Archer County Jail Mugshots

Archer County jail mugshots and booking records are maintained by the Archer County Sheriff's Office in Archer City, Texas. You can search the inmate roster online or call the jail directly to check who is in custody and request booking photo records.

Archer County Sheriff's Office and Jail

The Archer County Sheriff's Office is at 100 Law Enforcement Way in Archer City. This office handles all law enforcement and jail operations for the county. The jail processes all local arrests in Archer County. When someone is brought in, the booking process records their name, date of birth, charges, bond amount, and takes their photo. These records become part of the county's public arrest documentation.

Archer County is in North Texas, roughly 20 miles north of Wichita Falls. It is a rural county with Archer City as the county seat. The area is largely agricultural land with a small population spread across the county. The Sheriff's Office is the primary law enforcement agency in the county and maintains all jail and arrest records.

The Sheriff's Office website at archercounty.com provides information on inmate searches and department services.

The Archer County Sheriff's Office website provides access to the inmate roster and public records for the county.

Archer County Inmate Search and Mugshots

You can search for Archer County jail mugshots through the Sheriff's Office website at archercounty.com. The online roster lets you search by name, booking number, or date range. Search results show standard booking information including the inmate's name, physical description, charges, bond amount, and mugshot. Archer County is a small rural county, so the jail population is typically small compared to urban Texas counties.

If you need to confirm custody status quickly, call the Sheriff's Office directly at (940) 574-2571 during business hours. Staff can confirm if someone is in custody and give you basic booking information. For written records requests or copies of booking photos, you need to submit a formal public information request either in person or by mail.

The TDCJ Offender Search covers state prison inmates, which is a different database. Use the Archer County roster for local jail searches. The Texas DPS Crime Records Division handles full criminal history reports at the state level.

Archer County Booking Records and Arrest Information

Booking records at Archer County Jail include the standard information collected during the intake process. Each record shows the person's name and physical description, booking number, the charges filed, and the bond amount set. The booking photo is taken at the time of arrest and becomes part of the public arrest record. For people who are no longer in custody, records remain on file at the Sheriff's Office and can be requested through the public information process.

Arrest records are public documents in Texas under Texas Government Code Chapter 552. Anyone can request them. The 10-business-day response window applies to all records requests at the Archer County Sheriff's Office. Inspection during office hours is free. Fees apply for copies. For records involving juvenile arrests, access is restricted under Texas Family Code section 58.005.

Requesting Archer County Jail Records

To request records from Archer County, start with the online inmate search on the Sheriff's website for current inmates. For older records, submit a written public information request in person or by mail to the Archer County Sheriff's Office at 100 Law Enforcement Way, Archer City, TX 76351. Call (940) 574-2571 to ask about the records request process and what information to include.

For your request, include the subject's full name, date of birth if known, and the approximate date of the arrest. This helps staff identify the right record faster. The office must respond within 10 business days under the Texas Public Information Act. If your request is complex or involves large amounts of records, an estimate of fees may be sent to you before the office begins processing.

For criminal court case records rather than jail booking records, contact the Archer County District Clerk in Archer City. Court filings and case dispositions are kept separately from the Sheriff's Office records.

Statewide Resources for Texas Arrest Records

Texas has several state-level systems for finding inmate and arrest records beyond individual county jails. For people in the state prison system, use the TDCJ Offender Search. This covers inmates at TDCJ facilities statewide but does not include county jail inmates like those at Archer County Jail.

The Texas DPS Crime Records Division manages criminal history at the statewide level and processes background check requests. The Texas Commission on Jail Standards monitors all county jails in Texas including Archer County and publishes inspection records. Register at VINELink for inmate release notifications. The Texas Attorney General Open Government office handles public information complaints.

Expunging an Arrest Record in Archer County

Texas law allows certain arrest records to be expunged under Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Chapter 55. If an arrest in Archer County resulted in no charges, a dismissal, or an acquittal, you may qualify for expunction. The process requires filing a petition in the district court that handled your case. If the court approves, all agencies that have records of the arrest, including the Archer County Sheriff's Office, must destroy those records. Booking photos are included.

Archer County is a small county, and the local court system handles these petitions. Contact the Archer County District Clerk for guidance on where to file. An attorney who handles expunctions in North Texas can walk you through the process and tell you whether your specific case qualifies under current Texas law.

Cities in Archer County

Archer County is a rural North Texas county with Archer City as the county seat. All arrests in the county are processed by the Archer County Sheriff's Office.

Communities in Archer County include Archer City, Megargel, Holliday, Windthorst, and Lakeside City. All are served by the Archer County Sheriff's Office for law enforcement and booking records.

Nearby Counties

Archer County borders several North Texas counties. If you are searching for records near the county line, check these neighboring jurisdictions as well.