Find Bee County Booking Records
Bee County booking releases are public records maintained by the Bee County Sheriff's Office in Beeville, Texas. The county makes a public jail roster available online, and you can also call the Sheriff's Office directly to check custody status. This page covers the main tools and contacts for accessing booking records in Bee County.
Bee County Overview
Search Bee County Booking Releases Online
The Bee County Jail publishes a public inmate roster at beejailroster.org/inmate-search/. The roster lets you search by name or booking number to find current detainees. Clicking on an inmate's name shows the charge, bond amount, and mugshot. The roster is updated on a regular basis and is available at no cost to the public.
To confirm current custody status by phone, call the Bee County Sheriff's Office at 361-362-3221 and ask for the jail booking desk. Have the person's full legal name and date of birth ready. Staff can verify whether the individual is in custody and provide basic information about the booking. The Sheriff's Office is the official source of record for Bee County inmate information.
Bee County is located in South Texas between Corpus Christi and San Antonio. The county jail handles bookings from the Sheriff's Office as well as other law enforcement agencies in the county. Common charges include drug offenses, DWI, assault, and property crimes.
Bee County Sheriff's Office Records Department
The Bee County Sheriff's Office is the primary custodian of arrest and booking records. The office is located in Beeville, TX. Call 361-362-3221 and ask for the jail or records department for booking-related questions.
| Office | Bee County Sheriff's Office |
|---|---|
| Location | Beeville, TX 78102 |
| Phone | 361-362-3221 |
| Roster | beejailroster.org/inmate-search |
For basic inmate status, call 361-362-3221 and ask for the booking desk. For full booking records, incident reports, or other documents, submit a written Public Information Act request to the Sheriff's Office. Requests can be made in person, by mail, or electronically during regular business hours. Fees may apply for document copies.
Note: When calling, provide the person's full legal name and date of birth to help staff locate the booking record quickly.
What Bee County Booking Records Contain
When someone is arrested and booked into the Bee County Jail, a booking record is created. That record is public under the Texas Public Information Act. Bee County booking releases typically include the person's full name, date of birth, physical description, mugshot, booking number, charges, bond amount, booking date and time, and release date. The online roster shows name, charge, bond, and mugshot for each current detainee.
Some records are exempt from disclosure. These include records tied to active criminal investigations, juvenile offender records, medical records, and child abuse investigation files. If a request involves one of those categories, the Sheriff's Office may withhold information or seek an Attorney General ruling.
Booking records reflect arrests, not convictions. An entry on the jail roster or in a booking record means the person was in custody at that time. It does not mean they were found guilty of any offense listed.
State Resources for Bee County Inmate Searches
If someone is serving time in a Texas state prison rather than the county jail, use the TDCJ Offender Search maintained by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. Search by last name and first initial, TDCJ number, or state ID number. Note that several TDCJ state prisons are located near Beeville, including the McConnell Unit and other units in the Beeville area. To reach a specific TDCJ unit, use the TDCJ offender locator line at (936) 295-6371 or (800) 535-0283.
For state-level criminal history records, the Texas DPS Crime Records Division provides name-based and fingerprint-based searches. A name search costs $10 and takes about 10 business days. A fingerprint search costs $15 plus a $10 FAST fee.
Court records can be searched through reSearchTX, the Texas courts portal. The Texas Commission on Jail Standards maintains inspection and population reports for all county jails statewide.
Texas Public Information Act and Booking Records
Arrest and booking records in Texas are public information under Texas Government Code Chapter 552, the Public Information Act. Any person can request these records from the Bee County Sheriff's Office. The office has 10 business days to respond to written requests.
You do not need to provide a reason for your request. Basic inmate information can be obtained by phone at no cost. Written requests for records or copies can be made by mail, email, fax, or in person. If fees apply, the office will notify you before processing. Standard copy fees run $0.10 per page.
For Bee County court case records, contact the Bee County District Clerk in Beeville. Court filings, judgments, and case histories are separate from jail records and are maintained by the clerk's office rather than the sheriff.
Bee County Booking Records
The Texas Department of Criminal Justice Main Portal is one of the key resources for Bee County booking release records and inmate information.
This screenshot shows the official Texas Department of Criminal Justice Main Portal portal for searching Bee County booking releases and current inmates.
The Texas Commission on Jail Standards is one of the key resources for Bee County booking release records and inmate information.
This screenshot shows the official Texas Commission on Jail Standards portal for searching Bee County booking releases and current inmates.
Nearby Counties
Bee County is in South Texas. These surrounding counties each operate their own jails and booking records systems.