Midland Arrest Records
Midland arrest records are public under Texas law and include booking details, charges, bond amounts, and custody status for people arrested by the Midland Police Department. Midland is the county seat of Midland County, and the county jail handles all felony detentions for the area. This page covers the Midland Police Department, the Midland County Jail, court records access, and state tools for searching Midland arrest records.
Midland County Jail and Felony Arrests
Midland is the county seat of Midland County, and the Midland County Sheriff's Office operates the county jail that houses all felony arrestees from Midland. After Midland Police complete initial booking, people with felony charges are transferred to county custody. The Sheriff's Office maintains inmate records and booking information. Inmate searches are available through the county website.
Midland County courts handle all felony prosecutions for city arrests. The District Clerk maintains felony criminal court records, while the County Clerk holds misdemeanor court records. Both offices are in Midland since it is the county seat. Court records are accessible online for most basic lookups. Certified copies require a per-page fee set by the county.
Midland Police Department
The Midland Police Department serves the Permian Basin region and has made public safety investment a priority in recent years. Starting salaries for MPD officers topped $80,000 in 2026, reflecting a 19.6% increase since 2023 and a 27.9% increase since 2020. The department reported serious crimes at their lowest levels going back to at least 2021, the result of active community policing and targeted enforcement programs.
The Texas Anti-Gang Center for the Permian Basin reports quarterly on arrests and seizures, including fentanyl, methamphetamine, and firearms taken from Midland-area operations. Traffic enforcement partnerships with the Texas Department of Public Safety increased traffic stops by over 71% in recent periods. Vehicle crashes and fatalities also decreased in 2025, with collisions down 4% and fatality collisions reduced.
For offense reports and arrest records, submit a written public information request to the Midland Police Department. State law requires a response within 10 business days. The Municipal Court handles Class C misdemeanors and traffic violations for city-level offenses.
Court Records for Midland Arrests
Felony court records for Midland cases are maintained by the Midland County District Clerk. These records cover case filings, hearing dates, motions, and dispositions. The online case search system lets you look up criminal dockets by name or case number without visiting the courthouse. For felony records involving state prison sentences, records may also cross-reference the TDCJ system.
Misdemeanor criminal records are held by the Midland County Clerk. Both offices are at the Midland County courthouse. Most basic record lookups are free online. For certified copies needed for legal or employment purposes, contact the clerk office directly for current fee schedules and procedures.
State Resources for Midland Arrest Records
The TDCJ Inmate Search covers Midland residents who have been convicted and transferred to a Texas state prison unit. County jail inmates are not in this database. For a complete statewide arrest history covering all Texas counties, use the Texas DPS Criminal History Search for $3 per name. This is the most thorough option for any full background check on Midland-area arrests.
Victims with active Midland County cases can register with VINELink at 877-894-8463 for free automated notifications when an inmate's custody status changes. The Texas Commission on Jail Standards oversees Midland County Jail compliance and publishes inspection reports.
The Midland County Sheriff's Office resource is shown below as the primary tool for Midland arrest records and county jail bookings.
This image reflects the Midland County Sheriff's resource where booking and inmate data for Midland arrests is maintained.
Nearby Cities
Midland is in West Texas in the Permian Basin. The nearest qualifying city is Odessa to the west in Ector County. Other qualifying cities farther afield include Lubbock to the north in Lubbock County and Abilene to the east in Taylor County.