Moore County Jail Mugshots and Inmate Records
Moore County jail mugshots and booking records are maintained by the Moore County Sheriff's Office in Dumas. To find someone in custody or request booking photos, contact the Sheriff's Office at (806) 935-4142. There is no public online inmate search for Moore County.
Moore County Overview
Moore County Sheriff's Office
The Moore County Sheriff's Office is located at 700 N. Bliss Ave., Dumas, TX 79029. The main number is (806) 935-4142. Dumas is the county seat and the largest city in Moore County. The Sheriff's Office handles all adult arrests in the county and operates the county jail.
Moore County sits in the Texas Panhandle north of Amarillo. The county has a significant agricultural and energy sector, which brings workers from across the region and, at times, related law enforcement activity. The jail processes bookings from the Sheriff's Office and the Dumas Police Department.
There is no automated public inmate roster for Moore County. The best way to check if someone is in custody is to call the Sheriff's Office directly. Staff can look up current inmates by name and provide basic custody information during regular business hours. For booking photos and full records, a written Public Information Request is required.
Moore County Inmate Search
To check on someone in the Moore County Jail, call (806) 935-4142. Have the person's full name and date of birth ready. Staff can tell you whether the person is in custody, when they were booked, and what charges are listed. Phone inquiries are the fastest way to get current custody information for this county.
For people who may have been transferred to a Texas state prison, the TDCJ Offender Search is a free tool that covers all TDCJ units. You can search by name or TDCJ number to get current location and projected release information.
The VINELink system works with Moore County and lets you monitor custody status for anyone in the local jail. Sign up for free alerts by text, phone, or email when someone's status changes. This runs around the clock and does not require you to create an account for basic searches.
Moore County Booking Photos and Records
Booking records at the Moore County Jail include the person's full name, date of birth, physical description, arrest date, charges, bond amount, and a booking photograph. These records are created at intake and maintained by the Sheriff's Office. They are public under Texas law with limited exceptions.
The Texas Public Information Act, codified in Texas Government Code Chapter 552, gives you the right to request these records. Exceptions apply for juvenile cases, active investigations, and records that have been expunged by court order. All other booking records must be provided within 10 business days of a written request.
Some third-party sites aggregate Texas arrest data and may list Moore County bookings. These are unofficial sources that pull from public records and may not be updated in real time. If you need accurate and current information, go directly to the Sheriff's Office.
How to Request Moore County Jail Records
Send a written Public Information Request to the Moore County Sheriff's Office at 700 N. Bliss Ave., Dumas, TX 79029. You can also call (806) 935-4142 to ask about the preferred submission method. Include the subject's full name, date of birth, and the approximate date of arrest.
The Sheriff's Office has 10 business days to respond under the Texas Public Information Act. If fees will exceed a set amount, they must provide an estimate and get your approval. Most digital records can be emailed at little or no charge. Paper copies are typically $0.10 per page under standard Texas rates.
If you do not receive a response within the required window, send a follow-up letter and cite the Texas Public Information Act. You can also file a complaint with the Texas Attorney General's Open Records Division, which handles records disputes for free.
Texas Statewide Jail and Arrest Resources
The TDCJ Offender Search covers all Texas state prisons and is free to use. The Texas DPS Crime Records Division provides formal criminal history reports and background checks statewide. Both resources draw from data that goes beyond just local jail bookings.
The VINELink system connects to all Texas county jails and sends free custody alerts. The Texas Commission on Jail Standards inspects and certifies all county jails in Texas. Their site shows capacity data and inspection results for the Moore County Jail.
Removing an Arrest Record in Moore County
If your Moore County arrest was dismissed or you were acquitted, you may be eligible for expunction under Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Chapter 55. The petition is filed in the district court in Dumas. Once the expunction order is granted, all agencies must destroy their copies of the record.
Eligibility depends on the charge type, the outcome of the case, and any applicable waiting periods. A local attorney familiar with the Moore County courts can review your case and advise whether you qualify. The process involves notifying all agencies that may hold the record so they can appear at the hearing.
An Order of Nondisclosure is a separate option for people who completed deferred adjudication. It seals the record from public searches without fully destroying it. Both options can reduce the public impact of an old arrest on your background and reputation.
Cities in Moore County
Moore County's main city is Dumas, which serves as the county seat. Dumas has its own police department in addition to the county Sheriff's Office. No cities in Moore County meet the population threshold for a dedicated page on this site.