Real County Booking Releases
Real County booking releases are public records kept by the Real County Sheriff's Office in Leakey, Texas. This page covers how to find booking records, who to call, and what online tools are available to look up current and recent jail entries in Real County.
Real County Overview
Search Real County Booking Releases Online
Real County is a small rural county in the Texas Hill Country. The jail in Leakey holds a small number of inmates on any given day, with average daily population around three to six people. Because it is a small facility, a dedicated public online roster is not always available. The best approach is to call the jail directly at 830-232-5201, which operates 24 hours a day.
Third-party aggregators do collect Real County booking data and publish it online. The Texas Jail Roster at texasjailroster.com compiles inmate records from Real County and shows arrest records, mugshots, charges, bond amounts, booking numbers, booking dates, and release dates. This is a free lookup tool that pulls data from jail records made public under the Texas Public Information Act.
Jail Exchange also maintains a listing for Real County Jail at jailexchange.com. That page shows current inmates along with charges and bond information when records are available. Both sites update at least once per day, and some records update as often as every 15 minutes.
VINELink is another useful tool. It is a national inmate tracking service that covers most Texas county jails. You can use VINELink to check whether a specific person is in custody and sign up for automated notifications by email, text, or phone if their custody status changes. This is especially helpful if you need to monitor a case over time without calling the jail repeatedly.
For in-person visits, the jail is at 146 US-83 in Leakey. You can also stop by the sheriff's office during regular business hours, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., to ask about booking records or submit a written records request.
Real County Sheriff's Office Records Department
The Real County Sheriff's Office is the primary custodian of arrest and booking records for the county. Sheriff Nathan T. Johnson oversees operations including the county jail and records department. The office handles public information requests under the Texas Public Information Act.
| Office | Real County Sheriff's Office |
|---|---|
| Address | 146 S. Hwy 83, Leakey, TX 78873 |
| Mailing Address | P.O. Box 445, Leakey, TX 78873-0445 |
| Phone | (830) 232-5201 |
| Fax | (830) 232-5102 |
| Hours | Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
| Jail Phone | (830) 232-5201 (24 hours) |
To ask if someone is currently in custody, call the jail line at 830-232-5201. This line runs around the clock. For full booking records, incident reports, or mugshots, you will need to submit a written request to the Records Department. You can do this by mail or in person at the address above. Send mugshot requests to: Real County Jail, 146 US-83, Leakey, TX 78873, Attention: Media Relations - Inmate Mugshot Request. Include your email address in all correspondence.
Note: For old or archived Real County jail records, write to: Real County Sheriff, Attn: Jail Records, 146 US-83, Leakey, TX 78873. Include the inmate's name, any aliases, date of birth, the date range of incarceration, and the crime charged.
What Real County Booking Records Contain
When someone is booked into the Real County Jail, a record is created that becomes public under the Texas Public Information Act. Real County booking releases typically show the person's full name, date of birth, physical description, mugshot, booking number, inmate ID, booking date and time, charges filed, applicable statute, bond or bail amount, and court date if set.
Some records are exempt. 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 releasing them.
An arrest does not mean a person is guilty. Real County booking records reflect the charges at the time of booking. The outcome of the case may differ, and the record does not indicate a conviction unless one is noted.
Records typically update at least once per day. Booking records contain the charges as filed by the arresting officer or agency. Bond amounts can change if a judge sets or adjusts bail. Release dates are added once someone leaves custody.
State Resources for Real County Inmate Searches
If the person you are looking for is serving time in a Texas state prison, not the county jail, use the TDCJ Offender Search run by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. You can search by last name and first initial, TDCJ number, or state ID. The TDCJ system covers all state-run prison units across Texas, not just Real County.
For state-level criminal history, the Texas DPS Crime Records Division handles name-based and fingerprint-based searches. A name-based search costs $10 and takes about 10 business days. A fingerprint-based search costs $15 plus a $10 FAST fee and gives a more complete result.
Court records from Real County cases can be searched through reSearchTX, the Texas courts portal run by the Office of Court Administration. This is useful for finding case numbers, court dates, and case dispositions tied to specific arrests.
The Texas Commission on Jail Standards oversees all county jails in Texas. Their site has population reports and inspection records for county facilities statewide, including Real County Jail.
Texas Public Information Act and Booking Records
Booking and arrest records in Texas are public under Texas Government Code Chapter 552, known as the Public Information Act. Anyone can request these records from the Real County Sheriff's Office. The office has 10 business days to respond to written requests.
You do not need to give a reason for your request. You can submit requests in writing by mail, fax, or in person. Basic custody status can also be checked by phone at no cost. If fees apply to copy or process your request, the office will tell you before proceeding.
For Real County court records related to specific arrests, contact the Real County District Clerk. Court filings, judgments, and case history are kept by the clerk's office and are separate from jail booking records.
Real County Booking Records
The Real County Sheriff's Office is one of the key resources for Real County booking release records and inmate information.
This screenshot shows the official Real County Sheriff's Office portal for searching Real County booking releases and current inmates.
Nearby Counties
Real County sits in the Hill Country region. Neighboring counties each maintain their own sheriff's offices and booking records systems.