Search Uvalde County Booking Releases
Uvalde County booking releases are public records maintained by the Uvalde County Sheriff's Office in Uvalde, Texas. The county jail serves the 38th Judicial District and holds people awaiting trial or sentencing. You can contact the Sheriff's Office directly or submit a written request to look up current and recent booking records in Uvalde County.
Uvalde County Overview
Search Uvalde County Booking Releases
The Uvalde County Jail serves as the detention center for the 38th Judicial District. The facility holds people arrested by county deputies and local police agencies within Uvalde County. To find out if someone is currently in custody, contact the Uvalde County Sheriff's Office directly by phone during business hours.
An inmate roster lookup is available through uvaldecountyjail.org. The site provides information about the jail and links to inmate search resources for Uvalde County. For the most reliable information, follow up directly with the Sheriff's Office if you cannot find what you need online.
Written records requests can be submitted to the Uvalde County Sheriff's Office under the Texas Public Information Act. Include the full name of the person, their date of birth if known, and the date range of records you need. The office has 10 business days to respond under state law.
For custody status alerts, register with the VINE system by calling 1-877-894-8463 or visiting VINELink.com. VINE notifies you by phone, email, or text when someone is released or transferred from Uvalde County custody.
Uvalde County Sheriff's Office
The Uvalde County Sheriff's Office is the primary agency handling arrest and booking records for the county. The 38th Judicial District covers Uvalde County, and the county jail holds both pre-trial detainees and those serving short sentences. Contact the Sheriff's Office in Uvalde for all booking records requests.
| Office | Uvalde County Sheriff's Office |
|---|---|
| County Seat | Uvalde, TX |
| Judicial District | 38th Judicial District |
| Jail Roster | uvaldecountyjail.org |
| VINE | 1-877-894-8463 |
For basic custody information, call the Sheriff's Office or check the online jail resources. For full booking records, incident reports, or other documents, submit a written request under the Texas Public Information Act. You do not need to provide a reason for your request.
Uvalde County court records are maintained by the Uvalde County District Clerk. Court filings, case numbers, hearing dates, and dispositions are separate from jail booking records and are kept by the clerk's office.
Note: Written records requests should be submitted to the Uvalde County Sheriff's Office in Uvalde, TX. Include the person's full name, date of birth, and date range of records needed.
What Uvalde County Booking Records Contain
When someone is arrested and booked into the Uvalde County Jail, a booking record is created. That record is public under the Texas Public Information Act. Uvalde 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.
Some records are not open to the public. Exemptions include active investigation files, juvenile records, medical data, and certain victim information. If a request is denied, the Sheriff's Office will note the applicable exemption or ask the Texas Attorney General for a ruling.
A booking record is created at arrest, independent of any court outcome. Uvalde County booking releases do not indicate guilt.
State Resources for Uvalde County Inmate Searches
If the person you are looking for is serving time in a Texas state prison, use the TDCJ Offender Search run by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. Search by last name, TDCJ number, or state ID. The TDCJ system covers all state-operated prison units across Texas.
For state criminal history records, the Texas DPS Crime Records Division offers name-based searches for $10 and fingerprint-based searches for $15 plus a $10 FAST fee. Name searches take about 10 business days to process.
Court records for Uvalde County cases can be found through reSearchTX, the statewide court portal run by the Office of Court Administration. Use it to find case numbers, hearing dates, and dispositions linked to specific arrests.
The Texas Commission on Jail Standards oversees all county jails in Texas, including the Uvalde County Jail. Their site has population reports and inspection records for county facilities statewide.
Texas Public Information Act and Booking Records
Arrest and booking records in Texas are public under Texas Government Code Chapter 552. Any person can request these records from the Uvalde County Sheriff's Office. The office has 10 business days to respond. You do not need to give a reason for your request.
Requests can be submitted by mail or in person. Standard copy fees are typically $0.10 per page in Texas. The office will notify you of any costs before processing your request. For basic custody status, contacting the jail by phone or checking the online roster is usually the fastest method.
Court case records tied to Uvalde County arrests are kept by the Uvalde County District Clerk, not the sheriff. Contact the clerk for filings, judgments, and case history information.
Uvalde County Booking Records
The Texas Department of Criminal Justice Main Portal is one of the key resources for Uvalde County booking release records and inmate information.
This screenshot shows the official Texas Department of Criminal Justice Main Portal portal for searching Uvalde County booking releases and current inmates.
The Texas Commission on Jail Standards is one of the key resources for Uvalde County booking release records and inmate information.
This screenshot shows the official Texas Commission on Jail Standards portal for searching Uvalde County booking releases and current inmates.
Nearby Counties
Uvalde County is in Southwest Texas and borders several neighboring counties, each with its own sheriff and booking records system.