King County Jail Mugshots
King County jail mugshots and booking records are handled by the King County Sheriff's Office in Guthrie, Texas. King County is one of the least populated counties in Texas, located in the Rolling Plains region of West Texas. The Sheriff's Office manages all law enforcement and jail operations for this very rural county. This page explains how to find current inmates and request official records from the King County jail system.
King County Overview
King County Sheriff's Office
The King County Sheriff's Office is in Guthrie, the county seat. The main phone number is (806) 596-4411, with an alternate at (806) 596-4413. King County is one of the most rural and sparsely populated counties in all of Texas. Guthrie is an extremely small community with a population that is itself part of the county's roughly 300 total residents. The entire county is dominated by large ranching operations, including the famous Pitchfork Ranch, which has operated there since the 1880s.
The Sheriff's Office handles all law enforcement for the county and manages whatever jail operations are needed for arrests made in King County. Given the tiny population, the number of annual arrests is very small. The county has limited administrative resources, and there is no dedicated online presence for inmate searches or public records requests beyond what is available through direct contact with the Sheriff's Office.
Court proceedings for King County are held in Guthrie, and the County Clerk and District Clerk at the courthouse handle all court-related records. For legal matters that go to district court, those offices are the contacts.
| Office | King County Sheriff's Office |
|---|---|
| County Seat | Guthrie, TX |
| Phone | (806) 596-4411 |
| Alternate | (806) 596-4413 |
King County Inmate Search
King County does not have a public online inmate search portal. With one of the smallest county populations in Texas, the jail sees very few bookings per year. To find out if someone is in custody in King County, contact the Sheriff's Office directly at (806) 596-4411 or (806) 596-4413 during business hours.
For state prison inmates, use the TDCJ Offender Search. People serving longer sentences are transferred to TDCJ facilities and do not remain in the county jail. For custody status notifications, register with VINELink, which covers most Texas jails and state facilities at no cost.
King County Booking Photos and Records
Booking records at the King County Jail are public under the Texas Public Information Act (Government Code Chapter 552). Each record includes the subject's full legal name, date of birth, physical description, booking number, arresting agency, charges, and bond details. A booking photo is taken at intake and becomes part of the official record.
King County is one of the most remote and sparsely populated counties in the entire US. Arrests are infrequent but are processed with the same legal requirements as any other Texas county. Common charges in this type of rural West Texas county include traffic violations, DWI, drug offenses, and occasional agricultural or property disputes. The Sheriff's Office is the only law enforcement agency operating in the county.
All records are kept on file and are accessible through a formal public information request. The office must respond within 10 business days of a valid written request.
How to Request King County Jail Records
To request booking records or mugshots from King County, contact the Sheriff's Office at (806) 596-4411 in Guthrie. You can submit a written public information request in person or by mail. Include the subject's full name, date of birth, and approximate arrest date.
The office must respond within 10 business days. Fees may apply for copies. For court case records, the King County Clerk at the Guthrie courthouse handles those files. Statewide criminal history is available through the Texas DPS Crime Records Division.
Texas Statewide Jail and Arrest Resources
For searches beyond King County, these tools provide access to broader Texas criminal records and state prison data.
- TDCJ Offender Search - state prison records
- Texas DPS Crime Records - statewide criminal history
- VINELink - custody status notifications
- Texas Commission on Jail Standards - jail inspection data
Removing an Arrest Record in King County
King County arrest records stay on file unless a court orders them removed. Texas allows expunction under Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Chapter 55 if charges were dismissed, you were acquitted, or the case ended without a conviction. The petition is filed with the district court in King County, which holds sessions in Guthrie.
If the court grants the order, the King County Sheriff's Office must destroy all records of that arrest, including the booking photo. After expunction takes effect, the arrest legally did not happen. An attorney from Wichita Falls, Lubbock, or another nearby metro area can assist with King County district court proceedings given the county's remote location.
Cities in King County
King County has only one community, Guthrie, which serves as the county seat. The town is extremely small. No communities in King County meet the population threshold for a dedicated city page on this site. The Sheriff's Office in Guthrie handles all law enforcement for the county.