texas state prison, you can track them using the TDCJ Offender Search. That database covers all individuals currently in Texas Department of Criminal Justice custody statewide. VINELink is a free service for getting notifications when an inmate's custody status changes, which can be useful if you need to track someone over time.

Note: The Sheriff's Office is the best first contact for any booking inquiry in Moore County. Phone is recommended for current status checks.

What Moore County Booking Records Contain

A booking record is made each time someone is processed into the Moore County Jail. It captures key facts about the arrest and the intake that follows. These records are public under Texas law.

Standard booking records include the full name and date of birth of the person arrested, the date and time they were booked, the charges filed at booking, bond information if set, the arresting agency, and a booking number. Physical description details may also be part of the record. Not every record will be released in full. If a case is still under active investigation, the office may withhold some details under a specific legal exception. Juvenile records are not public and will not be released. If you need certified copies of booking records for legal purposes, contact the Sheriff's Office for information on fees and turnaround time.

Moore County Jail

The Moore County Jail is located at 700 South Bliss Avenue in Dumas and serves as the county's primary detention facility. It holds people who have been arrested and are awaiting arraignment, trial, or transfer. The jail has 96 beds and runs at an average daily population of around 58 inmates.

Intake at the Moore County Jail includes identity verification, health screening, and documentation of personal property. After booking is complete, inmates are placed in housing based on their charges and classification. Bond is set by the court. People who post bail are released from the facility. For visitation schedules and inmate deposit options, call the Sheriff's Office at (806) 935-4145 before planning a visit, as procedures can change.

The Texas Commission on Jail Standards sets rules for all county jails in Texas, including Moore County. They conduct inspections and can address public complaints about jail conditions. You can reach the commission if local channels have not resolved a concern about the facility.

Public Records Requests in Moore County

Anyone can request booking and arrest records from the Moore County Sheriff's Office under the Texas Public Information Act, Government Code Chapter 552. This law covers all Texas government agencies, including county law enforcement.

Submit your request in writing to the Sheriff's Office at 700 S Bliss Ave, Dumas, TX 79029. You can also walk in during business hours or phone (806) 935-4145 to ask about the request process. Be specific about what you need: include the subject's full name, the approximate arrest date if you know it, and your contact information so the office can reach you if they have questions. The office has 10 business days to respond under state law. They may ask for an extension on complex or large requests. If any records are withheld, a legal reason must be cited. Improper denials can be challenged through the Texas Attorney General's Office of Open Government.

Full statewide criminal history records are not part of what the Sheriff's Office provides. Those are handled by the Texas DPS Crime Records Division.

Note: Booking records cover individual arrests. They do not show a person's full criminal history across all Texas counties.

Moore County Online Resources

The Moore County website provides general county information, department contacts, and links to county offices including the Sheriff's Office.

This is the starting point for finding contact information for the Moore County Sheriff's Office and submitting public records requests related to booking reports.

For statewide resources, the Texas DPS Crime Records Division handles criminal history records across all Texas counties, and the Texas Commission on Jail Standards oversees county jail operations including Moore County.

The commission publishes inspection data and compliance reports for county jails, which can be a helpful reference for understanding how the Moore County Jail operates under state oversight.

Cities in Moore County

Dumas is the county seat and largest city in Moore County. Other small communities are scattered across the Panhandle. All arrests in Moore County, whether in Dumas or in rural areas, are processed through the Moore County Sheriff's Office.

No cities in Moore County currently meet the population threshold for a dedicated city records page on this site.

Nearby Counties

Moore County is in the Texas Panhandle. If you are not sure whether a record falls under Moore County or a neighboring area, check which agency made the arrest.