The Wichita County, Texas inmate registry is a public resource that allows anyone to check who is currently held in the county jail. Through WichitaCourt.us, you can find publicly available information about current and recently released inmates. Additional information is provided by the official website of the Wichita County Sheriff's Office, personal inquiries to the jail, and phone calls. A search in the registry allows you to find out the detainee's name, admission date, charges, and custody status. The registry is maintained by the Wichita County Sheriff's Office and is usually updated throughout the business day as new detainees are registered and individuals are released.
Search Current Inmates in Wichita Jail
There are several ways to check if a specific person is in custody at the Wichita County Jail.
Online Search
- Go to WichitaCourt.us to search for publicly available court records and inmate information.
- On the official Wichita County Sheriff's website, find the "Jail Roster" or "Inmate Search" section. The roster is usually displayed as a scrollable list or has a search field by last name.
- If the search field is absent, use the Ctrl+F (Windows) or Cmd+F (Mac) keyboard combination in your browser to find the desired name on the page.
For the search, you will need:
- The person's full legal name (last name and first name)
- Booking number, if known
Juvenile offenders are not displayed in the public registry — this restriction is enforced at the state level.
By Phone
Call the Wichita County Jail and ask the operator to check the custody status of a specific person. Be prepared to provide the detainee's full name and date of birth.
In Person
Visit the Wichita County Jail lobby during business hours. At the public information window, an on-duty staff member can confirm if the person is in custody.
Wichita County Jail
For criminal reports and arrest records, you can also contact the Wichita Falls Police Records Division. If you are interested in state-level information, the Crime Records Division of the Texas Department of Public Safety maintains a centralized database.
Find Wichita Jail Booking Records Online
A booking record is created at the moment a detained person is officially registered in the jail. It is the first document that records a person's custody.
During registration, the following data is generated:
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| Booking Number | A unique identifier assigned upon admission |
| Date and Time | When the person was registered in the jail |
| Charges | List of articles under which the person is detained |
| Arresting Agency | Police, sheriff, or other agency that made the arrest |
| Bail Amount | If set by a judge |
You can find these records online through the inmate registry on the sheriff's website or via WichitaCourt.us. If you need an official document — such as a certified copy of an arrest record — submit a public information request in accordance with the Texas Public Information Act. The City of Wichita Falls accepts such requests electronically and in person.
Search the Wichita Jail Roster by Last Name or Booking Number
Two main search methods work on most county registries, and Wichita County is no exception.
Search by Last Name
- Enter the last name in Latin letters exactly as it appears in official documents.
- If the system allows, add the first name to narrow the results.
- Check the spelling — even one extra letter can yield an empty result.
- Some registries support partial searches: enter the first few letters of the last name if unsure of the full spelling.
Search by Booking Number
The booking number is the most accurate way to find a specific record. It is usually provided to relatives during the first contact with the jail or indicated in court documents.
What to Do if the Search Yields Nothing
- Try an alternative spelling of the last name or a shortened name (e.g., "Rob" instead of "Robert").
- The person may not yet be registered — there is a time gap between the actual arrest and appearance in the registry.
- The detainee may have already been released on bail or transferred to another facility.
- Call the jail directly at (940) 766-8170 to clarify the status.
For court cases being heard in the Wichita Falls Municipal Court, information about charges and hearing dates can be obtained separately through the court clerk's office.
Jail Roster Updates and Search Limitations in Wichita
The Wichita County inmate registry is updated periodically throughout the day, but not in real-time. Between the time of arrest and the appearance of a record in the online registry, several hours to the end of the business day may pass — this depends on the jail's workload and time of day.
Key limitations to be aware of:
- Registration delay. A person arrested late at night may only appear in the registry the next morning.
- Disappearance of records after release. The registry only displays those currently in custody. Once a person is released, their record is removed.
- Not an archive. The public registry is not a database of all past arrests. To obtain historical data, you need to submit a separate request to the sheriff or use the DPS Texas crime records database.
- Input errors. Sometimes a name is entered incorrectly or an alias is used — this complicates the search.
If you need information about a case that is already closed or about a person released several weeks ago, submit a public information request. The official website of the City of Wichita Falls contains instructions for submitting such requests, including through the electronic Public Records Center or in person at 1300 7th Street, Room 104.