Midland Jail Roster and Inmate Lookup
The Midland jail roster lists people currently held at the Midland County detention facility following arrests in Midland. Midland is the county seat of Midland County in West Texas and a major hub of the Permian Basin oil industry. The city's population swings with energy industry cycles, which affects local arrest volume. Midland police make arrests, and those individuals are booked into the county jail. This page covers where to find the Midland inmate search online, how VINE notifications work, and how to check state prison records for those who have moved beyond county custody.
Midland Overview
Where Midland Arrests Are Booked
Midland County and the city of Midland share the same name, and the county seat is the city itself. The Midland County Sheriff's Office runs the county detention facility, which holds people arrested by city police as well as those arrested by the sheriff's own deputies. Midland PD brings arrestees to this facility after processing. The city does not operate a separate long-term jail. Both tools are free. Records show the inmate's name, date of birth, charges, booking time, and bail status. Midland County is a smaller county than many Texas metros, which means the roster is easier to search and results tend to be less cluttered. The system is updated as new bookings come in throughout the day.
| Office | Midland County Sheriff's Office |
|---|---|
| Address | 400 S. Main St., Midland TX 79701 |
| Phone | (432) 688-4600 |
| Website | midlandcountytexas.gov |
The sheriff's office is located in downtown Midland. Staff can confirm custody status and give you basic booking information over the phone if the online search is not working.
Midland Police Department
Midland PD provides law enforcement for the city. Officers handle patrol, traffic, investigations, and arrests within city limits. Once an arrest is made, the person is transferred to the Midland County jail. The police department does not maintain a separate inmate roster. Their records focus on incidents, case files, and arrest documentation.
You can request records from Midland PD under Texas Government Code Chapter 552, the Public Information Act. Write out the records you need and submit the request to the department's public information officer. There is no requirement to explain why you want them. Under Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Article 2.13, Midland officers carry the same peace officer duties as all Texas law enforcement and must execute lawful process and maintain order.
| Office | Midland Police Department |
|---|---|
| Address | 601 N. Loraine St., Midland TX 79701 |
| Phone | (432) 685-7100 |
| Website | midlandtexas.gov |
Searching the Midland Jail Roster
Go to the Midland County Sheriff's website and use their free inmate search tool. Enter a first and last name. If the common name search returns too many results, add a date of birth to narrow it down. Both tools pull current booking data and are updated throughout the day.
If a recent arrest is not showing up, check back after a few hours. Booking data takes time to enter. If someone was arrested by a federal agency operating in Midland rather than by local police, they would be held in a federal facility and would not appear on the county roster at all. For those situations, contact the relevant federal agency directly.
VINE Victim Notification
VINE tracks Midland County inmate custody status and sends automatic alerts when something changes. Register at VINELink using the inmate's ID number. Choose your preferred notification method: phone call, text, or email. VINE is free and available at all hours. Midland County inmates are covered, so anyone arrested in Midland is in the system.
Call 1-877-894-8463 to register or check on an inmate by phone. This is useful when internet access is limited or when you want to speak with someone directly. The service sends notifications as soon as the jail updates the record. It removes the need to call the facility repeatedly when you are waiting for news about a specific person's custody status.
VINE System Screenshot
The image below was taken from VINE, the notification platform for tracking inmates held in Midland County including those arrested in Midland by city police.
VINELink sends real-time custody alerts for Midland County inmates, covering all Midland arrests processed through the county jail.
TDCJ and State Prison Records
When a Midland arrest leads to a state prison sentence, the person moves out of the county jail and into the Texas Department of Criminal Justice system. The TDCJ Inmate Search covers all state-sentenced inmates and shows current facility, offense data, and projected release dates. TDCJ records are separate from the Midland County roster.
For full criminal history, the Texas DPS Crime Records division holds statewide arrest and conviction data. DPS records can show prior bookings across all Texas counties. The Texas Commission on Jail Standards regulates the Midland County detention facility under Title 37, Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 265, setting minimum requirements for safety, staffing, and recordkeeping.
Public Records in Midland
Texas Government Code Chapter 552 lets you request records from Midland PD and the Midland County Sheriff's Office. Submit a written request to the agency's public information officer. You do not need to state a reason for your request. Agencies must respond within ten business days. Most jail and arrest records are public. If an agency denies your request, they must cite the applicable exemption. You can challenge that denial through the Texas Attorney General's open records process at no cost to you.
Midland County Jail Roster
All Midland city arrests are processed through the Midland County jail. See the full county inmate roster at the link below.