Wichita County · Family information

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Check the saved reports

Enter a last name, or a first and last name. Partial names work with at least 3 letters (for example “smi” or “jo smith”). Up to 10 matches are shown. Nothing is suggested as you type.

All saved daily new-booking reports are searchable. Each result shows one status: in custody (only when the official jail record was checked in the last 24 hours and its Released field was blank), released with the release date from the official record, or custody unknown. No match does not establish custody or release. This is not a search of every county record. Someone can still try many names. This page does not promise that a name lookup is private from the person submitting it.

Wichita County jail and bail: a plain guide

How to find out if someone is in Wichita County Jail

Search the name above. It covers recent bookings from Wichita County’s official jail records and shows each booking as in custody, released (with the release date) or custody unknown.
Call the Wichita County Sheriff’s Office at (940) 766-8170. The Sheriff’s Office is at 2815 Central Freeway East, Wichita Falls, TX 76302. The county also posts jail information on its website.
Call us any time at 940-767-1200. We answer 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

How bail works in Wichita County, Texas

Arrest and booking. The person is booked into the county jail and given a booking number.
Seeing a magistrate. Texas law requires an arrested person to be taken before a magistrate without unnecessary delay and no later than 48 hours after arrest. The magistrate goes over the charges and usually sets bail.
Bail is set. A magistrate or judge decides the amount for each charge. Some serious charges can have bail limited or denied under Texas law.
Posting the bond. Once bail is set, it can be posted. A licensed bail bond company can post a bond that promises the court the person will come back for every court date.
Release. After the bond is accepted, the jail processes the release. Holds from other cases or agencies can delay it.
Court dates. The person must go to every court date. Missing court can lead to a new warrant and the bond being forfeited.

This is general information, not legal advice.

What to bring and what to expect

The person’s full name and date of birth, and the booking number if you have it. The search above shows booking numbers.
The charges and bond amounts if you know them. We can look them up with you.
Your photo ID if you will be signing for the bond.
Paperwork that explains your responsibilities. Ask about every fee, any collateral and what happens if a court date is missed before you sign.
Release times vary. We will tell you what we know, but nobody can promise an exact release time.

Common questions

How do I find out if someone was arrested in Wichita Falls?

Search the person’s name in the box above. It shows recent Wichita County bookings and whether each one is in custody, released, or custody unknown. You can also call the Wichita County Sheriff’s Office at (940) 766-8170, or call us any time at 940-767-1200.

How long after arrest can bail be posted?

Bail can be posted once it has been set. In Texas, a person who is arrested must be taken before a magistrate without unnecessary delay and no later than 48 hours after arrest, and the magistrate usually sets bail at that hearing. After the bond is posted, the jail still has to process the release, and holds from other cases or agencies can delay it.

What does “custody unknown” mean?

It means our last check of the official jail record for that booking is more than 24 hours old, so we do not say whether the person is still in jail. Call 940-767-1200 and we will check the current status.

What does “released” with a date mean?

The official Wichita County jail record lists a release date for that booking. The person may have been released on bond, to another agency, or for another reason. Call if you need to know more.

Who sets the bail amount?

A magistrate or judge sets the bail amount, not the bail bond company. Texas law says bail should be high enough to make sure the person comes back to court, but it must not be used as a tool of oppression. The judge can look at the charge, the person’s ability to make bail, the safety of the victim and the community, and criminal history.

Is my search private?

Names are sent privately when you search and are not written to our logs. Individual booking pages are never shown in search engines.

Before you decide

What if I can’t afford the full bond?

A surety bond may involve an agency fee instead of depositing the full court bond yourself. Call to discuss this specific bond’s fee, any collateral and other costs. Acceptance, financing or a payment plan are not guaranteed. The agency fee is not a refundable court cash deposit; ask about all agreement and refund terms.

How long does it take?

Bond decisions, holds, paperwork and jail processing affect timing. We cannot promise release or a particular release time.

What if the bond is pending or blank?

Blank, pending, hold, no bond, and zero are not interchangeable. A blank field is not zero. Zero is not a free bond. Call to verify current information before relying on an amount.

What should I have ready?

The person’s full name, date of birth if known, county, booking number if available and your questions. Don’t enter birth dates or other private identifiers in this form.

What are a cosigner’s obligations?

Depending on the agreement, you may owe fees, provide collateral or be responsible for amounts if obligations are not met. Ask for an explanation of missed-court and other responsibilities before signing.

General information, not legal advice. A private bail bond business, not the jail or court. Names are submitted with a POST and are not written to the application log. Someone can still try many names. This page does not promise that a name lookup is private from the person submitting it.