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Midland County, Texas Arrest Records

In Midland County, arrest records are created by county and city law enforcement agencies, including the Midland County Sheriff’s Office, Midland Police Department, and the Midland Independent School District Police Department.

While the Texas Public Information Act (Chapter 552 of the Texas Government Code) establishes the presumption that all government records (including Midland County arrest records) are public, unless there are statutory or legal exemptions. 

While the Texas Public Information Act guarantees public access to arrest records, the state maintains a separate statutory framework for criminal history records information/criminal offender records information (CHRI/CORI). Chapter 411 of the Texas Government Code regulates how the Texas Department of Public Safety collects, stores,  and disseminates criminal history information. 

Are Arrest Records Public Information in Midland, Texas?

Yes, arrest records are public in Midland County and across Texas. Public access to Midland County’s arrest records is established by Chapter 552 of the Texas Government Code. This law mandates that all government records be accessible to the public, unless a statute or a judicial order restricts public access. According to this legislation, any interested individual can access basic information,  such as:

  • Name of the arrested person 
  • Booking date and time
  • Alleged offenses committed by the individual 
  • The arresting agency 
  • Mugshot 
  • Bond/bail amount 
  • Jail status. 

Texas does not impose conditions on public access to arrest records, unless access is restricted. Consequently, a requester does not require an ID or residency to access arrest records in Midland County. Additionally, individuals are not required to explain why they want to access these documents. 

While the Texas Public Information Act guarantees access to Midland County’s arrest records, Chapter 552, Section 108 of the Texas Government Code (Law Enforcement Exception) stipulates that law enforcement can withhold certain information if public disclosure will interfere with active investigations or prosecutions. 

What Do Public Midland County Arrest Records Contain?

A Midland County public arrest record contains information classified as publicly disclosable by the Texas Public Information Act. This is basically summary data about the specific arrest event. Under Texas law, a public-facing Midland County arrest record discloses:

  • The name of the arrestee
  • Age and date of birth
  • Gender, race, height, weight, and hair/eye color
  • Home address (usually the street name and block, and not necessarily the specific apartment number)
  • Occupation 
  • Date, time, and location of the arrest 
  • Name/badge number/unit of the arresting officer 
  • Booking or case number 
  • A description of the alleged offense 
  • Warrant information (if available)
  • Bond/bail amount 
  • Release status 
  • A brief,  high-level summary of the arrest event.

Although Midland County arrest records are publicly disclosable under Texas laws, there are restrictions on public access to certain records. Texas exempts public disclosure of the following records:

  • Juvenile records 
  • Active investigation records 
  • Victim and witness identifying information 
  • Social Security Numbers 
  • Medical and mental health information 
  • Confidential criminal history information 
  • Records sealed by non-disclosure orders 
  • Expunged records 
  • Information protected by state and federal privacy laws.

Midland County,  Texas Arrest Search

Individuals looking for Midland County’s arrest records can extend their search process to include state and federal resources. These records are maintained by state and federal databases. At the state level, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Crime Records Division manages state-wide criminal history information and background-check services. Interested parties can search for arrest details in Midland County through the TxDPS Criminal History Conviction Name Search portal and the Texas Public Sex Offender Registry. The Texas Department of Criminal Justice Offender Information Search portal can also provide information about individuals arrested by Midland County law enforcement agencies, particularly those serving prison terms in state facilities.

For searches using federal resources, individuals and authorized entities can request rap sheets through the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Identity History Summary Checks. Other federal resources that can provide information about arrests in Midland County include PACER (Public Access to Court Electronic Records) and the Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) Inmate Locator. While PACER can provide arrest details of federal criminal cases originating from Midland County, the BOP Inmate Locator provides the locations of Midland County arrestees serving prison terms at federal penitentiaries. 

Midland County Inmate Locator

In Midland County, the local government's inmate search tool provides real-time access to information about inmates at the county’s jail facilities. The Midland County Sheriff’s Office Current Detainees Search portal allows users to access arrest records through the county’s jail roster. To access Midland County arrest records through the county’s inmate locator:

  • Visit the Midland County Sheriff’s Office website. 
  • Scroll down and click “View Detainees” to link to the county’s jail roster.
  • Use the search tool to perform a name search or click “View All” and scroll down to locate the specific inmate.

For records of past arrests within Midland City limits, log in to the Midland County Police Department's Open Records Request portal and submit a police records request. If the arrest occurred within Midland County’s unincorporated areas, call the Midland County Sheriff’s Office Records Division at (432) 688-4600 or submit a public records request to the agency at:

400 S. Main Street, 

Midland, 

TX 79701.

For Midland County arrests that resulted in court cases, record seekers can access the details as part of criminal case records through the following portals:

Active Warrant Search in Midland County

Arrest warrants are court-issued orders authorizing law enforcement to apprehend and detain specific individuals. In Midland County, arrest warrants are issued by local court judges and magistrates when warrant seekers present probable cause that named individuals have committed crimes. Courts also issue arrest warrants for “failure to appear” and non-compliance with judicial orders. Across Texas (including Midland County), arrest warrants must contain certain information to make them valid. These details include:

  • Name of the wanted person 
  • The alleged offense for which the warrant is issued
  • A reasonable description of the individual 
  • Probable cause foundation; this can be a complaint or affidavit 
  • The name of the issuing court and judge/magistrate 
  • Date of issuance 
  • Instructions directing law enforcement to arrest the individual 
  • Bond information (if applicable)
  • Warrant number.

After a court issues an arrest warrant in Midland County, the county's Sheriff's Office Warrant Division enters the data into local, state (TCIC), and federal (NCIC) databases. This action ensures that law enforcement agencies arrest the defendant upon visual contact. The Midland County Sheriff’s Office does not maintain a searchable active warrant database. 

Nonetheless, there are direct and indirect pathways to verifying warrant status in Midland County. Inquirers can call the Midland County Sheriff’s Office Warrants Division at (432) 688-4600 or email the office at mcsowarrants@co.midland.tx.us. Alternatively, interested parties can search for arrest warrants related to court cases through the Midland County District Clerk Portal or the Midland County Odyssey Search Portal. Warrant information may also appear as part of inmate records through the Midland County Sheriff’s Office Current Detainees Search portal.

Agency / Resource

Purpose

Search Methods

Notes

Midland County Sheriff’s Office

Maintains and serves warrants

Phone or in person

The MCSO does not maintain a comprehensive online warrant database 

Midland County District Clerk 

Maintains felony  case records and related filings 

Online, phone, or in person 

Criminal case records may contain warrant information 

Midland County Municipal Court 

Handles city citations and municipal warrants 

Online, phone, or in-person person 

May provide information on traffic and failure-to-appear warrants.

How to Find Arrest Records for Free in Midland County

In Midland County, there are several tools and options individuals can use to access arrest records for free. The Midland County Sheriff’s Office Current Detainees Search is a free-tier search tool that individuals can use to access arrest information through inmate records. Users can access basic arrest details, including:

  • The arrestee's full name
  • Residential address
  • Arrest of booking date
  • Criminal charges and offense classification
  • Bond and fine amounts
  • Length of sentence
  • Warrant or complaint number.

Other search tools that can provide free access to arrest information in Midland County include the Midland County District Clerk and the Midland County Odyssey Search portals. These tools allow users to search for arrest details through criminal case records. Inquirers can also contact local law enforcement agencies and request free viewing of their arrest/booking logs; access to Midland County’s arrest data is free if it excludes copies.

Midland County Arrest Report

Arrest reports are detailed accounts of arrest incidents. These documents are created by arresting officers to explain the circumstances of an arrest. Unlike arrest records (which are high-level administrative data for documenting arrests), arrest reports are firsthand narratives that provide a more detailed account of arrest incidents. A Midland County arrest report typically contains:

  • The arresting officer’s narrative 
  • Incident description 
  • Witness statements 
  • Evidence collected during the arrest 
  • Probable cause affidavit
  • Investigatory notes
  • The sequence of events leading to the arrest 
  • Location of the arrest.

Midland County arrest reports are public documents. However, law enforcement may withhold access if the document relates to active investigations. Additionally, publicly disclosable arrest reports are redacted for safety and privacy reasons. 

How to Get an Arrest Record Expunged in Midland County

Texas operates two separate processes for removing criminal records from public databases. Individuals can expunge eligible records or obtain an order of non-disclosure. According to Chapter 55 of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure, a Midland County arrest record qualifies for mandatory expunction if it:

  • Resulted in acquittal. 
  • Charges were never filed.
  • The subject receives a pardon from the Governor of Texas.
  • The court dismissed the associated charges. 
  • The arrest was the result of mistaken identity.

On the other hand, per Chapter 411, Subchapter E-1 of the Texas Government Code, an individual can petition for an Order of Nondisclosure of a Midland County arrest record if the owner of the record:

  • Completes probation and receives official discharge or dismissal from the court..
  • Observes the mandatory waiting period after discharge (if applicable): two years for serious misdemeanors, 5 years for felonies, and 2 to 5 years for a first-time DWI. For minor misdemeanors, individuals can petition for non-disclosure immediately after discharge or dismissal. 
  • Maintain a clean record during the waiting period.
  • Is not guilty of a disqualifying offense.

To expunge or obtain an order of non-disclosure for a Midland County arrest record:

  • Determine whether the record is eligible for expunction or an order of non-disclosure. 
  • Obtain the arrest record, case disposition, case number, and dismissal or acquittal documents. 
  • File a petition at the Midland County court that handled the case resulting from the arrest 
  • Pay the filing fee (unless it is waived).
  • Send notice of the petition to the arresting agency, Midland County Sheriff’s Office, Midland Police Department,  Midland County District Attorney’s Office, and other agencies that handled the arrest record. 
  • Attend the court hearing related to the petition if one is required.
  • If the petition is successful, the court will expunge or seal orders to the relevant institutions. 

How Do You Remove Midland County Arrest Records From the Internet?

The following steps outline how to remove a Midland County arrest record from the internet:

  • Expunge or obtain an order of non-disclosure from the Midland County District Court and ensure it is no longer accessible through official channels.
  • Identify the online platforms that have the arrest record in their databases, including: 
    • Mugshot websites 
    • People-search websites
    • News archives
    • Background-check companies 
    • Data brokers.
  • Submit removal requests to these platforms' privacy or support pages.
  • Request de-indexing of the record. 
  • Occasionally, check the internet to ensure that the record is not republished.