Coke County Arrest Records
Coke County arrest records are public under the Texas Public Information Act and are maintained by the Sheriff's Office in Robert Lee, Texas. The county is small, with a population under 4,000, and the Sheriff's Office handles both law enforcement and detention operations for the entire county. You can request arrest records by contacting the Sheriff's Office at (325) 453-2717 or by submitting a written public information request. VINELink is available for custody status notifications for Coke County inmates.
Coke County Sheriff's Office
The Coke County Sheriff's Office is located at 13 East 7th Street, Robert Lee, TX 76945. The main phone number is (325) 453-2717. The office serves as the primary law enforcement agency and the custodian of all arrest and jail records for Coke County. The facility holds pre-trial detainees and sentenced inmates serving county time. For a county of this size, the Sheriff's Office handles both field law enforcement and detention management with a small team.
To get information about a current inmate, call the Sheriff's Office at (325) 453-2717 during business hours. Staff can confirm whether someone is in custody, what the charges are, and what the bond amount is set at. For written records requests, include the subject's full name, approximate arrest date, and any case numbers you have. The office must respond within ten business days under the Texas Public Information Act.
VINELink at vinelink.com or 877-894-8463 is available for Coke County. This service provides automated custody status notifications when an inmate is released, transferred, or otherwise changes status. It is available 24 hours a day and requires only the inmate's name or ID to register.
Coke County Jail Records
The Coke County Jail maintains records of all inmates including booking information, charges, and disposition data when available. Public access to these records is governed by Texas Government Code Chapter 552. Arrest records, mugshots, and jail rosters are generally public. Active investigations, juvenile records, sealed cases, and expunged records are not.
Written requests for arrest records can be mailed or delivered in person to the Coke County Sheriff's Office. Fees may apply for printed copies of reports and other documents. The office is small and staff handle records requests alongside their regular duties, so response times may be longer during busy periods even though the law sets a ten-day maximum.
For arrests that led to state prison sentences, use the TDCJ Inmate Search to find the individual's current location in the state system. The Texas Department of Criminal Justice maintains this database and updates it regularly. The Texas DPS Criminal History Name Search at $3 covers all Texas counties and is a comprehensive option for statewide records.
Note: An arrest record does not mean the person was convicted. Court records from the county clerk show the outcome of criminal proceedings.
Finding Coke County Arrest Records
Given the size of Coke County, most people find that calling the Sheriff's Office directly at (325) 453-2717 is the most efficient approach. The office is in a small community and staff are generally accessible during business hours. For statewide data or records from multiple jurisdictions, the Texas DPS Criminal History tool at publicsite.dps.texas.gov is the best resource.
The Texas Arrests directory for Coke County provides additional guidance on how to access records from this small West Texas county. The Texas Commission on Jail Standards oversees the Coke County Jail and conducts regular inspections. Inspection results are public record and available from the Commission.
Texas Law and Coke County Records
All Coke County public records are subject to Texas Government Code Chapter 552. This law requires agencies to respond to records requests within ten business days. If records are withheld, the agency must cite the specific exemption that applies. You can challenge any improper denial through the Texas Attorney General's office at no cost. The AG issues a binding ruling on whether the records must be released.
Arrest records in Texas are created by law enforcement at the time of booking and reflect the fact of an arrest, not a conviction. A listing in an arrest record does not imply guilt. The court process that follows determines guilt or innocence. These are separate records maintained by separate offices.
The Coke County Sheriff's Office at co.coke.tx.us in Robert Lee handles all law enforcement and arrest records for this small West Texas county, with direct phone contact being the most efficient option for most record requests.
The Coke County Sheriff's Office in Robert Lee maintains all booking records and operates the county jail for this rural West Texas county with a population of around 3,500 residents.
Cities in Coke County
Robert Lee is the county seat and only significant municipality in Coke County. Bronte is a small community also in the county. Neither reaches the 100,000-population threshold for a dedicated city page. All county arrests are processed through the Sheriff's Office in Robert Lee.
Nearby Counties
Coke County is located in West-Central Texas. Surrounding counties include Runnels County, Coleman County, Concho County, Tom Green County, and Mitchell County.