Find a Parker County Booking Even Without a “Recent Bookings” Date Filter
If someone was arrested in Parker County today or overnight, start with the Sheriff’s jail search using the legal first and last name used at booking. Parker County’s current system no longer offers the old search-by-date option, so a name search—and the booking desk when necessary—is the fastest route to a recent arrest.
Once you locate the person, do not stop at the jail entry. Save the booking and bond details, then open Parker County Judicial Records Search to see the criminal case. This page also shows exactly where to request the arrest report, how to visit, where personal mail actually goes, how commissary deposits work, and which clerk handles felony versus misdemeanor records.
The Sheriff says the newer jail software does not currently search bookings by date.
Call 817-594-4208 if the legal-name search still does not locate the person.
612 Jameson St., Weatherford, TX 76086.
Use Parker County Judicial Records by defendant name or case number.
Official-source review completed August 25, 2026.
Choose the question you actually need answered
Search the legal booked name. If spelling is uncertain, use the Sheriff’s wildcard instructions rather than trying random names.
Recent-arrest workflowTry the legal surname, wildcard search and court records before calling the booking desk at 817-594-4208.
Troubleshoot no resultOpen the jail and bond record, verify every charge and hold, then use Parker County’s approved bonding-company resource if needed.
Check bond and releaseSearch the criminal case by defendant name or case number. Felony and misdemeanor records are maintained by different clerks.
Follow the case to courtThe jail may hold someone arrested by HCSO, Weatherford Police or another agency. Request the narrative from the agency that created it.
Find the report holderParker County uses different addresses for personal correspondence and mailed trust-fund money. Do not mix them up.
See inmate support rulesHow “recent bookings” work in Parker County now
That matters because many old guides tell users to open a “recent bookings” list and choose today’s date. That instruction does not match Parker County’s current public system.
Search Parker County Jail using the name the system expects
What a Parker County jail or bond record can—and cannot—tell you
| Record detail | What it helps answer | What it does not prove | Next check |
|---|---|---|---|
| Booked name | How the person is indexed in the jail system. | Identity when several people share that name. | Compare DOB and case details. |
| Booking / jail identifier | Which custody event you are viewing. | That every prior arrest belongs to this event. | Use it when contacting jail staff. |
| Arresting agency | Which law-enforcement office likely created the arrest or offense narrative. | That Parker County Sheriff wrote the report. | Request records from that agency. |
| Charge | What allegation is associated with booking or the case. | That the prosecutor ultimately filed or proved it. | Read the criminal court case. |
| Bond | A current monetary release condition associated with a case or charge. | That paying one amount clears every case or hold. | Verify all active charges before paying. |
| Release status | Whether the displayed jail stay has ended. | The criminal case was dismissed. | Search the court disposition. |
| Case number | Which Parker County criminal case follows the arrest. | All allegations from the arrest became filed counts. | Enter it in Judicial Records Search. |
Work through these possibilities before assuming the person is not there
The jail, police report and court file are different records
| You need | Best starting point | Useful identifiers | Do not confuse it with |
|---|---|---|---|
| Current jail / booking | Parker County Sheriff / jail records | Legal booked name, DOB, booking details. | The court docket. |
| HCSO offense or arrest report | Sheriff Records / Open Records | Name, date, incident number, location. | County or District Clerk. |
| Weatherford Police report | Weatherford Police Records | WPD case number, date, location and involved name. | Requesting a WPD report from HCSO. |
| Felony court case | Parker County District Clerk | Case number, defendant name. | County Clerk misdemeanor division. |
| County misdemeanor case | Parker County County Clerk / Courts at Law | Case number, defendant name. | District Clerk felony counter. |
| Final disposition | The clerk responsible for that criminal court | Exact case number is best. | Using the arrest record as the final answer. |
Request the arrest narrative from the agency that created it
Parker County Sheriff record
For HCSO-created records, the Sheriff requires Public Information Act requests to be in writing. The office specifically says it does not accept an Open Records request by telephone.
- Describe the exact report or information requested.
- Include names, date, location and incident/report number when known.
- Ask for electronic records when that meets your need.
- Keep your request narrow enough to identify the material.
Parker County Sheriff’s Office
129 Hogle Street
Weatherford, TX 76086
Email: april.little@parkercountytx.com
Fax: 817-594-7809
Records questions: 817-594-8845
Weatherford Police record
If Weatherford Police made the arrest, use the city Police Records Department rather than requesting the narrative from the county jail.
- Police Records: 817-598-4310.
- Email: wpdrecords@weatherfordtx.gov.
- Police operations run 24 hours; administrative hours are Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
- Weatherford also publishes Daily Media Reports covering the past 30 days.
614 Fort Worth Highway
Weatherford, TX 76086
Records: 817-598-4310
Non-emergency: 817-598-4300
Email: wpdrecords@weatherfordtx.gov
Find the filed Parker County criminal case and final result
Felony case
Parker County District Clerk Sharena Gilliland maintains felony cases for the 43rd and 415th Judicial District Courts and reports felony dispositions to Texas DPS after cases conclude.
117 Fort Worth HighwayWeatherford, TX 76086
Felony: 817-598-6194
Monday–Friday: 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
Friday: closed Noon–1 p.m.
Parker County District Attorney Jeff Swain’s office prosecutes felony criminal cases in the 43rd and 415th District Courts.
117 Fort Worth Highway, 2nd FloorWeatherford, TX 76086
817-598-6124
Monday–Friday: 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
Email:
da@parkercountytx.com
County misdemeanor case
Weatherford, TX 76086
817-598-6138
Monday–Friday: 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
Closed Noon–1 p.m.
Weatherford, TX 76086
817-594-1632
Monday–Friday: 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
Closed Noon–1 p.m.
Physical address: 1112 Santa Fe Drive, Weatherford, TX 76086
Order a Parker County criminal disposition or certified copy
The District Clerk recommends providing as much case information as possible before requesting copies. Use the online Judicial Records Search first so staff do not have to identify the case from scratch.
| Request | Published amount | How to avoid unnecessary cost |
|---|---|---|
| Case research by clerk | $5 research fee when the clerk must locate the cause number or determine whether the document exists. | Find the cause number online first. |
| Court copy | $1 per page for copies as described in the District Clerk FAQ. | Specify only the judgment, dismissal, order or other document you need. |
| Mail request | Copy charges apply. | Include a self-addressed stamped envelope and clear case information. |
Check every Parker County charge before arranging bail
Parker County Jail address, entrance and operator
Weatherford, TX 76086
Jail / Booking Desk: 817-594-4208
The Sheriff specifically identifies the main jail entrance at the corner of Jameson Street and N. Mill Street, opposite the Sheriff’s Office entrance.
The jail remains the constitutional responsibility of the Parker County Sheriff, while current daily operations are managed by LaSalle Corrections. The Sheriff’s page identifies Ron King as warden.
Parker County Jail visitation rules that are safe to rely on
Jail: 817-594-4208
Mail, phone calls, commissary and inmate money
Personal correspondence
Current Sheriff instructions list this address:
Inmate’s Name / Inmate IDC/O Parker County Jail
PO Box 16120
Jonesboro, AR 72403
- Incoming and outgoing mail is screened.
- Do not send money through ordinary correspondence.
- Do not send stamps, paper or envelopes.
- Drugs, tobacco and sexually explicit material are prohibited.
- The current page states that mailed items are not accepted for inmates; necessities are available through commissary or the tablet system.
Mailed commissary money
A cashier’s check or money order follows a different rule:
C/O Inmate Trust Fund[Inmate’s Name]
612 Jameson Street
Weatherford, TX 76086
- Make the cashier’s check or money order payable to “C/O Inmate Trust Fund” and the inmate’s name.
- Write Inmate Trust Fund on the outside of the envelope.
- A cashier’s check or money order may also be delivered to the Visitation Officer during visitation hours.
Online or lobby commissary deposit
HCSO directs online payments through Correct Solutions Group.
Open CSGPayThe kiosk is in the Parker County Jail lobby at 612 Jameson Street and accepts cash, credit or debit cards according to the Sheriff’s current commissary page.
The Sheriff currently states that offenders may make commissary purchases of up to $200 per week.
Phone calls and voicemail
If you are worried about an inmate’s medical or mental-health needs
The Parker County Sheriff states that the jail has an on-site infirmary staffed 24 hours a day by medical-care professionals.
The Sheriff’s current medical page identifies Pecan Valley MHMR of Texas as the provider of mental-health services.
The Sheriff states that the jail facility is ADA compliant.
Appointed counsel, private lawyers and victim assistance
Parker County’s official forms page provides an Unsworn Declaration of and Request for Appointed Counsel (Criminal / CPS Cases).
The judge or court determines eligibility; family members cannot privately appoint a court-appointed lawyer on the defendant’s behalf.
Open Parker County appointed-counsel formWeatherford, TX 76086
The Parker County District Clerk lists this office in its self-help resources.
Open Legal Aid of Northwest TexasThe District Attorney’s current staff directory identifies Shyann Rodgers as Victim Assistance Coordinator.
117 Fort Worth Highway, 2nd FloorWeatherford, TX 76086
The County Attorney’s current directory identifies Lisa Mehrhoff as Victim Assistance Coordinator.
101 N. Main StreetWeatherford, TX 76086
Private lawyer search
Custody notifications for a victim or family member
If the person has moved beyond Parker County Jail
Texas Department of Criminal Justice
Use TDCJ when the person has entered Texas state-prison custody or you need a state facility, SID or release-related record.
Open TDCJ inmate searchTexas DPS criminal history
Use Texas DPS when the question is broader than one Parker County arrest and you need statewide public criminal-history information.
Open Texas DPS searchCorrection, expunction and nondisclosure are three different problems
Find which system is wrong: Sheriff record, city police report, court docket or DPS history. Send the correction evidence to the office that owns that record.
An eligible Texas expunction can require covered records to be removed or destroyed. Eligibility depends on the exact arrest and disposition.
An eligible order of nondisclosure restricts public disclosure of certain criminal-history information but does not mean every government record disappears.
| Item | Published amount |
|---|---|
| Expunction filing fee | $350 |
| Entity without provided email address | Additional $25 per entity |
| Certified expunction order | $1 per page plus $5 certification fee |
Parker County arrest, jail and court contacts
Weatherford, TX 76086
Administration:
817-594-8845
Dispatch:
817-594-3213
Weatherford, TX 76086
Not staffed 24 hours according to HCSO.
Weatherford, TX 76086
Weatherford, TX 76086
Weatherford, TX 76086
Weatherford, TX 76086
Weatherford, TX 76086
Weatherford, TX 76086
Weatherford, TX 76086
Parker County Jail
District Clerk, District Courts and District Attorney
County Clerk / County Court at Law 1 Division
Six Parker County details that prevent common mistakes
Do not waste time looking for an official “today’s bookings” button that the current system does not provide.
The Sheriff specifically says the inmate must be searched under the legal name used at booking.
Letters go to Jonesboro, Arkansas; mailed trust-fund payments go to Jameson Street in Weatherford.
The current Sheriff page says Correct Solutions Group services inmate telephones. Older comments on legacy pages may mention prior providers.
The live landing page still contains older pandemic wording, so confirm current operational details before driving to the jail.
Felony files go through the District Clerk; county misdemeanor files go through the County Clerk’s court divisions.
Parker County arrest records and recent-booking questions
How do I search Parker County Texas arrest records?
Start with the Parker County Sheriff’s official Jail Search page and open the county jail-record search. The Sheriff says the current system requires the first and last name the person was legally booked under. A wildcard can be used when the spelling is uncertain, but enter the first initial in the field. If you find the person, save the booking information and then use Parker County Judicial Records Search to check the related criminal court case.
How can I find recent Parker County bookings if there is no booking-date filter?
Parker County Sheriff’s Office says its newer Judicial and Records Management software does not currently provide the previous search-by-date option. For a recent arrest, search the person’s legal first and last name, use the wildcard option when necessary, and call the booking desk at 817-594-4208 if the person still cannot be located. Weatherford Police also publishes recent daily media reports for incidents inside Weatherford, but those reports are not a complete county jail booking list.
Why can I not find someone in the Parker County Jail search?
The person may still be processing, the booked legal name may differ from the name you entered, the arrest may have occurred in another county, the person may have been released, or the event may not have resulted in a Parker County jail booking. Try the legal surname and first initial with the wildcard option, check Parker County court records, and call the booking desk at 817-594-4208 when the status remains unclear.
Does a Parker County jail record show the final result of the criminal case?
No. A jail or bond record is useful for custody, booking and release information, but an arrest does not prove guilt and the original allegation can change. Search Parker County Judicial Records by defendant name or case number to locate the filed criminal case, hearings and court outcome.
How do I request a Parker County Sheriff arrest or offense report?
Parker County Sheriff’s open-records requests must be submitted in writing; the Sheriff does not accept a Public Information Act request by phone. Requests may be directed to April Little at the Sheriff’s Office, 129 Hogle Street, Weatherford, Texas 76086, emailed to april.little@parkercountytx.com, or faxed to 817-594-7809. For questions about obtaining a police report, the Sheriff’s Records Division lists 817-594-8845.
Where is the Parker County Jail?
Parker County Jail is at 612 Jameson Street, Weatherford, Texas 76086. The Sheriff’s Office says the main jail entrance is at the corner of Jameson Street and North Mill Street, opposite the Sheriff’s Office entrance. The jail phone number is 817-594-4208.
How do I visit an inmate at Parker County Jail?
Parker County Sheriff’s visitation page states that visits are in-person and non-contact, with a minimum visit period of 20 minutes and two visits per week for offenders. Visitation is limited to four visitors per inmate, adult visitors must show valid identification, and visitors are told to arrive 20 minutes before sign-up. Because the landing page still contains older COVID-era wording, check the current visitation schedule linked by the Sheriff or call the Visitation Office at 682-229-2361 before traveling.
What address do I use for Parker County inmate mail and commissary money?
Ordinary inmate correspondence currently goes to the inmate’s name and inmate ID, care of Parker County Jail, P.O. Box 16120, Jonesboro, Arkansas 72403. A mailed commissary cashier’s check or money order follows a different route: it is made payable to C/O Inmate Trust Fund and the inmate’s name, mailed to 612 Jameson Street, Weatherford, Texas 76086, with Inmate Trust Fund written on the outside of the envelope.
How do I check bond for a Parker County inmate?
Use the Parker County jail and bond records link from the county’s Judicial Records Search page, then verify the person’s identity, each charge, the bond amount and any additional hold before paying. Parker County also publishes a Bail Bond Board resource for approved bonding companies. If a cash bond is later eligible for return, the District Clerk says the proper paperwork must be presented to the judge before the clerk can issue the refund check ordered by the court.
Can a Parker County arrest record be expunged or placed under nondisclosure?
Some Texas records may qualify for expunction and others may qualify for an order of nondisclosure. Parker County District Clerk currently lists a 350 dollar expunction filing fee and an additional 25 dollar fee per entity when the entity’s email address is not provided. Eligibility depends on the exact arrest and court disposition, so obtain the complete case result before using Texas court forms, TexasLawHelp or legal counsel.