Locate Free Taylor County Arrest Records (Public Access)

Find free Taylor County arrest records in just minutes using this step-by-step resource. Conducting an arrest record search can inform you when and why a person was taken into custody and whether they’re still incarcerated. This information is available thanks to the Texas Public Information Act.

You can use online tools, make formal requests or complete in-person searches to obtain arrest information. These options can turn up information on a friend, family member or even a stranger. However, knowing how to access or request these details is crucial.

This article empowers citizens with the most effective tools and steps for effectively searching arrest records throughout Taylor County, Texas.

This resource was written by Attorney Robert Bailey Jr, who holds a Juris Doctorate from Widener University School of Law.

How To Track Down Updated Taylor County Arrest Records, Inmate Rosters & Mugshots for Free

Through Texas’ Public Information Act, you can access inmate rosters, arrest information and more.¹

Before you conduct a search, you must make sure you have the necessary information to locate an arrest record. Pertinent information for accessing arrest records includes the offender’s complete name, address, date and location of incident and charges.

You may also be able to supplement a record search by providing descriptive or identifying information (e.g., date of birth, height, etc.) to the record custodian.

If you are ready to conduct a search, you can utilize the Taylor County Jail Records Search Tool.² To use this tool you can search by either an arrestee’s name or booking number. If you conduct a name search you can also enter their date of birth to narrow your results. There is also an option to set a date range for when the person was booked or released.

Once you run your search, the results page will provide you with all matching inmates. Here you can view their full name, date booked, booking number and when they were released. You can also view the arresting agency and a summary of the charges. To view their complete online jail record, click on the booking number.

The online jail record will provide the person’s address as well as additional identifying information (e.g., sex, race, height, etc.). You can also view additional information on the charges such as the warrant number, date of offense, bond information, fines and the disposition.

Another option is to make a public records request with the Taylor County Sheriff’s Office. Whether you make a request by mail or in person, you must do so in writing. You will also need to provide a copy of your driver’s license.

When you provide your request, make sure all pertinent information about the person and the situation surrounding your arrest record request is provided. This will likely include the person’s name, where and when they were arrested and any other related information.

You can provide your arrest record request by mail or in person at the address below:

Taylor County Sheriff’s Office
Law Enforcement Center
450 Pecan St.
Abilene, Texas 79602

The Taylor County Sheriff’s Office is available for arrest record inquiries in person Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. For additional information, you can email the Taylor County Sheriff’s Office at [email protected] or call them at 325-674-1300.

Another option where you may be able to obtain arrest information is by an inquiry with the Taylor County Detention Center. For arrest information, you can call them at 325-691-7423 or by going to the address below:

Taylor County Detention Center
910 S. 27th St.
Abilene, Texas 79602

County searches cover arrest information throughout multiple cities. If you are looking to search for arrest information broadly, conducting a search at the county level is a great option.

However, there are situations when you may need to narrow your search. One example is when a person is just arrested. If you want the information right away, you will likely have to contact the law enforcement department that made the arrest.

In addition, the arresting agency will be able to provide you with a complete police report if that is something you are seeking.

There are several cities in Taylor County with their own law enforcement department. One example of requesting information at this level would be to do so with the Abilene Police Department.

You can request arrest information online with the Abilene Police Department.⁴

In addition, you can send an email to [email protected] with your arrest record information request.

If you want to make a request in person, you can go to the address below:

Abilene Police Department
Records Division
4565 S. First St.
Abilene, Texas 79605

If you have additional questions, you can contact the Abilene Police Department by email at [email protected] or by phone at 325-673-8331.

If you are still looking for options to access arrest records, you can consider using a third-party service such as VINELink. This type of service may help you access certain types of arrest information you are seeking.

You now have the tools and resources to find and request arrest information at various levels throughout Taylor County. However, arrest records typically do not let you know when a person was convicted of a crime. The next section will help you find this information by learning how to search a person’s criminal record.

How To Gain Insight on Criminal Charges & Former Arrests Made in Taylor County Texas

After you search someone’s arrest records, you may want to dig a little deeper and learn more about any criminal charges in their background.

A person’s criminal record, including any convictions, can also be searched. One option for accessing criminal records is to conduct a search with the Taylor County Court Records Search Tool.⁵

A citizen can utilize this online tool to search by a case number, defendant’s name or even their attorney. When you conduct a name-based search, you will also have the option of including a convict’s date of birth. There are further ways to filter your search, such as selecting the case status (open or closed) and setting a range for when the criminal case was filed.

Lastly, when conducting a name search, if you are not sure how to spell the person’s name, you can also include the “Soundex” option to search for defendants phonetically.

After you enter your search criteria, you will be taken to the results page with all criminal cases that match the information and filters you provided. For each matching criminal record, you can view the case number, defendant’s full name, filing date and court location.

You can also view the type of criminal case (e.g., felony, misdemeanor), current status and a short description of the type of charge.

For a person’s complete online criminal record, click on the case number on the left-hand side. A person’s online criminal record is divided into a few separate sections. At the top of the page is the case caption, along with brief information that was already provided on the results page.

The party information section will provide some additional information about the defendant as well as any attorneys involved in the case. The charge information section provides a summary description of the offenses along with the specific statute associated with them. You can also view the level of the offense and the date that each specific charge was issued.

The last section is the Events & Orders of the Court. At the top of this section, you can view the date and disposition of each charge. Below that, you can view information on the sentence handed down for each charge.

Lastly, you can view a chronological listing of all events and hearings that have occurred for this particular criminal case.

You can also request criminal case information directly from the court that handled the matter. The Taylor County District Court handles serious criminal cases referred to as felonies. The Taylor County Justice of Peace Courts are responsible for adjudicating less serious criminal cases referred to as misdemeanors.

For misdemeanor criminal cases, start by contacting the Taylor County Clerk of Court. They are available Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. You can call them at 325-674-1202 or go in person to the address below:

Taylor County Clerk
300 Oak St., Ste. 100
Abilene, Texas 79602

For felonies, reach out to the Taylor County District Clerk. Their office is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. You can send an email to [email protected] or call their office at 325-674-1316.

Their office is located at the same address as that of the County Clerk.

Some cities and towns operate municipal courts that handle certain criminal matters that you may want information about. In Taylor County, you can often access criminal record information at the city level, such as with the Abilene Municipal Court.

To access information at the city level, you can use the Abilene Municipal Courts Criminal Case Search Tool.⁶ You can use this online tool to search by either a person’s name or citation number. If you conduct a name-based search, you will have to enter their full name as well as their date of birth.

For additional criminal record information from the Abilene Municipal Court, you can call them at 325-676-6333 or go in person to the address below:

Abilene Municipal Court
4575 South 1st St.
Abilene, Texas 79605

The court is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

If interested, you do have the option to expand your search throughout the entire state of Texas. You can do this with the Inmate Search Tool provided by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ).⁷

Most people will use this tool to search for a person’s criminal record by their name. However, you can also search by their State ID or TDCJ number if you have that information available.

Once you enter your search criteria, the results page will provide you with all matching criminal records. Here, you can view a defendant’s name, gender, race and release date. If they are still incarcerated, you can view information on where they currently reside.

If you want additional information, click on the name of the person whom you want to view their complete online criminal record.

When you navigate to a person’s complete online criminal record, you can view sentencing information, such as when they are or were eligible for release or parole. There is also a section that provides information on an individual’s criminal history. The criminal history section will provide details on the charges a person was convicted of.

You can also view information on the location and date when the incident occurred.

You are now equipped to search for both arrest and criminal record information. That information may have even led you to realize that a person you are close to has recently been arrested. In the next section, you’ll learn the various ways in which you can assist someone in posting bail.

How To Contact a Bail Bondsman or Post Bail for Someone Arrested in Taylor County Texas

You may find out that someone you know has recently been arrested for an alleged crime; when this occurs, the judge will set a bail amount based on a variety of factors. You can even search for this type of information using the Taylor County Jail Bond Record Search Tool.

For instance, if the crime is more serious, the bail amount will be higher. As another example, if the person has a prior record or has failed to abide by court orders in the past, the bond amount may be higher as well.

Once the bail amount is set, if you’re wanting to assist this person, you have a couple of options. Depending on the arrestee’s situation – and yours – one option may be a better fit than the other. The two primary options are detailed below.

Use Your Own Funds: This is often referred to as the self-bail process. Essentially, you’re using your assets to post a bond as a pledge that the defendant will show up to future court hearings if they’re released from jail.

You can post a cash bond if you have enough liquid assets available. Alternatively, you can request a property bond. With this option, you’ll post property as collateral for a bond.

For this to occur, you must have enough equity in the property to cover the bail amount; if so, you’ll have a lien placed against your property.

Hire a Bail Bondsman: With this option, the bondsman will take care of posting the bond, and they’ll use their own assets to secure the individual’s release. However, you’ll be required to pay 10% of the bail as a fee for these services.

The bail bondsman option is a better choice if you don’t have enough funds or if you’re not confident in the defendant’s ability to comply with the court’s terms for their release. However, the non-refundable fee can be costly if you’re confident that the defendant will attend all future court hearings.

If you have questions about locating a person or where to post bail you can also contact the Taylor County Detention Center by phone at 325-691-7423 or by going to the address below:⁸

Taylor County Detention Center
910 S. 27th St.
Abilene, Texas 79602

The guidance outlined in this article guides you through the process of searching for Taylor County arrest records; you’re also equipped with the necessary information to help make a decision on how you want to bail a person out of jail.