Lubbock Jail Mugshots and Arrest Records

Lubbock jail mugshots are held at the Lubbock County Detention Center after the Lubbock Police Department makes an arrest. The city police handle enforcement within city limits, but the county sheriff takes over once a person is booked into the jail. You can search the live inmate roster online to find out who is currently in custody, check booking dates, and pull up arrest information. This page explains where to look, how to request records, and what options you have if you need a copy of a report or booking photo from Lubbock.

Lubbock Police Department

The Lubbock Police Department (LPD) patrols and makes arrests inside city limits. When someone is arrested, LPD officers process the initial booking paperwork before the person is transferred to the county detention facility. For copies of police reports or arrest documents, the LPD Records Center is your starting point.

LPD maintains an online police reports portal where you can search and view reports after they have been processed. Keep in mind that initial report classifications may change as investigations continue. The online system is a good first step, but some records still require a written request.

Written requests can be mailed to the Open Records Office at P.O. Box 2000, Lubbock, TX 79457. In-person requests go through the Records Center at 916 Texas Avenue. The LPD handles all requests for city-level police reports, incident reports, and officer-generated documentation.

Lubbock County Jail and Booking Photos

Once the Lubbock Police Department makes an arrest, the person is taken to the Lubbock County Detention Center. That is where booking photos, also called jail mugshots, are taken and stored. The Lubbock County Sheriff's Office manages the jail and keeps all inmate records under its custody.

The county publishes a live jail roster that shows current inmates in real time. The roster is available in both PDF and Excel formats. It shows booking number, name, sex, race, and expected release time. This is the fastest way to look up someone currently in custody in Lubbock.

The jail roster is updated in real time, so if someone was booked within the last few hours, they should appear. For older records or certified copies of booking documentation, contact the Sheriff's Records office at (806) 775-7009 or visit in person at the detention center.

How to Find Lubbock Jail Mugshots

There are a few ways to look up mugshots and arrest records for people arrested in Lubbock. The method you use depends on how recent the arrest is and how much detail you need.

For current inmates, the Lubbock County jail roster at lubbockcounty.gov is the best starting point. It updates in real time and shows who is in custody right now. If the person was arrested more than a few days ago and has been released, you may need to contact the Sheriff's Records office directly or submit a public information request.

• Check the live jail roster at Lubbock County's website
• Search LPD police reports at policereports.ci.lubbock.tx.us
• Submit a written public information request to the LPD Records Center
• Contact the Lubbock County Sheriff's Office at (806) 775-7009
• Search the TDCJ offender database for state prison records

Booking photos are part of jail records held by the county. Not all mugshots are publicly posted online, but many can be obtained through a written records request. For court case information, the Lubbock County District Clerk at 904 Broadway, Room 105, handles court records and filings.

Note: The online police reports portal may show limited information depending on case status. Some records are withheld during active investigations.

Public Information Requests in Lubbock

Texas gives the public the right to request government records under Texas Government Code Chapter 552, the Public Information Act. This law applies to Lubbock city and Lubbock County alike. Most requests must be answered within 10 business days. If the agency needs more time or thinks the records are exempt, they must notify you within that window.

For police records from LPD, you can submit your request by mail to P.O. Box 2000, Lubbock, TX 79457, by email to orr@mylubbock.us, by fax at (806) 775-2694, or in person at 916 Texas Avenue. You must provide enough detail to identify the records you want. The more specific you are, the faster the process typically goes.

For sheriff and jail records, contact the Lubbock County Sheriff's Records Division at (806) 775-7009. Court records go through the District Clerk at (806) 775-1322 or by email at dcarchives@lubbockcounty.gov. Fees for copies are set under the Texas Administrative Code. Call first to ask about current copy costs before sending payment.

Statewide Arrest and Inmate Resources

If someone was convicted and sent to a state prison, they will no longer appear in the Lubbock County jail roster. For state prison inmates, the Texas Department of Criminal Justice runs an offender search tool at inmate.tdcj.texas.gov. You can search by name or TDCJ number to find current location, offense, and sentence information.

The Texas Department of Public Safety maintains statewide criminal history records at dps.texas.gov. DPS records cover arrests from agencies across Texas, including Lubbock PD and Lubbock County. You can also use VINELink at vinelink.com to track an inmate's custody status and get notified when their status changes. This is especially useful for victims or family members watching a case.

For a broader look at public criminal record data, the DPS Crime Records Service processes name-based and fingerprint-based background checks statewide. Lubbock County court records can be searched through the online portal at lubbockcounty.gov.

Expunction of Arrest Records in Lubbock

If you were arrested in Lubbock but the charges were dropped, dismissed, or you were found not guilty, you may be eligible to have the arrest record removed. Texas law allows for expunction under Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Chapter 55. An expunction wipes the arrest from official records held by law enforcement, courts, and state agencies.

You must file a petition for expunction in the district court for the county where the arrest occurred, which would be Lubbock County District Court. After the court grants the expunction, all agencies that received notice are required to destroy or return the records. This includes the Lubbock Police Department, the Lubbock County Sheriff's Office, and any state databases that hold the record.

Not every arrest qualifies. If you were convicted, if charges are still pending, or if the offense involved certain categories under state law, expunction may not be available. A nondisclosure order is a separate option that seals records from public view without fully destroying them. Speak with a licensed Texas attorney to find out which remedy fits your situation. Legal aid may be available through Texas RioGrande Legal Aid or the State Bar of Texas referral service at (800) 252-9690.

Lubbock County Jail Records

Arrests in Lubbock go to the Lubbock County Detention Center. Visit the county page for the full inmate search and booking records.

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