Wichita Falls Arrest Records
Arrest records in Wichita Falls, Texas are maintained by the Wichita Falls Police Department Records Division and the Wichita County Sheriff's Office. The Police Department's Records Division at 610 Holliday St. handles criminal records, accident reports, and crime reports. The Wichita County Sheriff's Office operates the county jail and maintains arrest records for the entire county. Both agencies provide public access to booking information under the Texas Public Information Act.
Wichita Falls Police Records Division
The Wichita Falls Police Department Records Division maintains all criminal records, accident reports, and crime reports for the city. The Front Desk takes reports on minor criminal incidents that don't require an officer's presence at 610 Holliday St. or by calling 940.761.7792. Records are available during normal business hours and can be requested in person or by mail. The Records Clerk Section processes all requests for police reports and arrest records following Texas Public Information Act procedures.
For crash reports and incident reports, contact the Records Division directly. For records tied to active investigations, some information may be withheld pending case completion. Basic arrest information is almost always available for completed bookings. Written requests submitted under the Public Information Act must receive a response within 10 business days.
The Wichita Falls Municipal Court handles Class C misdemeanors within the city. These minor offenses are handled through the court system separately from the county jail, unless a matter is elevated to a higher charge level.
Wichita County Sheriff and Jail
The Wichita County Sheriff's Office operates the Wichita County Jail, which houses inmates from Wichita Falls and surrounding areas. The Sheriff's Office Records Division is located at 900 7th Street, Room 100, Wichita Falls, TX 76301, phone (940) 766-8170. The office provides inmate search capabilities, a warrant search function, and jail roster access through their website. In-person requests can be made at the Sheriff's Office Records Division during business hours. Written requests can also be mailed to the Records Division. Jail records include custody status, housing location within the facility, and upcoming court dates for current inmates.
The Wichita County Clerk's Criminal Department maintains criminal court records for the county. Contact the County Clerk for information on misdemeanor case records and court filings. The County Clerk's office handles County Court at Law cases covering Class A and B misdemeanors from Wichita Falls.
Court Records and Case Information
Criminal court records for Wichita Falls felony cases are maintained by the Wichita County District Clerk. Misdemeanor cases go to the County Clerk. Both offices maintain records of case filings, court dates, dispositions, and judgments. These records are separate from the jail's booking records and show what happened after the arrest in court.
The Wichita County arrest database provides access to recent bookings including arrest dates, charges, bond amounts, and demographic information. The database is constantly updated with new arrest information and is a useful starting point before contacting the Sheriff's Office directly.
Note: Wichita Falls is the county seat of Wichita County, so county offices including the jail, courts, and Sheriff's Office are all located within the city.
Texas Statewide Resources
The TDCJ Inmate Search covers Wichita Falls residents serving state prison sentences after conviction. If a local arrest resulted in a conviction with a state sentence, TDCJ shows current custody status. The Texas DPS Criminal History portal offers a $3 statewide background check covering all Texas arrests and convictions.
Victim notification through VINELink at 877-894-8463 lets registered users get alerts on inmate status changes. The Texas Commission on Jail Standards regulates the Wichita County Jail and publishes inspection reports and compliance data.
The Texas Department of Criminal Justice statewide inmate search covers Wichita Falls residents sentenced to Texas state prison facilities.
State tools combined with the Wichita County Sheriff's inmate search provide a complete record lookup for Wichita Falls area arrests and detentions.
Nearby Cities
Other North Texas cities with arrest record pages include Abilene to the south and Fort Worth in Tarrant County.