Kinney County Booking Releases
Kinney County booking releases and arrest records are maintained by the Kinney County Sheriff's Office in Brackettville, Texas. The county's detention facility at 1501 Ranch Road 131 also operates as a federal detention center under contract with the US Marshals Service. You can search for inmates by calling the facility or using the VINE system online.
Kinney County Overview
Search Kinney County Booking Releases Online
The Kinney County Detention Center at 1501 Ranch Road 131 in Brackettville holds both county inmates and federal detainees. The facility has a capacity of 384 beds. It is operated by The GEO Group under a contract with the US Marshals Service for federal detainees. County-level booking records are public under Texas law and can be requested from the Sheriff's Office.
To check whether someone is currently in custody in Kinney County, use the VINELink.com service. Go to the site, choose Texas, select Search, enter the person's full legal name, and check the custody status. VINELink is free and runs around the clock. You can also register for automatic notifications if the person's custody status changes.
You can also search the jail roster through kinneycountyjail.org. Search by the inmate's first and last name or by booking number. If online records are unavailable or incomplete, call the facility directly at (830) 563-6222 and provide the person's full name, date of birth, and arrest date if you have it.
In-person inquiries are also welcome at the facility address. The Sheriff's Office handles public records requests for county-level booking records during normal business hours.
Kinney County Sheriff's Office Contact Information
The Kinney County Sheriff's Office and Detention Center are both at 1501 Ranch Road 131 in Brackettville. This facility handles both county jail bookings and federal detainee housing. For county-level booking records, contact the Sheriff's Office directly. For federal detainees, the Federal Bureau of Prisons inmate locator at bop.gov may provide additional information.
| Office | Kinney County Sheriff's Office / Detention Center |
|---|---|
| Address | 1501 Ranch Road 131, Brackettville, TX 78832 |
| Phone | (830) 563-6222 |
| Fax | (830) 563-9647 |
| Federal Client | US Marshals Service (USMS) |
| Facility Operator | The GEO Group (for federal portion) |
For county-level booking records requests, you can call, visit in person, or submit a written request by mail to the address above. The Texas Public Information Act requires a response within 10 business days. You do not need to give a reason for your request.
Note: The Kinney County Detention Center houses both county inmates and federal detainees. Records for federal detainees may be subject to different access rules than county booking records. Contact the Sheriff's Office to clarify which records you need before submitting a formal request.
What Kinney County Booking Records Contain
When someone is arrested and booked into the Kinney County Detention Center on a county charge, a booking record is created. That record is public under the Texas Public Information Act. Booking records typically include the person's full name, date of birth, physical description, charges, bond amount, arresting agency, and intake date and time. Release details are added when the person leaves custody.
The 384-bed facility is larger than typical for a county of this size. The additional capacity comes from the federal contract. County inmates and federal detainees are housed in the same physical facility but under separate administrative programs. Online search tools may show records for county-booked individuals only.
Some records are not public. Juvenile records, federal detainee records, ongoing investigation materials, and victim information may be withheld. A booking record shows an arrest, not a conviction. People booked at the facility may later be released on bond, have charges dropped, or be found not guilty in court.
State Resources for Kinney County Inmate Searches
For inmates transferred to a Texas state prison, use the TDCJ Offender Search from the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. For state criminal history records, the Texas DPS Crime Records Division provides name-based and fingerprint-based searches. A name search costs $10; a fingerprint search runs $15 plus a $10 FAST fee.
Court records can be searched through reSearchTX. The Texas Commission on Jail Standards oversees county jails statewide and posts population and inspection reports on their site. For federal inmates, the Federal Bureau of Prisons has an inmate locator at bop.gov.
Texas Public Information Act and Booking Records
County-level arrest and booking records in Texas are public under Texas Government Code Chapter 552. Any person can request records from the Kinney County Sheriff's Office. You do not need to give a reason. The office has 10 business days to respond. Basic status checks can be done by phone at no charge.
Kinney County Booking Records
The Kinney County Sheriff's Office is one of the key resources for Kinney County booking release records and inmate information.
This screenshot shows the official Kinney County Sheriff's Office portal for searching Kinney County booking releases and current inmates.
Nearby Counties
Kinney County is in Southwest Texas near the Mexican border. Neighboring counties each have their own sheriff and booking records system.