Medina County Jail Records

Medina County booking releases are public records maintained by the Medina County Sheriff's Office at the county jail in Hondo, Texas. You can search the inmate roster online at hondojail.org, call the jail directly, or submit a written request to access booking and release records.

Search Medina County Booking Releases Online

The Medina County Jail roster is available online at hondojail.org. To find someone, enter the booking number if you have it, or search by last name and first name. The results show current inmates and recent bookings. Each entry typically includes name, age, sex, charges, and bond amount.

The roster updates daily. If someone was recently booked, their name should appear within 24 hours of intake. If you need records older than what appears online, you will need to contact the Sheriff's Office directly for a written request. Historical booking records are available upon request under the Public Information Act.

The Medina County Sheriff's Office official site is at medinasheriff.org. From there you can find the Inmate Information link, information on concealed carry permits, WebCheck electronic fingerprinting, and contact details for each division including Administration, Civil and Court Services, Communications, Corrections, the Detective Bureau, and Patrol.

The CCW permit process moved to an online scheduling system. Appointments are no longer scheduled by phone. If you need fingerprinting for a license to carry or other purpose, check the Sheriff's Office site for current scheduling instructions. The main administrative line is 830-741-6150 and Communications is at 830-741-6153.

Medina County Sheriff's Office Records Department

The Medina County Sheriff's Office is the primary custodian of arrest and booking records in Medina County. The jail and sheriff's office are located at 801 Avenue Y in Hondo. You can call the jail line directly at (830) 741-6058 for inmate status questions.

For basic inmate status, call the jail at (830) 741-6058 during business hours. For full booking records or incident reports, submit a written request to the Records Department. Requests can be made by mail, fax, or in person. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Certified copies of records cost $5.00 per document. Standard copy fees are $0.10 per page. Research time for large requests may be billed at $15.00 per hour. Inspection of records during business hours is free. The office has 10 business days to respond to written requests under state law.

What Medina County Booking Records Contain

When someone is booked into the Medina County Jail, a booking record is created that is public under the Texas Public Information Act. Medina County booking releases typically include the person's full name, date of birth, physical description, charges, bond amount, arresting agency, and the date and time of intake. Release information is added once the person leaves custody.

Certain records are exempt from disclosure. These include records tied to active criminal investigations, juvenile records, medical information, and child abuse files. The Sheriff's Office may withhold exempt records or seek a ruling from the Texas Attorney General before responding to your request.

A booking record is not a finding of guilt. It reflects the charges at intake, before any court has acted on the case. Medina County booking releases do not indicate conviction.

State Resources for Medina County Inmate Searches

For inmates transferred to Texas state prison, use the TDCJ Offender Search. You can search by last name and first initial, TDCJ number, or state ID. The system covers all state-operated units in Texas.

For statewide criminal history, the Texas DPS Crime Records Division offers name-based searches for $10 and fingerprint-based searches for $15 plus a $10 FAST fee. An online account is required to access DPS criminal history records.

Court records for Medina County cases are searchable through reSearchTX, the Texas court records portal. This is useful for case numbers, charge dispositions, and court dates tied to specific arrests. The Texas Judicial Branch site at txcourts.gov also offers basic case status information at no charge.

The Texas Commission on Jail Standards publishes population reports and inspection records for county jails across Texas, including the Medina County Jail.

Texas Public Information Act and Booking Records

Booking and arrest records in Texas are public under Texas Government Code Chapter 552. Any person can request these records from the Medina County Sheriff's Office. The office has 10 business days to respond.

You do not need to explain why you want the records. Requests can be submitted by mail, fax, or in person. Inspecting records during business hours is free. Copy fees apply for reproductions. Basic inmate status can be obtained by phone at no cost.

Court records for Medina County arrests are separate from jail booking records. Contact the District Clerk at 830-741-6070 or the County Clerk at 830-741-6040 for case filings, judgments, and criminal court history. Misdemeanor case records are kept by the County Clerk; felony records are with the District Clerk.

Medina County Booking Records

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice Main Portal is one of the key resources for Medina County booking release records and inmate information.

This screenshot shows the official Texas Department of Criminal Justice Main Portal portal for searching Medina County booking releases and current inmates.

The Texas Commission on Jail Standards is one of the key resources for Medina County booking release records and inmate information.

This screenshot shows the official Texas Commission on Jail Standards portal for searching Medina County booking releases and current inmates.

Nearby Counties

Medina County is in South-Central Texas, southwest of San Antonio. These neighboring counties each have their own sheriff and booking records system.