Read Midland’s Live Booking Roster Without Mistaking It for a Full Arrest History
If an arrest happened recently, start with Midland County Sheriff’s Current Detainees list. You can search a full or partial last name or open the entire roster. Check the page’s “current as of” time, then save the arrest date, offense, court, warrant or cause number, bond and disposition for the person you are trying to identify.
One detail matters: this is a current-custody roster. Someone who bonded out, was released, transferred or was never booked into the county jail may not appear even though an arrest occurred. This guide shows where to look next instead of treating “no result” as “no arrest.”
“Recent arrests” and “currently detained” are not the same list
This is the Sheriff’s live public roster. It is best for answering: Is this person in Midland County custody now?
- Shows a current-as-of timestamp
- Searches full or partial last names
- Displays arrest dates and active entries
- Can include old cases or holds while the person remains detained
A person can have a recent arrest yet disappear from the live roster after release, bond, transfer or other custody change.
- Check the appropriate court case
- Check MPD public arrest information when applicable
- Request the actual arrest report
- Use statewide history only when you need a broader Texas check
Search a full or partial last name or view all detainees.
400 S Main Street, Midland, TX 79701.
432-688-4745 or 432-688-4746.
432-688-4660 at 1703 E County Road 120.
Official-source review completed August 25, 2026.
Do these four things before calling the jail
Use all or part of the last name. Open the full list if spelling is uncertain.
The roster tells you when its current-detainee information was generated.
Record arrest date, offense, class, court, warrant/cause number, bond and disposition.
Use misdemeanor or felony court records to see what happened after the arrest.
How to search Midland County current detainees
What Midland’s roster fields mean
ARREST DATE
When that entry began
Useful for spotting newer cases, but one current detainee may have older and newer cases together.
OFFENSE
The listed allegation or case
It may be a booking allegation, warrant matter, probation issue or another custody basis. It does not prove guilt.
CLASS
Severity/category code
Examples include Class C, B or A misdemeanors and state-jail or degree felonies.
COURT
Where the matter is assigned
JP, County Court at Law, numbered District Court, municipal, federal or other designations may appear.
WARRANT NUMBER
Case or warrant identifier
Save this exactly. It can help the Clerk or court locate the correct case.
BOND
Release amount shown for that line
Check every other case before assuming payment will result in release.
FINES
Fine amount associated with an entry
A displayed fine and a criminal bond are not interchangeable.
DISPOSITION
Status shown in the jail system
Entries can include pending, time served, sentenced, dismissed or other labels.
TIME FIELDS
Years, months, weeks, days or hours
These can reflect sentence-related information on a listed entry; use the court judgment for legal proof.
Common class abbreviations you may see
| Code | General meaning | Likely court-record route |
|---|---|---|
| MC | Class C misdemeanor | Municipal or Justice Court may control the case. |
| MB | Class B misdemeanor | County Clerk / County Court at Law. |
| MA | Class A misdemeanor | County Clerk / County Court at Law. |
| FS | State jail felony | District Clerk / District Court. |
| F3 / F2 / F1 | Third-, second- or first-degree felony | District Clerk / District Court. |
| FED | Federal matter or hold | Federal custody/court information may be required. |
If the person disappeared from the roster, use this order
Midland Police is a separate records route
The City of Midland’s police-services page provides a portal for public-safety incidents and arrests. MPD also accepts incident and offense-report requests online.
Request the document instead of relying only on the roster
The live roster tells you who is currently held and why the jail system lists them. If you need the actual narrative, arrest report, offense report or video record, request the existing record from the agency that created it.
MCSO’s Public Information Request form specifically allows requests for items such as an arrest report, offense report, body-camera recording, dash-camera recording, accident photographs and crime-scene photographs.
Include the incident number and date of occurrence when known and describe the exact existing information you want.
Open the Sheriff’s Records Request pageIf MPD created the incident or offense report, submit the request through Midland Police Records instead of asking the Sheriff to produce another agency’s document.
MPD states that incident and offense reports can be requested online and asks users to allow up to 10 business days for processing.
Open MPD report requestsWhere to return an MCSO public-information request
Attn: Open Records
1703 E County Road 120, Building A
Midland, TX 79706
Email: mrecords@mcounty.com
Fax: 432-688-4972
Records Section: 432-688-4660
Midland does not promise a mugshot for every arrest
Send misdemeanors and felonies to the correct Midland clerk
Class A or Class B misdemeanor
Midland County Clerk handles Class A and Class B misdemeanor cases filed in the County Courts at Law, along with Municipal Court and Justice of the Peace appeals.
- Search the county’s new public court-record portal.
- Registration and an account are required.
- The county expressly says the portal includes criminal misdemeanor records.
- Use the cause/warrant number from the jail roster whenever possible.
Misdemeanor Court Records: 432-688-4402
Felony / state-jail felony
Midland County District Clerk is the office of record for criminal proceedings heard in the District Courts. The office states that all felony indictments are filed and docketed there.
- Save the DCR or other cause number from the roster.
- Use the county’s Public Clerk Records route when it covers the needed case.
- Call the District Clerk when online felony coverage is unclear.
- Request the judgment or final disposition when proof is needed.
District Clerk: 432-688-4500
Open Midland District Clerk500 N Loraine Street
Midland, TX 79701
Why the court result matters more than a booking label
| Record | Best for | Do not assume |
|---|---|---|
| Current detainee roster | Current jail custody, listed offense, arrest date and bond. | That the listed charge became a conviction. |
| Arrest/offense report | The agency’s incident narrative and investigative information that can legally be released. | That every allegation in the narrative was prosecuted. |
| Court docket | Filed charges, hearings, orders and procedural history. | That “closed” alone explains the disposition. |
| Judgment/disposition | The legal outcome of the specific count or case. | That one disposition resolves every arrest entry. |
Check every Midland case before sending bail money
Personal bond is a separate Midland process
Midland County Pretrial Services evaluates qualified defendants for possible release on personal bond. The office considers whether the person is likely to appear in court and whether release poses a serious community-safety concern.
507 S LoraineMidland, TX 79701
Phone:
432-742-7350
Monday–Friday: 7:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Midland County currently publishes a personal-bond fee of $20 or 3% of the bond amount, whichever is greater.
Eligibility is not automatic. The county publishes minimum criteria and excluded charges, and every personal-bond release requires approval by a County or District Judge.
Open Pretrial BondingCash-bond refund after the case
Midland County Central Detention Center
Midland County visitation has an unusual Saturday–Tuesday schedule
| Day | Published visiting hours |
|---|---|
| Saturday | 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. |
| Sunday | 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. |
| Monday | 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. |
| Tuesday | 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. |
Children under 17 have a special rule
Leave these items outside the visitation area
Personal mail goes to Tampa—not to the Midland jail
Personal mail
Midland County no longer accepts ordinary personal correspondence directly at the detention facility. Personal mail is routed through the Securus Digital Mail Center and scanned for the inmate to view electronically.
Inmate Full Name – Inmate ID
Midland County, TX Jail
C/O Securus Digital Mail Center
PO BOX 21227
Tampa, FL 33622
A return name and address must appear on the envelope.
Legal mail and approved publications
Legal mail and publications sent directly from an authorized publisher, distributor or retailer use the Detention Division mailing address instead.
C/O Midland County Sheriff’s Office-Detention Division
P.O. Box 11387
Midland, TX 79701
Outgoing inmate calls
- Inmates cannot receive normal incoming telephone calls.
- Approved outgoing collect calls can be placed.
- AdvancePay accounts are handled through Securus.
- Receiving party must accept the call.
- Calls can be recorded or monitored.
Securus: 800-844-6591
Do not conference the call
Midland County warns that attempts to transfer or conference an inmate telephone call can cause it to disconnect. Some telephone numbers may also be restricted.
Use TouchPay or the jail kiosk—do not mail a money order
Located at the Central Detention Facility and available during normal lobby hours.
Accepts the payment methods shown on the county’s current Money Deposits page.
Use Midland County’s official deposit link from the Money Deposits page rather than a similarly named third-party search result.
TouchPay: 866-232-1899
Published inmate-book deposit fees
| Deposit amount | Published fee |
|---|---|
| $0–$20.00 | $3.95 |
| $20.01–$100.00 | $4.95 |
| $100.01–$200.00 | $5.95 |
Medication, property, court clothes and release notifications
Midland County’s detention FAQ says a prescription can be accepted only when it is current and not expired.
Call detention before travelling with medicine so staff can explain the current intake procedure.
The jail says it does not release an inmate’s property while the person remains in custody.
Court clothing is the property the jail specifically says family can bring. Clothing may be delivered before a trial and collected afterward.
Midland County directs people who want custody-status notifications to register through VINE.
Open VINELinkMidland uses an indigent-defense appointment system—not a standalone county Public Defender office
Midland County’s official criminal-court materials publish an Indigent Defense Plan covering the District Courts, statutory courts and constitutional County Court. A defendant who cannot afford an attorney can ask the court about appointed counsel and financial-eligibility procedures.
- Ask whether counsel has already been appointed.
- Check the live roster for an attorney name.
- Check the court docket after the case is filed.
- Do not assume “Attorney: None” means the person is permanently unrepresented.
- Verify the lawyer’s Texas license.
- Ask about experience in the specific Midland court.
- Get the fee agreement in writing.
- Provide every known cause/warrant number.
Use Midland County Victim Assistance for prosecution-related help
Midland County’s District Attorney provides victim-assistance information for people with questions or concerns during prosecution.
Phone:
432-688-4411
Fax: 432-688-4958
- Victim-impact information
- Questions during prosecution
- Crime Victims’ Compensation information
- Local victim resources
Use a statewide search only for a broader question
Use Texas DPS when the question is broader than one Midland County custody event. Name-based criminal-history matching needs careful identity verification.
Open Texas DPS Criminal HistoryUse TDCJ when a person has moved into Texas state-prison custody or you need a TDCJ/SID-based state inmate search.
Open TDCJ inmate informationCorrecting or clearing an old Midland arrest
Midland County jail, records, courts and pretrial contacts
Midland, TX 79701
432-688-4745
Alternate:
432-688-4746
Midland, TX 79706
Main:
432-688-4600
Non-emergency:
432-688-1040
Midland, TX 79706
Midland, TX 79706
Midland, TX 79701
Midland, TX 79702
Midland, TX
Midland, TX 79701
432-742-7350
Mon–Fri: 7:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
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Midland County recent-arrest and booking-report FAQs
How do I see recent arrests in Midland County Texas?
Start with the Midland County Sheriff’s Current Detainees list. You can view all people currently held or search by a full or partial last name. The page shows its current-as-of timestamp along with arrest date, offense, court, warrant or cause number, bond, fines and disposition. Because it is a current-custody list rather than a complete historical arrest archive, someone who has already been released may no longer appear.
Does Midland County publish a daily booking report?
The Midland County Sheriff’s public detention pages direct users to a live Current Detainees list rather than a separate historical daily-booking archive. Use the arrest-date field to identify newer bookings that are still in custody. For someone no longer listed, check Midland Police public arrest information when MPD was involved, search the appropriate Midland County court record, or request the arrest report from the agency that made the arrest.
Why is someone I know not on the Midland County current detainee list?
The person may still be processing, may already have been released, may be listed under another spelling, may have received a citation rather than being booked, may have been jailed in another county, or may have transferred to another custody system. Search by a partial surname, then call the Detention Division at 432-688-4745 or 432-688-4746 if current custody remains unclear.
What information is shown in the Midland County detainee roster?
The live roster can show the detainee’s name, attorney, offense, offense class, court, county, warrant or cause number, arrest date, bond, fines, disposition and sentence-related time fields. Treat these as jail-system entries. A booking allegation or pending disposition does not prove guilt or necessarily show the final court outcome.
Can I get a Midland County booking photo or mugshot?
Midland County provides a written Booking Photos Request form for media requests. The form requires the defendant’s name, date of birth or SPN and the criminal charge, as well as information about the requesting news organization. The Sheriff’s published rule also limits release in some situations, including certain defendants not arrested by MCSO and some people no longer in custody. Do not assume every booking photo is publicly available.
How do I request a Midland County arrest or booking report?
For a report created by the Midland County Sheriff’s Office, use the MCSO Public Information Request form. Identify the exact existing record you want, such as an arrest report, offense report, body-camera recording or dash-camera recording, and include the incident number and occurrence date when known. Requests can be returned to MCSO Open Records at 1703 E County Road 120 Building A, Midland, Texas 79706, emailed to mrecords@mcounty.com or faxed to 432-688-4972.
How do I check bond for a recent Midland County arrest?
The Current Detainees roster displays bond information by offense or case when a bond is listed. Review every line because one person may have several charges, warrants or holds. Midland County also accepts eligible bail payments through the Central Detention Facility kiosk or TouchPay. A displayed bond amount does not guarantee immediate release, so confirm all active matters with the Detention Division before paying.
How do I find the court case after a Midland County arrest?
For Class A and Class B misdemeanor cases, use Midland County’s registered public court-record portal or contact County Clerk Misdemeanor Court Records at 432-688-4402. Felony proceedings are maintained by the Midland County District Clerk, which is the office of record for criminal cases heard in the District Courts. The District Clerk can be reached at 432-688-4500.
How do I visit or contact someone recently booked into Midland County Jail?
The Central Detention Center is at 400 S Main Street in Midland. General visits are by video and are currently scheduled Saturday through Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., subject to eligibility and jail rules. Inmates cannot receive normal incoming telephone calls but can make approved outgoing calls through the jail telephone system. Call the Detention Division at 432-688-4745 before traveling when a housing or visitation detail is uncertain.
Can a Midland County arrest record be expunged or sealed?
Some Texas arrest records may qualify for expunction, while other eligible records may qualify for an order of nondisclosure. The remedies are different and neither applies automatically. Eligibility depends on the arrest, charge, court outcome and other history. Obtain the final Midland County disposition first and use current Texas court forms, TexasLawHelp guidance or a qualified Texas attorney before filing.