Search San Patricio County Booking Releases
San Patricio County booking releases are public records held by the San Patricio County Sheriff's Office in Sinton, Texas. This page covers the online detention register, contact information, and all available tools for searching current and recent inmates in San Patricio County.
San Patricio County Overview
Search San Patricio County Booking Releases Online
The San Patricio County Sheriff's Office maintains an online Detention Register for the county jail. You can access it through the official San Patricio County website. The official page also links to VINELink for custody status notifications and to MissingKids.com for missing children information.
The San Patricio County Jail has been in operation since 1878 and currently holds over 230 inmates with an average daily population of around 307. The facility is located at 300 North Rachal Avenue in Sinton. The jail phone line at (361) 364-9630 handles inmate-specific inquiries and can confirm whether someone is currently in custody.
The San Patricio County Jail site at sanpatriciocountyjail.org also links to the jail roster. From the left-hand navigation, click "Jail Roster" to view the current inmate listing. That page is updated regularly with booking data from the county jail system.
The site at sanpatriciocountyarrests.org provides access to the online inmate roster and an up-to-date Detention Register. City police departments in the county, including Sinton PD, Mathis City PD, Ingleside PD, Gregory PD, and Portland PD, all book through the San Patricio County Jail.
VINELink covers San Patricio County and lets you set up free automated notifications for custody status changes. No account is required for a basic search at vinelink.com. Select Texas and enter the person's name to start.
San Patricio County Sheriff's Office Records Department
The San Patricio County Sheriff's Office is the primary custodian of booking and arrest records for the county. Sheriff Oscar Rivera oversees the office and the county jail. The Records Department handles written public information requests under the Texas Public Information Act.
| Office | San Patricio County Sheriff's Office |
|---|---|
| Address | 300 North Rachal, Sinton, TX 78387 |
| Main Phone | (361) 364-9600 |
| Fax | (361) 364-6110 |
| Jail Phone | (361) 364-9630 |
Call (361) 364-9630 for inmate status checks. For full booking records or written requests, contact the main office at 300 North Rachal, Sinton, TX 78387, or call (361) 364-9600. The office has 10 business days to respond to written requests under the Texas Public Information Act. You can also use the TDCJ Inmate Search platform for people transferred to state facilities.
Note: The San Patricio County Jail accepts inmates from multiple city police departments across the county. When searching for someone, it helps to know which agency made the arrest.
What San Patricio County Booking Records Contain
When someone is booked into the San Patricio County Jail, a booking record is created that is public under the Texas Public Information Act. San Patricio 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 dates are recorded when the person leaves custody.
Exempt records include active investigation files, juvenile records, medical information, and records that could compromise facility security or endanger victims. The sheriff's office may withhold those categories or seek a Texas Attorney General ruling before releasing them.
A booking record does not indicate guilt. Charges reflect what was filed at intake. San Patricio County booking releases do not show final case outcomes unless specifically noted.
State Resources for San Patricio County Inmate Searches
For people who have been transferred to a Texas state prison, use the TDCJ Offender Search. Search by last name and first initial, TDCJ number, or state ID. TDCJ covers all state prison units across Texas.
State criminal history is available through the Texas DPS Crime Records Division. Name-based searches cost $10. Fingerprint-based searches cost $15 plus a $10 FAST fee.
Court records for San Patricio County cases can be searched at reSearchTX. This portal connects booking records to case numbers, court hearing dates, and case outcomes.
The Texas Commission on Jail Standards publishes population reports and inspection data for all county jails in Texas including San Patricio County Jail.
Texas Public Information Act and Booking Records
Booking and arrest records are public under Texas Government Code Chapter 552. Any person may request records from the San Patricio County Sheriff's Office without giving a reason. The office has 10 business days to respond to written requests.
Requests can be submitted by mail or in person at 300 North Rachal in Sinton. Phone calls handle basic custody status at no cost. If fees apply, the office will notify you before processing the request.
For court records tied to San Patricio County arrests, contact the San Patricio County District Clerk. Court filings and case history are maintained separately from booking records held by the sheriff's office.
San Patricio County Booking Records
The Texas Department of Criminal Justice Main Portal is one of the key resources for San Patricio County booking release records and inmate information.
This screenshot shows the official Texas Department of Criminal Justice Main Portal portal for searching San Patricio County booking releases and current inmates.
The Texas Commission on Jail Standards is one of the key resources for San Patricio County booking release records and inmate information.
This screenshot shows the official Texas Commission on Jail Standards portal for searching San Patricio County booking releases and current inmates.
Nearby Counties
San Patricio County is on the Texas Coastal Bend near Corpus Christi. Each bordering county has its own sheriff's office and booking system.