Blanco County Arrest Records
Blanco County arrest records are public documents maintained by the Sheriff's Office in Johnson City, Texas. The county provides an online inmate search tool and handles formal records requests for copies of arrest reports. This page explains how to access Blanco County arrest records online, what information is available, and how to contact the Sheriff's Office for additional help.
Blanco County Sheriff's Office and Jail
The Blanco County Sheriff's Office provides law enforcement services for the entire county and operates the county jail. The jail is located at 400 US Hwy 281 South, Johnson City, Texas 78636. The main phone number is (830) 868-7104. The Sheriff's Office acts as the official custodian of all arrest records, incident reports, and jail records for Blanco County.
The Sheriff's Office provides an online inmate search tool for the public. You can access this through the county website to look up anyone currently housed in the Blanco County Jail. Enter the person's first and last name to search. Results show the booking number, charges, bond amount, and housing location for each inmate that matches your search.
For questions about visitation hours and policies, call the jail directly at (830) 868-7104. Visitors must follow all jail rules and present valid government-issued ID. Visitation schedules may change based on facility needs or inmate status, so it is always best to call ahead before showing up.
What Blanco County Arrest Records Show
Arrest records in Blanco County document each booking at the county jail. A standard arrest record includes the person's full name, date of birth, physical description, booking number, current charges, and bond amount. Mugshots are taken during booking and are generally part of the public record. The arresting agency is identified, along with the date and time of booking.
The jail roster shows current inmates. Once someone is released, their booking record moves out of the active roster but remains in the system as a historical record. Historical records can be obtained through a formal public information request to the Sheriff's Office.
Some Blanco County records are not available to the public. Juvenile arrests, active investigation files, and sealed or expunged records are exempt from disclosure. The Sheriff's Office will tell you which exemption applies if your request is denied.
For inmates transferred to another county or state facility, the Blanco County Sheriff's Office can provide current location information. Contact the office at (830) 868-7104 for transfer details.
Requesting Blanco County Arrest Records
To get copies of arrest reports or incident records from Blanco County, submit a written public information request to the Sheriff's Office Records Division. Include the subject's full name, date of birth, approximate arrest date, and what specific documents you need. You can submit requests in person at 400 US Hwy 281 South in Johnson City or by mail to the same address.
Under Texas Government Code Chapter 552, the agency must respond within 10 business days. Some records are produced quickly. Others may take longer if the agency needs to review for exempt information. State-established copy fees apply for physical documents and will be disclosed before production.
State Resources
The Texas Department of Criminal Justice Inmate Search covers anyone from Blanco County who has been sentenced to state prison. The Texas DPS Criminal History Search provides statewide arrest and conviction records for $3 per name. The VINELink system (toll-free: 877-894-8463) lets you sign up for custody alerts when an inmate's status changes. The Texas Commission on Jail Standards certifies and inspects the Blanco County Jail.
The Texas Department of Criminal Justice Inmate Search provides free access to state prison records for anyone transferred from Blanco County after conviction and sentencing.
Use this tool alongside the Blanco County local roster to track someone through the full criminal justice system.
Cities in Blanco County
Johnson City is the county seat and largest city in Blanco County. Blanco is another small city in the county. Both are well below the 100,000-person population threshold for a dedicated city page. All arrest records for cities and unincorporated areas in Blanco County are managed through the Sheriff's Office on US Hwy 281 South in Johnson City.
Nearby Counties
Blanco County is in the Texas Hill Country, roughly between Austin and San Antonio. Neighboring counties include Travis County, Hays County, Comal County, Kendall County, Gillespie County, and Llano County. Austin in Travis County and New Braunfels in Comal County are the nearest qualifying cities.