Castro County Jail Roster

Castro County inmate population records are held by the Castro County Sheriff's Office in Dimmitt, Texas. The Sheriff's Office manages all arrests, bookings, and jail operations for the county. There is no public online inmate search for Castro County, so calling the Sheriff's Office directly is the main way to check on someone's custody status. This page covers how to search the Castro County inmate population, what to have ready before you call, and what state-level resources are available when a local search does not find what you need.

Castro County Sheriff's Office Inmate Search

The Castro County Sheriff's Office handles all law enforcement in the county and operates the Castro County Jail in Dimmitt. When someone is arrested in Castro County, booking information is entered into the county's jail records by the Sheriff's Office. You can reach the office at (806) 647-3311 to ask about a specific inmate.

Castro County does not offer a public online search for current jail inmates. Phone contact is the direct route. When you call, have the person's full legal name on hand. A date of birth helps a lot, especially if you are searching for someone with a common name. Staff can tell you whether the person is currently in custody, what charges are listed, and whether bond has been set or posted.

If you need to submit a formal written request for jail records, you can do so under the Texas Public Information Act. That process is described in more detail in the public records section below. Written requests give you a paper trail and work well when you need official documentation rather than just a verbal confirmation of custody status.

The screenshot below shows the Castro County government website, which includes links to the Sheriff's Office and other county departments.

The Castro County official website provides contact details for the Sheriff's Office and information on county jail procedures.

The Castro County website is a starting point for finding Sheriff's Office contact information and understanding how to make jail inquiries.

How to Find Castro County Inmates

A call to (806) 647-3311 is the fastest way to check on someone in the Castro County inmate population. In most cases, staff can answer within the same call whether a person is currently held, what they are charged with, and whether bond information is available.

If the person does not come up in the Castro County Jail, think through a few scenarios. They may have bonded out and been released. They may have been convicted and transferred to a TDCJ facility. Or they could have been arrested in a different county. The TDCJ Offender Search handles state prison cases, and VINELink provides notification services for both jail and prison status changes. Both are listed below in the state resources section.

Castro County is in the South Plains region of Texas, near the New Mexico border. It borders several smaller counties. If you are not sure which county an arrest happened in, checking with the Sheriff's Offices in Bailey County or one of the other surrounding counties may help narrow things down.

Castro County Inmate Population and State Records

When a person is sentenced and transferred to a TDCJ prison from Castro County, the county jail is no longer their place of custody. Use the TDCJ Offender Search to find them. The TDCJ system covers all inmates in state facilities and includes facility location, sentence length, and projected release date information.

TDCJ search accepts a name, TDCJ number, or State ID. Results are free and publicly accessible. This system is entirely separate from the Castro County jail. A person may show up in one and not the other, depending on where they currently are in the process.

For victims or family members who need to stay informed about custody changes, VINELink at 1-866-277-7477 provides automated notifications. You can register by phone or online, and VINE sends alerts by call, text, or email when an inmate's status changes. Coverage includes both county jails and TDCJ facilities, and the service runs 24/7.

The Texas Commission on Jail Standards regulates all county jails in Texas, including Castro County. Their site includes inspection reports and population data that show how local jails measure up against state standards.

Castro County Public Records Requests

The Texas Public Information Act (Government Code Chapter 552) gives you the right to request records from the Castro County Sheriff's Office. Booking records, jail logs, and related documents about the Castro County inmate population are subject to this law.

Submit your request in writing to the Castro County Sheriff's Office in Dimmitt. Delivery can be in person or by mail. Paper copies of records cost $0.10 per page. The agency has 10 business days under state law to respond to a valid request.

Some records are exempt. Detailed inmate records at TDCJ are largely confidential under Government Code Section 552.134. Basic arrest information including name, age, charge, and booking date must be released under Section 552.108. If your request is denied and you think it was wrongful, the Texas Attorney General's open government office at texasattorneygeneral.gov handles open records disputes and can help you challenge a denial.

Cities in Castro County

Castro County is a rural Panhandle county with Dimmitt as the county seat. The Sheriff's Office in Dimmitt processes all bookings for people arrested within the county.

Dimmitt is the main hub for all Castro County inmate population records.

Nearby Counties

These counties are near Castro County. If you are not certain which county someone was booked in, these pages may help.