Warrants are public records in Lubbock County, Texas, pursuant to the Texas Public Information Act (Texas Government Code Chapter 552). This legislation establishes that government records, including warrants, shall be accessible to the public unless specifically exempted by law. The statute promotes transparency and accountability within the judicial system by ensuring citizens have access to information about legal proceedings.
The Lubbock County Sheriff's Office maintains warrant records as part of its official duties under Texas Code of Criminal Procedure § 15.01-15.31, which governs the issuance and execution of arrest warrants. These records are systematically organized and preserved to facilitate public access while maintaining the integrity of ongoing investigations as permitted under § 552.108 of the Government Code.
Members of the public seeking warrant information may access these records through designated channels established by county authorities. The availability of these records serves the dual purpose of public notification and supporting the due process rights of individuals who may be subject to legal action.
Warrant records maintained by Lubbock County authorities typically contain the following information as required by Texas Code of Criminal Procedure § 15.02:
Certain information may be redacted from public versions of warrant records in accordance with Texas Government Code § 552.1175 to protect the privacy of law enforcement personnel or victims of certain crimes.
Members of the public may verify the existence of warrants in Lubbock County through several no-cost methods established pursuant to Texas Government Code § 552.221:
Individuals seeking information about their own warrant status are advised that in-person inquiries may result in immediate arrest if active warrants are discovered, as authorized by Texas Code of Criminal Procedure § 15.26.
The Lubbock County Sheriff's Office issues and maintains several categories of warrants in accordance with Texas law. These legal instruments authorize specific law enforcement actions and are classified as follows:
The Sheriff's Warrant Division, operating from the Lubbock County Sheriff's Office at 811 Main Street, Lubbock, TX 79401, processes these documents and coordinates with other agencies for their execution. The division maintains regular business hours Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM and can be reached at (806) 775-1493.
Warrant execution procedures adhere to strict protocols established by state law and departmental policy to ensure both public safety and the protection of individual rights during enforcement actions.
Individuals seeking to determine their warrant status in Lubbock County in 2025 may utilize several official channels established by county authorities:
Pursuant to Texas Government Code § 552.023, individuals have the right to request information about themselves, though identification verification is required for such inquiries. Electronic verification systems have been upgraded for 2025 to provide more accurate and timely information to the public.
Verification of outstanding warrants in Lubbock County may be accomplished through multiple authorized channels:
Individuals conducting warrant searches should be prepared to provide proper identification and may be required to complete a formal records request in accordance with Texas Government Code § 552.221. Response times for such requests typically range from 1-10 business days depending on the complexity of the search and current administrative workload.