Hale County Arrest Records

Hale County arrest records outline personal details, booking information, reasons for arrests, and the conditions for release of individuals taken into custody by law enforcement agencies. The Hale County Sheriff's Office and other local law enforcement agencies create arrest records to document the individuals they arrest and incarcerate for criminal offenses.

Hale County law officers will make arrests if they have probable cause to believe a person committed an arrestable offense. Arrests become imminent if judges or magistrates issue arrest warrants. The Hale County Jail is the primary detention facility where law enforcement agencies hold pre-trial arrestees and convicts serving short-term sentences.

In Hale County, the Sheriff's Office is the custodian of arrest records: the office makes these documents accessible to interested individuals according to the Texas Public Information Act. Hale County arrest records may also be accessible through Hale County court records and part of criminal history records.

Are Arrest Records Public in Hale County?

Yes, Hale County arrest records are public and accessible to interested individuals. However, certain arrest records are exempt from public disclosure for privacy and security reasons. For instance, records involving minors, sealed or expunged records, active investigations, law enforcement undercover operations, or containing medical or mental health details are not publicly disclosable.
Hale County arrest records are accessible through the Hale County Sheriff's Office. Interested individuals can contact them at:

1900 South Columbia Street,
Plainview,
TX 79072
Phone: (806) 296-2724
Fax: (806) 296-5725

Hale County Arrest Statistics

According to the FBI arrest report, the Plainview and Hale Center Police Departments reported 1,069 arrest incidents to the Uniform Crime Reporting program between January 1, 2021, and January 31, 2025. Among the arrestees, 833 were males and 224 were females. During this period, the most common arrests were for drug-related incidents. There were 233 arrests for drug/narcotic violations. Additionally, there were 165, 90, 79, and 78 arrests for simple assaults, aggravated assaults, DUIs, and larcenies.

Find Hale County Arrest Records

There are several options for finding Hale County arrest records. To find Hale County arrest records, mail or visit the Hale County Sheriff's Office at:

1900 South Columbia Street,
Plainview,
TX 79072
Phone: (806) 296-2724
Fax: (806) 296-5725

The Texas Department of Public Safety provides access to criminal histories through its Criminal History Name Search Portal. By registering and paying fees, interested individuals can access Hale County arrest records through name-based searches for criminal histories.

Hale County arrest records may also be accessible as part of Hale County court records. Inquirers should log into the Hale County District Clerk's Criminal Records Portal and access Hale County arrest records as part of Hale County criminal case records. Record seekers can also log into the Hale County Jail Records Portal and search for arrest records by name or case numbers through the jail records.

Hale County Arrest Records Vs. Criminal Records

The table below outlines some differences between Hale County's arrest and criminal records:

How Long Do Arrests Stay on Your Record?

Hale County arrest information may stay on a record permanently. However, Chapter 55 of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedures and Section 411.071 of the Texas Government Code grant first-time offenders who complete deferred adjudications or sentences for certain misdemeanor convictions the right to petition the courts to expunge their records or obtain orders of nondisclosure. A Hale County arrest record owner can also petition the court for sealing and expunction if:

• The arrest results from identity theft.
• There were no charges
• There is an acquittal or dismissal of charges
• The owner of the arrest record receives a pardon from the Governor of Texas.

Hale County Arrest Warrants

Hale County arrest warrants are legal orders issued by judges/magistrates of Hale County courts authorizing law enforcement to arrest individuals. In Hale County, for a judge or magistrate to issue an arrest warrant against a subject, law enforcement must prove probable cause. A Hale County judge/magistrate may also issue an arrest warrant if:

• There is evidence of a crime
• An individual disobeys court orders
• A suspect fails to appear before the court for a hearing
• A parolee fails to comply with the terms of their parole
• There is a Grand Jury indictment
• There is proof that a suspect may flee the jurisdiction to avoid prosecution for a crime.

Generally, an arrest warrant contains, but is not limited to:

• Identifying information, such as the name and birth date of the subject
• A clear statement on the alleged crime and the sections of the law violated
• Orders to law enforcement to take the subject into custody
• Instructions on how to execute the arrest
• Date of issuance
• Name and signature of the issuing judge/magistrate.

Do Hale County Arrest Warrants Expire?

No, Hale County arrest warrants do not expire. When a judge/magistrate issues an arrest warrant in Hale County or other parts of the United States, it remains active until law enforcement apprehends the subject or the court revokes or recalls it. However, suppose a crime is subject to a statute of limitations. In that case, the prosecutor must secure an arrest warrant within the time frame, as the court will not issue one after the limitation period expires. Additionally, a Hale County arrest warrant will become void if the subject dies or the case is dismissed.