Wood County 72 Hour Booking
If you need Wood County 72 hour booking records, the Sheriff's Office in Quitman is where to start. The Wood County Jail processes arrests from all law enforcement in the county. Booking data includes the person's name, date of arrest, charges, and bond info. Search the phone and online or call (903) 763-2201 for inmate status. Texas law makes these records public. The jail sits at 121 E. Lane Street, Quitman, TX 75783 and handles bookings around the clock.
Wood County Overview
Wood County Sheriff's Office
All Wood County 72 hour booking records start at the Sheriff's Office. The main office sits at 121 E. Lane Street, Quitman, TX 75783. The phone number is (903) 763-2201. When someone gets arrested anywhere in Wood County, they end up at the Wood County Jail. The jail runs around the clock. Booking staff take prints, snap a photo, and enter the charges into the system. Quitman is the county seat.
Each 72 hour booking record in Wood County contains the person's name, date of birth, address, and all charges filed. The bond amount from the magistrate hearing is part of the file. The arresting agency is noted too. Wood County is in the 402nd Judicial District. Felony cases from a booking hold go to the district court in Quitman. Misdemeanor charges stay with the county court at law. The jail has 112 beds and handles bookings from all local police in the county.
| Office | Wood County Sheriff's Office |
|---|---|
| Address |
Wood County Jail 121 E. Lane Street, Quitman, TX 75783 |
| Phone | (903) 763-2201 |
Search Wood County 72 Hour Booking Records
Wood County offers a phone and online for looking up current inmates. You can search by name to find people held in the Wood County Jail. Results show the person's charges, bond amount, booking date, and custody status. The system updates as new bookings come in and as people are released.
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 Wood County jail and records resources:
Use this to find contact info, jail details, and booking data for Wood County.
Note: Records requests must be for data that already exists. The Sheriff's Office does not have to create new documents or answer legal questions.
72 Hour Booking Hold Rules in Wood County
Texas law puts strict time limits on how long someone can sit in the Wood 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.
If the state needs more time, it can request a 72 hour hold from a magistrate. That request has to come from the prosecution. It is not given by default. Article 14.06 also says every arrested person must go before a magistrate within 48 hours. The magistrate sets bail and explains the right to a lawyer. If the person can't pay for one, the court starts the appointment process.
Public Access to Wood County Booking Records
Booking records in Wood 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 Wood 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 Wood County
VINE (Victim Information and Notification Everyday) is a free tool for tracking the custody status of someone held in Wood County. Search by name to see if the person is still in jail, has been released, or has been moved. Sign up for alerts by phone, email, or text. The service works 24 hours a day in both English and Spanish.
If you need to know when someone leaves the Wood County Jail on a 72 hour hold, VINE sends the update fast. The Texas Indigent Defense Commission sets guidelines for appointing lawyers to people who can't afford one. If a person held on a booking asks for counsel, the magistrate must send the request to the right court within 24 hours.
VINE works well for tracking a 72 hour booking hold in Wood County. Enter the person's name and sign up for alerts. The system monitors the Quitman jail and sends a notice when something changes. Bond posted, hold ended, or transfer. You choose phone, text, or email. The data comes from the Wood County Jail system. It is free. Many families in Wood County set up alerts right after someone is booked. If you need a hard copy of the 72 hour booking record, submit a written request to the Wood County Sheriff's Office.
Nearby Counties
Counties next to Wood County are listed below. Check the arrest location to find the right jail.