Val Verde County Jail Records and Booking Releases

Val Verde County booking releases are public records maintained by the Val Verde County Sheriff's Office in Del Rio, Texas. The county operates an online inmate search tool, and you can also call the jail or submit a written request to find current and recent booking records. This page covers the key tools and contacts for looking up booking information in Val Verde County.

Search Val Verde County Booking Releases Online

The Val Verde County Sheriff's Office website provides an online inmate search tool where you can find people currently held in the county detention facility. The site includes a Val Verde Correctional Facility detention page with inmate search functionality and information about the facility's operations.

You can search by full name, date of birth, or inmate ID at valverdejailroster.org to find current and recent bookings. Results include booking date, charges, bond information, and custody status. The Del Rio Police Department handles city arrests, and those individuals may also be booked into the county facility and appear in search results.

Val Verde County contracts with GEO Group for correctional facility operations, with the Sheriff maintaining oversight of the jail monitor position. For questions about federal detainees or inmates held under contract with other agencies, contact the Sheriff's Office directly at (830) 774-7513.

The Sheriff's Office is located at 295 FM 2523, Del Rio, TX 78840. Written records requests under the Texas Public Information Act can be sent to that address. The office has 10 business days to respond under state law.

Val Verde County Sheriff's Office Records Department

The Val Verde County Sheriff's Office is the primary custodian of arrest and booking records for the county. The office is located at 295 FM 2523 in Del Rio and oversees all booking records, jail operations, and public records requests for Val Verde County.

For basic custody information, use the online inmate search tool or call (830) 774-7513 during business hours. For full booking records or other documents, submit a written request under the Texas Public Information Act. You can mail your request to 295 FM 2523, Del Rio, TX 78840. Standard fees apply for copies.

The Val Verde County Clerk maintains court records for criminal and civil cases in the county. Contact the clerk's office in Del Rio for court filings, case numbers, and disposition records tied to Val Verde County arrests.

What Val Verde County Booking Records Contain

When someone is arrested and booked into the Val Verde County facility, a booking record is created. That record is public under the Texas Public Information Act. Val Verde 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 subject to release. Exemptions include active investigation files, juvenile records, medical data, and certain victim information. If a request is denied, the office will note the applicable exemption or seek an Attorney General opinion.

A booking record is created at the time of arrest, not at conviction. Val Verde County booking releases do not indicate guilt or any court finding.

State Resources for Val Verde County Inmate Searches

If the person you are searching 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 system covers all state-operated prison units across Texas.

For state criminal history records, the Texas DPS Crime Records Division provides name-based searches for $10 and fingerprint-based searches for $15 plus a $10 FAST fee. Name searches take about 10 business days.

Court records for Val Verde County cases can be searched through reSearchTX, the statewide court portal run by the Office of Court Administration. This is useful for case numbers, court dates, and dispositions linked to specific arrests.

The Texas Commission on Jail Standards oversees all county jails in Texas, including the Val Verde County facility. Population reports and inspection records are available on their site.

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 Val Verde County Sheriff's Office. The office has 10 business days to respond to written requests. You do not need to explain why you want the records.

Requests can be sent by mail or submitted in person. Standard copy fees in Texas are typically $0.10 per page. The office will notify you of any charges before processing. For basic custody status, using the online inmate search or calling the office is usually the fastest method.

Court case records tied to Val Verde County arrests are kept by the Val Verde County District Clerk in Del Rio. Contact the clerk's office for filings, judgments, and case history.

Val Verde County Booking Records

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

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

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

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

Nearby Counties

Val Verde County is in Southwest Texas along the Mexico border. Neighboring counties each have their own sheriff and booking records system.