Find Midland County Police Records
Midland County police records are kept by the Sheriff's Office and the Midland Police Department in West Texas. The county has about 170,000 residents and sits in the heart of the Permian Basin oil region. If you need to search arrest records, incident reports, jail bookings, or criminal case data from Midland County, both agencies hold files depending on where the event took place. This page covers how to request police records, what fees apply, and the tools available for searching records at the county and state level.
Midland County Overview
Midland County Sheriff's Office
The Midland County Sheriff's Office serves the unincorporated areas of the county. Deputies patrol the wide stretches of land outside Midland city limits. The office runs the Midland County Detention Center, which processes bookings from both the sheriff's office and the Midland Police Department. All booking data, arrest records, and incident reports from sheriff's deputies are on file here.
Midland County has grown fast over the past two decades thanks to oil and gas activity in the Permian Basin. That growth has meant more calls, more arrests, and more records. The jail handles a steady flow of bookings throughout the year. You can use the Texas VINE system to check if someone is currently in custody at the Midland County jail. VINE is free and works around the clock.
| Office | Midland County Sheriff's Office |
|---|---|
| Address |
Midland County Courthouse Midland, TX 79701 |
| Website | co.midland.tx.us/sheriff |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
Midland Police Department Records
The Midland Police Department handles law enforcement inside city limits. The department has a Records Division that processes requests for incident reports, arrest records, and crash reports. If the event happened in the city of Midland, this is where you go. The department covers everything from traffic stops to major investigations within the city.
Midland PD operates 24-hour patrol services and has specialized units for narcotics enforcement and other areas. Their records division can help you figure out which reports are on file. You can call ahead or visit in person. For crash reports from Midland PD officers, you can also check the TxDOT CRIS system online.
The city of Midland has a population over 140,000, making it one of the larger cities in West Texas. It shares the Permian Basin metro area with Odessa in neighboring Ector County. If you are not sure where an incident took place, check with both agencies.
Midland County Online Portal
The Midland County website has information about county offices, the sheriff, and court services.
You can find office addresses, phone numbers, and links to county departments on the main site. The Sheriff's Office page lists contact info for records requests and jail information.
The Midland County Sheriff's Office page provides details on patrol operations, the detention center, and how to reach the records division.
The sheriff's page is a good place to start if you need to reach the jail or records division by phone.
How to Get Midland County Police Records
You can request police records from Midland County under the Texas Public Information Act. Write a clear description of the records you want. Include the person's name, the date of the incident, and any case or report numbers you know. Submit your request to the agency that took the report, whether that is the Sheriff's Office or the Midland Police Department.
Both agencies have 10 business days to respond. If the cost tops $40, they send an estimate first. Paper copies cost $0.10 per page. Labor charges of $15.00 per hour apply for searches that take more than two hours. The Texas Attorney General's Office handles disputes when an agency denies a records request.
Note: Records tied to active investigations may be held back under Texas Government Code Section 552.108 until the case is closed.
Statewide Police Records Tools
Beyond the local offices, Texas has several statewide databases that can help with a police records search. The Texas DPS Crime Records Division runs the Computerized Criminal History system. You can search conviction records online for $3.00 per name. The database covers the entire state and goes back to 1975.
The TDCJ Offender Search is free. It shows current and past inmates in state prison, along with offense information and release dates. The Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles publishes parole schedules and lets victims submit comments online.
The Texas Commission on Law Enforcement lets you look up any peace officer's license status for free. The Texas Office of Court Administration provides court data. And the Texas Commission on Jail Standards has jail directories with capacity and population numbers for all 254 counties.
Legal Resources in Midland County
The State Bar of Texas lawyer referral service at (800) 252-9690 can connect you with attorneys in the Midland area. TexasLawHelp.org offers free self-help guides and court forms for people who need to handle things on their own.
Midland County falls in the 142nd and 318th Judicial Districts. Felony cases are heard at the Midland County Courthouse. The District Clerk keeps those case files. The County Clerk maintains misdemeanor records. Both are at the courthouse in downtown Midland.
Cities in Midland County
Midland is the main city in the county and has its own police department. County-level records go through the Sheriff's Office.
Other communities in Midland County include Greenwood and Cotton Flat. Police records for incidents outside Midland city limits are handled by the Midland County Sheriff's Office.
Nearby Counties
These counties border Midland County in the Permian Basin region of West Texas.