How to Contact an Inmate at Childress County Jail, TX (TX)

For emergencies anywhere in Childress County, dial 911. For non-emergencies, call the Childress County Sheriff's Office at (940) 937-2535. Want timely answers? Call during business hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. That's when administrative staff can help with basic questions or direct you to the right process.

Need to send paperwork? The Sheriff's Office fax number is (940) 937-2395. For records requests, you'll need to submit your request in writing. Deliver or mail it to 1005 Avenue F NW, Childress, TX 79201, or email sheriff@childresstx.us.

Steps to Follow

• ✓ Dial 911 for emergencies in Childress County.
• ✓ Call (940) 937-2535 for non-emergency questions for the Childress County Sheriff’s Office.
• ✓ Use the custody-status lookup link on the Sheriff’s Office webpage to check an offender’s custody status.
• ✓ Register for IVSS telephone and email notifications using the inmate’s full name or jail-assigned identification number.

Before planning around a callback or deadline, confirm the basics with the Sheriff's Office. Business hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., but schedules can shift for holidays or staffing changes. Double-check the best way to send documents, too. The Sheriff's Office fax is (940) 937-2395. Open-records requests must be in writing and can be delivered or mailed to 1005 Avenue F NW, Childress, TX 79201, or emailed to sheriff@childresstx.us.

If you're signing up for IVSS notifications, confirm what options are available (phone, email, or both) when you register. You'll need the inmate's full name or jail-assigned ID number. Childress County's IVSS program is grant-funded through the Texas Office of the Attorney General and runs through the vendor Sylogist. But what matters day-to-day is having the right identifier and making sure your contact info is entered correctly so you actually receive updates.