Lubbock County Jail Inmate Search | Current Custody

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Lubbock County, Texas · Current custody, booking, SO number, bond and inmate services

Check Who Is in the Lubbock County Detention Center Right Now

If someone was arrested recently, start with the Lubbock County Sheriff’s Active Jail Search. You can search by name, booking number or Sheriff’s Office number. Once you find the person, save the booking and SO numbers before checking bond, scheduling a visit, sending money or calling the jail.

If the person is not showing, do not assume they were never arrested. They may still be processing, may have been released, or may be listed differently. This page shows the quickest official route for each situation and explains what to do after you confirm current custody.

Search the official active jail roster Person not showing? Check bond and first appearance
Full booked name Date of birth if known Booking number SO number Approximate arrest date
HIGH PLAINS CUSTODY SIGNAL CHECKING STATUS
ACTIVE JAIL ROSTER LCDC
CUSTODY RECORD
CURRENT INMATE FOUND
SO#
ROSTER → STATUS → NEXT ACTION
Custody is not conviction. Being listed in the Lubbock County jail means the person is or was being held through the detention system. It does not establish guilt or tell you the final outcome of the criminal case.
Current inmate search

Search by name, booking number or SO number.

Detention Center

3502 N. Holly Avenue, Lubbock, TX 79403.

Custody questions

806-775-7009 or 806-775-7048.

Roster freshness

County jail-roster information is described as real-time.

Start with your actual problem

What are you trying to find about the inmate?

ARRESTED RECENTLY Is the person booked yet?

Run the Active Jail Search. If no record appears, use the troubleshooting steps before making assumptions.

Search correctly
IN CUSTODY What information should I save?

Copy the booked name, booking number, SO number and any charge or bond information shown.

Read the result
WAITING FOR BOND Has the magistrate set bond?

Bond information is added to the online roster after Initial Appearance and the setting of release conditions.

Follow the bond process
WANT TO VISIT Set up SmartInmate first

Register, connect with the inmate, complete visitor approval and schedule at least 24 hours ahead.

Prepare for visitation
NEED TO HELP THEM Mail, calls, deposits or care package?

Each service uses a different authorized system. Verify the SO number before paying or sending anything.

See inmate services
NEED THE COURT CASE What happens after the booking?

Use the county court-record portal to follow misdemeanor or felony proceedings after the jail search.

Find the court case

Go directly to the answer you need

Current-custody questions come first. Court records, open records and longer-term legal resources appear later.

Before you call or pay

What to save after you find the inmate

Exact name as displayed in the jail system
Booking number
Sheriff’s Office or SO number
Current custody information
Charge information shown
Bond amount or bond status when available
Approximate booking date
Any court or case identifier displayed
Do not identify someone by name alone. Common names and similar spellings can produce mistakes. Match another identifier or confirm the record with the detention center before sending money or making an important decision.

Jail status and court outcome answer different questions

Active jail roster answers:
  • Is the person currently listed in custody?
  • What booking identifiers are attached to the person?
  • Has a bond setting appeared?
  • What information should family use when contacting the jail?
Court records answer:
  • What criminal case was formally filed?
  • Is it a misdemeanor or felony case?
  • Which lawyer and court are involved?
  • Was the case dismissed, resolved or still pending?
Person missing from search

What to check before deciding the person is not in jail

The arrest was very recent The person may still be going through identification, intake, medical screening or other booking steps.
The name may be entered differently Try the legal surname, alternate spelling, hyphenated name, suffix or another name the person uses legally.
The person may already be released A short jail stay can end before a family member checks the active roster.
The event may not have produced a jail booking A citation or notice to appear can create a criminal matter without a current county-jail record.
Another jurisdiction may have custody The person may be held by another county, a state facility, federal authorities or another agency.
The roster may be temporarily inaccessible Browser settings, JavaScript or cookies can interfere with the county application.
What to say when you call
I am trying to confirm the current custody status of [full legal name], date of birth [date if known]. The arrest may have happened on [date]. I do not see the person in the active roster. Can you tell me whether the person is still processing, currently booked, released, or whether I should search under another name or SO number?
Lubbock County Detention Center
Automated line: 806-775-7009
Alternate detention number: 806-775-7048
Sergeant’s Desk: 806-775-7036
After custody is confirmed

Do this next based on what you actually need

You need bond information

Wait for the magistrate setting to appear, then confirm the amount and any conditions before paying.

Go to bond steps
You want to visit

Create the SmartInmate account early because visitor approval and advance scheduling are required.

Go to visitation
You want to send money

Use Access Corrections with the correct inmate information and LCDC facility number 20172.

Go to deposit instructions
You need to speak by phone

Inmates place outgoing calls. IC Solutions handles the phone-account system.

Go to phone instructions
You need the criminal case

Use Lubbock County’s court-record portal rather than treating the jail charge as the final legal result.

Go to court records
The inmate needs a lawyer

For eligible indigent defendants, Lubbock County uses court-appointed counsel managed through local indigent-defense processes.

Go to lawyer information
Initial appearance, bond and release

Why a newly booked inmate may not have bond information yet

Booking The person enters the detention process and is added to the custody system.
Initial Appearance The Sheriff’s current FAQ says magistrates conduct Initial Appearance at least twice a day and sometimes more frequently.
Bond setting appears The Sheriff states that bond settings are updated on the online jail roster once they are set.
Eligible bond is posted Bond may be posted in full at the Lubbock County Detention Center Bond Window or through a local surety company.
Release conditions are checked Payment does not mean the person walks out immediately. Staff still must complete the applicable release process.
Do not pay from a screenshot alone. Reopen the active roster or confirm the current setting with the Detention Center before paying. Bond conditions can change after judicial review.

Watching Initial Appearance

Lubbock County provides a live stream of Initial Appearance hearings held at the detention center. The Sheriff states that hearings may occur up to three times a day as needed, the live streams are not archived, and recording the live hearing is prohibited.

Open roster and Initial Appearance link Open the Lubbock magistrate channel
No VideoObject schema is added for the live hearing. These streams are not archived, so there is no stable individual video page with reliable upload metadata to mark up.

Using a bail-bond company

The Lubbock County Bail Bond Board licenses and regulates bail-bond companies operating in the county. The Sheriff also says a list of local bonding agencies is available through its mobile app.

Open Lubbock County Bail Bond Board
Watch for bond scams. Confirm the inmate, SO number and current bond directly with official county information before giving card details, wiring money or handing over collateral to anyone who contacted you unexpectedly.
Smart Communications visitation

Set up the Lubbock County visit before driving to the jail

Find the inmate first Save the inmate’s name and SO number from the official roster.
Create a SmartInmate public-user account Register using a computer, smartphone or available kiosk.
Open SmartInmate
Complete account activation Smart Communications sends an activation code using the active phone number or email attached to the account.
Send the inmate a connection request The inmate must accept the connection before the account can be used normally for inmate communication and visit functions.
Submit the requested identification and recent photo The Sheriff’s current instructions say visitor approval is typically completed within about 24 hours.
Schedule at least 24 hours in advance Do not arrive expecting an unscheduled visit to be available.
Bring the same acceptable identification Visitors over 17 need valid original photo identification accepted by the facility.
Bring a solid quarter The Sheriff specifically says lockers are provided for prohibited property and require a solid quarter, which is returned when the locker key is returned.
Current Lubbock County visitation rules worth checking before arrival
Item
Current Sheriff guidance
Practical takeaway
Visiting window
8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.; last visit scheduled no later than 9:30 p.m.
Do not plan around the closing time alone.
Scheduling
Schedule at least 24 hours in advance.
Create the account well before the day you want to visit.
On-site limit
One on-site visit per person, per inmate, daily.
Coordinate with other family members.
Adult visitors
One adult visitor per visit.
Do not bring a second adult expecting to enter the same session.
Children
Up to two children may accompany the adult visitor.
The adult is responsible for supervising them.
Remote visits
Remote visits for general-population inmates may be scheduled by the user; a fee applies.
Remote availability is different from a free on-site visit.
Special Housing Unit
Visits must be scheduled by jail staff.
Call 806-775-7019 rather than trying to schedule it normally online.
Visitation information: 806-775-7018
Special Housing Unit visit scheduling: 806-775-7019

Leave these items out of the visiting area

Cell phones
Purses and backpacks
Food, candy, gum and drinks
Pens and pencils
Other bags and loose property
Anything prohibited by facility security

Dress code matters

The Sheriff’s current FAQ prohibits see-through or fishnet clothing, exposed midriffs, cutoffs, offensive graphics and overly revealing clothing. Pants must be worn at or above the waist, and shorts, dresses and skirts must meet the facility’s published length rule.

Visits can be stopped. Loud or obscene language, uncontrolled children, dress-code problems or other violations can end the visit and may result in suspended privileges.
Parking: The current Sheriff visitor FAQ does not publish a dedicated visitor-parking guarantee. Follow posted parking and security signage when you arrive rather than relying on an old third-party map or review.
Family support hub

Calls, messages, mail, deposits and care packages

Phone account

Lubbock County uses IC Solutions for inmate telephone services.

  • Create or fund the applicable phone account through IC Solutions.
  • Phone-account funds can be used only for telephone calls.
  • Non-privileged calls may be recorded or monitored.

IC Solutions: 888-506-8407

Open IC Solutions
Blocked telephone number

If your number is blocked from receiving an inmate call, the Sheriff publishes both IC Solutions and local detention-center help.

IC Solutions blocked-number help: 866-228-4031

LCDC phone help: 806-775-7166 or 806-775-7167

Electronic messages

SmartInmate supports electronic messages using purchased credits. The Sheriff also describes collect-on-delivery message options.

Open SmartInmate
Care packages

The Sheriff directs approved care-package purchases through Access Securepak.

Open Access Securepak

Putting money on an inmate account

LCDC facility number: 20172. Save the inmate’s correct name and SO number before starting a deposit.
Cash at the jail

A cash kiosk is available in the main lobby of the Lubbock County Detention Center.

Downtown kiosk

The Sheriff also lists a kiosk in the lobby of the downtown Sheriff’s property room.

Card deposit

Use Access Corrections online or call 866-345-1884.

Open Access Corrections
Double-check the inmate before paying. Deposit systems can involve fees and transactions may not be easily reversible. Verify the booked name and SO number first.

Regular personal inmate mail

Use this current Smart Communications routing for ordinary personal mail:

Lubbock County Detention Center
Inmate’s Name and SO#
P.O. Box 9136
Seminole, FL 33775

Ordinary personal mail is processed through Smart Communications MailGuard and scanned so the inmate can access it electronically through the jail’s tablet or kiosk system.

Include a complete return address. Do not put cash, checks, money orders, loose postage stamps or other prohibited items inside personal correspondence.

Legal mail, court documents and publications

These items continue to go directly to the detention center:

Lubbock County Detention Center
Inmate’s Name and SO#
P.O. Box 10535
Lubbock, TX 79408

The envelope must have a return address.
Case strategy should not be discussed on ordinary inmate communications. Non-privileged phone calls, video visits and electronic communications may be monitored or recorded. Attorney-client communications use separate privileged procedures.
After release: The Sheriff says a former inmate can log in at SmartInmate with the inmate number and password to download stored photos, messages and scanned postal mail at no charge.
Property, jail card and practical records

Getting inmate property or a Lubbock County jail card

Property belonging to a current inmate
  1. Go to the LCDC Bond Window.
  2. Complete the property-release form.
  3. Present valid photo identification.
  4. The inmate is shown the identification and must authorize the release.
  5. The Sheriff generally describes the release as the inmate’s valuables bag in full rather than selected individual items.
Need a jail card?

A person seeking their own jail card can obtain it from the Records Department at the Lubbock County Detention Center.

A request for someone else’s jail card is handled as an open-records request.

If a person has already been released, the Sheriff says instructions for release of stored property are sent to the designated person and the property remains at the Sheriff’s Property Room only for the allotted retention period.
Health and welfare

What to do if an inmate has a medical or mental-health concern

The current Lubbock County inmate handbook says incarcerated people request medical, dental or mental-health care through the jail tablet system. For an emergency inside the facility, the inmate should immediately notify an officer.

Routine care

Medical, dental and mental-health requests are submitted through the detention system for review and scheduling.

Existing prescription

The handbook permits family-provided prescribed medication in its original container, subject to review and approval by medical staff.

Family concern

Call the Detention Center or Sergeant’s Desk with the inmate’s name and SO number. Do not send medication through ordinary mail.

Detention Center: 806-775-7009
Sergeant’s Desk: 806-775-7036
The inmate handbook publishes medical co-pay information, but fees and clinical procedures can change. Confirm current charges with the facility rather than delaying necessary care because of a posted fee.
Sheriff records

Need more than the current inmate roster?

A live custody search is designed to answer who is currently in jail. For a jail card, older booking material or other Sheriff-maintained records, use the Lubbock County Sheriff’s open-records process.

Detention records contact

Records: 806-775-7015

Email: LCDCRecords@LubbockCounty.gov

Fax: 806-775-7991

Written request routes

Mail:
P.O. Box 10536
Lubbock, TX 79408

In person:
Lubbock County Sheriff’s Office
712 Broadway
Lubbock, TX 79401

Copy-ready jail-record request
Under the Texas Public Information Act, I request the releasable booking, jail-card, custody or detention records concerning [full legal name], date of birth [date if known], for the booking on or about [date]. Known identifiers are booking number [number] and SO number [number]. Please provide the records electronically when available and notify me before processing if significant copy charges will apply.
Make the request narrow. Including the name, booking date, SO number and exact record you need usually gives records staff a clearer request than asking for “everything about this person.”
After the inmate search

Find the Lubbock County criminal case and court dates

Lubbock County’s public court portal includes unrestricted civil, family and criminal case information maintained by the District Clerk and County Clerk. A free registered account provides case-index information, but ordinary registered access does not include document images.
Open Online Access to Court Records
Open official court-record instructions
Create the free registered-user account Lubbock County sends an email-validation link after registration.
Validate the email within three days The county specifically publishes this validation window.
Do not request elevated access unless you qualify If the portal asks an ordinary public user to request elevated access, the county says to bypass that request using the home button.
Search the person and likely filing period Compare the party information and case details with the jail booking you already found.
Identify whether the matter is misdemeanor or felony This determines which clerk is the custodian for copies and detailed questions.
Read current scheduling information Court settings can change, so use the current portal rather than an old screenshot.
Use the courthouse terminals when you need document images Public-access computers at 904 Broadway can show court documents, including some material that may not be viewable through ordinary online access.
Open Lubbock County court portal Read registration instructions

Misdemeanor versus felony records

Use the correct clerk after locating the case
Type
Custodian
Contact
Useful detail
Misdemeanor criminal case
Lubbock County Clerk
806-775-1046
The Clerk says staff do not conduct name searches for the existence of a case; find the case online first.
Felony criminal case
Lubbock County District Clerk
806-775-1578
Use the District Clerk for felony criminal records and related case questions.

Getting misdemeanor court copies

The County Clerk currently publishes a charge of $1 per page for misdemeanor criminal copies, plus $5 for certification when requested. Call first with the case number and case name to verify the cost.

The County Clerk says it cannot accept a credit-card payment by telephone. Online credit-card copy requests carry the payment vendor’s additional fee.
Lubbock County Courthouse
904 Broadway
Lubbock, TX 79401

County Clerk: Room 207 · 806-775-1076
County Clerk Criminal: 806-775-1046
District Clerk: 806-775-1585
District Clerk Criminal: 806-775-1578
District Clerk Archives: 806-775-1322
Court-appointed counsel

If the inmate cannot afford a criminal-defense lawyer

Lubbock County contracts with the Lubbock Private Defenders Office to manage court-appointed private counsel in non-capital criminal cases for qualifying defendants.

Who may qualify?

The court considers indigency and the type of charge. LPDO explains that qualifying cases generally involve a non-capital felony or a misdemeanor for which imprisonment is possible.

Fine-only cases generally do not qualify for appointed criminal-defense counsel.

Lubbock Private Defenders Office
1401 Crickets Avenue
Lubbock, TX 79401

806-749-0007

Monday–Friday
8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

Open LPDO
Family members can help identify the assigned lawyer, but the attorney represents the defendant. Questions about evidence, witnesses or legal strategy should go directly between the defendant and counsel whenever possible.
Release and court notifications

Get notified instead of repeatedly checking the jail roster

Texas now uses Texas IVSS-Counties for county-level victim and offender-status notifications. It replaced the previous VINE system in Texas effective September 1, 2025.

Custody changes

Registered users can receive notifications involving booking, release and other custody-status changes.

Court events

The service can notify registered users when covered court events are scheduled or changed.

24/7 support

866-268-8959

English and Spanish assistance is available.

Open Texas IVSS-Counties Read Texas OAG notification guidance
Person no longer in county custody

Where to search after a transfer from Lubbock County

Transferred to Texas state custody

Use the Texas Department of Criminal Justice inmate search after the person enters TDCJ custody.

Search using the person’s name, SID or TDCJ number when available.

Open TDCJ Inmate Information
Not sure where the person went?

Call the Lubbock County Detention Center with the booked name and SO number and ask whether the person was released or transferred.

Detention Center: 806-775-7009

Jail concern or complaint

Use the local complaint process first when appropriate

The Sheriff’s inmate FAQ directs detention-related concerns through jail supervision and allows written complaints. For concerns involving Texas county-jail standards that remain unresolved, the Texas Commission on Jail Standards accepts public complaints and inquiries.

Local detention concern

Sergeant’s Desk: 806-775-7036

Written correspondence may be sent to:
P.O. Box 10536
Lubbock, TX 79408

Texas Commission on Jail Standards

General phone: 512-463-5505

Open county-jail complaint form
TCJS regulates county-jail standards, but it does not resolve every type of criminal-case, attorney, staff-conduct or constitutional complaint. Read the Commission’s jurisdiction guidance before filing.
Save these numbers

Lubbock County jail and criminal-record contacts

Lubbock County Detention Center
3502 N. Holly Avenue
Lubbock, TX 79403

806-775-7009

806-775-7048

Detention Records

806-775-7015

LCDCRecords@LubbockCounty.gov

Visitation

806-775-7018

SHU scheduling: 806-775-7019

Sergeant’s Desk

806-775-7036

Operational detention concerns.

Lubbock County Sheriff’s Office
712 Broadway
Lubbock, TX 79401

806-775-1400

Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

Sheriff Non-Emergency

806-775-1600

Warrants Division

806-775-1422

County Clerk Criminal
904 Broadway, Room 207
Lubbock, TX 79401

806-775-1046

District Clerk Criminal
904 Broadway
Lubbock, TX 79401

806-775-1578

Lubbock Private Defenders Office
1401 Crickets Avenue
Lubbock, TX 79401

806-749-0007

Map to Lubbock County Detention Center

Before driving there: Recheck current custody, complete required visitor registration, bring valid identification and verify whether your reason for going to the facility can be handled online or by phone.
Lubbock-specific shortcuts

Details that can save a wasted call, payment or trip

Save the SO number

It is used repeatedly across Lubbock County jail services and is more useful than memorizing only the person’s name.

Bring a quarter to visitation

The Sheriff’s FAQ specifically says visitor lockers use a solid quarter and return it when the key is returned.

Do not wait until you reach the jail to register

SmartInmate visitor approval and scheduling should be handled ahead of time.

Do not mail ordinary letters to North Holly

Personal correspondence uses Smart Communications in Seminole, Florida.

Legal mail is different

Legal mail, court papers, bank statements and publications continue to use the local Lubbock detention mailing route.

Find the court case online before calling the County Clerk

The County Clerk specifically says staff do not perform name searches to determine whether a misdemeanor case exists.

Bond may not appear immediately

The Sheriff adds the bond setting after the magistrate sets it, so a newly booked record may need to be checked again.

Use the courthouse computers when online access is not enough

Public terminals at 904 Broadway can provide document viewing that ordinary registered portal access does not.

Do not record the magistrate livestream

Lubbock County expressly prohibits recording the streamed Initial Appearance hearings.

10 current-custody questions

Lubbock County jail inmate search FAQs

How do I search the Lubbock County jail roster?

Use the Lubbock County Sheriff’s Active Jail Search. The official roster allows searches by inmate name, booking number or Sheriff’s Office number, often called an SO number. Open the possible match and verify more than the name before using the information. The county also describes its jail roster information as real-time.

How can I tell if someone is currently in the Lubbock County Detention Center?

Start with the current Lubbock County active jail roster. Save the inmate’s booked name, booking number and SO number. If the person does not appear or the status is unclear, call the Detention Center at 806-775-7009 or 806-775-7048 rather than assuming the person was never booked.

Why is a recent Lubbock County arrest not showing in the jail search?

A person may still be going through intake, may be listed under a different spelling, may have been released, may have received a citation instead of being booked, or may be held by another jurisdiction. Try a broader name search and call the Detention Center when a recent arrest cannot be confirmed online.

When can someone bond out of the Lubbock County Jail?

The Sheriff’s current inmate FAQ says an inmate can typically bond after seeing a magistrate. Initial Appearance is conducted at least twice a day and sometimes more often, and bond settings are added to the online jail roster after they are set. Bond may be posted in full at the Detention Center Bond Window or through a local surety company.

How do I schedule a Lubbock County inmate visit?

Register at SmartInmate, complete account activation, send the inmate a connection request, and submit the identification and recent photo required for visitor approval. The Sheriff’s current instructions say visits must be scheduled at least 24 hours in advance. General visitation is available from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., with the last visit scheduled no later than 9:30 p.m.

What should I bring to Lubbock County jail visitation?

Visitors over 17 should bring an acceptable original government-issued photo ID. Cell phones, purses, backpacks, food, drinks, pens, pencils and similar items are not allowed in the visiting area. Lockers are available, and the Sheriff’s FAQ specifically says to bring a solid quarter for the locker; the quarter is returned when the key is returned.

How do I put money on a Lubbock County inmate account?

Cash can be deposited at a kiosk in the Detention Center main lobby or at the Sheriff’s downtown property-room kiosk. Card deposits can be made through Access Corrections or by calling 866-345-1884. The Lubbock County Detention Center facility number published by the Sheriff is 20172.

What is the Lubbock County inmate mailing address?

Regular personal mail is sent through the Smart Communications MailGuard process to Lubbock County Detention Center, inmate name and SO number, P.O. Box 9136, Seminole, Florida 33775. Legal mail, court documents, bank statements and publications use the local address: Lubbock County Detention Center, inmate name and SO number, P.O. Box 10535, Lubbock, Texas 79408.

How do I find the Lubbock County criminal court case after finding an inmate?

Use Lubbock County’s Online Access to Court Records portal. A free registered account provides public case index information such as case details, parties, attorneys and scheduling information, although document images are not included in ordinary registered-user access. Felony matters are maintained by the District Clerk and misdemeanor criminal matters by the County Clerk.

Who do I call if I have a problem or concern about a Lubbock County inmate?

For custody information call the Detention Center at 806-775-7009. For visitation call 806-775-7018. The Sergeant’s Desk is 806-775-7036. The Sheriff’s FAQ also explains how to make a written complaint, and unresolved county-jail standards concerns can be submitted to the Texas Commission on Jail Standards.

Primary sources reviewed

Official resources used for this Lubbock County page

Lubbock County Sheriff
Lubbock County courts
Legal and state resources
Accuracy, identity and legal-use notice

Texas-arrest.org is an independent informational website. It is not the Lubbock County Sheriff’s Office, Lubbock County Detention Center, Lubbock County Clerk, District Clerk, Lubbock Private Defenders Office, Texas Commission on Jail Standards or any court or law-enforcement agency.

Jail status, bond, visitation, provider, mailing, court and contact information can change. Verify current custody through the official roster and confirm time-sensitive details with the responsible office before travelling, paying money or making a legal decision.

A booking or jail record is not proof of guilt. Criminal allegations may be changed, rejected, dismissed or resolved differently in court.

Last official-source review: August 17, 2026. Primary sources reviewed included the Lubbock County Sheriff’s Office, Lubbock County government court-record pages, Lubbock Private Defenders Office, Texas Office of the Attorney General and Texas Commission on Jail Standards.

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