Find Glasscock County 72 Hour Booking

The Glasscock County Sheriff's Office in Garden City manages all 72 hour booking records for the county. If someone gets arrested in Glasscock County, the booking happens at the county jail. A magistrate then has to decide if there is probable cause. You can search for inmates or call the Sheriff's Office at (432) 354-2220 to check on someone who was recently booked. All booking data in Texas is public information under the Texas Public Information Act. Glasscock County follows the same 72 hour hold rules as every other county in the state.

Glasscock County Sheriff's Office

Glasscock County is one of the smallest counties in Texas by population. Garden City is the county seat. Despite its small size, the jail has an online search tool through the Sheriff's Office. The Permian Basin oil industry brings workers through the area.

Find 72 Hour Booking Data in Glasscock County

The Glasscock County Sheriff's Office runs an online search tool for current inmates. Type in the person's name to see booking data. The records include charges, bond amounts, and booking dates. These are public records under Texas law.

You can also run a statewide search through DPS Crime Records Services. Each search costs $3 and covers convictions reported to DPS. Set up a free account, then buy search credits. Results show case dispositions for class B misdemeanors and above.

Check the Glasscock County website for the most current search link. You can search by name or booking number.

Glasscock County 72 Hour Hold Laws

The 72 hour booking hold in Glasscock County follows Texas state law. Article 17.033 sets the time limits. A misdemeanor arrest without a warrant means release within 24 hours on a bond up to $5,000 if no probable cause finding is made. A felony arrest means release within 48 hours on a bond up to $10,000.

If the state needs more time, a magistrate can extend the hold to 72 hours. This only happens when probable cause has not been found and the prosecution asks for the extension. The request must come from the state. It does not happen on its own.

Article 14.06 requires that the arrested person be taken before a magistrate within 48 hours of arrest. The magistrate sets bail and informs the person of their rights. Under the Texas Indigent Defense Commission guidelines, Glasscock County maintains a plan for appointing lawyers to people who cannot afford one.

Glasscock County Public Records Access

All 72 hour booking records in Glasscock County are public information. The Texas Public Information Act gives everyone the right to see arrest records. You do not need a special reason. You do not need to be a Texas resident.

The Attorney General's Open Government office publishes a handbook on how to request records. The Sheriff's Office has ten business days to respond. Copies may cost $0.10 to $0.50 per page. If the office denies your request, you can appeal through the Attorney General.

Under Section 411.135 of the Texas Government Code, conviction records are public. The DPS Criminal History Search lets you look up conviction data for $3 per search. This covers all of Texas.

The Texas Commission on Jail Standards oversees jail operations statewide. If you have a complaint about jail conditions in Glasscock County, you can mail it to P.O. Box 12985, Austin, TX 78711.

The Glasscock County Sheriff's Office website provides information about jail operations and booking procedures. The Glasscock County website is the main portal for this data.

This resource covers Glasscock County booking records and how to access them.

Glasscock County Custody Status Tracking

Use VINE to track someone held on a 72 hour booking in Glasscock County. The system is free. Search by name to see the person's custody status. Sign up for alerts by email, text, or phone. VINE works around the clock.

When a 72 hour hold ends and the person is released, VINE sends an alert right away. You can track multiple people at once. The service is available in English and Spanish.

Under the Texas Indigent Defense Commission guidelines, Glasscock County has a plan for appointing lawyers to people who cannot pay for one. If a person held on a 72 hour booking asks for counsel, the magistrate must send the request to the right court within 24 hours. The Texas Municipal Courts Education Center explains how this process works.

Glasscock County's population of about 1,400 makes it one of the smallest in Texas. Despite the small size, the jail has an online search tool. The Permian Basin oil industry brings workers through the area, which can affect booking volume. Garden City is the only town. If you need booking records, start with the online search. For records not in the system, call the Sheriff's Office. VINE provides automated custody status notifications for Glasscock County inmates as well.

Cities in Glasscock County

Glasscock County does not have any cities over 100,000 people. Garden City is the county seat and the main population center. All arrests in the county go through the Glasscock County jail for booking.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Glasscock County. If you are not sure which county handles the booking, check the address where the arrest was made.