Swisher County Jail Mugshots
Swisher County jail mugshots and booking records are managed by the Swisher County Sheriff's Office in Tulia, Texas. All arrests in the county go through the Sheriff's Office, which handles bookings and keeps records available to the public under Texas open records law. This guide covers how to find inmates, request booking photos, and access statewide search tools.
Swisher County Overview
Swisher County Sheriff's Office
The Swisher County Sheriff's Office is located at 109 SW 2nd St., Tulia, TX 79088. Tulia serves as the county seat of this Texas Panhandle county. The Sheriff's Office processes all county arrests, runs the county jail, and maintains booking records. Staff can assist with questions about custody status, records requests, and jail procedures by phone.
Swisher County is in the South Plains region of the Panhandle. Like many rural Texas counties, it does not maintain a public online inmate search. Phone contact is the primary way to check on someone in custody. The Sheriff's Office follows all state recordkeeping and disclosure rules regardless of the county's size.
If someone you are looking for has been transferred out of the county jail, contact the office to find out where they were moved. Transferred inmates are still part of the Swisher County booking record even if they are housed elsewhere.
| Office | Swisher County Sheriff's Office |
|---|---|
| Address | 109 SW 2nd St., Tulia, TX 79088 |
| Phone | (806) 995-3265 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, business hours |
Swisher County Inmate Search
Swisher County does not provide an online inmate roster. Call (806) 995-3265 to check custody status for anyone held at the county jail. Staff can confirm whether the person is booked, list the current charges, and give you bond information. Provide the person's full legal name and, if possible, their date of birth to speed up the search.
If the person has been transferred to a Texas state prison, use the TDCJ Offender Search to find them. You can also set up free custody notifications through VINELink to be alerted when someone is released or moved to a new facility.
VINELink is a free notification service that sends alerts about changes in inmate custody status across Texas jails and prisons.
Swisher County Booking Photos and Records
Every person booked into the Swisher County Jail has a booking photo taken as part of the intake process. These photos are part of the official arrest record and are available under Texas Government Code Chapter 552. Along with the mugshot, the booking record includes the person's name, date of birth, charges, arrest date, and bond amount.
Swisher County is a small county, and records may be stored in paper files or limited digital systems. Your legal right to request and receive those records is the same as in any Texas county. The office must respond to your written request within 10 business days. If any records are being withheld, the office must provide a written explanation with a legal basis for the withholding.
How to Request Swisher County Jail Records
To get Swisher County jail records, call (806) 995-3265 to ask about the current process for submitting a Public Information Request. You can generally mail your request to the office at 109 SW 2nd St., Tulia, TX 79088. In your request, include the full name of the subject, the date of the arrest, and a description of the records you want, such as the booking photo, intake form, or charge summary.
The county must respond within 10 business days as required by the Texas Public Information Act. They must either send the records, tell you when they will be ready, or explain in writing why they are being withheld. Fees may apply for copying. If costs will exceed $40, the county must notify you before proceeding.
Note: For a statewide criminal history check beyond what the county holds, contact the Texas DPS Crime Records Division.
Texas Statewide Jail and Arrest Resources
Several state tools are available at no cost for basic lookups. The TDCJ Offender Search covers state prison inmates. The Texas DPS Crime Records Division manages certified background checks. VINELink provides custody alerts. The Texas Commission on Jail Standards monitors all county jails, including Swisher County, and publishes inspection results online.
Removing an Arrest Record in Swisher County
Under Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Chapter 55, people who were arrested but not convicted may be able to have their records expunged. This applies when charges were dismissed, you were acquitted at trial, or you completed certain deferred adjudication programs. An expunction order requires all agencies, including the Swisher County Sheriff's Office, to destroy the records they hold related to that arrest.
You file the petition in the court that heard the case. An attorney can advise you on whether you qualify and help with the paperwork. If full expunction is not available, a nondisclosure order may restrict public access to the record without destroying it.
Cities in Swisher County
Tulia is the county seat of Swisher County. No cities in the county meet the population threshold for a dedicated city page. All county arrests go through the Swisher County Sheriff's Office and the county jail in Tulia.