Find Matagorda County Jail Records
Matagorda County booking releases are public records maintained by the Matagorda County Sheriff's Office in Bay City, Texas. You can search the jail roster online, call the jail line, or submit a written request to get current and recent booking information from the county jail.
Matagorda County Overview
Search Matagorda County Booking Releases Online
You can search the Matagorda County Jail roster online through a third-party portal at govbackgroundchecks.com. That site pulls data from the Matagorda County system and shows current and recent detainees. You can search by name to find a specific person in custody.
Another search option is the inmate search at inmatesearchtx.org. This portal provides detailed booking records including the booking number, facility, arresting agency, defendant name, booked date, released date, alias, SO number, address, hair and eye color, warrant number, charge, issuing authority, offense date, bond type and amount, fine and court costs, and disposition. That level of detail is more complete than what you find in many smaller Texas county rosters.
The Matagorda County Jail is a medium-security facility located at 2323 Avenue E in Bay City. The facility opened in 1836 and holds up to 192 inmates. It primarily houses male offenders on both state and federal law violations. To reach the jail directly, call (979) 241-3275. For the Sheriff's Office main line, call (979) 245-5526.
Inmate commissary deposits can be made by calling 866-345-1884, visiting AccessCorrections.com, or using the kiosk in the jail lobby. You will need the inmate's name and SO number to make a deposit.
For mail and care packages, inmates can receive letters and packages with prior written approval. Contact jail administration at (979) 245-5526 to ask about approved items before sending anything.
Matagorda County Sheriff's Office Records Department
The Matagorda County Sheriff's Office is the primary law enforcement agency for the county and the custodian of all booking and arrest records. The sheriff's office is at 2308 Avenue F in Bay City. The jail is at a nearby separate address on Avenue E.
| Office | Matagorda County Sheriff's Office |
|---|---|
| Address | 2308 Avenue F, Bay City, TX 77414 |
| Phone | (979) 245-5526 |
| sosborne@co.matagorda.tx.us | |
| Jail Address | 2323 Avenue E, Bay City, TX 77414 |
| Jail Phone | (979) 241-3275 |
For basic custody status, call the jail at (979) 241-3275. For full booking records, incident reports, or other official documents, submit a written public information request to the sheriff's office at 2308 Avenue F or by email to sosborne@co.matagorda.tx.us. The office has 10 business days to respond under the Texas Public Information Act.
Note: The sheriff's office and jail are at two different addresses in Bay City. The sheriff's office is on Avenue F. The jail is on Avenue E. Use the correct address for the type of inquiry you have.
What Matagorda County Booking Records Contain
When someone is arrested and booked into the Matagorda County Jail, a booking record is created that is public under the Texas Public Information Act. Matagorda County booking releases typically include the booking number, facility, arresting agency, defendant name, booked date, released date, alias, SO number, home address, physical description, warrant number, charge, issuing authority, offense date, bond type and amount, fine and court costs, and disposition.
The Matagorda County system is more detailed than many Texas county jail portals. The inclusion of warrant numbers, issuing authority, and disposition makes it easier to track a case from booking through initial court proceedings. The SO number is the local identifier used across the jail, court, and records systems.
Some records are not public. Juvenile arrest records, active investigation files, sealed court orders, and medical information can be withheld. If a request is denied, the sheriff's office must cite the applicable legal exemption or seek a ruling from the Texas Attorney General.
A booking record does not mean the person was convicted. It reflects who was arrested and brought into custody in Matagorda County. Outcomes vary through the court system.
State Resources for Matagorda County Inmate Searches
For Texas state prison inmates, use the TDCJ Offender Search. This covers all units run by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice and is searchable by name, TDCJ number, or state ID.
The Texas DPS Crime Records Division handles statewide criminal history checks. A name-based search costs $10 and takes about 10 business days. A fingerprint-based search costs $15 plus a $10 fingerprinting fee and is more complete.
Court records for Matagorda County cases can be searched through reSearchTX. This shows case numbers, court dates, and dispositions. The Matagorda County District Clerk holds actual court filings.
The Texas Commission on Jail Standards oversees Matagorda County Jail and publishes inspection reports and population data online. VINELink at vinelink.vineapps.com provides free automated custody notifications.
Texas Public Information Act and Booking Records
Arrest and booking records are public in Texas under Texas Government Code Chapter 552. Anyone can request these records from the Matagorda County Sheriff's Office without providing a reason. The office has 10 business days to respond to written requests.
Requests can go by mail, email, fax, or in person. Basic custody status is often available by phone at no cost. If copying fees apply, the office notifies you before processing. The first 10 pages are generally free. Additional pages cost $0.10 each.
Court records for Matagorda County arrests are separate from booking records. Contact the Matagorda County District Clerk for court filings, judgments, and sentencing documents.
Matagorda County Booking Records
The Texas Department of Criminal Justice Main Portal is one of the key resources for Matagorda County booking release records and inmate information.
This screenshot shows the official Texas Department of Criminal Justice Main Portal portal for searching Matagorda County booking releases and current inmates.
The Texas Commission on Jail Standards is one of the key resources for Matagorda County booking release records and inmate information.
This screenshot shows the official Texas Commission on Jail Standards portal for searching Matagorda County booking releases and current inmates.
Nearby Counties
Matagorda County is on the Texas Gulf Coast southwest of Houston. These neighboring counties have their own booking records systems.