Lavaca County Booking Releases
Lavaca County booking releases are public records maintained by the Lavaca County Sheriff's Office in Hallettsville, Texas. You can search the jail roster online, call the jail directly, or submit a written request to find out who has been booked or released from the Lavaca County Jail at 38 FM 318.
Lavaca County Overview
Search Lavaca County Booking Releases Online
The Lavaca County Jail at 38 FM 318 in Hallettsville houses people awaiting trial and those sentenced through the county court system. The jail can be reached around the clock at 361-798-2420. Recent data shows the facility holds about 36 inmates on any given day, with 88.9% male and 11.1% female. The county processes roughly 960 arrests per year, with an average daily custody of 48 inmates and a weekly turnover rate near 55%.
To search for someone in custody, start with the online inmate lookup at jctxsheriff.org. Available records include the jail roster, booking dates, release dates, mugshots, fine and court cost information, case details, and lien and judgment data.
You can also find booking records through lavacacountyarrests.org. If the online roster is unavailable or incomplete, contact the jail directly at 361-798-2420. That line runs 24 hours. The Sheriff's Office main line at 361-798-2121 handles formal records requests and incident report inquiries.
The VINELink.com service is also available for custody status checks. Enter the person's name, choose Texas, and search for results. VINELink is free and lets you set up custody change notifications.
Lavaca County Sheriff's Office Contact Information
The Lavaca County Sheriff's Office and jail are in Hallettsville. The two have separate phone numbers for different types of inquiries. Use the jail line for inmate status. Use the Sheriff's Office line for formal records requests, arrest reports, and incident documentation.
| Office | Lavaca County Sheriff's Office |
|---|---|
| Jail Address | 38 FM 318, Hallettsville, TX 77964 |
| Jail Phone (24-Hour) | 361-798-2420 |
| Sheriff's Office Phone | 361-798-2121 |
| Inmate Mail (PO Box) | Inmate Name and ID, Lavaca County Jail, PO Box 373, Hallettsville, TX 77964 |
For mugshot requests, write to Lavaca County Jail, 38 FM 318, Hallettsville, TX 77964, Attention: Media Relations - Inmate Mugshot Request. Include your email address in the letter. For full booking records or arrest reports, submit a written request to the Sheriff's Office. The office has 10 business days to respond under the Texas Public Information Act.
Note: Inmate mail -- both personal and legal mail -- goes to the PO Box 373 address, not the physical jail location. Check with the jail directly before sending any mail or packages to confirm current mail procedures.
What Lavaca County Booking Records Contain
When someone is arrested and booked into the Lavaca County Jail, a booking record is created. That record is public under the Texas Public Information Act. Lavaca County booking releases 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.
Online search results for Lavaca County can also include mugshots, booking number, case information, fine and court cost data, lien and judgment information, and release dates. The 25-to-45 age range represents the majority of people booked in the county. Bond types include cash, surety, and personal recognizance depending on the charge.
Some records are not public. Juvenile records, active investigation materials, sealed court orders, and victim information are all exempt. A booking record shows an arrest, not a conviction. Many people booked in Lavaca County are later released on bond, have charges dropped, or are found not guilty.
State Resources for Lavaca County Inmate Searches
For inmates in Texas state prison, use the TDCJ Offender Search. For state criminal history records, contact the Texas DPS Crime Records Division. A name search costs $10; a fingerprint search runs $15 plus $10 for the FAST fee.
Court records can be searched through reSearchTX. The Texas Commission on Jail Standards maintains population and inspection data for all Texas county jails. For federal inmates, use the Bureau of Prisons inmate locator at bop.gov.
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 records from the Lavaca County Sheriff's Office without giving a reason. The office has 10 business days to respond. Basic inmate status checks can be done by phone at no charge.
Lavaca County Booking Records
The Texas Department of Criminal Justice Main Portal is one of the key resources for Lavaca County booking release records and inmate information.
This screenshot shows the official Texas Department of Criminal Justice Main Portal portal for searching Lavaca County booking releases and current inmates.
The Texas Commission on Jail Standards is one of the key resources for Lavaca County booking release records and inmate information.
This screenshot shows the official Texas Commission on Jail Standards portal for searching Lavaca County booking releases and current inmates.
Nearby Counties
Lavaca County is in Southeast Texas between Houston and Victoria. Neighboring counties each have their own sheriff and jail records system.