Search Atascosa County Arrest Records
Atascosa County arrest records are public documents generated by the Sheriff's Office and other law enforcement agencies operating in South Texas. You can find current inmate information through the jail roster, request copies of arrest reports from the Sheriff's Office, or check state databases for broader criminal history. This page explains each option for finding Atascosa County arrest records in Jourdanton.
Atascosa County Sheriff and Jail
The Atascosa County Sheriff's Office is located at 1108 Campbell Avenue, Jourdanton, TX 78026. The main phone number is 830-769-3434. Fax is 830-769-2721. Sheriff David Soward leads the department. Chief Deputy Jake Guerra (ext. 2223) handles administrative matters, and Jail Administrator Martin Gonzales (ext. 2248) oversees day-to-day jail operations.
The Atascosa County Jail operates 24 hours a day for law enforcement functions. Administrative and records services are available during regular business hours, Monday through Friday. The jail processes all individuals arrested by the Sheriff's Office, Pleasanton Police Department, Jourdanton Police Department, and other agencies in the county.
Inmate records at Atascosa County include the full name, physical description, mugshot, booking number, booking date and time, detailed charges, bond or bail amount, and scheduled court date. These records are public under the Texas Public Information Act, with standard exemptions for juveniles, sealed cases, and active investigations.
Atascosa County Jail Roster
The Atascosa County Jail maintains an online inmate roster that is updated regularly. The digital roster is accessible through the official county website and shows current inmates with their booking information, charges, and bond amounts. Updates occur as often as every 15 minutes during active booking periods, though daily updates are the norm. This roster is the fastest free way to check whether someone is currently in custody.
To search the roster, use the subject's full name. If you know their booking number, that will narrow the search further. Results display all current charges along with bond type and amount. If someone has posted bond, the record will show their release or a status indicating the bond was accepted.
The jail roster does not include juvenile offenders. It only covers adult inmates currently in the Atascosa County facility. For inmates who have been moved to state custody, check the TDCJ Inmate Search instead.
For video visitation, inmates at Atascosa County Jail may have one video visit per week in addition to face-to-face visits. These are available in 15 or 30-minute increments through the facility's scheduling portal.
Requesting Arrest Records in Atascosa County
To get official copies of arrest records, complete an Open/Public Records Request Form and submit it to the Atascosa County Sheriff's Office at 1108 Campbell Avenue, Jourdanton, TX 78026. You can submit in person during business hours or by mail. For historical inmate records, send a written request addressed to Attention: Jail Records. Include the inmate's full name, date of birth, the time period of incarceration, and details about the charges if known.
Under Texas Government Code Chapter 552, the agency must respond within 10 business days. Some requests are fulfilled immediately. Others may require more time to locate and review records before release. Fees for copies are set by the state and will be disclosed before the records are produced.
Visitation hours at Atascosa County Jail are Thursdays and Sundays from 5:00 to 7:30 PM for male inmates, and Tuesdays and Saturdays from 5:00 to 7:00 PM for female inmates.
State Resources
The Texas Department of Criminal Justice Inmate Search is the tool to use when someone from Atascosa County has been sentenced and transferred to a state prison. The Texas DPS Criminal History Search provides a full statewide arrest and conviction history for $3 per name. The VINELink notification system (toll-free: 877-894-8463) sends automated alerts when an Atascosa County inmate is released, transferred, or has a status change. The Texas Commission on Jail Standards inspects the Atascosa County facility and posts compliance reports online.
The Atascosa County Sheriff's Office website provides access to the inmate roster, open records request forms, and general information about jail procedures for individuals and families seeking arrest record information.
The site is the starting point for any public records request related to arrests or detentions in Atascosa County.
Cities in Atascosa County
Jourdanton is the county seat and seat of government in Atascosa County. Pleasanton is the largest city in the county by population. Other communities include Charlotte, Lytle, and Poteet. None of these cities meet the 100,000-person threshold for a dedicated city page. All arrest records for communities in Atascosa County are processed through the Sheriff's Office and jail in Jourdanton.
Nearby Counties
Atascosa County is in South Texas, southwest of San Antonio. Neighboring counties include Bexar County, Wilson County, Karnes County, Live Oak County, McMullen County, and Frio County. San Antonio in Bexar County is the nearest qualifying city.