Comal County Booking Releases
Comal County booking releases are public records maintained by the Comal County Sheriff's Office in New Braunfels, Texas. You can search the inmate roster online, call the jail information line, or submit a written public records request to find current booking information.
Comal County Overview
Search Comal County Booking Releases Online
The Comal County Sheriff's Office Corrections Division manages the county jail and provides an inmate search tool through the Comal County Sheriff's website. You can look up current inmates by name to find their booking status, charges, and other custody details. The Corrections Division is responsible for all bookings, housing, and releases at the Comal County Jail in New Braunfels.
Comal County is one of the fastest-growing counties in Texas and is part of the San Antonio metro area. The county jail handles bookings from the Sheriff's Office, New Braunfels Police Department, and other agencies operating in the county. Growth in the county has increased the volume of bookings over recent years.
For custody status by phone, call the Sheriff's Office at (830) 620-3400. You can also use VINELink at vinelink.com to register for notifications when a specific inmate is released or transferred. For people who may have been moved to state custody, use the TDCJ Offender Search.
Comal County Sheriff's Office Records Department
The Comal County Sheriff's Office is the official custodian of arrest and booking records in the county. The Corrections Division manages the jail and processes all bookings. The Records Department handles public information requests under the Texas Public Information Act.
| Office | Comal County Sheriff's Office |
|---|---|
| County Seat | New Braunfels, TX |
| Phone | (830) 620-3400 |
| County Clerk | (830) 221-1230 |
| Website | co.comal.tx.us/Sheriff |
Call (830) 620-3400 for a direct custody check. For full booking records, arrest reports, or copies of documents, submit a written public information request. The office has 10 business days under the Texas Public Information Act to respond. You do not need to state why you want the records.
Note: Written records requests should be directed to the Comal County Sheriff's Office Records Department in New Braunfels. Include the person's full name and approximate arrest date to help staff find the record quickly.
What Comal County Booking Records Contain
When someone is arrested and booked into the Comal County Jail, a booking record is created. Those records are public under the Texas Public Information Act. A standard Comal County booking release includes the person's full name, date of birth, physical description, the charges, bond amount, arresting agency, and intake date and time. Release information is added once the person leaves the facility.
The Comal County Jail receives bookings from multiple law enforcement agencies. The Sheriff's Office handles the largest share, but New Braunfels Police and other agencies in the county also book inmates into the facility. Each booking record identifies the arresting agency.
Some records are not open to the public. These include active investigation files, juvenile records, medical records, and child abuse investigation materials. If the office withholds a record on exemption grounds, they may seek a Texas Attorney General ruling before making a final decision.
A booking record is not a conviction. Charges may be dropped or reduced. Bond amounts at booking can also change after a court hearing. For current case status or updated bond information, contact the Comal County District Clerk at (830) 221-1230.
State Resources for Comal County Inmate Searches
If the person you are looking for is in a Texas state prison rather than the county jail, use the TDCJ Offender Search. You can search by last name and first initial, TDCJ number, or state ID. This covers all Texas state prison units.
The Texas DPS Crime Records Division provides name-based and fingerprint-based statewide criminal history searches. A name search costs $10 and takes about 10 business days. A fingerprint search costs $25 total and gives a more complete record that may include out-of-state arrests.
Court records for Comal County cases can be found through reSearchTX. This state portal lets you search for case numbers, hearing dates, and dispositions tied to specific arrests in the county. Court records are maintained by the County Clerk, not the Sheriff.
The Texas Commission on Jail Standards oversees county jails statewide, including Comal County. Their site has inspection reports and population data for the New Braunfels jail facility.
Texas Public Information Act and Booking Records
Arrest and booking records in Texas are public under Texas Government Code Chapter 552. You can request these records from the Comal County Sheriff's Office without giving a reason. The office has 10 business days to respond to written requests.
Requests can be made by mail, fax, or in person. Basic custody information can be checked by phone at no cost. If fees apply to your request, the office will tell you the estimated amount before they proceed.
Court records for Comal County cases are held by the County Clerk at 150 N Seguin Ave, New Braunfels, TX 78130. These include filings, judgments, and case histories. Both types of records are public under Texas law but are held by separate county offices.
Comal County Booking Records
The Comal County Sheriff's Office is one of the key resources for Comal County booking release records and inmate information.
This screenshot shows the official Comal County Sheriff's Office portal for searching Comal County booking releases and current inmates.
Nearby Counties
Comal County is in Central Texas between San Antonio and Austin. These neighboring counties each have their own sheriff and jail records system.