Jim Wells County Booking Releases
Jim Wells County booking releases are public records maintained by the Jim Wells County Sheriff's Office in Alice, a South Texas county seat located between Corpus Christi and Laredo. This page covers how to check the jail roster, contact the sheriff's office, and request records under the Texas Public Information Act.
Jim Wells County Overview
Search Jim Wells County Booking Releases Online
Jim Wells County is in South Texas, with Alice as the county seat. The county lies along US Highway 281 in the brush country region south of San Antonio. Booking records for people arrested in Jim Wells County are maintained by the Sheriff's Office in Alice. Online jail roster access for this county is limited.
The most direct way to check current custody status is to contact the Jim Wells County Sheriff's Office by phone. Staff can confirm whether a named individual is in custody and provide basic booking information including charges and bond at no charge. For full written records, a Public Information Act request is the proper route.
For court records tied to Jim Wells County arrests, use reSearchTX. Jim Wells County is served by the 79th Judicial District Court. Searching by name or case number in the portal returns charge details, case status, and court dates for cases filed in Jim Wells County courts.
Third-party reference sites provide background information about the Jim Wells County Sheriff's Office and may offer some aggregated inmate data. These tools are not official county systems. The most accurate source for current booking status is always direct contact with the sheriff's office in Alice.
Jim Wells County Sheriff's Office Contact Information
The Jim Wells County Sheriff's Office in Alice 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 office is located at the Jim Wells County Courthouse complex in Alice, Texas.
| Office | Jim Wells County Sheriff's Office |
|---|---|
| Location | Alice, TX (Jim Wells County Courthouse) |
| County Seat | Alice, TX |
| Judicial District | 79th Judicial District Court |
| Records Request | Written request under Texas Public Information Act |
| Response Time | 10 business days |
For a written records request, include the subject's full name, approximate date of arrest, date of birth if known, and what specific records you are asking for. Submit by mail to the Jim Wells County Sheriff's Office in Alice, or deliver in person during regular business hours. The office must respond within 10 business days. An extension may apply for complex or sensitive requests.
Copy fees are $0.10 per page under Texas state rules. Certified copies carry an added fee. Cash or check are the standard payment methods. For court records from Jim Wells County cases, contact the Jim Wells County District Clerk or County Clerk at the courthouse in Alice.
Note: For the most current booking information, call the Jim Wells County Sheriff's Office directly. Office hours are typically Monday through Friday during business hours.
What Jim Wells County Booking Records Contain
When someone is arrested and booked at the Jim Wells County Jail, a booking record is created. That record is public under the Texas Public Information Act. Jim Wells County booking releases typically include the person's full name, date of birth, physical description, booking date and time, arresting agency, charges filed, and bond set at intake. Release information is added once the person leaves custody.
Jim Wells County law enforcement operates in a region that sees activity from multiple agencies, including the sheriff's office, Alice Police Department, Texas DPS, and federal agencies operating in South Texas. The arresting agency is noted in each booking record. Any holds placed by other agencies such as ICE or neighboring counties may also appear in the record.
Some records are not available to the public. Active investigation files, juvenile records, sealed court orders, and certain other categories are exempt. If a request is denied, the sheriff must state which exemption applies. You can seek a review by the Texas Attorney General if you believe the exemption was applied incorrectly.
A booking record is not a conviction. Jim Wells County booking releases reflect the state of the case at the time of arrest. Charges may later be dropped or result in not-guilty outcomes. Conviction records are maintained by the Texas DPS Crime Records Division.
State Resources for Jim Wells County Inmate Searches
If the person you need to find is in a Texas state prison rather than the county jail, use the TDCJ Offender Search. This free tool from the Texas Department of Criminal Justice covers all state prison units. Search by name, TDCJ number, or SID number. County jail inmates are not included in this system.
For a full criminal history, the Texas DPS Crime Records Division provides 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 Wells County.
Court records for Jim Wells County can be found at reSearchTX, the Texas court records portal. It covers the 79th Judicial District and shows case numbers, charge details, dispositions, and court dates for Jim Wells County cases.
The Texas Commission on Jail Standards oversees all county jails in Texas including Jim Wells County. Their site has inspection records and population data for county jail facilities across the state.
Texas Public Information Act and Booking Records
Arrest and booking records in Texas are public under Texas Government Code Chapter 552. Any person can request them from the Jim Wells County Sheriff's Office. No reason is required. The office must respond to written requests within 10 business days.
Submit requests in writing by mail or in person. Phone calls can confirm basic custody status free of charge. If fees apply for copies, the office must notify you before processing. Standard copy fees are $0.10 per page under Texas law.
For court records from Jim Wells County cases, contact the Jim Wells County District Clerk or County Clerk in Alice. Those records are kept separately from jail booking records. Both the sheriff and the court clerks follow the same Texas Public Information Act rules for public access requests.
Jim Wells County Booking Records
The Texas Department of Criminal Justice Main Portal is one of the key resources for Jim Wells County booking release records and inmate information.
This screenshot shows the official Texas Department of Criminal Justice Main Portal portal for searching Jim Wells County booking releases and current inmates.
The Texas Commission on Jail Standards is one of the key resources for Jim Wells County booking release records and inmate information.
This screenshot shows the official Texas Commission on Jail Standards portal for searching Jim Wells County booking releases and current inmates.
Nearby Counties
Jim Wells County is in South Texas and borders Nueces, San Patricio, Duval, Jim Hogg, Brooks, and Kleberg counties.