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FROM ARREST TO ARRAIGNMENT

This page walks through the preliminary steps of the criminal justice system in Lubbock County. From arrest and jail intake to early court appearances and formal case filings. 

An officer must have probable cause or

an arrest warrant

to make an arrest. 

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Property that may be considered evidence

may not be returned,

even upon inmate release. 

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Every single communication

an inmate has with someone other than their attorney

is monitored.

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You oughta know:

Police car

Grounds for Arrest

What conditions are required for an officer to lawfully arrest someone?

Scattered Metal Keys

JAIL INTAKE

What happens after the arrest?

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inmate Correspondence

How can I communicate with an inmate?

LUBBOCK COUNTY JAIL

Inmate Correspondence
Mailing Address:

Inmate First & Last Name

Inmate SO #

Lubbock County Detention Center

P.O. Box 10535

Lubbock, Texas 79408

Lubbock County Jail Issues

In response to mounting complaints against the jail's conduct in recent years, LPDO is opening a form as a means for the defense team to document the exact nature of their issues:

Inmate Visitation
Visitation Hours:

8:00 AM to 9:30 PM

Visitation Contact:

(806) 775-7021

Lubbock County Jail Roster

The Lubbock County Jail updates their online roster every day. Inmates moved out of county are listed as well. Call (806) 775-7009 for inmate information.

Arrest Info
Jail Intake
InmateCorrespondence

Within 48 hours of arrest, a Magistrate Judge will: state the accused offenses, state the accused's legal rights, and set bail for release.

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There are three types of bail bonds: cash, surety, and personal recognizance (PR).

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Formal charges are filed as: an Indictment (felonies), an Information (A or B misdemeanors), or a Complaint (C misdemeanors).

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You oughta know:

Magistrate

How does the case move forward?

Magistrate

Bail

How can an inmate be released prior to case resolution?

Bail

Case Progression

What happens when a case moves forward in the justice system?

Formal charges

Please note:

This site is meant to provide very broad, general information for our clients and their families. Do not interpret anything on this page as legal advice.

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Every case is different, so the information contained on this site may not be applicable to you.

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For any questions regarding your case, or a loved one's, you must speak to the defense attorney on the case.

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LPDO does not handle C misdemeanor, juvenile, or CPS cases. 

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