Hockley County, Texas • Levelland custody and booking guide
Hockley County Jail Roster in Levelland: Choose the Right Booking Search First
For a Hockley County jail roster search in Levelland, use the Sheriff-linked roster system and choose the view that matches your question: Current Inmates for present custody, 24 Hours Arrests for very recent bookings, or Inmates by Arrest Date for a selected date range and older booking records.
Quick answer: there is no “Levelland County” jail
Levelland is a city in Hockley County. The adult county detention facility is Hockley County Jail, operated by the Hockley County Sheriff’s Office at 1310 Avenue H. Levelland Police can arrest people who are later booked into the county jail, but the police department, jail and court are different parts of the process.
If you only need to know whether someone is in jail now, use Current Inmates. Do not use an older arrest-date result as proof of present custody without reading the displayed status.
Do not go to the historic jail at 809 Austin for a current inmate
The City of Levelland identifies 809 Austin as the historic Hockley County Jail built in 1938. It is part of the city’s historical walking-tour material, not the current detention facility. Current jail operations are at 1310 Avenue H.
Hockley County Has Three Useful Jail Search Views
Historical-search rule: the arrest-date search can return released records. Always read the Status field before saying that someone remains incarcerated.
Use the Official Source That Matches Your Question
How to Search and Verify a Hockley County Booking
Start from the Sheriff-linked roster
Hockley County’s Sheriff page links directly to the roster system. That is the safest starting point when search results also show private inmate directories.
Choose Current, 24 Hours or Arrest Date
Pick the view before searching. Current Inmates answers present custody; 24 Hours Arrests answers a very recent-booking question; Arrest Date answers a historical/date-range question.
Search the legal name carefully
Start with the legal surname. If no match appears, try a former surname, suffix, hyphenated spelling or another reasonable variation. Do not identify a person from a shared name or booking image alone.
Read Status, arresting agency and every charge
The roster can identify an arresting agency such as the Sheriff, Levelland Police or DPS. The arresting agency is not automatically the current court or the office that controls every hold.
Verify bond, court and release separately
Roster data is custody information, not the final legal record. Before paying money or arranging pickup, verify every active charge, court, hold and release condition.
What the Hockley County Roster Fields Mean
| Roster field | Useful meaning | Common mistake |
|---|---|---|
| Status | Distinguishes records such as CURRENTLY BOOKED and RELEASED. | Treating every arrest-date result as current custody. |
| Arrest Date / Agency | Shows the booking/arrest date and associated arresting agency when populated. | Assuming the arresting agency is the court. |
| Days in Jail | Provides roster-duration context. | Using the number to calculate official sentence credit or an exact release date. |
| Total Bond | Shows combined bond information when populated; the system can also display values such as NOT SET or DENIED. | Treating it as a guaranteed “pay this amount and release happens” instruction. |
| Warrant # | Displays a warrant, case or system reference associated with a listed charge. | Assuming every value is the official court case number. |
| Statute / Description | Identifies the offense wording associated with that custody record. | Treating the allegation as a conviction. |
| Court | Can appear in the arrest-date view and help distinguish County, District or Municipal Court routing. | Using the roster field instead of checking the actual court record. |
| Booking image | An extra identity clue when an image is available. | Treating a booking photograph as proof of guilt or final case outcome. |
Do not invent definitions for unexplained labels. The roster interface includes fields such as “M/F” and entries such as “ON VIEW,” but the public interface reviewed does not provide a complete legend defining every label. When a label affects a legal or bond decision, ask the jail or court rather than guessing.
If You Cannot Find the Inmate
| Problem | Possible explanation | Next action |
|---|---|---|
| Arrest was very recent | Booking may still be processing or the current list may not yet reflect the intake. | Check 24 Hours Arrests, refresh Current Inmates and call 806-894-9334 if same-day accuracy matters. |
| 24 Hours Arrests says no data | That recent-booking window may simply contain no records at that moment. | Switch to Current Inmates for present custody; do not conclude that the entire jail is empty. |
| Name is missing | Spelling, former surname, suffix or another legal-name variation may differ. | Try controlled name variations and compare more than the name. |
| Older record appears | The arrest-date search may be showing a historical record. | Read Status. RELEASED is not current jail custody. |
| Court case exists, roster is blank | The person may be out of custody while the criminal case continues. | Use County, District or Municipal Court based on the case level. |
| State-prison transfer | A sentenced person may have moved into TDCJ custody. | Search TDCJ by name, SID or TDCJ number. |
| Federal sentence / custody | Federal prison custody is outside the Hockley County roster. | Use the BOP Inmate Locator when the case facts point to federal custody. |
Hockley County Jail: Current Facility Facts
The current jail and Sheriff’s Office are at 1310 Avenue H, Levelland, TX 79336. Hockley County’s 2026 commissary/telecommunications bid specifications describe the detention center as having a maximum capacity of 64 inmates, with four indirect pods, one linear separation hallway, one visitation room and two holding cells.
The same 2026 procurement document estimated the daily population at about 55 at the time the bid was prepared. That is a procurement snapshot—not today’s inmate count. Use the live roster for current custody.
Older Texas Commission on Jail Standards documents also identify the Hockley County Jail as a 64-bed facility. Do not confuse those historical inspection figures with the live population.
Levelland Court Router: County, District, Municipal and JP
A single Hockley County booking can contain charges that route to different courts. The arrest-date roster can even show different court labels on different charge lines, so use the case level rather than the jail address to decide which office to contact.
802 Houston Street
Levelland, TX 79336
County Judge: 806-894-6856 for misdemeanor court and probate. County Clerk: 806-894-3185 for county criminal/civil records; current Clerk hours are Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Levelland, TX 79336
District Court: 806-894-8240. District Clerk: 806-894-8527. Hockley County identifies felony court and felony judgments with these district-level offices.
Levelland, TX 79336
806-894-7975
Handles traffic/parking, Class C misdemeanors, city-ordinance violations and certain school-related cases. Current office hours are Monday–Friday 8 a.m.–5 p.m., closed noon–1 p.m.
Hockley County has multiple JP precincts. The county’s JP page provides the correct court-selection route for citations; do not assume every citation belongs to Levelland Municipal Court.
For the legal outcome—dismissal, plea, conviction, sentence or amended charge—use the controlling court record rather than the jail roster.
Bond, Warrants and Release: Do Not Use Total Bond as a Release Quote
Hockley’s roster can show dollar bond totals, NOT SET or DENIED. Individual charges can have different bond information, and another jurisdiction, parole matter or court order can still affect release.
- Confirm the person is still CURRENTLY BOOKED.
- Read every active charge, not only Total Bond.
- Ask whether any charge is denied, no-bond or awaiting a decision.
- Confirm the court that controls each charge.
- Ask about outside, parole, probation, state or federal holds.
- Confirm the accepted payment or bonding method before sending money.
- Verify actual release before arranging pickup.
For county warrant questions, Hockley County’s directory identifies the Sheriff at 806-894-3126. A warrant does not by itself prove current jail custody.
Visitation, Phone, Commissary and Mail: Verify the Current Provider First
This is the part of Hockley County jail information where current search results conflict most. Private directories presently name different communication providers and publish different visit schedules. The county’s official 2026 bid process covered a combined Inmate Commissary Service with Inmate Telecommunication contract, but the searchable official material reviewed for this update did not clearly establish the winning current provider.
Older county records show a 2021 City Tele-Coin/CTC arrangement, but an old contract does not prove the vendor still controls service after the 2026 procurement. For that reason, this guide does not tell you to create a City Tele Coin, Securus, Prodigy or other account without first confirming the current provider with the jail.
- Confirm onsite vs remote options.
- Ask for current days/hours and scheduling rules.
- Confirm photo-ID and minor requirements.
- Ask about dress/property restrictions.
- Reconfirm if the inmate has court or the facility is on lockdown.
- Get the exact current provider name.
- Match the correct inmate identifier.
- Ask whether phone and commissary balances are separate.
- Review fees and limits.
- Keep the receipt.
- Confirm the current personal-mail address.
- Ask whether legal mail uses another route.
- Verify photo and book rules.
- Do not mail medication without jail instructions.
- Do not assume the physical jail address accepts every mail type.
One current number can prevent four mistakes: call Hockley County Jail at 806-894-9334 before opening a provider account, driving to a visit, mailing an expensive item or funding an inmate account.
Scam warning: bond, commissary and phone funds are different. Do not send gift cards, cryptocurrency or peer-to-peer payment to a private individual who claims the payment will guarantee release or activate inmate calls.
Public Records, Sheriff Records and Court Records Use Different Routes
| Record needed | Best starting source | Useful details |
|---|---|---|
| Current custody | Current Inmates / Hockley County Jail | Full legal name and current roster context. |
| Very recent booking | 24 Hours Arrests | Name and approximate arrest time/date. |
| Older booking | Inmates by Arrest Date | Date range plus name; always read Status. |
| County criminal docket | County Court dockets / County Clerk | Defendant name, case number and date when known. |
| Felony / district record | 286th District Court / District Clerk | Defendant name and district case number when known. |
| Levelland city citation / Class C case | Levelland Municipal Court | Citation/case number and defendant name. |
| Other county public record | Hockley County Public Information Request | Specific existing record, date, agency and reference number when known. |
Hockley County Public Information Request
The county currently accepts public-information requests by email at publicinforequest@hockleycounty.org, by mail or in person at 802 Houston Street, Suite 103, Levelland, TX 79336.
Ask for a specific existing record. Include the approximate incident or booking date, originating agency and any report, warrant, booking or case number you already know.
Texas IVSS-Counties Replaced the Old County VINE Workflow
Hockley County’s Sheriff page still displays a VINELink reference, but current Texas statewide guidance directs users to Texas IVSS-Counties for county custody and court-event notifications. The statewide system can provide supported booking, release, transfer and court-event notifications by phone, email or text.
As of September 1, 2026, management of Texas IVSS-Counties moved from the Texas Attorney General’s office to the Office of the Governor. The state says the service continues without changes to the notifications users receive.
Open Texas IVSS-Counties or call 866-268-8959.
Victim-notification systems are useful status tools, but Texas guidance states that automated notification is not a guarantee of personal safety. For an immediate emergency, call 911.
When Hockley County Jail Is No Longer the Right Search
Use TDCJ after a confirmed state-prison transfer or when the person has been sentenced into Texas state custody. The current TDCJ search supports name, SID number or TDCJ number and wildcard searching.
Use the federal locator when the sentence or confirmed transfer is federal. A federal charge alone does not prove the person is already in BOP prison custody.
Search another county only when the arresting agency, warrant, court or transfer record actually points there. Hockley County borders Lubbock County, but proximity alone is not evidence of custody.
Hockley County Jail and Levelland Criminal-Justice Contacts
| Office | Contact | Best use |
|---|---|---|
| Hockley County Jail | 1310 Avenue H, Levelland, TX 79336 806-894-9334 | Current custody and current visitation, phone, commissary, mail and release procedures. |
| Hockley County Sheriff | 1310 Avenue H, Levelland, TX 79336 806-894-3126 | Sheriff services and county warrant questions. |
| Levelland Police Department | 1310 Avenue H, Levelland, TX 79336 806-894-6164 | City police reports, Levelland arrests and police-service questions. |
| County Court / County Judge | 802 Houston Street, Levelland, TX 79336 806-894-6856 | County-level misdemeanor court and probate routing. |
| County Clerk | 802 Houston Street, Suite 213, Levelland, TX 79336 806-894-3185 | County criminal and civil records. |
| 286th District Court | 802 Houston Street, Suite 315, Levelland, TX 79336 806-894-8240 | Felony and district-level court matters. |
| District Clerk | 802 Houston Street, Suite 316, Levelland, TX 79336 806-894-8527 | Felony judgments and district records. |
| Levelland Municipal Court | 1709 Avenue H, Levelland, TX 79336 806-894-7975 | City traffic/parking, Class C misdemeanors and city-ordinance cases. |
Map: current Hockley County Jail
Use Hockley County Booking Information Responsibly
- An arrest is not a conviction.
- A booking charge can change after prosecutors or courts act.
- A booking photograph is not proof of guilt.
- An arrest-date record marked RELEASED is not current custody.
- A warrant does not prove that someone is presently incarcerated.
- Total Bond is not a guaranteed release quote.
- An old screenshot should not be treated as proof of current status.
- Do not use public jail information for harassment, threats, stalking or public shaming.
- Use the controlling court record when the legal outcome matters.
Hockley County Jail Roster FAQs
Where is the official Hockley County jail roster?
Start with the Hockley County Sheriff’s official page, which links to the county roster system. The roster provides Current Inmates, 24 Hours Arrests and Inmates by Arrest Date views.
Is there a Levelland County Jail?
No. Levelland is the county seat of Hockley County. The current adult detention facility is Hockley County Jail at 1310 Avenue H in Levelland.
Which roster view should I use for current custody?
Use Current Inmates for the best available online check of present Hockley County Jail custody. The 24-hour and arrest-date views answer different questions.
Can the arrest-date search show released people?
Yes. The date-range search can display both CURRENTLY BOOKED and RELEASED records, so always read the Status field before describing someone as currently incarcerated.
Does the roster show booking photos?
The roster interface includes an image area when an image is available. Use a booking image only as one identity clue; it is not proof of guilt or a final court outcome.
How do I check a Hockley County criminal court case?
County-level misdemeanor matters route through County Court and the County Clerk. Felony and district-level matters route through the 286th District Court and District Clerk. Levelland Municipal Court handles eligible Class C and city matters.
Does Total Bond tell me exactly what to pay for release?
No. The roster may show dollar amounts, NOT SET or DENIED, and other holds can affect release. Verify every charge, bond decision and outside hold with the jail or controlling court before paying.
What visitation, phone and commissary provider does Hockley County Jail use?
The county conducted a new 2026 telecommunications and commissary procurement, but the searchable official material reviewed for this update did not clearly establish the winning current vendor. Call the jail at 806-894-9334 before creating or funding a provider account.
Should I use VINELink for Hockley County notifications?
Current Texas statewide guidance directs users to Texas IVSS-Counties. Management moved to the Office of the Governor on September 1, 2026, while the state says county custody and court-event notification services continue.
What should I do if the person is not on the Hockley County roster?
Check the 24-hour view after a very recent arrest, try reasonable name variations, use the arrest-date search to look for a RELEASED record, then check the correct court. Use TDCJ or the federal locator only when the case facts point to state or federal custody.
Official Sources Reviewed
- Hockley County Sheriff — Sheriff/jail address and phones, official roster link and warrant contact route.
- Hockley County Current Inmates — current custody interface and roster fields.
- Hockley County 24 Hours Arrests — recent-booking view.
- Hockley County Inmates by Arrest Date — date-range booking records, Status and Court fields.
- Hockley County Court Dockets — current published county-court dockets and arraignments.
- 286th District Court — Hockley/Cochran district court information.
- Hockley County District Clerk — district-record contact and search route.
- Hockley County Clerk — county clerk address, phone and hours.
- Levelland Municipal Court — Class C/city jurisdiction, address, phone and hours.
- Levelland Police Department — police address and contact.
- Hockley County Public Information Requests — email, mail and in-person request routes.
- City of Levelland Historic Hockley County Jail — confirms 809 Austin is the historic jail, not the current detention facility.
- 2026 Hockley County jail commissary/telecommunications bid specifications — capacity, layout, dated population estimate and 2026 procurement scope.
- Texas SAVNS / IVSS-Counties guidance — current county notification portal and September 2026 management transfer.
- TDCJ Offender Search — state-custody fallback.
- Federal Bureau of Prisons Inmate Locator — federal-custody fallback.
Source review completed: October 5, 2026. Custody, bond, court, visitation, vendor, mail and communication procedures can change; recheck the live official source before acting.
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