Texas County Booking Records and Police Blotter

Texas County police blotter records and arrest information are managed by the Sheriff's Office at 1102 South Ellison Street in Guymon, Oklahoma. The Texas County Jail holds up to 96 inmates and books approximately 2,040 people each year. Call 580-338-4000 to reach the jail at any hour, or use the online inmate roster to look up booking numbers, charges, and release dates for current detainees.

Texas County Sheriff's Office

The Texas County Sheriff's Office is located at 1102 South Ellison Street in Guymon. The Sheriff's Office covers the whole county, including Goodwell, Guymon, Hardesty, Hooker, Optima, Texhoma, and Tyrone. The main phone is 580-338-4000. That same number reaches the jail, which is staffed 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

The Texas County Jail operates from the same Ellison Street address. It has a capacity of 96 beds and processes about 2,040 bookings per year. The turnover rate is fairly steady: roughly 40% of inmates are released within the first month, and about 30% leave within 90 days. The remaining population stays longer, sometimes serving sentences up to one year before transfer to a state facility.

Inmate money deposits can be made through the Tiger Kiosk in the jail lobby, which accepts cash, debit, and credit cards. Online deposits are also available through the commissary provider. Money orders can be mailed in, though you should call 580-338-4000 first to confirm the current process. Phone calls within the jail are handled by Prodigy Solutions. The inmate must have funds on their account to make outgoing calls.

Visitation at the Texas County Jail runs through Prodigy Inmate Visitation. On-site hours on weekdays are 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM, 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM, and 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Weekend hours cover 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM and 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM on both Saturday and Sunday. Each visit lasts 20 minutes. On-site visits must be scheduled at least 24 hours in advance. Visitors must submit a photo for approval at ProdigySales.com before their first visit.

Texas County Inmate Search and Arrest Records

Texas County maintains an online inmate roster that lets you search by name or booking number. The roster shows booking numbers, last and first names, dates of birth, release dates, and criminal charges. It is updated regularly. Call 580-338-4000 for real-time information if you need to check on someone outside of a normal update cycle.

The JailExchange listing for Texas County has current information on the county jail.

It lists the facility address and links to inmate search tools when they are available online.

The VINE notification service at vinelink.com, or by calling 877-654-8463, is a free statewide tool that sends alerts when an inmate's status changes in Texas County. VINE covers releases, transfers, and escapes. You can register a phone number or email address and get notified without having to check the roster yourself. The service is free and available to anyone.

Texas County is in the Oklahoma Panhandle, which is a rural area with a large agricultural workforce. That location means that many of the people booked into the jail come from outlying farms and smaller communities. The jail processes about 2,040 people a year, which is substantial for a 96-bed facility. The roster can change significantly from day to day depending on arrest activity and release schedules.

Texas County Police Blotter Records Request

The public has the right to request police blotter and arrest records from the Texas County Sheriff's Office under Title 51, Section 24A.5 of Oklahoma law. The agency must respond within a reasonable timeframe as required by Title 51, Section 24A.8. Booking records, jail rosters, and incident reports are public records in Oklahoma unless a specific exemption applies.

Submit your request in person at 1102 South Ellison Street in Guymon or by mail to the same address. Call 580-338-4000 to ask about fees and the preferred format for written requests. Including the subject's full name, date of birth, and approximate date of arrest will help the office locate the records faster. Simple requests for current inmate data may be handled quickly given the online roster. Older or more detailed records may take additional time to pull and copy.

Bond information for Texas County inmates is available by calling 580-338-4000. The jail can confirm whether a bond has been set and how much it is. Accepted methods of payment typically include cash, money order, and bail bond agents. If you are trying to post bond on behalf of someone, call first to confirm the process and any current restrictions.

Statewide Tools for Texas County Records

The OSBI CHIRP system gives you access to Oklahoma statewide criminal history records. CHIRP covers arrests and case outcomes from all 77 counties, including Texas County. It is a broader tool than the county jail roster because it shows the full history of arrests and charges, not just current custody. There is a $15 fee for a name-based search. CHIRP is run by the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation.

The Oklahoma Department of Corrections offender search at okoffender.doc.ok.gov covers people serving sentences in state prisons. When a Texas County inmate is sentenced to a DOC facility, they leave the county jail. Use the DOC search to find them after that point. The county roster and DOC lookup together give the most complete picture of where someone is in custody.

Texas County court records are available through the Oklahoma State Courts Network at oscn.net. OSCN is free and covers criminal cases in district court. Search by name or case number to see what charges were filed, when hearings are scheduled, and what outcomes were entered. Combining the jail roster with OSCN gives you the most complete view of any Texas County criminal matter.

Texas County Legal Resources

Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma serves Texas County residents who need help with legal matters and cannot afford an attorney. Call 405-557-0020 for assistance. The Oklahoma Bar Association at 405-416-7000 runs a referral line that can help you find a licensed attorney familiar with Texas County courts. The Oklahoma Court Information Records at odcr.com also covers court filings and is worth checking alongside OSCN when you research a case.

Texas County is served by the District 1 court system. Cases go through district court in Guymon after arraignment. If you are looking for someone who was arrested but may have already posted bond, the OSCN docket for Texas County will show whether a case was filed and what the next court date is. OSCN and the jail roster together are the two most useful free tools for anyone tracking a Texas County arrest.

Cities in Texas County

Texas County includes Guymon, the county seat, along with Goodwell, Hooker, Hardesty, Tyrone, and Texhoma. All arrests made anywhere in Texas County are processed through the Sheriff's Office and jail in Guymon. None of the cities in Texas County currently meet the population threshold for individual city pages on this site.

Nearby Counties

Texas County is in the Oklahoma Panhandle and borders several other counties. Each county has its own Sheriff's Office and jail records system.