Upton County Police Records
Upton County police records are kept at the Sheriff's Office in Rankin. This is one of the least populated counties in Texas, with about 3,600 residents across 1,242 square miles of Permian Basin land. The Sheriff's Office is the sole law enforcement agency for the county and handles all police records. If you need to look up an arrest report, get an incident file, or check on a case, the Sheriff's Office in Rankin is the only place to go. State databases also hold records from Upton County, including conviction data and crash reports. The County Clerk and District Clerk maintain court records for criminal cases filed in local courts.
Upton County Overview
Upton County Sheriff's Office
The Upton County Sheriff's Office handles all law enforcement for the county. With such a small population spread over a huge area, the office covers everything from patrol to criminal investigations. Deputies respond to calls, enforce traffic laws, and work with state and federal agencies. The office also runs the county jail and keeps booking records. Upton County is deep in the Permian Basin oil patch, so a fair share of calls involve traffic incidents on oilfield roads and theft from work sites.
The jail holds a small number of inmates. Booking records include the charge, bond amount, and next court date. The Sheriff's Office also serves civil papers for local courts and handles sex offender registration checks. Because this is such a small county, the same staff wear many hats. Records requests may take a bit longer here than in larger counties.
| Office | Upton County Sheriff's Office |
|---|---|
| Address |
1000 S. Upton Avenue Rankin, TX 79778 |
| Phone | (432) 693-2622 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Website | Upton County Official Website |
Getting Upton County Police Records
To get police records in Upton County, contact the Sheriff's Office in Rankin. The office holds incident reports, arrest logs, and accident files. Court records are at the County Clerk (misdemeanors) or District Clerk (felonies). Because this is a small county, most records requests go through in person or by phone first.
The Texas Public Information Act gives the public a right to request records. You do not need a reason. Put your request in writing with dates, names, and any report numbers. The law says agencies must respond promptly. If they want to hold something back, the Attorney General has to approve the denial within 10 business days.
The screenshot below shows the Upton County official website, which lists county offices and contacts.
Use the county website to find direct contact information for the Sheriff's Office and other departments.
Note: Upton County is very small, so in-person visits or phone calls are usually the fastest way to get records.
Texas Police Records Databases
State databases hold Upton County records. The Texas DPS Crime Records Division keeps over 15 million conviction records going back to 1975. Name-based searches cost $3.00 per credit. Only conviction data and deferred adjudication are available to the public. The TDCJ Offender Search is free and shows current state prison inmates and parolees.
For crash reports from Upton County, the TxDOT CRIS system stores all police-reported wrecks. Reports go public after 60 days. Certified copies cost $8.00. The Texas Commission on Law Enforcement provides free officer certification verification.
Victim Services in Upton County
The Texas VINE system is a free service for tracking offender custody status. Sign up for phone, email, or text alerts when someone is booked, released, or transferred. It covers all 254 Texas counties. The Board of Pardons and Paroles notifies victims about parole hearings for people convicted in Upton County.
Upton County Police Records Fees
Fees follow the state schedule from the Texas Attorney General. Standard copies run $0.10 per page. Legal size pages are $0.15 each. Labor charges of $15.00 per hour apply for big requests. The first 50 pages may be free. Crash reports go through TxDOT CRIS at $6.00 to $8.00.
Court records from the County or District Clerk have separate fees. Call the office before you send money to confirm the cost.
Note: Fees can change, so always verify costs with the Upton County Sheriff's Office before submitting payment.
Police Records and Texas Law
The Texas Public Information Act controls access to police records. Any person can request records from a government body. Agencies must respond promptly. If they deny your request, they need Attorney General approval. Active investigation records can be held back under Government Code Section 552.108. Under Code of Criminal Procedure Article 2.139, agencies report data on officer-involved incidents.
If denied, ask for the ruling letter and appeal in state court within 30 days. The Attorney General's hotline at (512) 478-6736 can help.
Cities in Upton County
Upton County includes Rankin and McCamey. Both are small towns. Rankin is the county seat. All police records go through the Sheriff's Office since there are no separate city police departments of significant size.
For police records in Upton County, contact the local police department or the Sheriff\'s Office. Contact the Sheriff's Office in Rankin for any records.
Nearby Counties
These counties surround Upton County in the Permian Basin. Make sure you contact the right county for records.