Dallam County Jail Mugshots
Dallam County jail mugshots and booking records come from the Dallam County Sheriff's Office in Dalhart, Texas. The county operates the Dallam-Hartley County Jail, a shared facility serving two counties in the Texas Panhandle. If you need to search for an inmate or get a booking record, you can contact the jail by phone or submit a public information request. Online inmate search is available for the facility. All adult arrests in Dallam County pass through this booking system.
Dallam County Overview
Dallam County Sheriff's Office and Jail
The Dallam County Sheriff's Office in Dalhart operates the Dallam-Hartley County Jail, a shared facility that serves both Dallam and Hartley counties. This cooperative arrangement is common in the sparsely populated Texas Panhandle. All arrests made in Dallam County are processed and booked at this facility. The jail administrator can be reached directly for inmate questions, and the office also accepts email inquiries through the county website.
The jail maintains booking records for all inmates. These records include the booking photo, personal information, charges, bond amounts, and court dates. Because the facility serves two counties, it handles a combined population's worth of arrests. Online inmate search is available for this facility, making it easier than many rural counties to find current inmate information. Contact the jail for details on using the search portal.
| Office | Dallam County Sheriff's Office |
|---|---|
| Address | 201 E. 5th St., Dalhart, TX 79022 |
| Phone | (806) 249-2727 |
| Jail Administrator | Diane Guffy |
| Jail Email | jail-dispatch@dallam.org |
| Website | dallamcounty.org |
Dallam County Booking Photos and Arrest Records
When someone is arrested in Dallam County, the booking process at the Dallam-Hartley County Jail includes taking a booking photo. That photo is part of the official booking record. Under the Texas Public Information Act at Government Code Chapter 552, most booking records are public. You have the right to request them from the Sheriff's Office.
A Dallam County booking record typically includes the full name, date of birth, race, sex, arrest date, charges, bond amount, and booking photo. For current inmates, check the online inmate search tool or call the jail at (806) 249-2727. You can also email jail-dispatch@dallam.org for inquiries. For older records or certified copies, submit a formal written request.
The 10 business day response requirement under Texas law applies. Most routine booking records are available without issue. If you need arrest records from a specific date range or want a certified copy for legal purposes, note that in your request. The office can advise on copy fees before you complete your request.
Statewide records are available through the Texas DPS Crime Records Division. Their name-based search covers arrests in Dallam County and across Texas. A small fee applies for background checks.
State Resources for Dallam County Inmates
Several state tools can supplement local searches for Dallam County records. These are free or low-cost and cover the full state.
The TDCJ inmate search at inmate.tdcj.texas.gov covers people currently in Texas state prisons. If someone was convicted in Dallam County and transferred to a state facility after sentencing, this is where you find them. The search is free and updated regularly.
The VINELink system lets you register for custody status alerts. If you are waiting to know when someone is released from the Dallam-Hartley County Jail, VINE can send you an automatic notification. The service is free for victims and the public.
The Texas Commission on Jail Standards at tcjs.state.tx.us publishes compliance inspection records for every Texas county jail, including the Dallam-Hartley facility.
Note: For Dallam County inmate inquiries, email jail-dispatch@dallam.org or call (806) 249-2727. Online search may be available through the county website.
Texas Records Resources
The Texas DPS Crime Records Division provides statewide criminal history searches that cover arrests in Dallam County.
Texas DPS Crime Records covers all 254 counties and is a useful tool when you need records that span more than one county.
The VINELink network allows family members and victims to track inmate custody status at the Dallam-Hartley County Jail.
VINE covers both county jails and TDCJ state prisons in Texas and sends real-time custody status alerts.
Nearby Counties
Dallam County is in the northwest corner of the Texas Panhandle. These counties are nearby, each with its own jail records.