Ochiltree County Arrest Records
Ochiltree County booking reports are maintained by the Ochiltree County Sheriff's Office in Perryton, Texas. The Sheriff's Office handles all county-level arrests, bookings, and records requests. Jail reports for Ochiltree County are also published in the High Plains Observer, a local news source that covers recent arrest activity. To check on a current booking or request official copies of arrest records, contact the Sheriff's Office directly or submit a formal written request under the Texas Public Information Act.
Ochiltree County Overview
Ochiltree County Sheriff's Office
The Ochiltree County Sheriff's Office is located at 511 SE 2nd Street in Perryton, the county seat. It serves as the primary law enforcement agency for Ochiltree County and handles all county-level arrests, bookings, jail operations, and public records requests. The office manages the Ochiltree County Jail, where all booking records for the county are created and stored.
Ochiltree County is a Panhandle county in the far north of Texas near the Oklahoma border. Perryton is the only sizable city in the county, and the Sheriff's Office covers both the city limits and the large rural expanses that surround it. The office does not have a detailed public website, but the county does maintain a basic contact page for the Sheriff's department. Jail reports have been published in the High Plains Observer, a local newspaper, which gives the public another avenue for seeing recent arrest activity in the county. For official records and current inmate status, however, contact with the Sheriff's Office directly is required.
| Office | Ochiltree County Sheriff's Office |
|---|---|
| Address | 511 SE 2nd Street, Perryton, TX 79070 |
| Phone | (806) 435-8000 |
| Jail | Ochiltree County Jail, Perryton, TX |
How to Search Ochiltree County Booking Reports
Ochiltree County does not have a public online inmate roster. To check whether someone is currently in custody, call the Sheriff's Office at (806) 435-8000. Staff can confirm current inmate status and walk you through the process for requesting formal records. You can also stop by the office at 511 SE 2nd Street in Perryton during business hours.
Jail reports for recent Ochiltree County arrests have been published in the High Plains Observer. This local outlet covers area law enforcement news and can be a useful source for seeing who was booked in recent weeks. It is not an official records channel, but it can help narrow down dates and details before you submit a formal request. For official copies, submit a written public records request to the Sheriff's Office under the Texas Public Information Act, Government Code Chapter 552. Include the person's name, arrest date if known, and your contact information. The office must respond within 10 business days. Any denial requires a cited legal exception. Improper denials can be challenged through the Texas Attorney General's Open Government Division.
For individuals transferred to state prison, use the TDCJ Offender Search to locate them in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice system. VINELink is a free service that sends alerts when an inmate's custody status changes.
Note: The High Plains Observer jail reports are a good supplemental source, but official records always require a request to the Sheriff's Office.
What Ochiltree County Booking Records Include
Each time someone is processed into the Ochiltree County Jail, a booking record is created. It captures the basic details of the arrest and the intake process. These records are public under Texas law and can be requested by anyone.
Booking records from the Ochiltree County Sheriff's Office typically include the full name and date of birth of the arrested person, the date and time of booking, charges filed at intake, bond information if set, the arresting agency, and a booking number. Physical description may also be in the file. Some information may not be released while an investigation is active. Juvenile records are sealed and not available to the public. If you need certified copies for court use or legal proceedings, contact the Sheriff's Office directly to ask about fees and what documents are available. Standard state copy rates apply.
Ochiltree County Jail
The Ochiltree County Jail in Perryton holds individuals arrested in the county who are waiting for arraignment, bail, or transfer to another facility. The jail is operated by the Sheriff's Office and is the county's only detention facility.
Standard intake at the Ochiltree County Jail includes identity checks, health screening, and logging of personal property. After booking is complete, inmates are assigned to housing based on charges and classification. Bond is set by the court. Those who post bail are released from the facility after processing is done. Call (806) 435-8000 before visiting the jail for current visitation hours and deposit procedures, since policies can change at any time.
The Texas Commission on Jail Standards sets rules for all county jails in Texas and conducts regular inspections. The commission can address public concerns about jail conditions if the local agency has not resolved an issue. Ochiltree County Jail, like all Texas county jails, operates under those state standards.
Public Records Requests in Ochiltree County
Anyone can request booking and arrest records from the Ochiltree County Sheriff's Office under the Texas Public Information Act, Government Code Chapter 552. This law applies to all government agencies in Texas, including county sheriff's offices.
To make a request, send a written letter to the Sheriff's Office at 511 SE 2nd Street, Perryton, TX 79070. Include the full name of the subject, the approximate date of the arrest, and your contact information so the office can reach you if needed. You may also call (806) 435-8000 or walk in during business hours. The office has 10 business days to respond. If they need more time, they must notify you in writing with an explanation. Any records that are withheld must be accompanied by a legal citation. You can challenge improper denials through the Texas Attorney General's Office of Open Government.
Full statewide criminal history records are not available through the county Sheriff's Office. Those are maintained by the Texas DPS Crime Records Division.
Ochiltree County Records Resources
The Ochiltree County Sheriff's Office page provides contact information for the department and serves as the online reference for booking record inquiries.
This county page is the starting point for reaching the Ochiltree County Sheriff's Office and for submitting formal records requests related to booking reports from the county jail.
The Texas DPS Crime Records Division maintains statewide criminal history data for all Texas counties and is the resource for records that go beyond local county booking information.
This state portal gives access to criminal history records across all Texas counties, including Ochiltree County, for cases that have entered the statewide records system.
Cities in Ochiltree County
Perryton is the county seat and largest city in Ochiltree County. It is the main population center in this Panhandle county. All arrests in Ochiltree County are processed through the Ochiltree County Sheriff's Office on SE 2nd Street in Perryton.
No cities in Ochiltree County currently meet the population threshold for a dedicated city records page on this site.
Nearby Counties
Ochiltree County is in the far north Texas Panhandle. If you are unsure which county holds a record you need, check the arresting agency. These neighboring counties each have their own sheriff's offices and jail systems.