Winkler County Arrest Records and Booking Reports
Winkler County booking reports are maintained by the Winkler County Sheriff's Office in Kermit, Texas. You can request arrest records and check on current inmates by contacting the Sheriff's Office directly. The Texas Public Information Act gives the public access to these records. For people moved to a Texas state prison, the TDCJ Offender Search is the right tool. Winkler County is a small West Texas county near the New Mexico border, known for its oil production history.
Winkler County Overview
Winkler County Sheriff's Office
The Winkler County Sheriff's Office is the main law enforcement agency in the county. It handles all jail bookings, runs the county detention facility, and is responsible for public records requests related to arrests. The office and jail are located at 1300 South Bellaire Street in Kermit, Texas.
Winkler County is a sparsely populated county in far West Texas. The Sheriff's Office covers the entire county, including the unincorporated stretches of land outside Kermit and Wink. When city police make an arrest in either town, suspects are generally transferred to the county jail for booking and housing. The Sheriff's Office is the central point for all booking records in the county, and requests for arrest information should be directed there.
The county does not have a public online inmate roster, so calling (432) 586-3461 or submitting a written request is how you access booking data.
| Office | Winkler County Sheriff's Office |
|---|---|
| Address | 1300 South Bellaire Street, Kermit, TX 79745 |
| Phone | (432) 586-3461 |
| Jail | Winkler County Jail, Kermit, TX |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, business hours |
How to Search Winkler County Booking Reports
Winkler County does not currently offer a public online inmate search. To check if someone is in custody, call the Sheriff's Office at (432) 586-3461. Staff can confirm current custody status and give basic booking information during business hours.
For a written copy of a booking record, you must submit a request under the Texas Public Information Act. Write a brief letter that identifies the records you need, including the full name of the person, the approximate arrest date if known, and your contact information. Mail or deliver the request to the Sheriff's Office at 1300 South Bellaire Street, Kermit, TX 79745. Under state law, the office has 10 business days to respond. They will either produce the records, explain any exemptions, or notify you if they need more time. Copy fees are set by the state and are typically modest.
If the person you are looking for has been moved from the county jail to a state facility, use the TDCJ Offender Search. That tool covers everyone currently in Texas Department of Criminal Justice custody. VINELink is a free notification service that can alert you when someone's custody status changes.
Note: Booking records show what charges were filed at the time of arrest, not the final outcome of any case.
What Winkler County Booking Records Include
A booking record is created in Winkler County each time someone is processed into the county jail. It captures the basic details of the arrest and is kept on file at the Sheriff's Office. Texas law makes these records public.
Standard booking data includes the arrested person's full name, date of birth, physical description, booking date and time, charges at the time of arrest, bond amount if set, arresting agency, and an assigned booking number. Mugshots may also be part of the record in some cases. Details tied to active investigations may be withheld under a legal exemption. Juvenile records are always sealed under Texas law. If you need certified copies for legal use, ask the Sheriff's Office about their process and fees.
Note: Booking data reflects only what was filed at the time of arrest. Charges can be amended or dropped after booking.
Winkler County Jail
The Winkler County Jail is at 1300 South Bellaire Street in Kermit. It is the only detention facility in the county and is operated by the Sheriff's Office. People arrested in Winkler County are brought here for booking and housing.
Intake at the Winkler County Jail involves a health screening, identification check, and recording of personal property. After processing, inmates are assigned to housing based on their charges and classification. Bond is set by the court, and those who make bail are released. People who remain in custody stay at the jail until their case is resolved or they are transferred. The facility is small given the county's size, but it handles all local detention needs.
If you want to visit an inmate or send money, call the jail at (432) 586-3461 before going to confirm current procedures. Policies can change and it is worth checking ahead of time.
The Texas Commission on Jail Standards regulates county jails across Texas and sets minimum standards for housing, staffing, and care. The Winkler County Jail is subject to those standards and undergoes periodic inspections.
Public Records Access in Winkler County
Texas law gives everyone the right to request booking and arrest records from the Winkler County Sheriff's Office. The Texas Public Information Act applies to all government bodies in the state, including county sheriff's offices.
To make a records request, write a letter to the Sheriff's Office at 1300 South Bellaire Street, Kermit, TX 79745. Include the name of the person you are looking for, the approximate arrest date, and your contact details. The office must reply within 10 business days. If records are withheld, they must cite a specific legal exception. Standard state-set copy fees apply for paper records. If you believe a denial was improper, the Texas Office of the Attorney General handles complaints about improper records denials.
For full criminal history reports that go beyond a single booking event, contact the Texas DPS Crime Records Division. That agency maintains statewide criminal history data across all Texas counties, which is a different and more complete record than what the local Sheriff's Office holds.
Texas Statewide Records Resources
The Texas DPS Crime Records Division provides statewide access to criminal history and arrest data, covering all Texas counties including Winkler County.
Use this portal for complete criminal history reports. For state prison inmate lookups, the TDCJ Inmate Search covers people in Texas Department of Criminal Justice custody.
The Texas Commission on Jail Standards oversees all county jails in Texas, including the Winkler County Jail in Kermit.
The Commission sets the baseline standards all county jails must meet and publishes inspection results. They are the right contact if you have unresolved concerns about local jail conditions.
Cities in Winkler County
Winkler County has two main communities: Kermit, the county seat, and Wink. Both are small towns. All arrests made anywhere in Winkler County are processed through the Winkler County Sheriff's Office in Kermit.
No cities in Winkler 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 Winkler County or a neighboring area, check which agency made the arrest. These nearby West Texas counties each maintain their own sheriff's offices and booking records.