This page helps you use the Potter County, Texas jail roster and points you to the official county channels that handle inmate records and related questions.
For most users, the main starting point is the Potter County Sheriff's Office Public Records area and the current jail roster PDF. If you need copies, follow-up records, or help with a missing detail, the Records Department and open records request options are the next steps.
Potter County jail roster
The Potter County jail roster is provided as a PDF through the Potter County Sheriff's Office public records tools. The roster is sorted alphabetically by inmate name.
You can open the current roster here: view the Potter County jail roster PDF.
If you are trying to confirm whether someone is in custody, start with the roster and review the inmate listing carefully. The Sheriff's Office FAQ also notes that the roster is available daily and that a daily book-in roster is available alongside the full jail roster through the public records area.
Tip: The roster can also help you find an inmate's SO# when you need it for inmate mail or other detention-related tasks.
Related public records tools
If you need a broader starting point, use the Potter County Sheriff's Office public records page to reach the jail roster, book-ins, active warrants, and other public-facing records options.
Go to Potter County Sheriff's Office Public Records
If you need booking details from a recent arrest rather than the full inmate list, the Sheriff's Office also publishes a daily arrest summary report.
When to use an open records request
The roster is useful for checking current custody listings, but some record needs go beyond the PDF. If you need copies of public records, the Sheriff's Office says you can request them through its Records Department or by using the open records request channel.
For in-person records requests, the Records Department is located at the Sheriff's Office and requires a picture ID for inquiries. The stated hours are Monday through Friday, 8 am to 4 pm.
You can also use the Sheriff's Office online request page for public information requests.
Using the roster for inmate mail and detention tasks
The Potter County Detention Center instructs users to include the inmate's name and SO# on inmate mail. The Sheriff's Office says the SO# can be found through the jail roster under the Public Records tab.
Regular inmate mail is sent to the mailing address used for TextBehind processing, while legal mail, court documents, and publications continue to go directly to the detention facility at 13100 NE 29th, Amarillo, TX 79111.
For visitation, inmates are assigned one day per week based on the first letter of the last name, with visiting hours Monday through Friday from 8:30AM to 11:30AM and 6:30PM to 9:30PM. Visits are in person, non-contact, and limited to two twenty-minute visits per calendar week.
Potter County jail roster contacts
Use these contacts when you need help with the roster, public records, or detention-related follow-up.
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Potter County Sheriff's Office Records Department 13103 NE 29th Avenue, Amarillo, Texas 79111
Phone: (806) 379-2932
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8 am to 4 pm -
Potter County Sheriff's Office Open Records Request 13103 NE 29th Avenue, Amarillo, Texas 79111
Email: [email protected] -
Potter County Detention Center 13100 NE 29th Avenue, Amarillo, Texas 79111
Phone: (806) 335-4100 -
Potter County Sheriff's Office 13103 NE 29th Avenue, Amarillo, Texas 79111
Phone: (806) 379-2900
Common questions
How do I check if someone is in jail in Potter County, Texas?
Use the Potter County jail roster PDF through the Sheriff's Office public records area. The roster is the county's public inmate listing and is sorted alphabetically by inmate name.
Is the Potter County jail roster online?
Yes. The Sheriff's Office provides the jail roster as a PDF through its public records tools.
Does Potter County also post a daily booking report?
Yes. The Sheriff's Office says a daily book-in roster is available along with the full jail roster, and it also publishes a daily arrest summary report.
Where can I get copies of Potter County public records related to inmate information?
You can contact the Records Department at the Sheriff's Office for copies of public records. The office states that a request form must be completed and a picture ID is required for inquiries.
Where do I send an open records request to the Potter County Sheriff's Office?
You can use the open records request page or direct your request by mail or email to the Sheriff's Office at 13103 NE 29th Avenue, Amarillo, Texas 79111, using [email protected].
Can I use the jail roster to find an inmate's SO# for mail?
Yes. The detention center instructions say the inmate's SO# can be found by using the jail roster under the Public Records tab, and that number should be printed clearly on inmate mail.