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Potter County, TX Arrests & Jail Records

How To Search Potter County Arrest Records

Texas records over 500,000 arrests each year, with approximately 4,500 in Potter County. Records of individuals arrested by Potter's law enforcement officers are open to the public under the state's Public Information Act. These records may be accessible online or in paper copies. Requesters may be required to provide valid photo IDs and pay processing fees to obtain copies of Potter County arrest records. Federal and state laws restrict access to juvenile arrest records, sealed records, witness statements, and other documents showing sensitive victim information. Confidential arrest records are available only to the Potter County District Attorney, local law enforcement, record owners, and approved agencies.

How To Look Up Potter County Arrest Records

Requesters can follow the steps below to get Potter's arrest records from the county sheriff, police departments, and the Texas Department of Public Safety:

Sheriff Arrest Records

The Potter County Sheriff's Office provides access to its Arrest Summary Reports online. Individuals interested in arrest records of current inmates can look up the sheriff's Jail Roster. On the other hand, mail and walk-in requests can be made to the Potter County Sheriff at:

13103 Northeast 29th Avenue

Amarillo, TX 79111

Phone: (806) 775-1400

Police Arrest Records

The Amarillo Police Department keeps arrest records and disseminates them to members of the public. To get recent arrest reports, visit the department's daily crime log and select a date. You can also submit formal requests by mail, fax or visit the department at:

Amarillo Police Department

ATTN: Open Records

200 SE 3rd Street

Amarillo, TX 79101

Fax: (806) 378-9371

Texas Department of Public Safety (TX DPS)

The Department of Public Safety (DPS) maintains criminal records and makes them publicly accessible. Fingerprint-based background checks are available to eligible persons, including record owners and approved licensing agencies. Follow the steps below to obtain these records:

  • Schedule fingerprinting appointments. Call an authorized vendor at (888) 467-2080, book online, or contact the Potter County Sheriff.
  • Bring a valid government-issued ID, such as a driver's license or passport, to the appointment.
  • Pay the $10 processing fee together with the fingerprinting fee.
  • Once processed, criminal history records can be accessed online, received by mail, or obtained through the designated agency.

Meanwhile, name-based criminal records are publicly accessible online to requesters. To search, visit the Texas Conviction Name Search, create a new account, and enter login details. Next, enter search parameters such as the subject's date of birth, name, and other identifying details in the spaces provided. Users must also include debit or credit card details to pay the $3 search fee. After confirming the payment, the system will retrieve and display conviction records matching the entered details.

Criminal Court Records

Criminal case files containing the defendant's arrest information are accessible online through the Potter County Case Search database. Requesters can also get these records by visiting the District Clerk at:

Potter County District Clerk

350 SE 6th Avenue, Suite 1B

Amarillo, TX 79101

Phone: (806) 379-2313

The County Clerk and other court clerks may also provide access to criminal court records. Interested parties can also use private search databases like InfoTracer to access Potter's arrest records.

Arrest Statistics

Potter County reports an arrest rate of 209 per 10,000 residents. Below is a summary of the total arrests recorded.

Arrest TypeNumber of Arrests
Murder and Non-negligent Manslaughter8
Robbery53
Rape26
Aggravated Assault215
Simple Assault874
Arson9
Burglary/Breaking & Entering77
Motor Vehicle Theft79
Larceny282
Total Crimes Against Persons (Violent Crimes)1,176
Total Property Crimes447
DUI Crimes480
Others2,451
Total Number of Arrests4,554

Source: Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), The Texas Crime Report.

Potter County Sheriff’s Office

It is situated in Potter county, Texas with a total number of 197 employees - 16 female, 81 male officers and 100 civilians. Potter County SO ORI (Originated Agency Identifier) number is TX1880000, it belongs to the West South Central division in the South region with a region code of Region III.

  • Agency Name: Potter County Sheriff's Office
  • State: Texas
  • City: Amarillo
  • Type: County
  • Address: 608 S Pierce St
  • Phone Number: (806) 379-2900
  • Fax: (806) 379-2968
  • Website: http://www.pottercountysheriff.org/

Potter County Jail

Prisons and Jails in Potter County

NameAddressPhone
Nathaniel J. Neal Unit9055 Spur 591806-383-1175 **070
William P. Clements Unit9601 Spur 591806-381-7080 **037
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