Moore County 72 Hour Booking
Moore County 72 hour booking records are managed by the Sheriff's Office in Dumas. The jail is in Dumas, a Texas Panhandle town near the top of the state. The county covers flat high plains land with agriculture and oil field activity. Bookings come from county deputies and the Dumas Police Department. Call the Sheriff's Office at (806) 935-4141 to ask about a current booking. Online access is limited in Moore County, so a phone call gets you the fastest results. All booking records are public under Texas law and available to anyone who asks.
Moore County Overview
Moore County Sheriff's Office
The Moore County Sheriff's Office runs the jail in Dumas and handles all booking operations for the county. The office provides law enforcement for the entire county, covering both Dumas and the rural areas around it. All arrests in Moore County go through this jail for processing.
When someone is arrested, the booking gets logged at the jail. The staff records the charges, booking time, and personal details. The person is then held until a magistrate can review the case. The Sheriff's Office can tell you whether someone is currently in custody and what the booking details are.
| Office | Moore County Sheriff's Office |
|---|---|
| Address | Dumas, TX |
| Phone | (806) 935-4141 |
| Website | co.moore.tx.us |
Call the office any time for the latest on a 72 hour booking. Staff can confirm custody status and share charge details.
Search Moore County Booking Records
Online search options in Moore County are limited. Call (806) 935-4141 for the most current booking data. The jail staff can check the roster by name and give you details on anyone currently held on a 72 hour booking.
For criminal history that goes beyond the current roster, use the Texas DPS Crime Records search. It runs $3 per name and covers convictions from every county in Texas. The DPS Crime Records main page has info on other criminal history search options through the state system.
The Moore County official website links to county departments and the Sheriff's Office.
This portal provides contact details for the Moore County Sheriff's Office and other departments in Dumas.
Note: A direct call to the Moore County jail at (806) 935-4141 is the fastest way to check on a current 72 hour booking.
72 Hour Hold Laws in Moore County
Texas law puts time limits on holds after warrantless arrests. Article 17.033 of the Code of Criminal Procedure caps misdemeanor holds at 24 hours with a $5,000 bond. Felony holds go up to 48 hours with a $10,000 bond. The state can ask a magistrate to extend the hold to 72 hours when more time is needed for the probable cause determination.
Under Article 14.06, every arrested person in Moore County must see a magistrate within 48 hours. The magistrate sets bail, explains the charges, and informs the person about their right to have a lawyer. The Texas Indigent Defense Commission requires the county to have a plan for appointing counsel when needed.
The 72 hour window is the maximum. Many bookings in Moore County are resolved well before that time runs out. The magistrate can release someone on bond at any point during the hold.
Moore County Public Booking Records
All booking records in Moore County are public. The Texas Public Information Act gives anyone the right to access this data. You do not need to explain your reason. The Sheriff's Office must respond within ten business days.
If a request gets denied, the Attorney General's Open Government division reviews the decision. Conviction records are public under Section 411.135. The DPS Crime Records statewide search covers Moore County at $3 per name.
Track Moore County 72 Hour Booking
VINE provides custody tracking for Moore County inmates. Search by name and set up alerts. The system notifies you by phone, email, or text whenever someone's status changes. It runs around the clock and costs nothing.
The Texas Municipal Courts Education Center provides guidance on magistrate procedures. The Texas Department of Criminal Justice takes over when someone is sentenced to state prison from the Moore County court system.
Moore County 72 Hour Booking Hold Rules
The Dumas jail follows the same 72 hour booking limits set by Article 17.033. Misdemeanor holds cap at 24 hours. Felony holds go to 48 hours. A magistrate can add time for a total of 72 hours if the state needs it. Under Article 14.06, every booking in Moore County must lead to a magistrate hearing within 48 hours. The Texas Indigent Defense Commission tracks how the county appoints free lawyers to those who need them.
Public Access to Moore County 72 Hour Booking
Moore County booking records are open to the public under Government Code Chapter 552. Write to the Sheriff's Office in Dumas. No reason is needed. Section 411.135 confirms that conviction data from any 72 hour booking is public. The Attorney General's Open Government division handles disputes if your request gets denied.
Dumas is the only real town in Moore County. The Dumas Police Department and the Sheriff's Office both bring bookings to the county jail. Include the full name and arrest date when you call or send a written request. The jail staff can pull up 72 hour booking records by name in most cases. Paper copies may have a small fee attached.
Cities in Moore County
Dumas is the county seat. All arrests in Moore County go through the county jail for booking and processing.
Nearby Counties
These counties border Moore County. If you are not sure where the arrest happened, check these neighbors too.