Fisher County Arrest Records
Fisher County arrest records are public documents kept by the Sheriff's Office in Roby, Texas. The records cover bookings, charges, and custody status for people held in the county jail. You can request these records in person or by mail using your rights under the Texas Public Information Act. This page covers how to find and access Fisher County arrest records through local and state sources.
Fisher County Sheriff's Office Records
The Fisher County Sheriff's Office is the primary keeper of arrest records in the county. Located at 207 E 1st Street, Roby, TX 79543, the office handles all law enforcement for the unincorporated parts of Fisher County and operates the county jail. You can reach the Sheriff at (325) 776-2273 during regular business hours, Monday through Friday.
When someone is arrested in Fisher County, the booking process creates a record that includes the person's name, date of birth, charges, and bond amount. These records are held at the Sheriff's Office. Because Fisher County is a smaller, rural county, there is limited online access to jail rosters. Most searches require a phone call or an in-person visit to the office in Roby.
Staff can confirm whether a person is in custody and give you basic charge information over the phone. For official copies of arrest reports, you will need to submit a written public information request. The office has 10 business days to respond under state law.
How to Request Fisher County Arrest Records
Submitting a public information request is straightforward. Write a letter or fill out a request form asking for the specific records you need. Include the full name of the person, an approximate arrest date, and any case number you have. Mail or deliver your request to the Fisher County Sheriff's Office at 207 E 1st Street, Roby, TX 79543.
The Texas Public Information Act (Government Code Chapter 552) gives the public the right to access most government records, including arrest reports. The agency must respond within 10 business days. Some records are exempt, including those tied to active investigations, juvenile arrests, and certain personal data. If fees apply, the office will notify you before releasing records. Standard copy fees under state guidelines are modest, usually under $1 per page for simple black-and-white copies.
Note: Requests that are too vague may be returned. Always give as much detail as possible to help the office locate the right file.
State Arrest Record Resources
Several state-level tools can supplement what you find locally in Fisher County. The Texas Department of Criminal Justice Inmate Search lets you look up people currently housed in a state prison or TDCJ-supervised facility. This database is free and searchable by name or TDCJ number. It is separate from the county jail and only covers people who have been convicted and transferred to state custody.
For broader criminal history, the Texas DPS Criminal History Search gives access to statewide conviction records for a $3 fee per name search. You will need to create a free account with Texas DPS to run a search. This tool covers arrests and convictions from across all Texas counties, not just Fisher County. It is one of the most complete sources for criminal history in the state.
The VINELink notification system is useful if you need to track someone's custody status over time. You can register to get automatic alerts when an inmate's status changes. The Texas toll-free number is 877-894-8463. This service is free and widely used by victims, families, and attorneys.
Fisher County Jail Information
The Fisher County Jail is run by the Sheriff's Office at the same Roby location. It houses people who have been arrested on local charges and are awaiting arraignment or trial. The facility also holds people serving short misdemeanor sentences. Capacity is limited, as is typical for rural West Texas counties.
Anyone booked into the Fisher County Jail goes through a standard intake process. This includes fingerprinting, photographing, and recording personal and charge information. The record created during this process is what becomes the official arrest record. Bond amounts are set by a magistrate judge and recorded along with the charges.
The Texas Commission on Jail Standards certifies and inspects all county jails in Texas, including Fisher County. Inspection reports are available through the commission and document facility conditions and compliance status. Jails must meet state standards for inmate safety, health, and staffing levels.
Fisher County Court Records
Arrest records from the Sheriff's Office feed into court files managed by the Fisher County District Clerk and County Clerk. The District Clerk handles felony case filings. The County Clerk manages misdemeanor and civil cases. Both offices are at the Fisher County Courthouse in Roby. Court files are separate from jail records but contain related information about charges, hearings, and final dispositions.
You can visit either clerk's office in person to search for court records. Most county clerk offices in rural Texas do not offer full online case search tools. You can call ahead to confirm hours and whether staff can do a name search for you before you make the trip. For statewide court case data, the Texas Judicial Branch maintains a portal that lists some case information at the appellate level.
The Texas Department of Criminal Justice Inmate Search provides a statewide look at people in state custody, including those originally arrested in Fisher County.
Use this tool to find out if someone arrested in Fisher County has since been transferred to a state prison unit after conviction.
Cities in Fisher County
Roby is the county seat of Fisher County. Other communities in the county include Rotan, Sylvester, and McCaulley. None of these cities reach the population threshold for a dedicated city arrest records page. For records tied to any of these communities, contact the Fisher County Sheriff's Office directly, as the Sheriff handles law enforcement countywide.
Nearby Counties
Fisher County sits in West Texas near several other rural counties. Arrest record resources for neighboring areas can be found through their respective pages: Kent County, Stonewall County, Haskell County, Jones County, Taylor County, and Nolan County.