Kerr County Inmate Search
Kerr County arrest records are public documents created during the booking process at the Kerr County Jail in Kerrville. The Kerr County Sheriff's Office generates and maintains these records under the Texas Public Information Act. This page explains how to find current inmates, request arrest records, and use both local and statewide tools to get the information you need.
Kerr County Jail and Sheriff's Office
The Kerr County Jail is located at 400 Clearwater Paseo, Kerrville, TX 78028. The jail phone number is (830) 896-1257. The facility was expanded in 2016 from 192 beds to 328 beds to accommodate the county's growing inmate population. It houses in-county inmates as well as individuals from select other jurisdictions through contracted arrangements. The facility operates with over 40 corrections officers under Jail Administrator Sylvia Foraker, who brings more than 27 years of law enforcement experience. The jail has earned 100 percent scores on every annual State Jail Inspection it has undergone.
The facility uses 240 state-of-the-art cameras throughout, providing comprehensive security coverage. The Kerr County Sheriff's Office is the primary law enforcement agency generating arrest records in the county. In 2023, the office recorded 99 total arrests: 38 violent crime arrests including 2 murders, 5 rapes, 5 robberies, and 26 assaults, plus 61 property crime arrests covering 20 burglaries, 31 larcenies, and 2 auto thefts.
To search for current inmates, use the VINELink service at 877-894-8463. VINELink allows free name-based inmate searches and lets you register for custody status notifications by phone, text, or email. Visitation scheduling is handled by calling (830) 315-2480, available Tuesday through Thursday between 8:30 AM and 11:30 AM, and again from 1:30 PM to 4:00 PM.
Kerr County Jail Visitation Rules
Male inmate visitation takes place on Fridays and Saturdays, 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Female inmate visitation is on Sundays, also 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Children may visit on the appropriate gender-specific days. Each inmate is allowed one one-hour visit or two thirty-minute visits per week. Appointments must be scheduled Tuesday through Thursday only.
All visitors must present a valid state driver's license or government-issued ID. No one under 17 is allowed in the facility except when accompanied by a legal guardian. Visitors who show signs of alcohol or drug use will be turned away. Jail administration reserves the right to deny entry to improperly dressed individuals or those suspected of carrying contraband.
Sending Money and Mail to Kerr County Inmates
Money can be deposited into an inmate's commissary account by mailing a money order to Kerr County Inmate Commissary, 400 Clearwater Paseo, Kerrville, Texas 78028. You can also use the kiosk at the jail entrance 24 hours a day or deposit online at JAILATM.COM. Cash deposits at the kiosk carry a $3.25 fee. Credit and debit card deposits are charged a 10 percent fee. Commissary orders are placed on Tuesdays and received on Thursdays.
Inmate mail should be addressed to the inmate's full name and Sheriff's Office number, then sent to: Kerr County Jail, PO Box 591, Longview, TX 75606. All envelopes must include a return address. Indigent inmates receive personal hygiene items, paper, a pen, envelopes, and stamps on a weekly basis regardless of their account balance.
Note: Legal mail is handled separately and must be clearly labeled. It should be addressed directly to the jail in Kerrville, not to the Longview PO Box used for general mail.
What Kerr County Arrest Records Contain
Arrest records created in Kerr County include the subject's name, date of birth, booking date and time, charges, bond amount and type, arresting agency, and current custody status. Physical description fields like height, weight, race, sex, hair and eye color are standard. Many records also include a booking photograph taken at intake.
Under the Texas Public Information Act, most of this information is public. Exemptions exist for juveniles, ongoing investigation details, sealed or expunged records, and data that could compromise officer or witness safety. The Texas Attorney General at www.texasattorneygeneral.gov handles disputes about improperly denied requests. Expunction is available for dismissed cases, acquittals, no-charge arrests, expired statutes, or pardons under Chapter 55 of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure. An order of nondisclosure seals the record from the public while leaving it accessible to law enforcement for first-time offenders who completed deferred adjudication.
Texas Statewide Tools for Kerr County
For individuals transferred to state prison, the TDCJ inmate search at inmate.tdcj.texas.gov is the right tool. Search by last name and first initial, TDCJ number, or SID. Results show facility, offense, and release information. The Texas DPS criminal history portal at publicsite.dps.texas.gov provides a $3.00 statewide name-based conviction check. The Texas Commission on Jail Standards at www.tcjs.state.tx.us oversees and inspects the Kerr County Jail. Federal cases can be researched at the Bureau of Prisons locator at www.bop.gov/inmateloc.
Kerr County Jail Records Online
The image below shows the Kerr County Sheriff's Office jail page, which provides facility details, visitation schedules, commissary information, and inmate search guidance.
View the Kerr County Sheriff's Office jail page at kerrcountysheriff.com/kerr-county-jail.
The page outlines visitation hours, inmate deposit options, mail procedures, and contact information for the Kerr County Jail in Kerrville.
Cities in Kerr County
Kerr County includes the city of Kerrville, the county seat, along with Ingram, Center Point, and Hunt. Kerrville is the largest community and serves as the hub for county law enforcement and court activity. None of the cities in Kerr County currently meet the population threshold for a dedicated page on this site. Arrests made by Kerrville Police and other local agencies are typically processed through the Kerr County Jail on Clearwater Paseo.
Nearby Counties
Kerr County is in the Texas Hill Country northwest of San Antonio. Kendall County borders to the east. Gillespie County lies to the northeast. Mason County is to the north. Menard County borders to the northwest, and Edwards County is to the west. Real County lies to the south, and Bandera County is to the southeast. Each of these counties operates its own sheriff's office and jail system.