Wise County Arrest Records
Recent arrests in Wise County are managed by the Sheriff's Office at the jail in Decatur, the county seat. Wise County is northwest of Fort Worth with a growing population near 72,000. The county processes roughly 6,760 arrests per year with an average of 338 inmates in custody on any given day. The Sheriff's Office has an online inmate search tool and a weekly turnover rate of about 55%. Arrest records are public under Texas law.
Wise County Overview
Wise County Recent Arrests
The Wise County Sheriff's Office runs the jail at 200 Rook Ramsey Drive in Decatur. The facility processes all arrests for the county. Bookings come from Sheriff's deputies, Decatur police, Bridgeport police, and DPS troopers. With about 6,760 arrests per year, the jail stays busy. The weekly turnover rate sits around 55%, meaning more than half the inmates cycle out and new ones come in each week.
The online inmate search shows current inmates with detailed booking information. Each listing includes the booking number, facility name, booked date, released date if applicable, name, alias, SO number, address, and physical description details like hair and eye color. Charge information shows the warrant number, charge description, issuing authority, and offense date. Bond amounts range from $1,000 to over $2,000,000 depending on the charge. Mugshots are available online.
The Wise County detention page gives you access to the inmate search and jail policies. The screenshot below shows the county's detention information page.
Common charges in the jail include sexual assault, parole violations, theft, drug possession, and DWI. Bond amounts vary widely based on the offense and the person's criminal history.
| Jail Address | 200 Rook Ramsey Drive, Decatur, TX 76234 |
|---|---|
| Phone | (940) 627-5971 |
| Facility Number | 24080 |
| Records Requests | Open/Public Records Request Form during business hours |
Searching Wise County Jail Records
The online inmate search is the easiest way to check recent arrests. Go to the Wise County website and look for the detention section. You can search by name and see who is currently in custody. Results show booking details, charges, and bond info. This tool is free and works around the clock.
There are other ways to find someone in the Wise County Jail too. The screenshot below shows a third-party search tool that compiles Wise County data.
You can also call (940) 627-5971 for basic custody information. The Vinelink system is available for victim notifications. It tracks inmates nationwide and can send you alerts when someone's custody status changes. For old records not available online, send a written request to the Sheriff's Office. The expungement process for eligible records takes one to two years and requires a lawyer, the DA's involvement, and a court petition.
Money can be added to inmate accounts 24 hours a day using the kiosk in the jail lobby. Telephone deposits go through Correct Solution Group at 877-618-3516. You need the inmate's booking number for any transaction. Mail to inmates goes to their full name and inmate ID number at Wise County Jail, 200 Rook Ramsey Drive, Decatur, TX 76234.
Texas Public Records Law
Wise County arrest records are public under Texas Government Code Chapter 552. Section 552.108(c) requires release of basic arrest data. Names, ages, addresses, charges, bond info, and officers' names are all covered. Juvenile records are not publicly available.
The Texas Attorney General oversees compliance with public information rules. Death notifications for inmates are handled through clergy or high-ranking staff at the facility. State prison records are available through TDCJ rather than the county system.
Statewide Arrest Lookup Tools
The DPS Criminal History Search covers all Texas counties for $3.00 per search. The DPS Crime Records Division compiles statewide data and feeds it to FBI databases. The TDCJ Inmate Search is free for state prison lookups.
The Texas Courts Case Search handles appellate records. Under Government Code Section 411.135, only conviction and deferred adjudication data appears in public DPS searches. The Texas Commission on Law Enforcement tracks active agencies in each county.