Willacy County Arrest Records
Willacy County booking reports are processed and kept by the Willacy County Sheriff's Office in Raymondville, Texas. You can request arrest records by contacting the Sheriff's Office directly. Under the Texas Public Information Act, most booking records are available to the public. For individuals who have been transferred to a state prison, the TDCJ Offender Search is available as a statewide lookup tool. Willacy County sits in the Rio Grande Valley in deep south Texas.
Willacy County Overview
Willacy County Sheriff's Office
The Willacy County Sheriff's Office is the primary law enforcement agency in the county. It handles all bookings at the county jail, maintains inmate records, and processes public requests for arrest information. The office is located on Industrial Drive in Raymondville, which is the county seat.
Willacy County is a small, largely rural county bordering the Gulf Coast in the southernmost part of Texas. The county has a relatively modest population, and the Sheriff's Office serves both incorporated towns and the unincorporated areas in between. When city police in Raymondville or other towns make an arrest, inmates are typically transferred to the county jail for booking and housing. All booking data flows through the Sheriff's Office.
If you need to get in touch about a recent arrest or a records request, calling (956) 689-5576 during business hours is the best first step.
| Office | Willacy County Sheriff's Office |
|---|---|
| Address | 1371 Industrial Drive, Raymondville, TX 78580 |
| Phone | (956) 689-5576 |
| Jail | Willacy County Jail, Raymondville, TX |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, business hours |
Willacy County Sheriff Online
The Willacy County Sheriff's Office page on the county's official website provides contact details and basic department information.
This official county page is where you can verify contact information and learn more about the department. It is a good starting point before calling or visiting in person.
Willacy County does not have a dedicated public online inmate roster at this time. For current booking information, calling the Sheriff's Office is the most direct approach. For written requests, you can mail your request to 1371 Industrial Drive, Raymondville, TX 78580 and cite the Texas Public Information Act as your legal basis for access.
Searching Willacy County Booking Reports
The fastest way to find out if someone is currently in custody at the Willacy County Jail is to call (956) 689-5576 and ask jail staff directly. They can confirm whether the person is held there and give you basic details. This works well for recent bookings.
For a written copy of a booking record, you need to make a formal request under the Texas Public Information Act. Write a brief letter asking for the record and include the full name of the person, the approximate booking date, and your contact information. Send or bring the request to the Sheriff's Office at 1371 Industrial Drive, Raymondville, TX 78580. The office has up to 10 business days to respond. They can either hand over the records, ask for extra time, or explain in writing why certain information is withheld. Standard state-set copy fees may apply.
The TDCJ Offender Search handles cases where someone has been moved from the county jail to a state prison. If you know a sentence was handed down and the person was transferred, that tool covers Texas Department of Criminal Justice facilities across the state. VINELink is another free service that sends you alerts when an inmate's custody status changes.
Note: A booking record shows charges at the time of arrest. It is not proof of guilt or conviction.
What Willacy County Booking Records Include
Booking records in Willacy County are created each time a person is processed into the county jail. The record captures information about who was arrested, when it happened, and what charges were filed at that point. These records are public under Texas law.
A standard Willacy County booking record typically includes the person's full name, date of birth, physical description, booking date and time, charges filed at booking, bond amount if set, the arresting agency, and an assigned booking number. Mugshots may also be part of the record. Some information can be withheld if it falls under a legal exception, such as active investigation details. Juvenile records are not public and are handled under a different system. If you need certified copies for legal purposes, ask the Sheriff's Office about their copy process.
Willacy County Jail
The Willacy County Jail is located at 1371 Industrial Drive in Raymondville. It is the county's main detention facility, operated by the Sheriff's Office. People who are arrested and cannot post bond are held here while their case moves through the court system.
Intake at the Willacy County Jail involves identification checks, a health screening, and recording of all personal items. After processing, inmates are assigned to housing based on their classification and the nature of their charges. Bond is set by a judge, and those who can pay are released. The jail also holds individuals on transfer holds waiting to be moved to other facilities.
To ask about visitation rules, mail, or how to put money on an inmate's account, contact the jail at (956) 689-5576. Policies can change, so calling ahead is always the right move before visiting.
All Texas county jails, including the one in Willacy County, are regulated by the Texas Commission on Jail Standards. The Commission sets minimum standards for housing, staffing, and conditions and conducts inspections of facilities statewide.
Public Records Requests in Willacy County
Texas law gives you the right to request booking records from the Willacy County Sheriff's Office. The Texas Government Code Chapter 552 covers this right and applies to all government offices in the state. Booking and arrest records are generally public unless a specific exception applies.
To file a request, write a letter that identifies exactly what records you want. Include the full name of the subject, the approximate arrest date, and your contact information. Send it to 1371 Industrial Drive, Raymondville, TX 78580, or hand it in during business hours. The office must reply within 10 business days. If they withhold records, they must cite the specific legal exception. If they need more time on a large request, they must notify you in writing.
Fees for copies are set by the state and are generally modest. If a request is denied and you believe that denial was not valid, you can contact the Texas Office of the Attorney General for guidance. For full criminal history reports, contact the Texas DPS Crime Records Division, since that is separate from the booking records held locally.
Texas Statewide Records Resources
The Texas DPS Crime Records Division maintains criminal history data for all Texas counties, including Willacy County, and provides statewide access to arrest information.
Use this state portal for full criminal history reports. For people currently held in Texas state prisons, the TDCJ Inmate Search is the tool to use.
The Texas Commission on Jail Standards regulates county jails across the state, including the Willacy County Jail.
The Commission publishes inspection results and compliance data for county jails. You can reach them if you have unresolved concerns about local jail conditions.
Cities in Willacy County
Willacy County includes several communities in the Rio Grande Valley. Raymondville is the county seat. Other towns include San Perlita, Lyford, and Sebastian. All arrests in the county are booked through the Willacy County Sheriff's Office.
No cities in Willacy County currently meet the population threshold for a dedicated city records page on this site.
Nearby Counties
If you are not sure whether a booking falls under Willacy County or a nearby jurisdiction, check which agency made the arrest. These counties border Willacy and each have their own sheriff's offices.