Webb County Jail Records and Booking Releases
Webb County booking releases are public records maintained by the Webb County Sheriff's Office in Laredo, Texas. Webb County operates one of the busier jail systems in South Texas, with over 5,600 arrests recorded in 2024 alone. The county provides multiple online tools for searching current inmates and recent bookings. This page covers the key resources for looking up booking records in Webb County.
Webb County Overview
Search Webb County Booking Releases Online
The Webb County Sheriff's official website provides access to the Webb County Jail Inmate and Bond Search. You can search by booking number, last name, or first name to find people currently in custody at the Webb County Jail on Victoria Street in Laredo. PREA compliance reports are also available on the Sheriff's site.
An online inmate roster is also available at webbcountyjail.org. This tool shows current inmates in the facility. You can also find recent bookings with mugshots at recentlybooked.com/TX/Webb, which is updated constantly with new booking data from the county.
Webb County recorded 5,609 arrests in 2024. The most common offense categories were simple assaults (1,379 arrests), drug offenses (1,341 arrests), and larceny (615 arrests). With high booking volume, the inmate roster changes frequently. For the most current data, check the Sheriff's official search portal.
For email inquiries, the Sheriff's Office records contact is shernandez@webbcountytx.gov. The jail phone number is (956) 523-4400 and the Sheriff's Office main line is (956) 523-4500. The jail is located at 913 Victoria Street, Laredo. The Sheriff's Office is at 902 Victoria Street.
Webb County Sheriff's Office Records Department
The Webb County Sheriff's Office is the primary custodian of arrest and booking records for the county. Sheriff Martin Cuellar oversees the department. The Records Division handles written public records requests and can be reached by email at shernandez@webbcountytx.gov.
| Office | Webb County Sheriff's Office |
|---|---|
| Address | 902 Victoria Street, Laredo, TX 78040 |
| Main Phone | (956) 523-4500 |
| Jail Address | 913 Victoria Street, Laredo, TX |
| Jail Phone | (956) 523-4400 |
| shernandez@webbcountytx.gov | |
| Sheriff | Martin Cuellar |
| VINE | 1-877-894-8463 |
For written records requests, submit them to the Sheriff's Office at 902 Victoria Street, Laredo, TX 78040. You can also email shernandez@webbcountytx.gov. The office has 10 business days to respond under the Texas Public Information Act. You do not need to give a reason for your request. Standard copy fees apply.
The Webb County Jail accepts offenders sentenced up to 24 months. For state prison inmates, use the TDCJ system. VINE is also available for Webb County at 1-877-894-8463.
Note: Written records requests can be mailed to Webb County Sheriff's Office, 902 Victoria Street, Laredo, TX 78040, or emailed to shernandez@webbcountytx.gov. Include the person's full name, date of birth, and date range.
What Webb County Booking Records Contain
When someone is arrested and booked into the Webb County Jail, a booking record is created. That record is public under the Texas Public Information Act. Webb County booking releases typically include the person's full name, mugshot, date of birth, physical description, arrest records, charges, bond information, and disposition data. The online search tool also shows the booked and released dates and the arresting agency.
Some records are not subject to public disclosure. Active investigation files, juvenile records, medical data, and certain victim information are exempt. If a request is denied, the office will note the applicable exemption or seek guidance from the Texas Attorney General.
A booking record is created at the time of arrest, not at conviction. Webb County booking releases do not indicate guilt or any court finding.
State Resources for Webb County Inmate Searches
If the person you are searching for is serving time in a Texas state prison, use the TDCJ Offender Search maintained by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. Search by last name, TDCJ number, or state ID. The system covers all state-operated 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 Webb 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 tied to specific arrests.
The Texas Commission on Jail Standards oversees all county jails in Texas, including Webb County. Population reports and inspection data 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 Webb County Sheriff's Office. The office has 10 business days to respond. You do not need to give a reason for the request.
Requests can be sent by email, mail, or in person. Standard copy fees apply. The office will notify you of any charges before processing. For quick custody status checks, the online inmate search portal or a call to the jail at (956) 523-4400 is the fastest option.
Court case records tied to Webb County arrests are kept by the Webb County District Clerk in Laredo, not the sheriff. Contact the clerk's office for filings, judgments, and case history information.
Webb County Booking Records
The Webb County Sheriff's Office is one of the key resources for Webb County booking release records and inmate information.
This screenshot shows the official Webb County Sheriff's Office portal for searching Webb County booking releases and current inmates.
Nearby Counties
Webb County is in Southwest Texas along the Mexico border. Neighboring counties each have their own sheriff and booking records system.