Upton County 72 Hour Booking
Upton County 72 hour booking records are kept by the Upton County Sheriff's Office in Rankin. When a person is arrested in Upton County, the Sheriff's Office logs the booking at the county jail. The booking record shows the person's name, charges, bond amount, and arrest date. You can search for these records through the county's phone inquiry or by calling the Sheriff's Office at (432) 693-2422. All booking data in Upton County is public under Texas law. The jail at 1100 E. 10th Street, Rankin, TX 79778 processes all arrests made in the county.
Upton County Overview
Upton County Sheriff's Office
The Upton County Sheriff's Office runs the jail and handles all booking operations. The office is at 1100 E. 10th Street, Rankin, TX 79778. Call (432) 693-2422 for general inquiries. The jail is open 24 hours a day for bookings. Staff process each person who comes in, log the charges, and assign a housing unit. Upton County has a population of about 3.6K residents.
During a 72 hour booking at the Upton County Jail, staff collect the person's name, date of birth, address, and charges. They take prints and a photo. The bond set by the magistrate goes in the file. Because Upton County is small, the jail has limited beds. If space runs out, inmates can be moved to a nearby county. The booking record stays with Upton County. Upton County is part of the 83rd Judicial District. Felony cases from a booking hold go to the district court in Rankin.
| Office | Upton County Sheriff's Office |
|---|---|
| Address |
Upton County Jail 1100 E. 10th Street, Rankin, TX 79778 |
| Phone | (432) 693-2422 |
Search Upton County 72 Hour Booking Records
To check on a 72 hour booking in Upton County, call the Sheriff's Office at (432) 693-2422. Jail staff can look up current inmates by name. They will tell you the charge, bond, and custody status. In smaller counties like Upton, the phone is often the fastest way to get info. Walk-in requests are taken during office hours, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
You can also use the DPS Criminal History search to look up criminal conviction records statewide for $3 per search. That system covers class B misdemeanors and above.
The following shows Upton County jail and records resources:
This page connects you to Upton County jail services, inmate search tools, and public records resources.
Note: Booking records may take a few hours to appear in the system after an arrest is made in Upton County.
72 Hour Booking Hold Rules in Upton County
State law controls how long the Upton County Jail can hold someone after a warrantless arrest. Article 17.033 of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure says a misdemeanor arrestee must be released within 24 hours on bond up to $5,000 if no probable cause finding is made. Felony holds run 48 hours with a $10,000 bond cap. These rules apply to every jail in Texas, including Upton County.
The state can ask a magistrate to push the hold to 72 hours. This is not automatic. The prosecution has to make the request. The magistrate then decides if the extra time is needed. Under Article 14.06, the arrested person must see a magistrate within 48 hours. At that hearing, the magistrate sets bail and tells the person their rights.
Public Access to Upton County Booking Records
Booking records in Upton County are public. The Texas Attorney General's Open Government division says arrest records fall under the Texas Public Information Act. You don't need to be the arrested person. You don't need a reason. Anyone can ask for the data.
The Upton County Sheriff's Office must respond within ten business days. You can make a request in person at the jail, by mail, or by phone. Copy fees run about $0.10 per page. Texas Government Code Section 411.135 says conviction records and deferred adjudication data are public. The DPS lets you search those for $3 each.
Some records may be held back. If release would hurt an active investigation, law enforcement can withhold data under Section 552.108 of the Government Code. Juvenile records are also protected from public view.
Track 72 Hour Booking Status in Upton County
Use VINE to track an inmate's custody status in Upton County. It is free. You search by name and the system shows if the person is in jail, out on bond, or transferred. You can register for alerts so you get a notice when something changes. The service runs in English and Spanish around the clock.
VINE is useful for checking a 72 hour booking hold. If the hold expires or the person bonds out, you get a notice right away. You can track more than one person at a time. The Texas Municipal Courts Education Center also has info on how magistrates handle probable cause hearings in Texas counties.
Tracking a 72 hour booking hold in Upton County works well through VINE. Search by name and the system shows the current jail status. If the hold runs out or bond is posted, you get a notice by phone, text, or email. You do not need to keep calling the jail in Rankin to check. VINE pulls live data from the Upton County system. It is free and runs all day. If you want an actual copy of the 72 hour booking record, send a written request to the Upton County Sheriff's Office. They must reply within ten business days under Texas law.
Nearby Counties
These counties border Upton County. If you are not sure which county handles a booking, check the address where the arrest took place.