Motley County 72 Hour Booking Records
Motley County 72 hour booking records are managed by the Sheriff's Office in Matador. The jail is in Matador, one of the smallest county seats in Texas. Motley County covers remote ranch land on the edge of the Caprock Escarpment. Arrests are rare but follow the same state rules as everywhere else. Call the Sheriff's Office at (806) 347-2211 to ask about a current booking. Online access is limited in Motley County, so a phone call gets you the fastest results. All booking records are public under Texas law and available to anyone who asks.
Motley County Overview
Motley County Sheriff's Office
The Motley County Sheriff's Office runs the jail in Matador and handles all booking operations for the county. The office provides law enforcement for the entire county, covering both Matador and the rural areas around it. All arrests in Motley 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 | Motley County Sheriff's Office |
|---|---|
| Address | Matador, TX |
| Phone | (806) 347-2211 |
| Website | co.motley.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 Motley County Booking Records
Online search options in Motley County are limited. Call (806) 347-2211 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 Motley County official website links to county departments and the Sheriff's Office.
This portal provides contact details for the Motley County Sheriff's Office and other departments in Matador.
Note: A direct call to the Motley County jail at (806) 347-2211 is the fastest way to check on a current 72 hour booking.
72 Hour Hold Laws in Motley 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 Motley 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 Motley County are resolved well before that time runs out. The magistrate can release someone on bond at any point during the hold.
Motley County Public Booking Records
All booking records in Motley 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 Motley County at $3 per name.
Track Motley County 72 Hour Booking
VINE provides custody tracking for Motley 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 Motley County court system.
Motley County 72 Hour Booking Hold Rules
Even in a county as small as Motley, the same hold rules apply. Article 17.033 limits misdemeanor holds to 24 hours and felony holds to 48 hours. A magistrate can grant an extension to 72 hours if asked. The Matador jail handles few bookings, but each one must meet these state deadlines. Under Article 14.06, the arrested person gets a magistrate hearing within 48 hours. Motley County keeps its indigent defense plan on file with the state for cases where the person cannot afford a lawyer.
Public Access to Motley County 72 Hour Booking
Motley County 72 hour booking records are open to the public. Government Code Chapter 552 gives you the right to ask. Write to the Sheriff's Office in Matador. They have ten days to respond. Under Section 411.135, conviction records are always public. The Attorney General's Open Government division can help if a request gets turned down. With so few bookings in Motley County, the staff can usually pull records quickly.
Matador has barely over 600 people. The whole county has around 1,100. Arrests are rare here. But the 72 hour booking rules still apply the same as in Dallas or Houston. If you need a record from the Motley County jail, a phone call to (806) 347-2211 is the easiest way to start.
Cities in Motley County
Matador is the county seat. All arrests in Motley County go through the county jail for booking and processing.
Nearby Counties
These counties border Motley County. If you are not sure where the arrest happened, check these neighbors too.