Find McCulloch County Jail Records Online
McCulloch County booking releases are public records maintained by the McCulloch County Sheriff's Office in Brady, Texas. You can search the county's online jail roster using the Kologik system, call the sheriff's office, or submit a written public information request for booking and arrest records.
McCulloch County Overview
Search McCulloch County Booking Releases Online
The McCulloch County Sheriff's Office uses the Kologik system to publish a public jail roster online. You can access the McCulloch SO Public Jail Roster directly at jailroster.kologik.com. The Kologik portal is one of the more functional small-county jail roster tools in Texas. It lets you filter results, view inmates sorted by shortest or longest time in jail, search by name, and toggle between current and history views.
The official McCulloch County Sheriff's website at co.mcculloch.tx.us also links to the online records search, the jail roster, and a Q&A section to help you use the online search tools. The site lists missing children information as well.
A third search option is mccullochcountyjail.org. This site explains how to use the online lookup: open the sheriff's webpage, find the link labeled "Jail Roster" or "Current Jail Roster," and enter the inmate's full legal name. The roster is public and updated in near real time as new bookings come in.
McCulloch County is a rural Central Texas county with a population of about 7,800 and an area of 1,073 square miles. The county seat is Brady. The crime rate is about 220 per 100,000 residents, which is relatively low. The median household income is around $44,000, and the poverty rate is 16 percent, both of which are typical for rural Texas counties.
For live custody confirmation, call the McCulloch County Sheriff's Office at 325-597-2290. For court records or county government inquiries, the county clerk Tina Smith can be reached at the courthouse at 199 Courthouse Square, Brady, TX 76825, phone 325-597-0733.
McCulloch County Sheriff's Office Records Department
The McCulloch County Sheriff's Office is the primary law enforcement agency for the county and the custodian of all booking and arrest records from the county jail. The office is at 300 W. Main Street in Brady.
| Office | McCulloch County Sheriff's Office |
|---|---|
| Address | 300 W Main Street, Brady, TX 76825 |
| Phone | (325) 597-2290 |
| Website | co.mcculloch.tx.us |
| County Clerk | 199 Courthouse Square, Brady, TX 76825 |
| County Clerk Phone | (325) 597-0733 |
| County Clerk | Tina Smith |
For basic custody status, call the sheriff's office at (325) 597-2290. For full booking records, incident reports, or other official documents, submit a written public information request by mail or in person. The office has 10 business days under the Texas Public Information Act to respond. You do not need to state a reason for your request. If fees apply, you will be notified before records are pulled.
Note: Written records requests should be mailed to McCulloch County Sheriff's Office, ATTN: Records, 300 W Main Street, Brady, TX 76825. For county court records, contact the County Clerk at 199 Courthouse Square.
What McCulloch County Booking Records Contain
When someone is arrested and booked into the McCulloch County Jail, the sheriff's office creates a booking record that is public under the Texas Public Information Act. McCulloch County booking releases typically include the person's full name, date of birth, physical description, charges filed, bond amount, arresting agency, and intake date and time. Release information is added once the person leaves custody.
The Kologik jail roster system used by McCulloch County is functional and provides reliable near-real-time updates. You can filter the roster by how long individuals have been in custody, which is useful if you are tracking someone who was recently booked. The name filter narrows results quickly in a low-volume jail like McCulloch County's.
Some records are not public. Juvenile arrest records, active investigation files, sealed court orders, and medical information may be withheld. The sheriff's office must identify the applicable exemption if a request is denied. The office can also seek a ruling from the Texas Attorney General if there is a question about whether a record must be released.
A booking record does not mean the person was convicted. It documents who was arrested and taken into custody in McCulloch County. Cases move through the court system separately, and charges may be reduced, dismissed, or result in acquittal.
State Resources for McCulloch County Inmate Searches
For Texas state prison inmates, use the TDCJ Offender Search maintained by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. Search by name, TDCJ number, or state ID. This covers all state-run prison units across Texas.
The Texas DPS Crime Records Division handles statewide criminal history searches. A name-based search costs $10 and takes about 10 business days. A fingerprint search costs $15 plus a $10 fingerprinting fee and gives more complete results.
Court records for McCulloch County cases can be searched through reSearchTX. This shows case numbers, court dates, and dispositions for county cases. The McCulloch County District Clerk holds the actual court filings. For county clerk records, contact Tina Smith at 199 Courthouse Square or (325) 597-0733.
The Texas Commission on Jail Standards oversees McCulloch County Jail and publishes inspection results and population data online. VINELink at vinelink.vineapps.com provides free automated custody notifications for McCulloch County inmates.
Texas Public Information Act and Booking Records
Arrest and booking records in Texas are public under Texas Government Code Chapter 552. Anyone can request these records from the McCulloch County Sheriff's Office without providing a reason. The office has 10 business days to respond to written requests.
Requests can be submitted by mail, fax, or in person. Basic custody status is available online through the Kologik jail roster at no cost. If copying fees apply to other records, the office notifies you before processing. The first 10 pages are generally free. Additional pages cost $0.10 each.
For court records tied to McCulloch County arrests, contact the McCulloch County District Clerk or County Clerk Tina Smith at 199 Courthouse Square. Court filings and booking records are separate systems. The clerk handles case numbers, filings, and sentencing documents.
Mcculloch County Booking Records
The McCulloch County Sheriff's Office is one of the key resources for Mcculloch County booking release records and inmate information.
This screenshot shows the official McCulloch County Sheriff's Office portal for searching Mcculloch County booking releases and current inmates.
Nearby Counties
McCulloch County is in Central Texas. These neighboring counties each have their own booking records and sheriff's office.