Find Stonewall County Inmate Population Data

Stonewall County inmate population records are maintained by the Stonewall County Sheriff's Office in Aspermont, Texas. The Sheriff's Office is the single point of contact for all jail bookings and custody records in the county. If you are looking for someone currently held in the Stonewall County jail, this page explains how to check by phone, what state tools are available, and how to request written records under Texas open records law.

Stonewall County Sheriff's Office and Jail

The Stonewall County Sheriff's Office in Aspermont manages all jail operations and inmate population records for the county. All arrests in Stonewall County go through the Sheriff's Office for booking and processing. You can reach the jail at (806) 989-2272. The county website is at stonewallcountytx.gov.

Stonewall County is one of the smallest counties in Texas by population. Located in the rolling plains of West Texas, the county sees a low volume of bookings, and the jail staff at Aspermont handles inquiries directly by phone. There is no online inmate roster for this county. Phone contact is the only method for checking current custody status.

When you call (806) 989-2272, have the person's full legal name and date of birth ready. Staff can tell you whether the person is in custody, what charges are on file, and whether bond has been set. Some information, like medical records, is not available to callers, but basic booking data is public. If you need written documentation, a formal records request is the path to follow, and that process is covered below.

For ongoing custody monitoring without calling repeatedly, VINELink is the statewide service that covers Stonewall County bookings and Texas state prison transfers. You register once and receive automatic alerts whenever the offender's custody status changes.

The VINELink victim notification service covers Stonewall County jail bookings and provides automatic alerts when an inmate's custody status changes.

VINELink at 1-866-277-7477 is free, runs 24 hours a day, and covers both Stonewall County jail and TDCJ state facilities across Texas.

How to Find Stonewall County Inmates

Phone is the only option for checking Stonewall County inmate population status. Call (806) 989-2272 and ask jail staff to check on a specific person. Give them the full legal name and date of birth. Staff will confirm whether the person is currently booked, list the charges, and tell you about bond status.

If the person was sentenced and transferred to a Texas state prison, they will not appear in the local system. The TDCJ Offender Search covers state prisons and is described in the section below. In some cases, a person may have been transferred to a nearby county jail if Stonewall County's facility was at capacity. Calling (806) 989-2272 is still the right first step, as staff can tell you if that occurred and where the person was sent.

For written copies of booking records or jail logs, you will need to file a public records request. That process is straightforward under the Texas Public Information Act, and the basic steps are covered in the public records section of this page.

State Resources for Stonewall County Inmate Population

When someone sentenced in Stonewall County is transferred to a Texas Department of Criminal Justice prison, the local jail no longer holds a current record for them. The TDCJ Offender Search covers all state facilities. Search by name, TDCJ number, or State ID to see current facility location, sentence details, and projected release date. TDCJ and the county jail are separate databases.

For automatic updates on an offender's custody status, VINELink at 1-866-277-7477 covers Stonewall County jail and all TDCJ facilities. Register for free and receive phone calls, texts, or emails when a person is transferred, released, or has any other custody change. The service runs around the clock every day of the year.

The Texas Commission on Jail Standards sets minimum operating requirements for county jails in Texas, including Stonewall County. TCJS inspection records and population reports are available on their website. If you have a concern about how the jail is operating, TCJS handles those complaints.

If a records request to Stonewall County is denied and you feel that denial was improper, the Texas Attorney General's open government office at texasattorneygeneral.gov reviews those disputes and issues binding opinions about what must be released.

Stonewall County Public Records Requests

Under the Texas Public Information Act (Government Code Chapter 552), you have the right to request records from Stonewall County agencies, including the Sheriff's Office. Booking logs, jail records, and inmate population documentation are covered by this law.

Submit your written request to the Stonewall County Sheriff's Office in Aspermont, or call (806) 989-2272 to ask about the process. You can also check the county website at stonewallcountytx.gov for any posted guidance on public records. Agencies must respond within 10 business days. Paper copies cost $0.10 per page.

Basic arrest information, including name, charge, and booking date, must be released under Government Code Section 552.108. TDCJ inmate records carry protections under Section 552.134. If you receive a denial you think is wrong, the Texas Attorney General's office at texasattorneygeneral.gov/open-government can issue a ruling and compel disclosure when the law supports your request.

Cities in Stonewall County

Aspermont is the county seat and main community in Stonewall County. All arrests within the county are processed through the Stonewall County Sheriff's Office in Aspermont.

Aspermont is the county seat and the central location for all Stonewall County inmate population records.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Stonewall County in West Texas. If you need to check whether a booking happened in a nearby county, use the links below.