Search San Antonio Booking Releases
San Antonio booking releases are processed through the Bexar County Jail system, which handles all bookings from San Antonio Police and county law enforcement. Bexar County operates one of the largest jail systems in Texas. Those records are public under state law and searchable online. This page covers how to find San Antonio booking releases, how the Bexar County online system works, what booking records contain, and how to reach the Central Magistrate facility for current inmate information.
San Antonio Overview
Which Jail Handles San Antonio Bookings
The City of San Antonio does not run its own jail for felonies or Class A and B misdemeanors. When SAPD makes an arrest for those offenses, the person is initially processed at the San Antonio Police Department Detention Center at 401 S. Frio St. From there, they are transferred to the Bexar County Adult Detention Center at 200 N. Comal Street. Everyone arrested for a Class B misdemeanor or higher goes through the Bexar County Central Magistrate Office.
The Bexar County Sheriff's Office operates the county jail. Over 70 law enforcement agencies operate in Bexar County, so the same jail system handles arrests from SAPD, the Bexar County Sheriff, and many smaller departments. If you are looking for someone arrested in San Antonio, the county jail system is the right place to check.
How to Search San Antonio Booking Releases Online
The Bexar County Sheriff's Office provides an online inmate search at bexar.org/521/Inmate-Search. Search by name to find current inmates. Results include booking date, charges, jail location, housing unit, and bond information. You can also search by System Identification Number (SID) for a more specific result.
For people arrested within the last 24 hours, the Bexar County Central Magistrate Search at centralmagistrate.bexar.org shows recent arrests processed through the magistrate. It covers individuals charged with Class B misdemeanors or higher. Results include name, race, age, SID, intake number, and charge details. You need at least a last name to search.
| County Inmate Search | bexar.org/521/Inmate-Search |
|---|---|
| Recent Arrests | centralmagistrate.bexar.org |
| Adult Detention Center | 200 N. Comal Street, San Antonio, TX 78207 |
| Central Magistrate Phone | (210) 335-6111 |
| Sheriff Records | (210) 335-6010 |
The Sheriff's Records Division is at 200 N. Comal Street and is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Written Public Information Act requests can be submitted by mail or email.
San Antonio Police Department Arrest Records
SAPD handles arrests within San Antonio city limits. The department's initial booking facility is the SAPD Detention Center at 401 S. Frio St., San Antonio, TX 78207. For records tied to SAPD arrests, call (210) 207-7532. The department accepts police records requests for incident reports and arrest logs. Class C misdemeanor arrests stay at the city level, and those cases are handled by municipal court rather than the county jail system.
The Bexar County Courthouse is at 100 Dolorosa, San Antonio, TX 78205. The main county phone line is (210) 335-2011. For weather-related court closures, call (210) 335-2258.
| SAPD Records | (210) 207-7532 |
|---|---|
| SAPD Detention Center | 401 S. Frio St., San Antonio, TX 78207 |
| County Courthouse | 100 Dolorosa, San Antonio, TX 78205 |
| County Main Line | (210) 335-2011 |
What San Antonio Booking Records Contain
Booking records created in the Bexar County system are public under the Texas Public Information Act, Texas Government Code Chapter 552. The law establishes a presumption that government records are open unless a specific exemption applies.
A standard Bexar County booking release includes the person's full name, booking date, charges, jail location, and bond or bail information. Booking photographs and fingerprints are taken at the time of processing. The record also includes physical description, race, sex, and date of birth. Records may be expunged under Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Chapter 55 after a case is dismissed or the person is acquitted.
Information withheld from public release includes records from active investigations, juvenile cases, medical records, and certain personal identifiers. An arrest record does not establish guilt. A booking entry means only that the person was processed into the county jail on that date.
Bexar County Court Records
Criminal court records for San Antonio cases are held by the Bexar County District Clerk. The District Clerk's online search covers civil and criminal cases filed in district court. The Criminal Division handles all felony case documentation. You can search by name, case number, or filing date at the District Clerk website.
The Bexar County Community Supervision and Corrections Department handles pretrial services and probation. Their CSCD provides oversight for people released under supervision after a San Antonio arrest. Records about supervision conditions are separate from the jail booking record itself.
State Resources for San Antonio Inmate Searches
If the person you are looking for has been sentenced and transferred to a Texas state prison, use the TDCJ Offender Search. You can search by name, TDCJ number, or state ID. The TDCJ general information line is (936) 295-6371. The Board of Pardons and Paroles status line is (844) 512-0461.
For statewide criminal history records, the Texas DPS Crime Records Division provides name-based searches for $10 and fingerprint-based searches for $25. Court records for Bexar County cases can also be searched through reSearchTX, which is run by the Office of Court Administration. The Texas Commission on Jail Standards publishes population and inspection data for the Bexar County Jail.
Texas Public Information Act and San Antonio Records
Under Texas Government Code Chapter 552, arrest and booking records are public information. Any person can submit a request. You do not need to state why you want the record. The Bexar County Sheriff's Office has 10 business days to respond. Basic inmate status can be checked by phone at no charge.
Requests can be submitted in writing by mail, email, or in person. The Sheriff's Records Division is open weekdays during business hours. If fees apply for copies, the office will notify you before processing. For court records tied to San Antonio criminal cases, contact the Bexar County District Clerk separately. Jail records and court records are kept by different offices.
San Antonio Booking Records
The San Antonio Police Department is one of the key resources for San Antonio booking release records and inmate information.
This screenshot shows the official San Antonio Police Department portal for searching San Antonio booking releases and current inmates.
Nearby Cities
Other cities in the San Antonio metro area use county jail systems for booking releases.