Search Martin County Recent Arrests

Recent arrests in Martin County are processed by the Sheriff's Office in Stanton. This West Texas county has about 5,600 residents and sits in the Permian Basin oil region between Midland and Big Spring. Stanton is the county seat. Oil field activity brings a transient workforce that can bump up arrest numbers beyond what the small population might suggest. All booking data is public under the Texas Public Information Act.

Martin County Arrest Records

The Martin County Sheriff's Office manages all arrest records for the county. Their facility in Stanton handles bookings from county deputies and DPS troopers. Interstate 20 runs through the county, which generates traffic stops and highway-related arrests. Oil field workers from out of state sometimes get picked up on warrants or for offenses tied to the industry boom.

You can call the Sheriff's Office to check on a recent arrest. Staff can confirm a booking and share charge details. Under Government Code Chapter 552, basic arrest data is public. Section 552.108(c) lists names, charges, bond amounts, and booking dates as required disclosures. No reason is needed for the request.

Walk-in visits work during business hours. Bring ID. Basic booking checks are free. Certified copies carry a per-page fee. The office is on North St. Peter Street in Stanton near the courthouse.

Find Martin County Recent Arrests

Martin County does not have an online jail roster. Smaller counties in the Permian Basin area often lack web-based booking portals. State databases are the main online option for searching arrest records here.

The Texas DPS tracks criminal history from all 254 counties. Below is a screenshot of the Texas Statutes Government Code Chapter 411 page, which governs the statewide criminal records system.

The DPS Criminal History Search costs $3.00 per name and covers conviction data statewide. Under Government Code Chapter 411, DPS runs the Computerized Criminal History System. Section 411.135 covers how conviction records enter the database. For same-day booking info, call the jail directly at (432) 756-3336.

Public Records in Martin County

Texas law makes arrest records public. The Public Information Act requires basic booking data to be shared with anyone who asks. No reason needed. The law covers the arrested person's name, age, address, race, sex, occupation, charges, bond amount, and booking date.

Martin County follows these state rules. Juvenile records are sealed. Expunged records are not available. Active investigations may be held back if releasing info would hurt the case. But standard adult arrest records are open for public review. Section 552.108(c) of the Government Code defines the exact data points. The Attorney General handles disputes.

Martin County Court System

Martin County belongs to the 118th Judicial District, which it shares with Howard, Glasscock, and several other counties. The District Court handles felony cases. The County Court takes misdemeanors. Both sit in the Stanton courthouse.

The district judge rotates through multiple counties. Court sessions in Martin County happen on scheduled days. Contact the District Clerk for the calendar. The County Clerk handles misdemeanor files. The District Clerk keeps felony records. Both offices are in the courthouse.

Stanton is about 20 miles east of Midland on I-20. People who work in the Midland-Odessa area may live in or pass through Martin County. If you are not sure where an arrest occurred, check both Martin County and Midland County records. The DPS Crime Records Division covers the statewide search.

Texas Arrest Search Tools

State databases pull records from Martin County along with every other Texas county. These are the primary online tools for arrest searches here since the county has no web portal.

• The DPS Criminal History Search covers conviction records at $3.00 per name
• The TDCJ Inmate Search shows people in state prison
• The Texas Courts Case Search has appellate court data
• The Texas Commission on Law Enforcement tracks officer certifications

The DPS system is the best tool for statewide criminal history data. Any arrest in Martin County that results in a conviction enters this database. TCOLE can verify which law enforcement agencies operate in the county.

Crime Data in Martin County

Martin County sees arrest activity driven in part by the oil industry. Workers from other states come to the Permian Basin for jobs and sometimes bring legal problems with them. Drug cases, DWI arrests, and theft charges are the most common booking reasons. Highway stops on I-20 also produce arrests when troopers find warrants or contraband during routine checks.

The county's population may be small, but the transient oil field workforce pushes arrest numbers higher than you might expect. The DPS Crime Records Division compiles annual crime data from Martin County and all other Texas counties. These reports go to the FBI's national system. Crime trends here tend to follow oil boom and bust cycles since the workforce grows and shrinks with oil prices.

How to Get Arrest Records

Call (432) 756-3336 during business hours. Staff can confirm bookings and share charges. This is the fastest and easiest way to check on a Martin County arrest.

For in-person visits, go to 301 North St. Peter Street in Stanton. Bring ID and the person's name. Written requests go to the same address. Include the full name, date of birth, and a description of what records you need. Standard copy rates are $0.10 per page. Certified copies cost more.

Stanton is a quick drive from Midland on I-20. If you are in the Midland-Odessa area, the trip takes about 20 minutes. Court records are available at the courthouse from the District Clerk and County Clerk. Between the Sheriff's Office and courthouse, you can get most Martin County arrest records.

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