Dawson County Jail Mugshots and Inmate Records
Dawson County jail mugshots and booking records are maintained by the Dawson County Sheriff's Office in Lamesa, Texas. All adult arrests in Dawson County pass through the county jail, where booking photos and charge information are recorded. The Sheriff's Office handles public records requests under the Texas Public Information Act. You can contact the office by phone to ask about current inmates, or submit a written request for booking records and past arrest information.
Dawson County Overview
Dawson County Sheriff's Office
The Dawson County Sheriff's Office serves Lamesa and the surrounding county area on the South Plains of Texas. The office operates the county jail and handles all arrest bookings. Booking records created at this facility are official government records subject to the Texas Public Information Act. The Sheriff's Office is the first point of contact for anyone seeking inmate information or booking records in Dawson County.
Lamesa is the county seat and the largest community in Dawson County. All arrests made within the county are processed at the county jail. The office does not currently maintain a public online inmate roster, so phone contact or a written request are the main ways to access inmate information. Staff can provide basic custody information during regular business hours.
| Office | Dawson County Sheriff's Office |
|---|---|
| Address | 401 N. Main St., Lamesa, TX 79331 |
| Phone | (806) 872-7560 |
Dawson County Jail Mugshots and Booking Photos
A booking photo is taken every time someone is arrested and processed into the Dawson County Jail. That photo is part of the booking record along with the person's name, date of birth, physical description, charges, and bond amount. Texas law under Government Code Chapter 552 makes most adult booking records available to the public.
To request Dawson County jail mugshots or arrest records, call the Sheriff's Office at (806) 872-7560. Phone inquiries work well for checking on current inmates. For older records, certified copies, or records that need documentation for legal purposes, submit a written request to the office at 401 N. Main St., Lamesa, TX 79331. Include the full name of the subject, the approximate date of arrest, and a description of what records you need.
The agency has 10 business days under Texas law to respond to your request. Most basic booking records are released without issue. Juvenile records are sealed. Records tied to ongoing investigations may be withheld in whole or in part. If you are unsure whether a record is available, ask the office and they can advise you.
For a broader statewide search, the Texas DPS Crime Records Division maintains criminal history data covering Dawson County and all other Texas counties. Name-based searches include arrests and conviction history. A fee applies for background checks.
State Inmate and Records Tools
If you need information about a Dawson County arrest that goes beyond what the local jail can provide, these state-level tools are useful.
The TDCJ Offender Search at inmate.tdcj.texas.gov is free and covers all people currently in Texas state prisons. If someone was convicted in Dawson County and sent to a TDCJ facility, you can find them here. The search uses name or TDCJ offender number.
The VINE victim notification system at vinelink.com lets you sign up for alerts about an inmate's custody status. You can be notified if someone is released, transferred, or if their status changes for any reason. The service is free.
Questions about the physical condition and compliance of the Dawson County Jail can be directed to the Texas Commission on Jail Standards. The Commission inspects all county jails and publishes results publicly.
Note: Dawson County Jail does not offer a public online inmate search. Call (806) 872-7560 to check on current inmate status.
Texas Statewide Records Access
The Texas DPS Crime Records Division provides statewide criminal history searches that include arrests in Dawson County.
Texas DPS Crime Records is a central database for criminal history across all 254 Texas counties, including Dawson County.
The Texas Commission on Jail Standards inspects and monitors all county jails in Texas, including the Dawson County Jail in Lamesa.
TCJS sets minimum standards for Texas county jails and publishes compliance inspection reports for all facilities.
Nearby Counties
Dawson County is on the South Plains of Texas and borders these counties, each with its own jail and booking records.