Find Arrest Records in Hockley County
Hockley County arrest records are maintained by the Hockley County Sheriff's Office in Levelland, Texas. Jail records in Hockley County include photos and basic demographic information along with charges and custody status for each booking. This page covers how to access Hockley County arrest records, what information they typically contain, and what statewide tools are available for deeper criminal history research in Texas.
Hockley County Sheriff's Office Records
The Hockley County Sheriff's Office in Levelland serves as the primary law enforcement agency for the county and maintains the county jail. Jail records in Hockley County include photos taken at booking along with basic demographic information, charges, and custody status. These records are public under the Texas Public Information Act. To access them, contact the Sheriff's Office in Levelland directly by phone or visit during business hours.
Booking records are created at intake and capture the initial state of an arrest. They show the person's name, date of birth, the charges filed at the time of booking, the arresting agency, and bond information. Because Hockley County is a mid-size West Texas county, online roster access may be limited. Calling the jail directly is often the most reliable way to confirm current custody status for a specific person.
For statewide custody tracking, use VINELink at 877-894-8463. This service covers both the Hockley County jail and TDCJ state facilities. You can register to receive automatic alerts when an inmate's status changes, which is particularly useful for victims and family members who need to stay informed.
Requesting Hockley County Arrest Records
Arrest records in Hockley County are available under the Texas Public Information Act. The county has 10 business days to respond to a properly submitted request. To request records, write to the Hockley County Sheriff's Office and provide the full name of the individual, their date of birth, and the approximate date of the arrest. A case number, if you have one, will speed up the process.
In-person requests at the Sheriff's Office in Levelland are accepted during regular business hours. For historical arrest records or records tied to court cases, you may also need to contact the Hockley County District Clerk or County Clerk, which maintain court files separately from the jail booking records. Court records document what happened after the arrest, including whether charges were dropped, reduced, or resulted in a conviction.
Note: Hockley County jail records include booking photographs, which may be available as part of a public records request to the Sheriff's Office.
Texas Statewide Criminal History Resources
For criminal history that extends beyond Hockley County, the Texas Department of Public Safety provides a statewide conviction search at publicsite.dps.texas.gov. The name-based search costs $3 per unit. You need to create a free account to use the system. This covers convictions from all Texas counties and is useful for understanding someone's broader criminal history in the state.
If someone arrested in Hockley County was sentenced and transferred to a state facility, they will appear in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice inmate search at inmate.tdcj.texas.gov. This free search is available by name or TDCJ inmate number. The Texas Commission on Jail Standards at www.tcjs.state.tx.us regulates county jails and publishes compliance information for the Hockley County facility.
The Texas Attorney General's office at www.texasattorneygeneral.gov can help if you face issues with a public records request that has been improperly denied. The AG's office handles public information disputes and can issue opinions on what records must be disclosed.
Hockley County Jail Booking Records
The image below is from the Texas Department of Criminal Justice inmate search system, a statewide resource for tracking individuals from Hockley County who have been sentenced to state prison.
Use the TDCJ search at inmate.tdcj.texas.gov for free to find any current state prison inmates from Hockley County.
For current Hockley County jail inmates, contact the Sheriff's Office in Levelland to request the most up-to-date booking and custody information.
Cities in Hockley County
Hockley County includes Levelland (the county seat), Smyer, Opdyke West, and other small communities. None of these communities are large enough for a separate city page on this site. All arrest records for the county are processed through the Hockley County Sheriff's Office and jail in Levelland. The Levelland Police Department also makes arrests, which are processed through the county facility.
Nearby Counties
Hockley County is in the South Plains region of West Texas. Lubbock County borders to the east. Cochran County is to the west. Yoakum County lies to the southwest, and Terry County borders to the south. Lamb County is to the north. Each county operates its own Sheriff's Office and jail records system.