Randall County Recent Arrests
Recent arrests in Randall County are processed at the county jail in Canyon. The Sheriff's Office manages all bookings and keeps arrest records open to the public under the Texas Public Information Act. Randall County sits in the Texas Panhandle just south of Amarillo and has a population of about 140,000 people. Canyon is the county seat. You can search the online inmate roster, call the jail, or visit the courthouse to get booking data.
Randall County Overview
Randall County Arrest Records
The Randall County Sheriff's Office runs the jail and maintains all arrest records for the county. Canyon is the county seat, but the southern part of Amarillo also falls in Randall County. That means Amarillo Police Department arrests in the Randall County portion of the city get booked here instead of Potter County. The Sheriff's deputies, state troopers, and local police all bring bookings to the Randall County jail.
The jail roster gets updated daily. Current inmates show up in the online search with booking date, gender, race, age, height, weight, eye color, hair color, and inmate ID. This level of detail makes it easy to confirm whether someone is in custody. The Sheriff's Office also has an open records request portal on its website for more detailed information.
| Office | Randall County Sheriff's Office |
|---|---|
| Address | Canyon, TX 79015 |
| Phone | (806) 468-5800 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
The Randall County Sheriff's Office runs an online inmate search portal. The screenshot below shows the search page where you can look up current inmates by name.
Search results include booking details and physical descriptions for each inmate. The system is free to use and does not require you to create an account.
Search Randall County Arrests Online
Randall County uses a Tyler Technologies Odyssey system for court records. The Randall County judicial records portal gives you access to criminal records, civil cases, family and probate case files, and jail records. You can also look up jail bond records and law enforcement incident records through the same system. This portal runs around the clock and does not need a login for basic searches.
The jail roster is updated daily. Felony arrest records include the person's date of birth and basic demographics. Misdemeanor records show the disposition, demographics, and other case details. Third-party data sources update weekly for arrest records and daily for the jail roster. The District Clerk handles felony court records. The County Clerk manages misdemeanor records. Both feed into the online portal.
You can submit records requests online, by mail, or by email. The open records request form on the Sheriff's website is the simplest way to start. Staff will process your request and get back to you. For phone inquiries, call (806) 468-5800 during business hours.
Recent Arrests and Public Access
Arrest records in Texas are public by law. The Texas Public Information Act under Government Code Chapter 552 guarantees access. Section 552.108(c) says basic arrest information cannot be withheld. That covers the name, age, address, race, sex, and occupation of the arrested person, plus the date and time of arrest, place of arrest, offense charged, booking info, and bonding data.
Randall County follows these rules. The Sheriff's Office puts the jail roster online and responds to records requests. You do not need to state a reason for asking. The Texas Attorney General's office can step in if there is a dispute about access. Juvenile records and sealed cases are the main exceptions to the public access rule.
Texas Arrest Lookup Tools
Beyond the Randall County portal, state-level databases are available for arrest searches. The DPS Criminal History Search costs $3.00 per name and covers all 254 Texas counties. Under Government Code Chapter 411, the DPS maintains a statewide criminal history system. Section 411.135 explains how conviction and deferred adjudication data gets handled.
The TDCJ Inmate Search is free. It covers people sentenced to state prison. The Texas Courts Case Search has appellate records. The DPS Crime Records Division compiles data from local agencies across the state, including Randall County.
The Texas Commission on Law Enforcement tracks which agencies operate in Randall County and maintains officer certification records. This can help verify law enforcement activity in the area.
How to Get Randall County Records
Randall County gives you several options for getting arrest records. The online inmate search is the quickest way to check on a current booking. For older records or detailed case files, you have other choices.
- Search the online inmate roster at the Sheriff's website
- Use the Tyler Technologies judicial records portal
- Call (806) 468-5800 during business hours
- Submit an open records request online or by mail
- Visit the courthouse in Canyon in person
Phone calls work well for quick status checks. The records staff can confirm whether someone was booked and tell you the charges. Written requests take a bit longer but give you more detail. The county must respond within ten business days under state law. Basic arrest info is usually free, though certified copies cost a per-page fee.
Randall County shares the Amarillo metro area with Potter County. If you are not sure which county handled an arrest, check where the incident took place. Southern Amarillo falls in Randall County. Northern Amarillo is in Potter County. The two counties cooperate but maintain separate jail and court systems.
Cities in Randall County
The southern part of Amarillo sits in Randall County. Canyon is the county seat and home to West Texas A&M University. All arrests in the Randall County portion of the metro area are booked through the Randall County jail.