Midland County Jail Roster

The Midland County jail roster lists all people currently held at the county detention facility in Midland, Texas. You can search by name or booking number to view charges, bond amounts, and custody status for anyone booked into the Midland County Jail. The Midland County Sheriff's Office maintains this public record and updates it regularly. Midland is a major oil and energy hub in West Texas, and the county jail sees a substantial volume of bookings each year. This page covers how to search the roster, what information you'll find, and how to reach the Sheriff's Office directly.

Midland County Sheriff's Office

The Midland County Sheriff's Office runs the county jail and handles law enforcement across the county. The jail processes arrests from the Sheriff's Office, the Midland Police Department, Texas Department of Public Safety troopers, and other agencies. Every person booked goes through intake, which includes fingerprinting, a booking photo, medical screening, and housing classification.

Midland County is in the Permian Basin region of West Texas. The area's oil and energy industries attract a large workforce, which in turn creates a higher volume of arrests than you'd expect from the county's base population. The jail handles both local criminal cases and people awaiting transfer to the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.

How to Search the Midland County Jail Roster

The Midland County Sheriff's Office website provides an online inmate search at midlandcountytx.gov. You can search by last name or booking number. Results show the inmate's name, booking date, charges, and bond details. This can be a helpful backup if the county's own site is slow or unavailable.

If a person doesn't show up online, they may have been recently booked and the record hasn't populated yet, or they may have already been released. Call (432) 688-4600 to check status by phone. Staff can confirm custody and provide basic booking information. For state prison inmates, use the TDCJ Inmate Search.

What the Roster Shows

Each record on the Midland County jail roster includes a unique booking number, the inmate's full legal name, date of birth, and booking date. Charges are listed by offense name or Texas Penal Code section. Bond amounts are shown when set by a magistrate. The booking photo is often included in online results.

Additional fields may include the arresting agency, housing unit, and projected release date. Bond information won't appear until after the magistrate hearing. Texas law requires that hearing within 48 hours of arrest under the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure. The Texas Public Information Act makes most basic booking data publicly available.

Note: Only active bookings appear on the live roster. Older records require a formal public records request.

Bond and Release in Midland County

After an arrest, a Midland County magistrate sets bond. Misdemeanor charges may use a preset bail schedule, which can allow release shortly after booking. Felony charges require a full magistrate hearing. Bond types include cash, surety through a licensed bondsman, and personal recognizance if the court approves it.

After bond is posted, the jail processes the release. This takes time. If any holds are on the inmate from other agencies, such as a parole hold or warrant from another county, those must be resolved before release happens. Once released, the person no longer appears on the active roster. Call (432) 688-4600 to confirm a release.

Visitation, Mail, and Commissary

Visitors to the Midland County Jail must bring valid government-issued photo ID. Call (432) 688-4600 ahead of time to confirm current visitation hours and any scheduling requirements. The facility may use in-person visitation booths or video visitation. Clothing that resembles inmate attire is not allowed. People with active no-contact orders cannot visit.

Mail sent to inmates must include the full legal name and booking number. All letters are inspected. Cash, stamps, and prohibited items will not be delivered. Family members can deposit funds into an inmate's commissary account. The Texas Commission on Jail Standards sets the rules for mail, commissary, and visitation in all Texas county jails, as specified in Title 37, Part 9, Chapter 265 of the Texas Administrative Code.

VINE Victim Notification

Midland County uses the VINE system for victim notifications. Anyone can register through VINELink to receive automatic alerts when an inmate's custody status changes. Notifications go out by phone, email, or text. The service is free, confidential, and available 24 hours a day.

For state prison inmates, the TDCJ Victim Services Division provides similar notifications when offenders are transferred, released, or paroled from state custody.

Public Records Requests

Booking records not available online can be requested from the Midland County Sheriff's Office. Submit a written request by mail or in person. The Texas Public Information Act requires the agency to respond within 10 business days. Some records may be withheld if they involve an active investigation, protected health information, or other legal exemptions.

Court records for Midland County criminal cases are held by the District Clerk and County Clerk. You can search some case information through the Texas Courts website. The DPS Crime Records Division manages statewide criminal history for public background check searches.

Cities in Midland County

Midland is the county seat and the largest city in Midland County. It is the only city in the county that meets the population threshold for a dedicated page.

• Midland

Nearby Counties

Midland County is in the Permian Basin. Check these nearby jail rosters if you need to expand your search:

• Ector County
• Martin County
• Glasscock County
• Andrews County
• Howard County