Search the Terry County Jail Roster and Verify the Booking Record
The official Terry County Detention Center roster is maintained by the Terry County Sheriff’s Office. Use the Sheriff’s roster chooser for current custody or the separate 48-hour release view, then verify court, bond, transfer and service details with the office that actually controls that information.
Quick Answer: Start With the Sheriff’s Roster, Not a Third-Party Directory
For “Is this person in Terry County Jail right now?”, start with the official Terry County Detention Center Inmate Roster. The chooser separates Current Inmates from people released within the last 48 hours.
The Detention Center is part of the Terry County Law Enforcement Center at 1311 Tahoka Road in Brownfield. The Sheriff’s Office lists 806-637-2212 as its 24-hour non-emergency number and says the detention center operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Which Official Source Should You Use?
Terry County uses different offices for custody, court records, Class C matters and post-transfer searches. Use the route that matches the question instead of treating the jail roster as a complete criminal-history database.
Use the Sheriff’s roster chooser, then select Current Inmates.
Open roster chooserUse the same official roster chooser when the person may have been released recently.
Open release routeCall for same-day custody confirmation and current jail procedures not published online.
806-637-2212Use for a case assigned to the district court, current district dockets or district-court records.
121st District CourtThe County Clerk handles county-court records and publishes a county criminal court-cost/payment channel.
County ClerkThe county’s JP page lists traffic and other Class C misdemeanor cases and magistrate duties.
Justice of the PeaceUse the statewide custody search as a secondary check when a county result is missing or you need notification options.
Search IVSS-CountiesUse TDCJ after a transfer to state custody or when the county roster no longer reflects the person.
TDCJ Inmate SearchUse the BOP locator for a person held in the federal prison system, not for ordinary Terry County jail custody.
BOP Inmate LocatorHow to Search the Terry County Jail Roster
- Open the official roster chooser. Go to the Terry County Sheriff’s inmate-roster page rather than a copied booking directory.
- Select the right view. Choose Current Inmates for present custody. Choose 48 Hour Release when the person may have just left the detention center.
- Use the official roster’s name and date controls. The current roster provides alphabet filters and booking-date sorting. Do not expect every third-party search field to exist on the Sheriff’s site.
- Open the matching profile. Compare the full name and booking details carefully, especially when names are common or spelled in more than one way.
- Save the identifiers that matter. Note the booking number, booking date, listed charge or hold and displayed bond before calling the jail or a court office.
- Verify the legal status separately. Use the proper court or clerk for case status and disposition. The roster is a custody source, not the final court judgment.
What the Terry County Roster Fields Mean
The current Terry County roster publishes booking profiles with a booking photo when provided, a booking number, booking date, listed charges and a bond field. These fields describe the jail record at that point in time; they do not replace the court file.
| Roster field | What it helps confirm | What not to assume |
|---|---|---|
| Booking photo | Helps distinguish people with similar names when a photo is available. | A mugshot does not prove guilt or show the final case result. |
| Booking number | Identifies that jail booking and is useful when calling the facility. | It is not necessarily the same as a court case number, SID or TDCJ number. |
| Booking date | Shows when the booking record was created. | It does not tell you when a court will dispose of the case. |
| Charge / hold | Shows the offense or hold label attached to the jail record. | A booking charge is not a conviction and may change as the case proceeds. |
| Bond | Shows the amount or status currently displayed by the roster. | Payment availability, release eligibility or release timing should not be inferred from the screen alone. |
| Current / released view | Separates the Sheriff’s current-inmate list from its recent-release view. | A person outside the 48-hour release window will necessarily remain visible in that release view. |
If the Person Is Not on the Terry County Jail Roster
An empty search does not answer every custody question. Work through the most likely routes in order instead of jumping randomly from county to county.
Next action → recheck the official roster and call 806-637-2212. The Sheriff does not publish a fixed online-update delay, so do not rely on a guessed number of hours.
Next action → use the roster’s alphabet controls and compare booking details rather than relying on one spelling.
Next action → use the Sheriff’s 48 Hour Release option.
Next action → check TDCJ when a state transfer is plausible.
Next action → use the BOP locator for federal prison custody.
Next action → try Texas IVSS-Counties, which accepts full or partial names and several ID types.
Next action → contact the correct clerk or Justice of the Peace rather than treating the roster as a court docket.
Next action → confirm the arrest location or agency first, then search the responsible jail instead of checking counties at random.
Booking, Holds and Release: Terry County-Specific Context
The Terry County Sheriff’s Jail Division says the detention center houses several different groups: people charged and awaiting trial, people arrested on warrants, people serving county-jail sentences, people held for parole or probation matters, people awaiting a state-prison or community-corrections bed, people sentenced by municipal courts in the county and people held for other agencies.
A displayed local bond does not tell you whether another hold or detainer exists. A person can also remain in the county facility while waiting for transfer. For a release question, verify all active holds with the detention center instead of assuming one paid bond ends custody.
The Sheriff’s site says the Detention Center operates 24/7, while Sheriff’s administration hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., except county holidays. That does not mean public visitation, records service or lobby transactions are available at all hours.
The Sheriff publishes a 48-hour release view but does not publish a guaranteed release-processing time on the pages reviewed. Court orders, holds, transport and administrative processing can affect when someone actually leaves custody, so do not promise a pickup time based only on a roster change.
Bond and Court: Verify the Number, Then Find the Right Court
The official Terry County roster can display a dollar bond or “No Bond” for a booking. Treat that as a current roster field, not as a complete explanation of eligibility or payment procedure.
The official Sheriff pages reviewed did not publish a complete public bond-payment procedure with accepted payment methods, payee, fees and transaction hours. Before sending money or going to a counter, call the detention center at 806-637-2212 and ask which court or office controls the bond and what current payment method applies.
Local court router
| Office | Verified role on its official page | Contact / route |
|---|---|---|
| Terry County Justice of the Peace | Traffic and other Class C misdemeanor cases; also performs magistrate duties. | 507B West Main, Brownfield • 806-637-4757 • official page |
| 121st District Court | Terry County’s district court page publishes current criminal and civil dockets. | 500 W. Main, Room 302W • 806-637-7742 • official page |
| Terry County District Clerk | District-court clerk and records contact. | 500 W. Main, Room 209E • 806-637-4202 • Mon–Fri 8:30–noon and 1–5 • official page |
| Terry County Clerk | County-court records and copies; the office publishes a separate County Clerk Criminal payment channel. | 500 W. Main, Room 105 • 806-637-8551 • Mon–Fri 8:30–noon and 1–5 • official page |
Do not select a court only from the wording of the charge. Use the booking number and any case number you have, then ask the detention center or clerk which court has the case.
Warrants and Citations Are Not the Same as Current Jail Custody
The Terry County Justice of the Peace page includes a search for outstanding citations. That should not be treated as a complete countywide arrest-warrant database. During this review, no separate official Terry County Sheriff public warrant-search page was found.
If the question is “Is there a warrant?” rather than “Is this person in jail?”, contact the appropriate court or the Sheriff’s Office. A warrant can exist without current incarceration, and a person can be in custody on a hold that is not explained by a simple warrant search.
Visits, Calls, Mail, Money and Health Information
Several third-party jail directories publish schedules, communication vendors and deposit providers for Terry County, but the claims are not consistent. The official Sheriff pages reviewed do not currently publish enough detail to safely repeat those third-party instructions as current jail policy.
Confirm the current schedule, appointment method, visitor ID rules, minor rules and check-in requirements directly with the detention center before traveling. Call 806-637-2212.
Ask the jail which provider is active, whether accounts must be prepaid and what current fees or calling restrictions apply. Do not fund an account solely because a directory names a vendor.
Confirm the approved deposit provider, kiosk availability, accepted payment types and whether fees apply. The official pages reviewed did not publish a complete current deposit procedure.
Confirm the current inmate-mail address, required booking identifier, publication rules and prohibited items before mailing. Do not assume the Sheriff’s administrative P.O. Box or the detention center street address is automatically the correct inmate-mail route.
The Sheriff’s administration page identifies a Mental Health Deputy, but the reviewed public pages do not publish a separate inmate medical or medication hotline. For a non-emergency concern about a person in custody, call the detention center and ask to be routed appropriately.
No complete public procedure was located on the reviewed Sheriff pages. Call first and ask what identification, appointment or form is required before going to the facility.
Mugshots, Booking Photos and Records
The official current-inmate roster displays booking photographs on profiles when a photo is available. That makes the Sheriff’s roster the best first source for a Terry County booking image tied to a current jail record.
A booking photo is not evidence of conviction and does not show how the case ended. If a photograph is missing or you need a record for an official purpose, start with the Terry County Sheriff’s Office. The official pages reviewed did not publish a separate, detailed booking-photo request procedure, so do not rely on a third-party “mugshot request” address as if it were county policy.
Which office owns which record?
- Jail booking/custody record: start with the Terry County Sheriff’s Office.
- District-court case record: contact the Terry County District Clerk.
- County-court record or copy: contact the Terry County Clerk.
- Class C citation / JP matter: use the Terry County Justice of the Peace.
- State-prison record after transfer: use TDCJ, not the county jail roster.
The County Clerk advertises online records from 1981 to the present and separately provides county criminal court-cost/copy information. Verify with the Clerk what a particular online collection covers before assuming it contains the jail or criminal case document you need.
When Terry County Is No Longer the Right Custody System
The statewide portal can search by full or partial name, DOC ID, SID, Jail ID or permanent booking number. It also supports custody notifications where available.
Open IVSS-CountiesUse after a state-prison transfer or when the county jail indicates the person is being held for TDCJ.
Search TDCJThe federal locator can search by name or federal register number. A federal “released” result still does not prove the person is free from another jurisdiction’s custody.
Search BOPTerry County Jail and Court Contact Directory
Terry County Sheriff / Detention Center
1311 Tahoka Road
Brownfield, TX 79316
Best for current custody, recent booking/release verification and current jail procedures.
Terry County Sheriff Administration
P.O. Box 1106
Brownfield, TX 79316
Mon–Fri 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m., except county holidays
The detention center itself operates 24/7; administration hours are not the same as visitation or public-service hours.
121st District Court
500 W. Main, Room 302W
Brownfield, TX 79316
Use for district-court dockets and case routing.
Terry County District Clerk
500 W. Main, Room 209E
Brownfield, TX 79316
District-court records. Office hours: 8:30 a.m.–noon and 1–5 p.m., Monday–Friday.
Terry County Clerk
500 W. Main, Room 105
Brownfield, TX 79316
County-court records, copies and county criminal court-cost/payment information.
Terry County Justice of the Peace
507B West Main Street
Brownfield, TX 79316
Traffic and other Class C misdemeanor matters; the office also performs magistrate duties.
Terry County Detention Center Location
The Sheriff identifies the Law Enforcement Center, which houses the Sheriff’s Office and Detention Center, at 1311 Tahoka Road in Brownfield.
Use Jail Roster Information Responsibly
Jail information changes. A person can be booked, released, transferred, rebooked or held for another agency after a screenshot was taken. Always return to the live official source when current status matters.
- An arrest is not a conviction.
- A booking charge is not the final court disposition.
- A warrant does not prove current incarceration.
- A displayed or estimated release status is not a promise that release has occurred.
- Do not use public booking data to harass, threaten, stalk, intimidate or impersonate another person.
Terry County Jail Roster FAQs
Where is the official Terry County jail roster?
The official roster is on the Terry County Sheriff’s Office website. Use the roster chooser to select Current Inmates or the 48 Hour Release view.
Does the Terry County roster show mugshots?
Yes. The official current-inmate roster displays booking photographs on profiles when a photo is available, along with booking and charge information.
How can I check whether someone was released recently?
Use the Sheriff’s 48 Hour Release option from the official roster chooser. It is separate from the Current Inmates view.
How often is the Terry County jail roster updated?
The Sheriff’s public pages reviewed do not publish a fixed update interval. For a same-day custody question, recheck the official roster and call the detention center at 806-637-2212.
Why is a recently arrested person not showing on the roster?
Possible reasons include booking still being processed, a name variation, quick release, transfer, another jurisdiction or a court matter without current Terry County custody. Do not assume a fixed booking delay unless the Sheriff publishes one.
Does a bond amount on the roster mean the person can be released immediately?
No. The roster’s bond field does not show every possible hold, payment requirement or release-processing step. Verify current bond and hold information with the detention center and the responsible court.
Which Terry County court should I contact about a jail case?
It depends on the case. The Justice of the Peace handles traffic and other Class C misdemeanor matters and performs magistrate duties; the 121st District Court handles district-court matters; county-court records route through the County Clerk. Confirm the assigned court before relying on a general court contact.
What are the current Terry County Jail visitation hours?
The official Sheriff pages reviewed do not publish a complete current visitation schedule and visitor-rule set. Call 806-637-2212 before traveling to confirm the schedule, appointment method and ID requirements.
How do I send money, mail or set up calls for a Terry County inmate?
Confirm the current provider, deposit method, inmate-mail address and communication rules directly with the detention center. Third-party directories reviewed during this research did not agree on all providers and schedules.
Where should I search if the person was transferred out of Terry County?
Check Texas IVSS-Counties as a statewide custody route, TDCJ for Texas state-prison custody and the Federal Bureau of Prisons locator for federal custody. Confirm the transfer destination with the Terry County Detention Center when possible.
Official Sources Used for This Terry County Guide
Independent publisher notice: Jail-Roster.org is an independent information website. It does not operate or represent the Terry County Sheriff’s Office, Terry County Detention Center, Terry County courts, TDCJ, the Federal Bureau of Prisons or any vendor mentioned by an official agency. Verify time-sensitive custody and service information directly with the responsible authority.