Jim Hogg County Booking Releases
Jim Hogg County booking releases are public records kept by the Jim Hogg County Sheriff's Office in Hebbronville, a rural South Texas border county. This page covers how to find current jail information, contact the sheriff's office, and request records under the Texas Public Information Act.
Jim Hogg County Overview
Search Jim Hogg County Booking Releases Online
Jim Hogg County is a small rural county in the South Texas brush country, with its county seat in Hebbronville. The county covers about 1,123 square miles. Booking records are maintained by the Jim Hogg County Sheriff's Office at 102 E. Lott St. in Hebbronville. A detention facility in the county houses individuals awaiting trial and those serving short sentences.
Online jail roster access is limited. Third-party sites like jimhoggjailroster.org provide an online inmate search tool and may have partial roster data for Jim Hogg County. These are not official county systems and may not reflect real-time changes. For the most accurate and current custody status, contact the Jim Hogg County Sheriff's Office directly.
Additional third-party reference information is available through jctxsheriff.org, which lists inmate locator fields including bookings, arrests, mugshots, and release dates. These reference sites pull from public data sources and can be a starting point but should be verified against official sources.
For court records connected to Jim Hogg County arrests, use reSearchTX. Jim Hogg County is served by the 229th Judicial District Court, which covers several South Texas counties. Search by name or case number to find charge details, case status, and court dates for Jim Hogg County cases.
Jim Hogg County Sheriff's Office Contact Information
The Jim Hogg County Sheriff's Office in Hebbronville is the primary custodian of booking and arrest records for the county. Written public records requests are processed under the Texas Public Information Act. The main office is at 102 E. Lott St. and the County Court is located at 101 E Cano St. in Hebbronville.
| Office | Jim Hogg County Sheriff's Office |
|---|---|
| Address | 102 E. Lott St., Hebbronville, TX |
| County Court | 101 E Cano St., Hebbronville, TX |
| County Seat | Hebbronville, TX |
| Judicial District | 229th Judicial District Court |
| Records Request | Written request under Texas Public Information Act |
| Response Time | 10 business days |
For written records requests, include the subject's full name, date of birth if known, approximate date of arrest, and the specific records needed. Submit by mail or in person to the sheriff's office at 102 E. Lott St., Hebbronville, TX. The office must respond within 10 business days. Extensions may apply for complex or sensitive requests.
Copy fees are $0.10 per page under Texas state rules. Fees for small, rural county records requests are typically minimal. Cash or check is typical for payment. For court records from Jim Hogg County cases, contact the Jim Hogg County Clerk at the courthouse in Hebbronville.
Note: Jim Hogg County is a small rural border county. Office hours may be limited. Call the sheriff's office directly before visiting to confirm staff availability and hours.
What Jim Hogg County Booking Records Contain
When someone is booked into the Jim Hogg County detention facility, a booking record is created. That record is public under the Texas Public Information Act. Jim Hogg County booking releases typically include the person's full name, date of birth, physical description, booking date, arresting agency, charges, and bond. Release date and release type are added when the person leaves custody.
As a border county in South Texas, Jim Hogg County law enforcement may interact with federal agencies including US Border Patrol and DEA. Federal detainees may not appear in the county public records system. For federal custody status, use the Federal Bureau of Prisons inmate locator separately.
Some records are not public. Active investigation files, juvenile records, sealed orders, and certain other categories are exempt. If records are withheld, the sheriff must state which exemption applies. The Texas Attorney General can review the denial if you believe it was applied incorrectly.
A booking record is not a conviction. Jim Hogg County booking releases show what was on file at the time of arrest. Charges may be dropped or result in acquittal. Conviction data is kept by the Texas DPS Crime Records Division.
State Resources for Jim Hogg County Inmate Searches
If the person you need to find is in a Texas state prison rather than the county detention facility, use the TDCJ Offender Search. This free tool covers all Texas Department of Criminal Justice state prison units. Search by name, TDCJ number, or SID number.
For full criminal history records, the Texas DPS Crime Records Division offers name-based searches for $10 and fingerprint-based searches for $25. Name searches take about 10 business days and cover all Texas arrests, not just Jim Hogg County.
Texas court records for Jim Hogg County cases can be searched through reSearchTX. This free portal covers the 229th Judicial District and shows case numbers, charge details, dispositions, and court dates for Jim Hogg County cases.
The Texas Commission on Jail Standards oversees all county jails in Texas including Jim Hogg County. Their site has inspection records and population data for county jail facilities statewide.
Texas Public Information Act and Booking Records
Booking and arrest records in Texas are public under Texas Government Code Chapter 552. Any person can request them from the Jim Hogg County Sheriff's Office. No reason is needed. The office must respond within 10 business days of a written request.
Requests can be made by mail or in person. Basic custody status checks by phone are free. If fees apply for copies, the office must notify you first. Standard copy fees are $0.10 per page. Jim Hogg County fees for basic requests are typically very low.
For court records tied to Jim Hogg County cases, contact the Jim Hogg County Clerk at the courthouse at 101 E Cano St. in Hebbronville. Court records are separate from jail booking records and follow the same public access rules under the Texas Public Information Act.
Jim Hogg County Booking Records
The Texas Department of Criminal Justice Main Portal is one of the key resources for Jim Hogg County booking release records and inmate information.
This screenshot shows the official Texas Department of Criminal Justice Main Portal portal for searching Jim Hogg County booking releases and current inmates.
The Texas Commission on Jail Standards is one of the key resources for Jim Hogg County booking release records and inmate information.
This screenshot shows the official Texas Commission on Jail Standards portal for searching Jim Hogg County booking releases and current inmates.
Nearby Counties
Jim Hogg County is in South Texas and borders Webb, Duval, Jim Wells, and Starr counties.