Cochran County Arrest Records
Cochran County arrest records are public under the Texas Public Information Act and are maintained by the Sheriff's Office in Morton, Texas. The county jail operates inside the courthouse building. The Sheriff's Office can be contacted at 806-266-5211 or by email at jdelacruz@co.cochran.tx.us for records inquiries. The facility processes approximately 583 annual bookings, and the public can access the jail roster by name search or in person at the courthouse location.
Cochran County Sheriff's Office
The Cochran County Sheriff's Office is located at 100 North Main Street, Morton, Texas 79346. The fax number is 806-266-8888. Email contact for records inquiries is jdelacruz@co.cochran.tx.us. The Sheriff's Office maintains jail reports and provides information about current inmates and arrest records. The Cochran County website provides access to sheriff's contact information and public resources.
The county jail is located inside the courthouse building in Morton, Room B-7. The facility is supervised by 6 staff members and processes approximately 583 annual bookings. For a county of this size, that represents a notable level of activity. The jail holds both pre-trial detainees and sentenced inmates serving county time. VINELink is available for checking custody status at vinelink.com or 877-894-8463.
The MissingKids.com resource is also linked through the Sheriff's Office page for information on missing Texas children. The office maintains sheriff's deputy job openings on the website for those interested in county law enforcement positions.
Cochran County Jail Roster and Records
The Cochran County Jail provides five ways to find arrest information. First, check the official jail roster. Second, use VINELink for custody status. Third, call the jail directly. Fourth, write a formal request. Fifth, visit in person. For Cochran County, calling 806-266-5211 or emailing jdelacruz@co.cochran.tx.us is the most direct approach for most records requests.
The jail roster is organized alphabetically by inmate name and includes the following for each inmate: photo, PID, arrest number, race, ethnic background, sex, age, place of birth, height, weight, hair color, eye color, build, offense description, book date, release date, bond amount, and bondsman information. This is a comprehensive set of data that covers most of what people typically need when searching for an inmate. Records are updated daily.
For older records from previous years, a written request to the Sheriff's Office is required. Include the subject's full name, approximate date of arrest or incarceration, and any other identifying details you have. Fees may apply for copies of printed documents under the Texas Government Code fee schedule.
Note: The public roster shows adult inmates only. Juvenile records are sealed and not publicly accessible.
Accessing Cochran County Arrest Data
Beyond local resources, the Texas DPS Criminal History Name Search at $3 provides statewide arrest data including Cochran County. This is useful when you need to check arrest history across multiple Texas counties. The TDCJ Inmate Search covers anyone sent to state prison from Cochran County. The JailExchange directory also provides contact details and guidance for reaching the Cochran County facility.
The Texas Commission on Jail Standards regulates Cochran County Jail and sets minimum standards for all county detention facilities in Texas. Regular inspections are conducted and reports are published. These inspection reports are public and can be requested from the Commission if you want to review the facility's compliance history.
Cochran County is one of the smaller counties in the Texas South Plains region. Despite its size, the jail system processes a significant volume of annual bookings, and the Sheriff's Office works to maintain accessible records for public use.
Texas Public Information Act in Cochran County
All Cochran County arrest records are governed by Texas Government Code Chapter 552. This law requires the Sheriff's Office to respond to records requests within ten business days. Records that are public must be provided. Records that are exempt must have the exemption cited in writing. Juvenile records, sealed cases, expunged records, and active investigation files are the most common exemptions in a county sheriff's records.
If you believe a denial was improper, you can request a ruling from the Texas Attorney General's office. The AG reviews the records and the agency's justification and issues a binding ruling. This process is free and available to anyone in Texas.
The Cochran County Sheriff's Office at co.cochran.tx.us in Morton handles all bookings and arrest records for this South Plains county, with phone and email contact both accepted for records inquiries.
The Cochran County Jail, located in the courthouse in Morton, processes approximately 583 annual bookings and maintains comprehensive public records of all inmate custody information in this West Texas county.
Cities in Cochran County
Morton is the county seat and only incorporated city in Cochran County. The city serves as the center of all law enforcement and judicial operations for the county. No city in Cochran County reaches the 100,000-population threshold for a dedicated city page. All county arrests are processed at the courthouse jail in Morton.
Nearby Counties
Cochran County is located in the South Plains region of West Texas. Adjacent counties include Hockley County, Yoakum County, Terry County, and Lamb County. Cochran County also borders New Mexico to the west.