Bandera County Arrest Records
Bandera County arrest records are generated by the Sheriff's Office and are open to the public under Texas law. Whether you need to look up who is currently in the Bandera County Jail, check charges against a specific person, or request a copy of an arrest report, this page covers the main resources and procedures for accessing Bandera County arrest records.
Bandera County Jail and Sheriff's Office
The Bandera County Jail is located at 3360 State Hwy. 173 North, Bandera, Texas 78003. The jail phone number is (830) 796-7759. The Sheriff's Office manages the jail and all arrest records for Bandera County. This includes records from deputies working in unincorporated areas of the county as well as detainees from city police agencies that book into the county facility.
The jail maintains an online inmate roster that the public can use to search for current inmates. To find an inmate, visit the Bandera County Sheriff's Office website and enter the person's first and last name in the search tool. Results typically include inmate name, booking number, current charges, bond amount, and current housing location within the facility.
The roster is updated regularly. Recent bookings and releases are reflected in the database, though there can be a short delay between when someone is booked and when they appear online. If you need real-time confirmation, call the jail at (830) 796-7759 directly.
Bandera County Clerk Court Records
The Bandera County Clerk's Office provides name-based searches for court records. These searches are free and show parties to a case, cause number, case type, filing date, bond company information, and disposition date. Court records are separate from arrest records but are directly linked. An arrest typically leads to a court case, and the court record picks up where the arrest report leaves off.
You can search court records online or by visiting the County Clerk's office in person during business hours. For certified copies of court documents, fees apply. The office uses a records management system that lets you search by name, case number, or date range.
The Bandera County District Clerk handles felony cases. The County Clerk handles misdemeanor and civil matters. Both offices are located at the Bandera County Courthouse.
Requesting Arrest Records
To request copies of arrest reports or incident records from Bandera County, submit a written public information request to the Sheriff's Office. Include the subject's full name, date of birth, approximate date of arrest, and a description of the records you want. Requests can be submitted in person at the jail on State Hwy. 173 North or by mail.
Under Texas Government Code Chapter 552, the agency has 10 business days to respond. Some records are ready quickly. Others may take longer if the agency needs to review the request for exempt information. Copying fees are set by the state and will be disclosed before records are produced.
Note: Records involving juvenile arrests, active investigations, and sealed or expunged cases are not subject to public release.
State Resources for Bandera County Arrest Records
The Texas Department of Criminal Justice Inmate Search covers anyone transferred from Bandera County to a state prison after conviction. The Texas DPS Criminal History Search provides a statewide arrest and conviction history for $3 per name. The VINELink notification system (toll-free: 877-894-8463) provides automated custody status alerts for registered users. The Texas Commission on Jail Standards oversees and inspects the Bandera County Jail and other county facilities across Texas.
The Texas Department of Criminal Justice Inmate Search is the main state tool for locating individuals from Bandera County who have been sentenced to state prison and are no longer in the local jail.
The TDCJ database is free and updated regularly with current state prison population data.
Cities in Bandera County
Bandera is both the county seat and the largest city in Bandera County. Other communities in the county include Medina, Pipe Creek, and Tarpley. No city in Bandera County comes close to the 100,000-person threshold for a dedicated city page. Arrest records for all communities in the county are handled through the Bandera County Sheriff's Office on State Hwy. 173 North.
Nearby Counties
Bandera County is in the Texas Hill Country, northwest of San Antonio. Neighboring counties include Bexar County, Medina County, Uvalde County, Real County, Kerr County, and Kendall County. San Antonio in Bexar County is the nearest large city with a dedicated page.