Ward County 72 Hour Booking

Ward County 72 hour booking records are kept by the Ward County Sheriff's Office in Monahans. When a person is arrested in Ward 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) 943-2621. All booking data in Ward County is public under Texas law. The jail at 406 S. Allen Avenue, Monahans, TX 79756 processes all arrests made in the county.

Ward County Sheriff's Office

The Ward County Sheriff's Office is the main law enforcement agency for the county. It runs the Ward County Jail in Monahans. The office address is 406 S. Allen Avenue, Monahans, TX 79756. You can reach them at (432) 943-2621. Every arrest in Ward County goes through this office for booking. The staff handle intake, set initial bonds, and manage the inmate population.

A 72 hour booking at the Ward County Jail produces a file with the person's full name, date of birth, home address, and each charge. Prints and a photo are taken at intake. The bond from the magistrate hearing goes in the record too. Ward County is part of the 143rd Judicial District. Felony cases from a booking hold move to the district court in Monahans. Misdemeanor charges stay with the county court. The jail also books arrests made by the Monahans Police Department.

Search Ward County 72 Hour Booking Records

To check on a 72 hour booking in Ward County, call the Sheriff's Office at (432) 943-2621. Jail staff can look up current inmates by name. They will tell you the charge, bond, and custody status. In smaller counties like Ward, 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 Ward County jail and records resources:

Use this to find contact info, jail details, and booking data for Ward County.

72 Hour Booking Hold Rules in Ward County

Texas law puts strict time limits on how long someone can sit in the Ward County Jail after a warrantless arrest. Under Article 17.033 of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure, a person picked up for a misdemeanor must be let go within 24 hours on a bond of no more than $5,000 if probable cause has not been found. For felony arrests, the time limit is 48 hours with a bond cap of $10,000.

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 Ward County Booking Records

Booking records in Ward 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.

Submit your request in writing to the Ward County Sheriff's Office at 406 S. Allen Avenue, Monahans, TX 79756. The office has ten business days to respond under Texas law. Standard copy fees are $0.10 per page. Under Texas Government Code Section 411.135, conviction data is public and can be searched through the DPS system online for $3 per lookup.

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 Ward County

Use VINE to track an inmate's custody status in Ward 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.

To keep tabs on a 72 hour booking hold in Ward County, set up a VINE alert. The system tracks the person in the Monahans jail and sends a notice when the status changes. Bond posted, hold expired, or transfer. You pick how you get the alert: call, text, or email. Ward County booking data feeds into VINE as the jail staff log it. The service is free. If you want a formal copy of the 72 hour booking record from Ward County, write to the Sheriff's Office. Texas law gives them ten business days to send it to you.

Nearby Counties

Counties next to Ward County are listed below. Check the arrest location to find the right jail.