Culberson County Arrest Records
Culberson County arrest records are created and maintained by the Sheriff's Office in Van Horn. This far West Texas county borders New Mexico and sits along the I-10 corridor. Every booking processed through the county jail generates a public record under Texas law. These records include names, charges, booking dates, and bond information. This page covers how to access current inmate data, how to request official copies of arrest records, and what state-level resources are available for Culberson County.
Culberson County Sheriff's Office
The Culberson County Sheriff's Office is located at 300 La Caverna Street, Van Horn, TX 79855. The main phone is (432) 283-2060. The Sheriff's Office serves as the primary law enforcement agency for the county and operates the county jail. Because Culberson County sits along I-10, the Sheriff's Office also deals with traffic-related offenses and border corridor incidents that other counties may not see as often.
The county jail houses pre-trial detainees and sentenced inmates. All bookings are processed through this facility. Public records of those bookings include the arrested person's name, date of birth, charges, bond amount, and booking date. Records are public under the Texas Public Information Act unless a court orders them sealed or expunged.
Staff at the Sheriff's Office can confirm current custody status over the phone. For document copies, a written request is required. The office has 10 business days to respond to formal public information requests.
Inmate Lookup in Culberson County
No online jail roster is currently available for Culberson County. To check on an inmate, call the Sheriff's Office at (432) 283-2060 or use VINELink at no cost. VINELink allows you to search by name or jail ID and sign up for custody change notifications. The VINE toll-free line is 877-894-8463. It runs around the clock and is useful for family members who need to know when someone is released or moved.
For inmates who may be in the state prison system, the TDCJ offender search covers all Texas Department of Criminal Justice supervised offenders. County jail records are separate, but once someone is transferred to state custody, TDCJ is the right place to look.
Criminal Court Records
Culberson County court records are held by the County Clerk and District Clerk at the courthouse in Van Horn. The 394th Judicial District handles felony cases in Culberson County. Misdemeanor matters go through the County Court. Criminal court records are public documents and include all filings, hearings, and outcomes from criminal cases. They are distinct from booking and jail records but often relate to the same event.
You can request court records in person at the Culberson County Courthouse or by mail. Providing the case number or the name and approximate date helps staff locate the record faster. Certified copies may involve a per-page fee. Convictions recorded in county court also flow into the Texas DPS statewide criminal history system.
Note: Not all arrests lead to charges, and not all charges lead to convictions. Court records will reflect whatever the final disposition was.
State-Level Resources
The Texas DPS Criminal History Search costs $3 and returns results from law enforcement agencies statewide. It is a useful supplement when you need broader coverage beyond Culberson County alone. Searches return convictions, deferred adjudications, and some arrest data depending on case outcomes. This system is managed by the Texas Department of Public Safety and is updated regularly by agencies that report through the state's central records system.
The Texas Commission on Jail Standards sets rules for how county jails must operate across the state. Culberson County Jail operates under TCJS oversight. If you have a question about inmate treatment or facility standards, the TCJS website is the proper resource.
The Texas Public Information Act, codified in Chapter 552 of the Texas Government Code, gives citizens the right to request government records. Arrest records and booking information generally fall under public information unless sealed by court order.
Requesting Culberson County Arrest Records
To request records, write to the Culberson County Sheriff's Office at 300 La Caverna Street, Van Horn, TX 79855. Provide the name of the person, the approximate date of the arrest, and what specific records you need. The office will respond within 10 business days. Some records may require a cost estimate before release if copying fees apply.
For statewide criminal history, go to the Texas DPS site and pay the $3 fee online. Results are typically available immediately and cover a broader range of criminal history than a single county request would. For court records, contact the Culberson County Clerk at the courthouse.
The Culberson County Sheriff's Office page provides public contact details and service information. The image below was captured from the Sheriff's Office site and shows the primary access point for arrest and inmate information in Van Horn.
Contact the Sheriff's Office in Van Horn to confirm custody status or to request records for arrests in Culberson County.
Cities in Culberson County
Van Horn is the only incorporated city in Culberson County and serves as the county seat. It sits along I-10 in far West Texas. Van Horn does not meet the 100,000-population threshold for a standalone city page. All arrest records and inmate information for Van Horn residents go through the Culberson County Sheriff's Office.
Nearby Counties
Culberson County borders several counties in far West Texas and is near the New Mexico state line. Arrest record resources for nearby counties can be found at: Hudspeth County, Jeff Davis County, Reeves County, and El Paso County.