Presidio County Arrest and Booking Records
Presidio County booking reports are public records kept by the Presidio County Sheriff's Office in Marfa, Texas. All arrests in the county are processed at the Presidio County Jail, and records can be requested by contacting the Sheriff's Office directly at (432) 729-4911. These records are open to the public under the Texas Public Information Act.
Presidio County Overview
Presidio County Sheriff's Office
The Presidio County Sheriff's Office is located at 320 N Highland Avenue in Marfa. It is the primary law enforcement agency for the county and handles all arrests, jail bookings, and public records requests. Presidio County sits in the Big Bend region of far West Texas, bordering Mexico along the Rio Grande. Marfa is the county seat and the largest community in the county.
The Presidio County Sheriff's Office covers an enormous geographic area with a small population scattered across mountains and desert terrain. Because of the county's remote nature and its location near the international border, the Sheriff's Office works closely with federal agencies including U.S. Customs and Border Protection. All arrests made within Presidio County are brought to the Presidio County Jail for booking and processing.
The office does not currently offer a public online inmate roster. To find out if someone is in custody, or to request booking records, contact the Sheriff's Office directly by phone.
| Office | Presidio County Sheriff's Office |
|---|---|
| Address | 320 N Highland Avenue, Marfa, TX 79843 |
| Phone | (432) 729-4911 |
| Jail | Presidio County Jail, Marfa, TX |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, business hours |
How to Get Presidio County Booking Records
Presidio County does not have a public online inmate search. Call the Sheriff's Office at (432) 729-4911 to check whether someone is in custody. Staff can confirm inmate status and share basic information during regular business hours.
For written records requests, send a letter to the Presidio County Sheriff's Office at 320 N Highland Avenue, Marfa, TX 79843. Your request should include the full name of the person you are looking for, the approximate date of arrest if you know it, and your contact information. The Texas Public Information Act requires the office to respond within 10 business days. If fees apply for copies, the office will inform you before processing. If records are denied, they must explain why under a specific legal exemption.
For individuals transferred to the Texas prison system after being booked in Presidio County, the TDCJ Offender Search is a free online tool that shows current custody status within the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. VINELink also provides free custody alerts if you want to be notified when an inmate's status changes.
Note: Given the remote location of Presidio County, mailing requests and allowing extra time for response is a practical approach.
What Presidio County Booking Records Include
Each time someone is arrested and brought to the Presidio County Jail, a booking record is created. These records are public under Texas law. They document the facts of the arrest and the personal details of the person booked.
Standard booking records include the name and date of birth of the arrested person, the date and time of the arrest, the charges at the time of booking, any bond amount set by the court, the arresting agency's name, a booking number, and a physical description. Some arrests in Presidio County may involve federal charges, in which case those records may be held by the federal court system rather than the county.
Records tied to ongoing investigations may have some details withheld. Juvenile records are not public. Court case records from the same arrest are held by the Presidio County District Clerk. Full statewide criminal histories are available from the Texas DPS Crime Records Division.
Presidio County Jail
The Presidio County Jail is in Marfa and is operated by the Sheriff's Office. It holds individuals arrested in Presidio County while they await court appearances or bond decisions. Given the county's remote location, the jail plays a critical role as the only nearby detention facility for much of the Trans-Pecos region.
Booking intake involves identification checks, health screening, documentation of charges and property, and placement in a housing unit. Bond is set by the court, and those who post bail are released. For information about visiting an inmate or sending money to a Presidio County Jail account, contact the facility at (432) 729-4911 before making any plans. Schedules and procedures can change.
All Texas county jails, including Presidio County, fall under the authority of the Texas Commission on Jail Standards. The commission conducts inspections and enforces minimum standards for how county jails are run across the state. You can contact the commission with concerns about jail operations that are not being resolved locally.
Public Records Access in Presidio County
The Texas Public Information Act, found in Texas Government Code Chapter 552, gives the public the right to request booking records and other public documents from the Presidio County Sheriff's Office. You do not need to explain your reason. Anyone can make a request.
To submit a request, write to the Sheriff's Office at 320 N Highland Avenue, Marfa, TX 79843. Include the name of the subject, the date of the arrest if known, and your contact information. The office must respond within 10 business days. If they deny any records, they must cite a specific exemption under the law. Standard state-set copy fees apply to paper records. If you believe a denial was improper, you can appeal to the Texas Office of the Attorney General.
Presidio County is remote, and turnaround times may vary. Calling ahead before sending a written request can help you confirm that you have the right information and save time. For full statewide criminal records, the Texas DPS Crime Records Division is the right resource.
Presidio County Sheriff and Statewide Resources
The Presidio County Sheriff's Office page provides contact details and information about reaching the office for booking records and inmate status inquiries.
This is the primary resource for anyone trying to contact the Presidio County Sheriff's Office in Marfa about a booking record or inmate status check.
The Texas DPS Crime Records Division provides statewide access to criminal history data across all Texas counties, including Presidio County in far West Texas.
This state portal is useful when you need records beyond what a single county office holds, including multi-county arrest histories and statewide criminal background data.
Cities in Presidio County
Presidio County includes Marfa as the county seat along with the city of Presidio near the Mexican border and several smaller communities. All arrests in the county are processed by the Sheriff's Office in Marfa. The Presidio city police and border region law enforcement may also make arrests that are processed through the county jail.
No cities in Presidio County currently meet the population threshold for a dedicated city records page on this site.
Nearby Counties
Presidio County is surrounded by other large and remote West Texas counties. Check the arresting agency on a booking record if you are unsure which county's records to search.