Search Moore County Inmate Population

Moore County inmate population records are managed by the Moore County Sheriff's Office in Dumas, Texas. If someone has been arrested in Moore County, the booking information is held at the county jail. There is no online search portal for the Moore County inmate population at this time, so you will need to contact the Sheriff's Office directly by phone or in person to check on an individual. This page covers what you need to know about the local search process, state tools for backup, and your rights under Texas public records law.

Moore County Sheriff's Office Inmate Records

The Moore County Sheriff's Office in Dumas operates the county jail and maintains all inmate population records for the county. Anyone arrested in Moore County goes through the booking process at the jail. You can reach the Sheriff's Office at (806) 935-4021. The office is located at the Moore County Courthouse area in Dumas, TX 79029.

There is no live online roster for the Moore County inmate population right now. If you need to find out if someone is in custody, the direct phone call is your fastest option. Call (806) 935-4021 and ask jail staff to check by name. Have the person's full legal name ready, and a date of birth if you know it. Staff can confirm whether the person is there, what they are charged with, and whether bond has been set or denied. They will not share information that is legally restricted, such as home addresses or medical records.

The county's general website at co.moore.tx.us has department contact information and some county services. The Sheriff's Office section may have additional details about jail procedures and visitation policies. Check there for any updates about online search tools, as county jail systems can change over time.

The VINELink victim notification service covers Moore County and can alert you when an inmate's custody status changes anywhere in Texas.

VINELink provides free automated alerts for custody status changes in the Moore County inmate population and all Texas correctional facilities statewide.

How to Find Moore County Inmates

Without an online portal, finding someone in the Moore County inmate population requires a phone call. Dial (806) 935-4021 and tell the jail staff you want to check on an inmate. Give them the full legal name and date of birth if you have it. Staff will confirm custody status, the charge, and bond information if applicable.

If the person was arrested but is not showing up in the Moore County jail, there are a few possibilities. They may have already been released on bond. They may have been transferred to another county for holding. Or, if they were sentenced and sent to state prison, they will only appear in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice system, not the local jail. Use the state-level tools below to track someone who has moved beyond the Moore County jail system.

In-person visits to the jail are another option. Staff can look up someone in the Moore County inmate population while you are there, and you can ask about visitation schedules at the same time. For anything that requires written documentation, you will need to file a formal public records request under the Texas Public Information Act.

Texas State Resources for Inmate Searches

Texas maintains several free statewide tools for searching inmate records when local jail data is unavailable or incomplete.

The TDCJ Offender Search covers all inmates currently held in Texas Department of Criminal Justice facilities. If someone from Moore County was convicted and sentenced to state prison, they will appear here rather than in the local jail system. You can search by full name, TDCJ number, or State ID. Results include the facility where the person is held, their sentence length, and their projected release date.

VINELink at 1-866-277-7477 is a free notification service for victims and others who need to track an inmate's status. When you register, the system sends you automatic alerts by phone, text, or email when the inmate is released, transferred, or moved. VINELink covers both county jails and state TDCJ facilities. It runs 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

The Texas Commission on Jail Standards oversees all county jails in Texas, including Moore County. Their site publishes monthly population reports and inspection records. You can see how Moore County compares to state standards and check for any compliance issues.

If an agency denies your public records request, the Texas Attorney General's open government division can review whether the denial was lawful under the Texas Public Information Act.

Moore County Public Records Requests

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

Send your written request to the Moore County Sheriff's Office in Dumas, TX 79029. You can also submit in person at the office. Copies of paper records cost $0.10 per page. Agencies must respond within 10 business days. Some records are protected, including medical information and files tied to active investigations. But basic arrest data like name, charge, and booking date must be released when requested, as required by Texas Government Code Section 552.108.

If you run into a denial that seems wrong, reach out to the Texas Attorney General's open government office at texasattorneygeneral.gov for guidance or to file a complaint.

Cities in Moore County

Moore County's primary city is Dumas, the county seat, along with smaller communities in the surrounding area. All arrests in the county run through the Moore County Sheriff's Office, with bookings processed at the jail in Dumas.

Dumas is the county seat and the central location for all Moore County inmate population records.

Nearby Counties

These counties are adjacent to Moore County. If you are unsure which county a person was booked in, check the pages below.