Search Burnet County Arrest Records
Burnet County arrest records are maintained by the Sheriff's Office and are accessible to the public. The county provides an online inmate roster with public login credentials, making it easy to look up current inmates, check charges, and review bond information. Records are governed by the Texas Public Information Act. If you need more than what the online roster shows, you can submit a written request or call the jail directly at 512-715-8600.
Burnet County Sheriff's Office
Sheriff Calvin Boyd leads the Burnet County Sheriff's Office, which handles law enforcement for the county and operates the county jail. The office oversees the County Jail, Communications, Court Security, Animal Control, Civil Process, and a Crisis Intervention Team. The jail is located at 900 County Lane, Burnet, TX 78611.
The main jail phone number is 512-715-8600. For general information about inmates or to request records, this is your first point of contact. The office website at burnetsheriff.com provides a public portal for inmate searches. Use the username "visitor" and password "visitor" to log in to the inmate roster system. From there, you can search by name or booking number and view current charges and custody status.
The website also offers Frequently Asked Questions, directions to the jail, visitation rules and hours, mail rules, commissary fund information, and downloadable documents including Court Appointed Attorney Application forms. These resources help families and supporters of inmates navigate the system.
Burnet County Jail Records and Online Search
The online public portal at burnetsheriff.com/jail is the easiest way to search for current inmates. Log in with the public visitor credentials, then select "Jail Records" or "Jail Bond Records" to start searching. You can enter a last name, first name, or booking number. Results show charge information, booking dates, bond amounts, and current custody status.
Texas DPS data shows Burnet County had 126 arrests in 2023. That breaks down to 51 violent crime arrests, including 11 rape cases and 40 assault cases, plus 75 property crime arrests covering 18 burglaries, 52 larcenies, and 5 auto thefts. Common charges processed through the Burnet County Jail include drug offenses, DUI, assault, and theft-related crimes.
Arrest records are public under the Texas Public Information Act, though access to juvenile information, ongoing investigations, and sealed or expunged records is restricted. The Texas Court Records portal also indexes Burnet County arrest data.
Note: The facility enforces a strict zero-tolerance policy for sexual assault, harassment, and extortion in compliance with the Prison Rape Elimination Act of 2003 (PREA).
Finding Burnet County Arrest Records
Beyond the online portal, there are several ways to get arrest records in Burnet County. Calling the jail at 512-715-8600 lets you ask staff about a specific person quickly. Visiting in person during business hours lets you review physical records and request certified copies. Written public information requests are also an option and must receive a response within ten business days under state law.
The Texas DPS Criminal History Name Search costs $3 and covers arrests statewide, including Burnet County. This is the most complete option if you want a full history across multiple counties or agencies. For people sent to state prison, use the TDCJ Inmate Search to track their location. The VINELink service at 877-894-8463 provides real-time custody status alerts.
The Highland Lakes Family Crisis Center Hotline is available at 1-800-664-3574 for support services related to domestic violence and other family crises in the Burnet County area.
Public Records and Texas Law
Texas Government Code Chapter 552 is the law that makes Burnet County arrest records public. The law requires government agencies to provide access to records within ten business days. If the agency cannot produce records in that time, it must explain why and provide a date when it will. Fees for copies are set by the state and must be itemized.
Some categories of records are exempt from disclosure. These include records about open criminal investigations, victim personal information in certain cases, law enforcement techniques, and juvenile arrest records. If a record is denied, you can request a ruling from the Texas Attorney General's office. The Attorney General can order release of records if the exemption does not apply.
The Texas Commission on Jail Standards oversees Burnet County Jail operations. The Commission conducts regular inspections and publishes reports that are available to the public. Burnet County Jail must meet minimum standards for safety, medical care, and records maintenance.
The Burnet County Sheriff's Office at burnetsheriff.com offers one of the more accessible online inmate portals among smaller Texas counties, with public login credentials making search straightforward for anyone with internet access.
The Burnet County Jail website provides public access to the inmate roster along with visitation schedules, mail rules, and commissary information for families of inmates.
Cities in Burnet County
Burnet serves as the county seat. Other communities in the county include Marble Falls, Lampasas, Llano, and Bertram. None of these cities have a population exceeding 100,000, so there are no dedicated city pages for Burnet County municipalities. Arrest processing for all city police agencies in the county flows through the Burnet County Sheriff's Office and jail.
Nearby Counties
Burnet County is located in the Texas Hill Country region. Adjacent counties include Llano County, San Saba County, Lampasas County, Williamson County, and Travis County.