Wichita County Arrest and Booking Reports
Wichita County booking reports are created and managed by the Wichita County Sheriff's Office in Wichita Falls, Texas. Each time someone is arrested and processed at the Wichita County Detention Center, a booking record is generated. These records are public under Texas law. You can search for booking data through WichitaRecords.us inmate search, contact the Sheriff's Office directly, or use the TDCJ Offender Search for state prison inmates.
Wichita County Overview
Wichita County Sheriff's Office
The Wichita County Sheriff's Office operates out of two main locations. The Detention Center is at 900 7th Street, Wichita Falls, TX 76301, and the Law Enforcement Center is at 2815 Central Freeway East, Wichita Falls, TX 76302. The main phone line for the Sheriff's Office is (940) 766-8170. The Law Enforcement Center can also be reached at (940) 766-8100.
Wichita County is a North Texas county with Wichita Falls as its county seat. The city is the largest urban center in the area and home to Sheppard Air Force Base. Arrests made by the Wichita Falls Police Department, Wichita County Sheriff's deputies, and other local agencies in the county result in bookings at the county detention facility. The Sheriff's Office holds all those records.
The Records Division for public records requests is located at 900 7th Street, Room 100, Wichita Falls, TX 76301. Records Division hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Written requests under the Texas Public Information Act should be directed to this office.
| Detention Center | 900 7th Street, Wichita Falls, TX 76301 |
|---|---|
| Law Enforcement Center | 2815 Central Freeway East, Wichita Falls, TX 76302 |
| Records Division | 900 7th Street, Room 100, Wichita Falls, TX 76301 |
| Phone | (940) 766-8170 |
| Law Enforcement Center Phone | (940) 766-8100 |
| Records Hours | Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
How to Search Wichita County Booking Records
Several tools are available for searching Wichita County booking reports. The site WichitaRecords.us inmate search provides access to Wichita County booking data and is a good starting point for recent arrests. WichitaCountyArrests.org is another directory that tracks arrest activity in the county. Neither of these is an official county portal, but both aggregate public records.
For official records, contact the Wichita County Sheriff's Office at (940) 766-8170. Staff can confirm current custody status, charges, and booking dates during business hours. The Records Division at 900 7th Street, Room 100 handles formal written requests under the Texas Public Information Act. Submit your request in writing, identify the subject by full name and approximate arrest date, and include your contact information. The office has 10 business days to respond.
If the person has been moved to a state facility, the TDCJ Offender Search covers all inmates in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice system. Texas Inmate Search for Wichita County also aggregates data from public sources. VINELink offers free custody alerts when a person's status changes.
Note: The Records Division at Room 100 is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Walk-in requests are accepted during those hours.
What Wichita County Booking Reports Include
When someone is booked into the Wichita County Detention Center, the Sheriff's Office creates a detailed booking record. Wichita County booking data is more extensive than many smaller county records, reflecting the higher volume of activity in the Wichita Falls area.
A standard Wichita County booking record typically includes the following information:
- Full name, known aliases, and date of birth
- Physical description, including identifying marks
- Mugshot photograph
- Booking date, time, and arresting agency
- Criminal charges and warrant information
- Bond or bail amount and court dates
- Housing assignment within the facility
- Release information and disposition notes
Active investigation details may be withheld. Juvenile records are sealed. Booking records cover the arrest itself. Court case outcomes are held separately by the Wichita County District Clerk. For certified copies for legal proceedings, contact the Records Division at (940) 766-8170.
Wichita County Detention Center
The Wichita County Detention Center at 900 7th Street in Wichita Falls is the county's main jail facility. It is operated by the Wichita County Sheriff's Office and holds individuals arrested locally while they wait for arraignment, trial, or transfer.
Booking intake at the Wichita County Detention Center covers a standard set of steps: identity verification, health screening, documentation of personal property, and housing assignment. After the court sets bail, those who can post it are released. Those who cannot remain in custody until their case concludes or they are transferred. Sentenced individuals are eventually moved to a TDCJ facility.
Several options exist for sending money to an inmate in the Wichita County Detention Center. A lobby kiosk at the facility accepts cash or credit and debit cards from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday. Online deposits can be made through TouchPay Payment Systems. By phone, call 1-866-232-1899. Money orders can also be mailed to the Wichita County Inmate Trust Fund, 900 7th Street, Wichita Falls, TX 76301.
The Detention Center offers on-site video visitation as the primary visitation method. Remote video visitation is also available for a fee. Professional visits can be arranged through the Visitation Office at (940) 766-8170 ext. 4. The Texas Commission on Jail Standards sets the operating requirements for the facility and provides oversight for all county jails in Texas.
Public Records Requests in Wichita County
The Texas Public Information Act, Texas Government Code Chapter 552, gives the public the right to request arrest and booking records from the Wichita County Sheriff's Office. Most booking records qualify as public information and must be provided unless a specific legal exemption applies.
Submit your request in writing to the Records Division at 900 7th Street, Room 100, Wichita Falls, TX 76301. State clearly what records you want, identify the subject by name and approximate arrest date, and give your contact information. Records Division staff are available Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The office must respond within 10 business days under state law. If records are withheld, a written explanation citing the applicable exemption must be provided.
Copy fees follow the standard PIA rates set at the state level. For documents, the standard range is $0.10 to $0.50 per page. Contact the Records Division for specific fee information before submitting your request. If you believe a denial was improper, contact the Texas Office of the Attorney General. For a full criminal history report, use the Texas DPS Crime Records Division.
Note: Records Division hours are strictly Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. No walk-in records service is available outside those hours.
Wichita County Inmate Search Resources
The site WichitaRecords.us inmate search provides a searchable database of Wichita County booking data drawn from public records and is one of the more comprehensive third-party tools available for this county.
This portal aggregates Wichita County arrest records and provides search functionality for looking up individuals by name. It is a useful first stop before contacting the Sheriff's Records Division at (940) 766-8170 for official records.
The Texas Commission on Jail Standards provides statewide oversight for county jails, including the Wichita County Detention Center at 900 7th Street in Wichita Falls.
This state agency sets minimum operational standards for all Texas county jails and handles complaints about jail conditions. If local channels have not resolved a concern about the Wichita County Detention Center, this is the agency to contact.
Cities in Wichita County
Wichita Falls is the county seat and dominant city in Wichita County. It is home to Sheppard Air Force Base and Midwestern State University. Other communities in the county include Iowa Park and Burkburnett. All local arrests in the county flow through the Wichita County Detention Center for booking and processing.
No cities in Wichita County currently meet the population threshold for a dedicated city records page on this site.
Nearby Counties
These neighboring North Texas counties each maintain their own booking records through a county sheriff's office. If you are unsure which county handled an arrest, check with the arresting agency.