King County Recent Arrests

Recent arrests in King County are managed by the Sheriff's Office in Guthrie. With roughly 270 people, King County is one of the least populated counties in Texas and the entire United States. It covers 913 square miles of ranch land in the Rolling Plains. The Sheriff's Office is the only law enforcement agency here and handles all arrests. Because the population is so small, arrest activity is very low. You can call the office to ask about any recent bookings or file a records request when needed.

King County Sheriff's Office

The King County Sheriff's Office operates out of Guthrie, a tiny community that serves as the county seat. The office patrols the vast ranch lands of the county and handles any arrests that occur. Each booking results in a record with the person's name, charges, bond amount, and date. Given the extremely small population, the office handles very few bookings in a typical year.

Records requests are processed under the Texas Public Information Act. Because the volume is so low, responses tend to be fast. Phone inquiries are the easiest way to check on a recent arrest. Staff can confirm if anyone is in custody and share the details of the booking.

How to Search King County Arrests

King County has no online jail roster. With such a tiny population, there is little need for one. A phone call to the Sheriff's Office is the best way to check on an arrest. Staff can tell you if anyone is currently in custody. For a broader search, statewide tools are your best option.

The Texas DPS Crime Records Division maintains the central criminal history database for the state.

Through the DPS criminal history search, you can look up arrest data from all 254 Texas counties including King County. Enter a name and date of birth, pay the fee, and the results cover arrests, convictions, and deferred adjudication.

The Texas Judicial Case Search shows court cases tied to arrests statewide. If charges were filed after a booking in King County, the case appears in this free tool. Written records requests can be filed under the Texas Public Information Act. The office has ten business days to respond.

Texas Arrest Record Resources

The Texas DPS Crime Records Service collects arrest data from every law enforcement agency under Government Code Chapter 411. The King County Sheriff's Office reports its arrests to DPS. That data goes into the statewide criminal history database anyone can search for a fee.

The TDCJ Inmate Search covers people in the Texas state prison system. It is free and shows unit assignments, sentences, and release dates. Section 552.108(c) of the Government Code keeps basic arrest data public. The Texas Commission on Law Enforcement tracks officer certifications for peace officers across the state.

King County Arrest Record Laws

Government Code Chapter 552 requires Texas agencies to release records on request unless a specific exemption applies. For arrest records, the exemptions are limited. The person's name, charge, date, and arresting agency are public under Section 552.108(c). Section 411.135 allows public access to the DPS criminal history system.

People arrested but not convicted can petition for an expunction through the courts. A judge's order directs all agencies to destroy the record. After an expunction, the arrest will not appear in any search. Juvenile records are sealed under separate statutes and are not available to the general public.

If the King County Sheriff's Office denies a records request, you can appeal to the Texas Attorney General. The AG reviews the denial and issues a ruling. For routine arrest data, denials are uncommon because state law clearly makes this information public. Nondisclosure orders offer another path for sealing certain records after deferred adjudication.

Bail and Bond in King County

After a booking at the King County jail, a magistrate sets bail within 48 hours. The amount depends on the charge and the person's criminal background. Minor offenses carry lower bonds. Felony charges can result in much higher bail amounts. Bail bond agents charge about 10 percent as a non-refundable fee. Cash bonds are accepted directly at the jail.

Personal recognizance bonds may be available for low-risk offenses at the judge's discretion. All bond details are part of the arrest record and can be requested from the Sheriff's Office. The money from a cash bond is returned when the case resolves, minus any fines or court costs the judge may impose.

Nearby Counties

King County is in the Rolling Plains region of Texas. These neighboring counties maintain their own jail and arrest records.