Foard County Inmate Population Records

Foard County inmate population records are handled by the Foard County Sheriff's Office in Crowell, Texas. The Sheriff's Office runs the county jail and keeps custody records for all people booked in Foard County. If you are trying to locate someone held at the Foard County jail, this page explains how to search, who to call, and which state-level tools can help when a local search is not enough. The county does not have an online inmate roster, so a phone call to the Sheriff's Office is the most direct route to current custody information.

Foard County Sheriff's Office

The Foard County Sheriff's Office in Crowell runs the jail and handles all inmate population records for the county. Any person arrested in Foard County by county, city, or state law enforcement is booked through this office. The direct line for the Sheriff's Office and jail is (940) 684-1501.

There is no online inmate search tool for Foard County. If you want to know if someone is in custody, a phone call to (940) 684-1501 is your fastest option. When you call, have the person's full legal name ready. If you know their date of birth, include that as well. Jail staff can confirm whether the person is in custody, what they are charged with, and whether bond has been set. They will not share protected information like medical records or home addresses.

The county's website at co.foard.tx.us provides contact details for the Sheriff's Office and other county departments. Foard County is one of the smallest counties in Texas by population, which means the jail holds a very small number of inmates at any given time. Staff are typically easy to reach and can answer specific questions quickly.

For written public records requests, you can mail or deliver your request directly to the Foard County Sheriff's Office in Crowell. Include a clear description of the records you need and any relevant date ranges. This makes it easier for staff to locate the documents and respond within the required time.

The VINELink victim notification system covers Foard County and provides automated alerts when an inmate's custody status changes at the county jail or a state facility.

VINELink is free to use and covers Foard County jail records as well as TDCJ statewide facility transfers.

How to Find Inmates in Foard County

Calling (940) 684-1501 is the most direct way to check on the Foard County inmate population. The Sheriff's Office can confirm custody, give you charge information, and tell you about bond status. This works for anyone currently held at the county jail in Crowell.

If the person you are looking for has already been sentenced and transferred to a Texas Department of Criminal Justice facility, they will no longer be in the Foard County system. Once an inmate moves to TDCJ, they are tracked in the state system only. Use the TDCJ Offender Search to find them after that point.

VINELink at 1-866-277-7477 provides a way to track someone across both systems without making repeated phone calls. Register the person's name, and the service will notify you when their status changes at either the county jail or a state facility. The service runs every day, all day, at no cost.

Texas State Resources for Foard County Inmate Population

These state tools are available for Foard County and every other Texas county. Use them when a local search does not give you the information you need.

The TDCJ Offender Search covers all state prison inmates in Texas. Search by name, TDCJ number, or state ID. You will get the facility name, offense, sentence length, and projected release date. This is the right tool when someone has been convicted and moved out of county custody.

VINELink at 1-866-277-7477 provides automatic custody status alerts for the Foard County jail and all TDCJ facilities. The service is free and available around the clock. You register once per person and receive calls, texts, or emails when their status changes.

The Texas Commission on Jail Standards monitors county jails across the state. Their site has population data and inspection results for Foard County. If you believe the jail is not meeting state standards, you can file a complaint with TCJS directly.

The Texas Attorney General's open government office handles questions about public records access and disputes under the Texas Public Information Act. If Foard County denies a records request you believe is valid, the AG's office is where you go for a formal review.

Foard County Public Records Requests

The Texas Public Information Act (Government Code Chapter 552) gives you the right to request records from the Foard County Sheriff's Office. This includes booking records, jail logs, and other inmate population documents.

Send your written request to the Foard County Sheriff's Office in Crowell. Be specific about what you want and include a date range if it helps narrow the search. Paper copies cost $0.10 per page. Under state law, the agency has 10 business days to respond. Basic arrest information, including name, charge, and booking date, must be released per Section 552.108. Some other records are protected.

If you do not get a response or the county refuses a request you believe should be granted, the Texas Attorney General handles open records complaints and can issue opinions that require an agency to release documents.

Cities in Foard County

Crowell is the county seat of Foard County and serves as the hub for all county government functions, including the Sheriff's Office and jail. The county has a small total population spread across the Crowell area.

All Foard County inmate population records are maintained in Crowell through the Sheriff's Office.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Foard County. If you are not certain where someone was arrested, check these neighboring county pages.

Hardeman and Knox counties also border Foard County but do not yet have dedicated pages on this site.