New Braunfels Arrest Records
Arrest records in New Braunfels, Texas are maintained by the New Braunfels Police Department and the Comal County Sheriff's Office. Most people arrested in New Braunfels for felony offenses or Class A and B misdemeanors are booked into the Comal County Jail. Booking information such as charges, bond amounts, and custody status is public record under the Texas Public Information Act. You can search inmate data online or request records directly from the agencies that hold them.
New Braunfels Police Department
The New Braunfels Police Department is the primary law enforcement agency for the city. Officers handle all city arrests and create the initial arrest reports and booking documentation. The department's Records Division processes public information requests for accident reports, offense reports, and other police records. Requests can be submitted in person or in writing through the department.
When someone is arrested by a New Braunfels officer, the process begins at the city level. The officer files an arrest report, the subject is booked, and the record flows into the county system. For most felony and Class A or B misdemeanor arrests, the person is transferred to the Comal County Jail for detention. Class C misdemeanors may be handled through the city's municipal court system with fines rather than jail time.
Records requests to the New Braunfels Police follow the Texas Public Information Act. The department has 10 business days to respond. Some records tied to open investigations may be temporarily withheld, but basic arrest details are usually available. You can also submit requests for media releases the department posts on recent arrests and significant incidents.
Comal County Jail and Sheriff's Office
The Comal County Sheriff's Office runs the Comal County Jail in New Braunfels. The Sheriff's Office is located at 3005 W San Antonio Street, New Braunfels, TX 78130, phone 830-620-3400. The jail itself is at 3000 IH 35 S, New Braunfels, TX 78130, phone 830-620-3450. This is where most serious arrests in the city are processed and where inmates are housed.
You can contact the Comal County Sheriff's Office Jail Division at 830-620-3412 for inmate information. Online inmate search is available through the Sheriff's Office website, letting you look up current inmates by name. Search results typically show booking number, charges, bond amount, and custody status. The jail handles bookings from both the New Braunfels Police Department and the Sheriff's Office patrol units.
Note that New Braunfels spans portions of both Comal and Guadalupe counties. Arrests in the Guadalupe County portion of the city are processed through the Guadalupe County Sheriff's Office, whose jail is located in Seguin. If you cannot find an inmate in the Comal system, check Guadalupe County as well.
Court Records for New Braunfels Cases
Criminal court records for New Braunfels cases in Comal County are held by two offices. The County Clerk's Office at 199 Main Plaza, New Braunfels, TX 78130, phone 830-221-1240, maintains misdemeanor court records. The District Clerk's Office at 150 North Seguin Avenue, Suite 3009, New Braunfels, TX 78130, phone 830-221-1250, holds felony records from district courts.
Court records document the proceedings that follow an arrest. They show indictments, motions, plea agreements, trial dates, and final dispositions. These are distinct from the jail booking records the Sheriff keeps. Looking up both gives a more complete picture. The first 40 pages of records from the County Clerk are free; additional pages cost $0.10 per page.
You can access Comal County arrest records through official county record channels. Online searches are available for many case types, and in-person requests can be made at either clerk's office during business hours.
Comal County Crime Stoppers and Warrants
The Comal County Crime Stoppers website lists wanted suspects and active warrants. The list is provided by the Comal County Sheriff's Office, though it may not always be fully current. Citizens can submit anonymous tips about wanted individuals through the site. For warrant verification, contact the Comal County Sheriff's Office directly at 830-620-3400.
The Crime Stoppers program works alongside regular law enforcement to locate suspects. If you think someone may have an outstanding warrant in New Braunfels or Comal County, the Sheriff's Office can confirm it. Warrant information may also show up in county court records depending on case status.
Texas Statewide Arrest Databases
Texas offers several statewide tools for arrest record searches that cover New Braunfels and the rest of the state. The Texas Department of Criminal Justice Inmate Search lets you find people currently serving state prison sentences. If someone arrested in New Braunfels was convicted and sent to TDCJ custody, this is where to look.
The Texas DPS Criminal History portal charges $3 for a name-based background check that covers the entire state. This is the most complete option for finding an individual's full Texas arrest and conviction history. Results include records from all Texas counties, not just Comal.
Victim notification services are available through VINELink at 877-894-8463. Registered users receive alerts when an inmate's custody status changes. The Texas Commission on Jail Standards oversees county jails across the state and publishes inspection reports and population data for facilities including the Comal County Jail.
The Comal County Sheriff's Office provides public access to jail records and inmate search tools for New Braunfels arrestees.
The Comal County Sheriff's Office and New Braunfels Police Department coordinate closely on bookings, inmate transfers, and arrest record access for the region.
Nearby Cities
Other Texas cities with arrest record pages near the San Marcos and Hill Country area include San Antonio, Austin, and San Angelo.