This page helps you use the Jail Roster for Lubbock County, Texas to check whether someone is in custody, review booking details, and decide what to do next. It focuses on the official Lubbock County Jail Roster and related sheriff resources.

This site is independent and does not provide legal, tax, or financial advice or guarantees. Use official county tools and staff contacts when you need current inmate, bond, mail, or visitation information.

Use the Lubbock County Jail Roster

Have one of these details ready before you search.

  • Name
  • Booking number
  • Sheriff’s Office number (SO #)

Start with the official roster. It lists inmates in jail and displays fields such as full name, DOB, age, sex, race, height, weight, eyes, hair, booking date, release date, SO #, booking #, and housing location.

  • Open the official Lubbock County Jail Roster.
  • Use the search box to look up the person by name, booking number, or SO #.
  • Review the custody record and confirm the booking date, SO #, booking #, and housing location.
  • Use the roster views to switch between in-custody inmates, released today, released since yesterday, booked today, or booked since yesterday when you need a narrower list.
  • Move through summary pages if the results are broad, or download the Excel version if you need the roster in spreadsheet form.

If you are checking recent activity, the sheriff’s mobile app jail search updates every half hour.

Use the sheriff search options

The sheriff’s office also provides an Active Jail Search page for current inmate lookups. It routes users to the active jail roster and notes that the search can be done by name, booking number, or SO number.

You can use the mobile app jail search if you prefer a phone-based option. For emergencies, do not rely on the website because it is not monitored 24/7.

What to do after you find someone

Once you confirm the inmate record, the next step depends on what you need. The detention center handles visitation, inmate funds, mail, property release, jail cards, and bond-related questions.

  • For visitation, schedule in advance through SMART Communication. Applications are typically approved within 24 hours, and visits must be scheduled 24 hours ahead.
  • For commissary, tablet, or phone funds, use the kiosk in the detention center lobby, the downtown kiosk in the sheriff’s property room, or the approved payment services listed by the sheriff.
  • For inmate mail, include the inmate’s name and SO # so the item can be matched to the correct account.
  • For bond questions, check the online roster after magistrate review because bond settings are posted there once set.

Do not treat the website as live dispatch. In an emergency, call 911.

Visitation and bond details

Visitation at the Lubbock County Detention Center runs from 8:00 am to 10:00 pm, with the last visit scheduled no later than 9:30 pm. Visitors age 17 and older must present valid government-issued identification, and an inmate may have one adult visitor per visit, with up to two children accompanying that adult.

Visits are limited to once per day per inmate. On-site visits must be scheduled in advance, remote visits are available for inmates in general population housing, and special housing unit visits must be scheduled by jail staff.

Bond can usually be posted after the inmate has seen a magistrate. Magistrates conduct initial appearance at least twice a day, and the bond amount is added to the online jail roster once it is set.

Detention Center contacts

Use these contacts when the roster does not answer your question or when you need the next public-facing step.

Common questions

How do I find someone on the Lubbock County jail roster?

Use the official jail roster and search by name, booking number, or SO number. After you find the record, compare the booking date, SO #, and housing location to make sure you have the right person.

What information does the Lubbock County roster show?

The roster can show identifying and booking details such as full name, DOB, age, sex, race, height, weight, eye color, hair, booking date, release date, SO #, booking #, and where the inmate is housed. Use those fields to confirm identity before taking the next step.

How often is inmate information updated?

The sheriff’s mobile app jail search updates every half hour. If you do not see a recent change yet, check the roster again later or call the detention center at (806) 775-7009.

Where do I call if I need help beyond the roster?

For detention questions, call the Lubbock County Detention Center at (806) 775-7009. For records questions such as a jail card or an open records request, contact the Records Department at (806) 775-7015 or use [email protected].

Can I check bond status on the roster?

Yes. Bond settings are updated on the online jail roster after they are set. If the inmate has not yet seen a magistrate, check again later or call the detention center for guidance.