Nolan County Jail Mugshots

Nolan County jail mugshots and booking records are maintained by the Nolan County Sheriff's Office in Sweetwater. Arrests made anywhere in Nolan County flow through the county jail, and the Sheriff's Office keeps records on all bookings. If you need to find someone currently in custody or want to see arrest records and booking photos, this page covers what the Sheriff's Office provides and how to reach them for more detail.

Nolan County Sheriff's Office

The Nolan County Sheriff's Office is responsible for law enforcement across the county and runs the county jail in Sweetwater. The Sheriff's main line is (325) 235-5471. You can also reach out through the Sheriff's website at nolancountysheriff.com for jail information and inmate records.

Nolan County sits in West Texas along Interstate 20 between Abilene and Midland. The county covers about 912 square miles. Sweetwater is the main city and serves as the hub for county government. The jail handles bookings from Sheriff's deputies as well as from the Sweetwater Police Department. Both agencies use the same county booking system, so all local arrests are in one place.

Searching for Nolan County Inmates

The Nolan County Sheriff's Office handles inmate inquiries through their website and by phone. For the most up-to-date custody status, call the jail directly at (325) 235-5471. The Sheriff's website at nolancountysheriff.com may also have a roster or inmate search tool. Small West Texas counties don't always have full real-time online systems, so the phone is often the fastest option.

For people who may have been transferred to a Texas prison, use the TDCJ Offender Search. If you need to track custody changes and want automatic updates, VINELink provides notification services for victims and family members. Statewide criminal history information is available through the Texas DPS Crime Records Service.

Note: For current inmate lists or mugshots not found online, contact the Sheriff's Office directly. They can provide basic custody information by phone during business hours.

Nolan County Arrest and Booking Records

When someone is booked into the Nolan County Jail, a record is created that includes their full name, date of birth, physical description, the date and time of booking, their booking number, and the charges they were brought in on. The arresting agency is listed, whether that is the Nolan County Sheriff's Office, the Sweetwater Police Department, or another agency. Bond amount and bond type are noted as well.

Booking photos are taken at intake and become part of the jail record. These records are public under the Texas Public Information Act. Not all records are open. Juvenile records are protected under Texas Family Code Chapter 58. Anyone who has had a record expunged under Code of Criminal Procedure Chapter 55 is entitled to have those records removed from public access.

A booking record is not a conviction. The charges listed reflect what a person was arrested for, not what they were ultimately found guilty of in court. Charges may change or be dropped entirely as a case moves through the system.

Getting Records from Nolan County

To get copies of jail records or mugshots from the Nolan County Sheriff's Office, submit a written request under the Texas Public Information Act. Put the request in writing and address it to the Officer for Public Information at the Sheriff's Office in Sweetwater. Include the full name of the person, approximate date of arrest, and your contact information.

The office has 10 business days to respond. Standard copy fees are $0.10 per page. If your request is denied, you can contact the Texas Attorney General's Open Government Division for an appeal. They also run a hotline at 512-478-6736 or 877-673-6839 for guidance on what records must be disclosed. The Texas Commission on Jail Standards oversees county jail operations statewide if you have questions about jail policies or standards.

Other Inmate Search Tools

Several state and federal tools can help you find people in custody beyond Nolan County. The Texas Department of Criminal Justice Offender Search covers the full state prison system. The Texas DPS Crime Records site holds comprehensive arrest history for the state. Federal inmates are tracked in the Bureau of Prisons inmate locator. For immigration detainees, the ICE Detainee Locator requires an alien registration number.

Nearby Counties

Nolan County is in West Texas along I-20. These bordering counties each have their own jails and booking records.