Aransas County Jail Records
Aransas County arrest records are public documents that show who has been booked into the Aransas County Detention Center in Rockport. The county publishes an online inmate roster so you can look up current inmates by name, see booking dates, check charges, and find bond amounts. This page walks you through how to use the online roster and other tools to find Aransas County arrest records.
Aransas County Detention Center
The Aransas County Detention Center is located at 2840 Hwy 35 N, Rockport, TX 78382. You can reach the facility by phone at (361) 790-0168 or by fax at (361) 790-0164. The center is supervised by Armando Chapa, Deputy Chief, and Hector Martinez, Administrative Lieutenant, who oversee day-to-day operations and inmate record management.
The Aransas County Sheriff's Office is located at 301 N. Live Oak Street in Rockport, TX. The Sheriff's Office serves as the primary law enforcement agency for the county and acts as the custodian of all official arrest records. The Sheriff's Office and detention center work together to manage booking, housing, and release of inmates.
Aransas County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 4,240 offenders each year. At any given time, the facility typically holds around 158 inmates not including federal detainees. The roster is paginated and displayed 10 inmates per page.
Online Inmate Roster
The Aransas County inmate roster is published online as a public service by the County of Aransas. The roster displays each inmate's name, age, date and time booked, and a link to deposit funds. Click on an inmate's name to see more detail including charges, bond amount, and mugshot information.
The county posts a clear disclaimer: the information on the roster is not published in real time and may be delayed by several hours. Aransas County makes no warranty as to the accuracy, reliability, or completeness of the information and accepts no responsibility for errors or omissions. Always confirm custody status with the facility directly if the information is time-sensitive.
You can also contact the jail at (361) 790-0168 for assistance with an inmate search if you have trouble using the online roster. Staff can confirm whether a person is in custody and provide basic charge and bond information by phone.
Note: For individuals transferred to state custody, the jail roster will not reflect their status. Check the TDCJ Inmate Search for state prison inmates.
Requesting Aransas County Arrest Records
Official arrest reports and incident records are available through the Aransas County Sheriff's Office. Submit a written public information request specifying the person's full name, date of birth, the approximate date of the arrest, and the type of records you want. The agency must respond within 10 business days under Texas Government Code Chapter 552.
Requests can be submitted in person at the Sheriff's Office on N. Live Oak Street or by mailing your request to the office. Some records are available at no cost. Others may carry a per-page copying fee. The office will let you know the estimated cost before producing the records if costs will be significant.
State Resources
The Texas Department of Criminal Justice Inmate Search is the best tool for finding someone who has been sentenced and moved to a state prison after being held in Aransas County. The Texas DPS Criminal History Search gives access to statewide arrest and conviction records for $3 per name. The VINELink system (toll-free: 877-894-8463) provides custody status alerts by phone, email, or text when an inmate is released or transferred. The Texas Commission on Jail Standards inspects the Aransas County Detention Center and all county jails in Texas to ensure they meet state safety and operation standards.
The Aransas County Detention Center offers an online inmate search and facility information including booking procedures, visitation schedules, and inmate deposit options for families.
The roster is accessible at any time and does not require an account or login to use.
Cities in Aransas County
Rockport is the county seat and largest city in Aransas County. Fulton is an adjacent community that shares some services with Rockport. The city of Aransas Pass is located partly in Aransas County and partly in San Patricio County. None of these cities meet the 100,000-person population threshold for a dedicated city page. Arrest records for all communities in Aransas County flow through the Detention Center and the Sheriff's Office in Rockport.
Nearby Counties
Aransas County sits along the Texas Gulf Coast between Corpus Christi and the San Antonio Bay area. Adjacent counties include San Patricio County, Refugio County, and Nueces County. Corpus Christi in Nueces County is the nearest large city with its own arrest records page.