Find Arrest Records in Crosby County
Crosby County arrest records are maintained by the Sheriff's Office in Crosbyton. Each time someone is booked into the county jail, a public record is created that includes the person's name, charges, booking date, and bond details. This page explains how to find current inmate information, how to request copies of arrest records, and what state-level resources apply to Crosby County. Whether you are looking for a recent booking or need older records, the Sheriff's Office and state databases are the primary sources.
Crosby County Sheriff's Office
The Crosby County Sheriff's Office is at 110 W Main Street, Crosbyton, TX 79322. Phone: (806) 675-2254. The Sheriff's Office runs law enforcement across all of Crosby County and keeps custody of the county jail. All arrests in the county are processed here, and the Sheriff's staff maintain all local booking and inmate records.
Crosbyton is a small rural community in the South Plains of Texas. The county jail is modest in size, holding pre-trial detainees and people serving short county sentences. When you call the Sheriff's Office, the staff can confirm whether a specific person is currently in custody and provide basic booking information. For copies of actual records, a written request is needed.
Records remain public unless a court orders expungement or sealing. Even older arrest records may be available through a public information request if they are still on file.
Inmate Search and Roster
Crosby County does not have an online inmate roster at this time. The fastest way to find out if someone is in jail is to call the Sheriff's Office at (806) 675-2254. You can also check VINELink, the statewide custody notification service. VINELink searches by name or jail ID number and lets you register for alerts. The toll-free VINE number is 877-894-8463 and works around the clock.
If the person may be in a state facility, check the TDCJ offender search. That system covers everyone under Texas Department of Criminal Justice supervision, including those on parole or in state prisons. County jail inmates are tracked separately at the local level.
Note: VINE is funded statewide and does not charge fees for custody searches or notifications.
Court Records in Crosby County
The County Clerk and District Clerk in Crosbyton maintain criminal court records for cases filed in Crosby County. Felony matters are handled in the district court. Misdemeanor cases go through the County Court. Court records show what happened after an arrest, including charges filed, hearings, plea deals, and outcomes. These records are separate from the arrest and booking records held by the Sheriff's Office but are related when both stem from the same incident.
To search court records, contact the Crosby County Clerk's office at the Crosby County Courthouse in Crosbyton. You can request records in person or by mail. Court records that resulted in convictions also show up in the Texas DPS criminal history database, which covers all counties statewide.
Texas State Records Tools
The Texas DPS Criminal History Search is available online for $3. It compiles criminal history from law enforcement agencies across all 254 Texas counties, including Crosby County. This is a useful tool if you need a broader record check or if you are not sure which county holds the records you need. The search returns conviction records, deferred adjudications, and some arrest information depending on outcome.
The Texas Commission on Jail Standards regulates how county jails in Texas operate. Crosby County Jail is subject to TCJS rules and inspections. Their site is a resource for questions about inmate rights and jail operations. If you have a concern about conditions at the jail, the TCJS handles complaints.
The Texas Public Information Act gives the public the right to request government records, including arrest records, within 10 business days of submitting a written request to the agency.
How to Get Crosby County Records
Submit a written request to the Crosby County Sheriff's Office at 110 W Main Street, Crosbyton, TX 79322. Include the name of the subject, approximate arrest date, and your contact details. The office will confirm what records they have and let you know any applicable copy fees. For court records, contact the County Clerk at the same courthouse address. For statewide criminal history, use the DPS search online at $3 per query.
Records that are expunged or sealed by court order are no longer public. If a case was dismissed, it may still appear in some databases unless formally expunged. The district court in Crosbyton handles expungement petitions for Crosby County.
The Crosby County Sheriff's Office website provides public contact information and resources for the county. The screenshot below shows the Sheriff's Office page for Crosby County, the starting point for inmate searches and arrest record requests in this South Plains county.
Call or visit the Sheriff's Office to get current custody information or to request records from past arrests in Crosby County.
Cities in Crosby County
Crosbyton is the county seat and primary city in Crosby County. Lorenzo is another small community in the county. Neither city reaches the 100,000-population threshold for a standalone city page. Residents of both communities can use the county resources listed here to find arrest records and inmate information.
Nearby Counties
Crosby County is in the South Plains region of Texas. Arrest records for nearby counties are available on these pages: Lubbock County, Floyd County, Dickens County, Garza County, and Lynn County.