Find Arrest Records in Dimmit County
Dimmit County arrest records are held by the Sheriff's Office in Carrizo Springs, located in South Texas near the Mexico border. Each arrest processed through the county jail creates a public record documenting the charges, booking date, and bond status. Border region counties like Dimmit often see a mix of local and transit-related law enforcement activity. This page explains how to find current inmate information, request records from the Sheriff's Office, and use state databases that cover Dimmit County arrests.
Dimmit County Sheriff's Office
The Dimmit County Sheriff's Office is at 669 Industrial Blvd, Carrizo Springs, TX 78834. Call (830) 876-3508 to reach the office during business hours. The Sheriff's Office is responsible for all law enforcement in unincorporated Dimmit County and operates the county jail. Carrizo Springs is the county seat and the center for county government operations, including courts and the Sheriff's department.
Dimmit County is in the Eagle Ford Shale region and is also a border-area county with significant law enforcement activity tied to its proximity to Mexico. The jail handles a mix of local arrests, pre-trial detainees, and individuals connected to regional law enforcement operations. All booking records are maintained as public information and can be requested from the Sheriff's Office.
To confirm custody status for a specific person, call the Sheriff's Office directly. For copies of booking records or incident reports, a written public information request is required. The office must respond within 10 business days under the Texas Public Information Act.
Inmate Lookup and Custody Status
Dimmit County does not currently publish an online jail roster. The most direct way to check on someone in custody is to call the Sheriff's Office at (830) 876-3508. You can also use VINELink at 877-894-8463 for free custody checks and automatic notification registration. VINELink searches by name or jail ID and is available 24 hours a day. Sign up to receive calls, texts, or emails when an inmate is released or transferred.
For state prison inmates, the TDCJ offender search covers anyone under Texas Department of Criminal Justice supervision. Once someone is sentenced to state prison and transferred from the Dimmit County Jail, they appear in the TDCJ database. County jail records and state prison records are maintained separately.
Criminal Court Records
Dimmit County criminal court records are maintained by the County Clerk and District Clerk at the Dimmit County Courthouse in Carrizo Springs. The 293rd Judicial District Court handles felony cases. Misdemeanor matters go through the County Court. Both sets of records are public and can be obtained by visiting the courthouse or submitting a written request by mail. Court records show what happened in a case after arrest, including charges filed, hearings, and the final outcome.
If a case resulted in a conviction, that record also appears in the Texas DPS statewide criminal history database. This makes it searchable from outside the county and over time. Court records that resulted in dismissal still show the correct outcome in the court files but may persist in some public databases unless expunged by court order.
Texas State Resources
The Texas DPS Criminal History Search costs $3 and covers statewide conviction records from all Texas counties. It is useful for Dimmit County when you need a broader check or when you are not sure which county handled a case. Results are available online almost immediately after payment. The search covers convictions, deferred adjudications, and some arrest information.
The Texas Commission on Jail Standards oversees county jail operations statewide. Dimmit County Jail is subject to TCJS inspection and standards. Their site lists contact information for all Texas county jails and provides resources for questions about inmate rights and facility conditions.
All public records in Texas, including arrest and booking records, are subject to the Texas Public Information Act. This law gives any person the right to request government records from agencies like the Sheriff's Office. The 10-business-day response window is a legal requirement, not a suggestion.
How to Request Dimmit County Records
Write to the Dimmit County Sheriff's Office at 669 Industrial Blvd, Carrizo Springs, TX 78834. Include the name of the person, the date or approximate time of the arrest, and what type of records you are requesting. Copy fees may apply. For court records, contact the Dimmit County Clerk at the courthouse. For statewide criminal history, use the Texas DPS online portal at $3 per search.
The Dimmit County public records resource provides background information on the county's demographics and law enforcement context. The image below was captured from that source and provides context for arrest data in this South Texas border county.
Contact the Dimmit County Sheriff's Office in Carrizo Springs directly for current inmate information or copies of arrest records.
Cities in Dimmit County
Carrizo Springs is the county seat and the only incorporated city in Dimmit County. It serves as the center for all county government functions including the Sheriff's Office and courthouse. Carrizo Springs does not reach the 100,000-population threshold for a standalone city page. All arrest and inmate records for Carrizo Springs residents are handled through the Dimmit County Sheriff's Office.
Nearby Counties
Dimmit County is in South Texas along the border region. For arrest record resources in neighboring counties, see: Zavala County, Maverick County, Webb County, La Salle County, and Frio County.