Crockett County Jail Records
Crockett County arrest records document every booking processed at the county jail in Ozona. The Sheriff's Office at 903 E Houston Street handles all arrests, inmate intake, and record-keeping for this large but sparsely populated West Texas county. Arrest records include the person's name, charge, booking date, and bond amount. State-level tools give access to records for Crockett County residents who moved through the prison system. This page explains how to find current inmate information, how to request official records, and what statewide tools are available to you.
Crockett County Sheriff's Office
The Crockett County Sheriff's Office operates at 903 E Houston Street, Ozona, TX 76943. The main phone number is (325) 392-2661. The Sheriff runs law enforcement for the entire county, which covers a very large geographic area though with a small population. Every arrest and booking in Crockett County runs through this office, and all records are kept here.
Because the county is rural and remote, the jail is the only detention facility in the area. Both pre-trial inmates waiting on court dates and short-term sentenced inmates are held here. Staff can answer questions about current inmates by phone. If you need a copy of a booking report or arrest record, a written request under the Texas Public Information Act is the correct process. The office has 10 business days to respond.
The Sheriff's Office also coordinates with state agencies on cases that cross into their jurisdiction, including highway offenses along US 290 and I-10 corridors that run through the county.
Finding Inmates in Crockett County
Crockett County does not publish an online jail roster. To check if someone is currently in custody, call the Sheriff's Office at (325) 392-2661. You can also use VINELink at 877-894-8463 to search by name or jail ID. VINELink is free and available 24/7. It also allows you to sign up for notifications when an inmate is released or moved to a different facility.
If the person you are searching for may have been transferred to a state facility, the Texas Department of Criminal Justice offender search covers all TDCJ-supervised inmates. People sentenced to state prison will appear in that system even after leaving Crockett County Jail.
State Criminal History and Records
The Texas DPS Criminal History Search is available online for $3. It compiles records from law enforcement agencies across the state, including Crockett County. This is a good option when you need a broader look at someone's criminal history or when you are not sure which county handled a case. Results come back quickly and cover convictions, deferred adjudications, and arrests depending on how the case resolved.
The Texas Commission on Jail Standards oversees county jail operations statewide. Crockett County Jail operates under TCJS standards and is inspected regularly. The TCJS site lists contacts for every county jail and provides guidance on inmate rights and proper procedures.
Note: The Texas Public Information Act covers all public arrest records. Agencies must respond to written requests within 10 business days.
How to Request Crockett County Arrest Records
Send your written request to Crockett County Sheriff's Office, 903 E Houston Street, Ozona, TX 76943. Include the name of the person whose record you need, the approximate date of the arrest, and your contact information. The office will confirm whether they have the record and let you know the cost for copies. Most routine records take only a few days to pull, though the 10-day window applies.
Court records from criminal cases in Crockett County are held by the County Clerk. The 112th Judicial District Court handles felony matters. County Court handles misdemeanors. Both sets of records are public and available through written request or in-person visit. If you know the case number, that speeds the search considerably.
For expungement or record sealing, that is a court process handled by the district court. You would need to file a petition and meet eligibility requirements. An attorney familiar with Texas expungement law can walk you through what applies to a specific situation.
The Crockett County Sheriff's Office website provides contact information and resources for the public. The image below captures the Sheriff's Office page, showing access points for inmate information and public records in Crockett County.
Contact the Sheriff's Office directly for current inmate status or to submit a records request for past arrests in Crockett County.
Cities in Crockett County
Ozona is the county seat and only incorporated city in Crockett County. All government offices are located there, including the Sheriff's Office, jail, and courthouse. Ozona does not meet the 100,000-population threshold for a standalone city page, but all arrest records and inmate information for Ozona residents are handled through the county resources listed here.
Nearby Counties
Crockett County borders several counties in the Trans-Pecos and Edwards Plateau regions of Texas. For arrest record information in nearby areas, see: Sutton County, Edwards County, Val Verde County, Terrell County, Pecos County, and Crane County.