Search Bexar County Arrest Records
Bexar County arrest records are public documents published daily by the Sheriff's Office in San Antonio. The county provides free online access to jail activity reports, an inmate search portal, and the Central Magistrate Search for recent arrests. This page explains how to use each tool and how to request official copies of Bexar County arrest records through the Sheriff's Office Records Division.
Bexar County Sheriff's Office
The Bexar County Sheriff's Office is located at 200 North Comal Street, San Antonio, TX 78207. The jail is at the same address and can be reached at (210) 335-6315. The Records Division is at (210) 335-6010 and is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The Bexar County Adult Detention Center holds up to 2,830 inmates. The Annex Detention Center adds another 1,733 beds, for a combined capacity of approximately 4,563 beds. This makes Bexar County one of the largest county jail systems in Texas.
The Sheriff's Office publishes Jail Activity Reports online at no charge. These daily reports include booking details, charges, and demographic information for everyone taken into custody the prior night. The reports are posted free of charge as a public service. They are among the most detailed and accessible booking reports of any county in Texas.
The Records Division handles formal records requests for arrest reports, incident records, and other documentation. You can visit them in person at 200 N. Comal Street or call (210) 335-6010 during business hours. For requests involving court records, contact the Bexar County District Clerk's Office separately.
Bexar County Online Inmate Search
Bexar County provides multiple ways to search for inmate records online. The main inmate search portal lets you enter search criteria including full name, SID number, or date of birth. Results show the person's name, current charges, bond information, housing location, and next court date. The portal is updated regularly and available around the clock.
The Bexar County Central Magistrate Search is a separate tool useful for very recent arrests. Individuals charged with Class B misdemeanors or higher may appear in the magistrate search before they show up in the main inmate database. This is particularly helpful if you know someone was arrested within the last few hours and you want to confirm their custody status and what they were charged with.
In addition to online tools, information kiosks are available at the jail facility for in-person searches. These kiosks provide the same search capability as the online portal.
Note: For the most recent data available, the Sheriff's Office provides nightly arrest reports for all individuals booked that evening. These appear on the Jail Activity Reports page the following day.
What Bexar County Arrest Records Include
Bexar County arrest records are comprehensive. Basic identifying information includes full legal name, date of birth, physical description, fingerprints, and booking photographs. Custody information covers booking date, arresting agency, housing assignment within the facility, and current custody status. Charge information lists each offense with statute citations. Bond and bail information shows the type of bond, amount, status, and bondsman name if applicable. Court information shows case numbers, hearing dates, and assigned court. Release information appears once someone has been freed or transferred.
Bexar County arrest records are created by multiple agencies. The Sheriff's Office, San Antonio Police Department, Bexar County Constables, Texas DPS, and other local agencies all book into the Bexar County system. The arrest record identifies which agency made the arrest and which officer handled the booking.
Requesting Bexar County Arrest Records
For official copies of records, visit the Bexar County Sheriff's Office Records Division at 200 N. Comal Street, San Antonio, TX 78207. You can also call (210) 335-6010. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Submit your request in writing with the subject's full name, date of birth, approximate arrest date, and the specific records you need. Under Texas Government Code Chapter 552, the agency has 10 business days to respond. Fees for copies follow the state schedule.
State Resources
The Texas Department of Criminal Justice Inmate Search covers Bexar County residents sentenced and transferred to state prison. The Texas DPS Criminal History Search provides statewide arrest and conviction data for $3 per name. The VINELink system (toll-free: 877-894-8463) sends automated custody alerts. The Texas Commission on Jail Standards certifies and inspects both Bexar County detention facilities.
The Bexar County Sheriff's Office Jail Activity Reports page publishes daily arrest data free of charge, making Bexar County one of the most transparent county jail systems in the state.
Daily reports include booking details, charges, and demographic data for all individuals booked into the Bexar County Jail the prior evening.
Cities in Bexar County
Bexar County's largest city is San Antonio, the second-largest city in Texas by population. Other incorporated communities in Bexar County include Leon Valley, Converse, Universal City, Windcrest, and Helotes. Arrests for all these communities are processed through the Bexar County Sheriff's Office and the San Antonio Police Department booking system, which feeds into the county jail.
Nearby Counties
Bexar County is in South-Central Texas, home to San Antonio and Fort Sam Houston. Neighboring counties include Comal County, Guadalupe County, Wilson County, Atascosa County, Medina County, and Bandera County. New Braunfels in Comal County is a nearby qualifying city.