The Lubbock County Jail Roster is a public transparency tool that allows anyone to check if a specific person is in custody at the Lubbock County Detention Center. LubbockCourt.us helps find publicly available information about current and recently released inmates. Additionally, data can be obtained through the official sheriff's website, by visiting the detention center in person, or by calling the institution's number. The roster is maintained by the Lubbock County Sheriff's Office, hosted on the sheriff's website, and updated regularly throughout the day.
Search Current Inmates in Lubbock Jail
There are several ways to check if a person is held in the county detention center.
Online Search
- Go to the Active Jail Roster page on the Lubbock County Sheriff's Office website.
- Use the search field: enter the last name or booking number.
- If the search field is missing, press Ctrl+F (or Cmd+F on Mac) to manually find the last name on the page.
- Click on the inmate's name to see details: charges, booking date, bail amount.
To search related court records, use LubbockCourt.us or the county court case online access portal.
By Phone
Call the detention center directly. The operator can confirm if the person is in custody if you provide the full legal name.
In-Person Visit
Visit the lobby of the Lubbock County Detention Center. The visitor information window is open daily.
What You Need for the Search
- Full legal name of the person
- Booking number, if known
Juvenile offenders are not displayed in the public roster.
Detention Center Contact Information
Lubbock County Detention Center
For open records requests, the Sheriff's Office asks to send requests in writing.
Find Lubbock Jail Booking Records Online
A booking record is created at the moment a detained person is officially registered in the detention center. This is not the same as an arrest warrant or indictment — it is an administrative document that records the fact of taking a person into custody.
During booking, the following data is generated:
- Unique booking number
- Date and time of registration
- List of charges at the time of detention
- Name of the agency that made the arrest (Sheriff's Office, Lubbock Police Department, DPS, etc.)
- Bail amount, if set
The fastest way to view this data is to use the active roster on the sheriff's website. Each record in the roster usually contains basic booking information. If you need a complete document or a copy for legal purposes, contact the records department located directly at the Lubbock County Detention Center. According to the sheriff's FAQ, a background check request requires a personal visit to this department.
Court materials related to criminal cases are stored by the Lubbock County District Clerk. For viewing non-confidential civil, family, and criminal cases, the online court records access portal is available.
Search the Lubbock Jail Roster by Last Name or Booking Number
On the active roster page, two main search methods are available.
Search by Last Name
Enter the last name in Latin letters into the search field. A few tips:
- Check the spelling — even one extra letter can result in zero results.
- Try entering just the last name without the first name to see all persons with that last name.
- If the last name is common (e.g., Smith or Garcia), add the first name to narrow down the results.
Search by Booking Number
If you know the booking number, enter it directly. This method is the most accurate and returns exactly one record.
If the Search Yields No Results
- Ensure the name is entered correctly — try alternative spellings.
- The person may have already been released: the roster only shows those currently in custody.
- There may be a delay of several hours between the actual arrest and the appearance of the record in the system.
- Call the detention center at (806) 775-7009 for clarification.
- To search for related court information, use LubbockCourt.us.
Jail Roster Updates and Search Limitations in Lubbock
The roster is updated throughout the day, but this does not happen instantly. In practice, there may be a delay of several minutes to several hours between the booking and the appearance of the record on the website, depending on staff workload and time of day.
Key Limitations
| Limitation | Explanation |
|---|---|
| Publication Delay | A new record may not appear immediately after arrest, especially at night or on weekends. |
| Disappearance After Release | When a person is released (on bail, by court decision, etc.), their record is removed from the active roster. |
| Only Current Inmates | The roster is not an archive of all past bookings. It only displays individuals currently in custody at the time of viewing. |
| Minors | Records of persons under 17 years old are not published. |
| Data Entry Errors | Sometimes a last name may be entered incorrectly, complicating the search. |
For historical arrest data or state-level criminal history checks, contact the Texas Department of Public Safety, which maintains a centralized criminal records database. A background check request can also be submitted in person at the Lubbock County Detention Center's records department.
The information in the roster is provided as a public service by Lubbock County, Texas, and is not legal advice. Data may change without notice, so for legal decisions, always consult an attorney or the appropriate office directly.