Comal County TX Arrest Records Search | Jail & Court

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Comal County, Texas · Jail records, bond data, police reports and criminal court cases

Connect a Comal County Jail Record to the Correct Court Case

Use one official portal to search jail, bond and criminal case records—then verify which agency made the arrest and which court controls the outcome.

This guide also covers magistration, bond payment, visitation, inmate mail, appointed counsel, victim assistance, Texas DPS checks, corrections, expunction and nondisclosure.

Search Comal County records Choose the correct court Request an arrest report
COMAL RECORD LOCK LIVE ROUTE
JAIL RECORD CUSTODY + BOND
ARREST REPORT AGENCY FACTS
COURT CASE FINAL OUTCOME
IDENTITY + CASE VERIFIED
Arrest is not conviction. A booking charge records an allegation received during arrest or jail intake. The prosecutor may decline, replace or amend it, and the court may dismiss the case or enter another outcome.
Jail search

Select Jail Records in the county portal.

Bond search

Select Jail Bond Records and review each case.

Misdemeanor case

Check County Court at Law records.

Felony case

Check District Court criminal records.

Official review

Procedures checked August 3, 2026.

Record router

Which Comal County record answers your question?

JAIL RECORDS Was the person booked?

Search booking identifiers, jail charges, custody events and available release information.

Confirm current housing or transfer directly with the jail.
JAIL BOND RECORDS What bond is listed?

Review the amount or bond information connected to every charge and court case.

Another hold can prevent release after one bond is paid.
ARRESTING AGENCY What did officers report?

Request the arrest report from the Sheriff, New Braunfels Police or another department that created it.

The jail does not own every police report in its files.
CRIMINAL COURT What was formally filed?

Search the misdemeanor, felony, Justice or municipal case for charges, dates, warrants and disposition.

The court record provides the strongest public outcome.
Best sequence: Search Jail Records, open Jail Bond Records, save every identifier, identify the arresting agency and locate the final court disposition.

Go directly to the Comal County task

Result decoder

Understand Comal County jail and case fields

What the field means, its limitation and the next action
Field What it identifies What it does not prove Next action
SO or SPN number The identifier used by the Comal County detention system. It does not show the final court outcome. Use it for jail inquiries, mail and deposits.
Booking date When detention intake began. It may differ from the arrest or offense date. Use it to separate multiple custody events.
Arresting agency The department responsible for the arrest. The jail may not own that agency’s investigative report. Request the report from the listed department.
Jail charge An allegation recorded during arrest or intake. It may differ from the charge formally filed. Check the correct criminal court.
Cause or case number A court reference connected to a charge. One booking may involve several cause numbers. Search each number individually.
Bond amount The monetary amount recorded for a charge or case. It does not prove payment clears every hold. Confirm all cases with the jail.
Personal bond Release without depositing the face amount of the bond. The defendant still has appearance and release conditions. Read the magistrate’s bond order.
Hold or detainer Another court or agency may control release. The local cash or surety bond may not clear it. Ask which agency owns the hold.
Disposition How the court resolved a charge. One disposition may apply to only one count. Review every charge separately.
Identity safeguard

Verify the correct person before relying on a record

Full first and last name match
Middle name, suffix or alias is consistent
Date of birth or age matches
Booking date fits the known arrest
Arresting agency matches the location
SO, SPN or cause number matches another record
Court case follows the same incident
Every charge and disposition is reviewed
Minimum identity rule: Match at least two independent identifiers before sending money, publishing an allegation or treating a result as belonging to a specific person.
No-result troubleshooting

Why a Comal County arrest may not appear

Intake is still underway Identification, medical screening, fingerprints and data entry can delay a new booking.
The search is too narrow Remove the middle name, suffix or restrictive date filters.
The name is recorded differently Try a maiden name, former surname, alias or alternate spelling.
The person was released or transferred Contact the jail for current custody rather than relying only on an older portal result.
The wrong county was searched Search where the arrest occurred, not only where the person lives.
The criminal case is not filed A jail allegation may appear before the prosecutor creates a filed court case.
The wrong court was searched Check County Court at Law, District Court, Justice Court and the relevant municipal court.
The record is restricted Juvenile, expunged, sealed or nondisclosed information may not appear publicly.
Comal County states that a Class A or Class B misdemeanor case may be filed after the initial arrest rather than immediately. Contact the Magistrate’s Office about an unfiled charge and the County Court at Law clerk about a filed misdemeanor case.
Custody call script
I am trying to confirm the current custody status of [full legal name], date of birth or age [information]. The arrest may have occurred on [date] through [agency]. Can you confirm whether the person is being booked, held, released, transferred or listed under another SO or SPN number?
Arrest-to-court lifecycle

What happens after a Comal County arrest?

Law-enforcement investigation The Sheriff, New Braunfels Police or another department creates the incident and arrest records.
Comal County Jail booking Detention staff verify identity, record property and enter charges, bond data and holds.
Magistrate Court The judge reviews probable cause, explains rights, considers appointed counsel and sets bail or release conditions.
Prosecutor review The Criminal District Attorney decides which charge, if any, to file.
County Court at Law Filed Class A and Class B misdemeanor cases proceed in one of the county courts at law.
District Court Felony prosecutions proceed in a Comal County district court.
Disposition Each count may end through dismissal, diversion, plea, acquittal, conviction or another court order.
Release, supervision or transfer The person may be released, placed under supervision or transferred to state or federal custody.
Correction or record relief Errors may be corrected, and some records may later qualify for expunction or nondisclosure.
Correct record holder

Which Comal County office controls each record?

Send each request to the office that created or maintains the record
Record needed Likely custodian Information to provide Common mistake
Current jail custody Comal County Jail Full name, birth information and SO or SPN number. Calling the District Clerk for housing details.
Jail booking file Criminal and Jail Records Division Booking date, name and jail identifier. Requesting another agency’s investigative report.
Sheriff arrest report Comal County Sheriff’s Office Sheriff case number, date and location. Sending it to New Braunfels Police.
New Braunfels arrest report New Braunfels Police Department NBPD case number, date and incident details. Assuming the county jail owns the report.
Class A or B misdemeanor County Court at Law clerk Defendant name, date of birth and cause number. Requesting it from the District Clerk.
Felony case Comal County District Clerk District cause number or accurate party details. Treating the jail charge as the final indictment.
Class C or city case Justice Court or municipal court Citation, case number and defendant information. Searching only the county criminal portal.
Texas criminal history Texas Department of Public Safety Required name and identifying information. Assuming a Comal County check is statewide.
Arrest and jail records

Request the correct Comal County arrest record

Sheriff police report

  1. Confirm the Comal County Sheriff made or investigated the arrest.
  2. Identify the event date, location and Sheriff’s case number.
  3. Name the arrest report, incident report or probable-cause record.
  4. Use the Sheriff’s Office Open Records Request.
  5. Ask for electronic delivery and a cost estimate.
Open Sheriff request forms

Jail booking records

  1. Record the booking date and SO or SPN number.
  2. Describe the exact jail documents required.
  3. Submit the Jail Open Records Request in writing.
  4. Respond to clarification or fee notices promptly.
  5. Pick up medical records in person with identification.
Submit a jail-record request

Jail-record request costs and timing

Published Comal County Criminal and Jail Records procedures
Item Published procedure Important note
Submission Online, in person or by fax; the request must be written. Requests are processed in received-date order.
Processing May take up to 10 business days. Attorney General review can extend restricted-record issues.
Pages 1–40 Free under the published jail-record policy. Large or complex requests may include other charges.
More than 40 pages $0.10 per page. Research and assembly may be calculated separately.
Payment Money order or exact cash. Confirm the final amount before paying.
Redactions Social Security, driver-license and birth-date information may be removed. Other confidential information may also be withheld.
Copy-ready arrest-record request
Under the Texas Public Information Act, I request an electronic copy of the releasable incident report, arrest report, probable-cause documentation and identified supplements concerning [full legal name] for the incident or arrest on [date] at [location]. Known identifiers are agency report number [number], SO or SPN number [number] and court cause number [number]. Please provide a written cost estimate before processing if the total will exceed $[amount].

New Braunfels Police records

Confirm NBPD made the arrest Check the arresting-agency field before submitting the city request.
Open the city request page Select Public Information Request for City, Police Department or Municipal Court records. Open New Braunfels requests
Provide the NBPD case number Add the date, location, involved name and document description.
Separate records from discovery A defendant or defense attorney should follow the criminal-case discovery process rather than using a general public request as a replacement.
Court routing

Which Comal County court handles the case?

Magistrate Court

First appearance, probable cause, rights, bail, release conditions and initial appointed-counsel request.

County Courts at Law

Filed Class A and Class B misdemeanor cases, county criminal dockets and related records.

District Courts

Felony criminal prosecutions, indictments, judgments, sentences and district-court orders.

Justice or Municipal Court

Class C misdemeanors, traffic citations and city ordinance cases within the court’s jurisdiction.

The person was arrested today Begin with Jail Records and the Magistrate Court process.
The case is a Class A or B misdemeanor Search County Court at Law criminal records.
The case is a felony Search District Court criminal records.
The ticket came from New Braunfels Check New Braunfels Municipal Court for a Class C or city case.
County Court at Law

Search a Comal County misdemeanor case

County Court at Law Clerks
199 Main Plaza, Suite 1013
New Braunfels, TX 78130
Main: 830-221-1240
Criminal misdemeanors: option 3
Records: option 1
Search Criminal Case Records Use the county portal and locate the defendant by name or cause number. Search filed misdemeanor cases
Confirm the court assignment Comal County has three County Courts at Law.
Read the complaint or information This shows the misdemeanor charge formally filed.
Check the docket and next event Review arraignment, announcement, trial and jail-video docket information.
Locate the disposition Find dismissal, diversion, plea, judgment or sentence for every count.
Contact the clerk for missing documents The public portal shows summary information, not images of every record.
Questions about an unfiled misdemeanor charge should go to the Magistrate’s Office. The County Court at Law clerk answers questions about filed cases only.
District Court records

Search a Comal County felony case

Comal County District Clerk
150 N. Seguin Avenue, Suite 3009
New Braunfels, TX 78130
Phone: 830-221-1250
Monday–Thursday: 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Friday: 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Closed noon–1:00 p.m.
Open Criminal Case Records Search the name or district cause number in the official county portal. Search Comal County felony cases
Confirm the defendant and court Match the name, filing date, arresting agency and felony charge.
Find the indictment or information This identifies the charge formally pursued by the State.
Review bond and release orders Check whether the district judge modified the amount or conditions.
Read later filings Charges may be amended, enhanced, reduced or dismissed.
Locate the judgment and sentence Do not treat a closed status as a complete explanation.
Use re:SearchTX when appropriate Parties and attorneys are directed to obtain filed court orders through the integrated system.
Request a clerk copy when needed Regular copies can be emailed; certified copies require pickup or mailing.
Class C and city cases

Check New Braunfels Municipal Court separately

A county criminal search may not include every municipal Class C misdemeanor or city citation. Search the municipal court connected to the arrest or ticket.
Open New Braunfels Municipal Court The official page provides an online search for names, citations, dockets and case numbers. Open New Braunfels Municipal Court
Select Online Record Search Search by the strongest identifier available.
Review warrant status and case details The municipal search can display upcoming dockets, judge and courtroom information.
Confirm status directly before payment or surrender An online result can change after a court order or payment is processed.
Bulverde, Garden Ridge, Schertz, Cibolo and Fair Oaks Ranch maintain separate police and municipal records when their agencies or courts control the matter.
Court-document requests

Obtain the record that proves the final outcome

Charging document

Shows the charge formally filed rather than only the original jail allegation.

Dismissal or diversion order

Shows that a charge ended without a conviction or through an approved program.

Judgment and sentence

Shows the final conviction, offense and punishment entered by the court.

County Court at Law copy fees

Published misdemeanor-record fees
Copy type Published charge Important detail
Electronic document $1 for a document of 10 pages or fewer Additional pages are charged at the published per-page rate.
Additional electronic pages $0.10 per additional page Confirm the clerk’s calculation before payment.
Paper copy $1 per page Large requests may include assembly charges.
Certification $5 per document Certification is available on paper records.
Postage $3 Confirm whether additional mailing costs apply.
Identify the correct clerk County Court at Law records and District Court records are maintained separately.
Provide the exact cause number Add the defendant’s full name and birth date.
Name the document Ask for the complaint, dismissal, order, judgment or sentence.
Select regular or certified Ask the recipient which version is required.
Respond to the cost estimate A County Court at Law request can be treated as withdrawn if the requester does not respond to the estimate within 10 days.
Request misdemeanor records Request felony records
Warrant verification

Check a possible Comal County warrant safely

Search Criminal Case Records Review County Court at Law and District Court entries.
Search the relevant municipal court A New Braunfels or other city warrant may be maintained separately.
Read the newest docket action An issued warrant may later be served, recalled, quashed or cancelled.
Identify the issuing court Record the court name and cause or citation number.
Confirm current status directly Contact the court or responsible law-enforcement agency before taking action.
Use legal counsel when the warrant concerns you A lawyer can explain surrender, bond and hearing options.
Never confront or attempt to detain another person. Similar names, cancelled warrants and delayed updates can create dangerous mistakes.
Payment scam warning: The Comal County Jail states that it will not call demanding bond money. Do not pay an unexpected caller through gift cards, cryptocurrency or a text-message link.
First appearance

Understand Comal County Magistrate Court

Comal County Magistrate Court
3000 IH 35 South
New Braunfels, TX 78130
Phone: 830-643-3844
Monday–Friday: 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Closed noon–1:00 p.m.
Probable cause

The judge reviews whether probable cause supports arrest and detention.

Rights and counsel

The defendant is advised of rights and can request court-appointed counsel.

Bail and conditions

The judge sets bail, considers personal bond and issues release conditions.

Magistration hearings generally begin at approximately 9:30 a.m. daily. The daily list is posted in the Sheriff’s bonding lobby, and hearings are generally open subject to safety and security requirements.
Confidential mental-health assessments and related orders are not generally public records.
Bail and release

Confirm every charge before posting a Comal County bond

Cash bond

The exact bond amount is deposited for the court case. The county accepts cash bonds in person at the jail.

Surety bond

A licensed Comal County bonding company posts the bond under the Bail Bond Board rules.

Personal bond

The defendant is released without depositing the face amount but remains responsible for all conditions.

Search Jail Bond Records Record the bond information associated with every charge. Open Comal County bond records
Confirm the person remains in custody Release or transfer status may change after the portal update.
List every cause number and hold Payment on one case may not clear another warrant or detainer.
Confirm the current court order A magistrate or later judge may modify the amount or conditions.
Prepare an exact-amount payment Published jail policy currently requires a money order or cashier’s check for the exact cash-bond or fine amount.
Pay cash bonds in person The jail does not currently accept wire transfers or internet cash-bond payments.
Verify a surety company Comal County is a Bail Bond Board county. Use a company licensed to post local bonds.
Keep the receipt and agreement Save the defendant name, cause number, bond amount and payer information.
Comal County Bail Bond Office
3000 IH 35 South
New Braunfels, TX 78130
Phone: 830-620-3450, extension 2019
Published office hours: 5:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m.
Check current bond instructions Review Bail Bond Board information
Bond-verification call script
I am calling about [full legal name], SO or SPN number [number]. Please confirm every active charge, the bond type and amount for each cause number, all outside holds, the accepted payment method and whether additional court approval is required.
Comal County corrections

Comal County Jail contact and facility information

Comal County Jail

3000 IH 35 South
New Braunfels, TX 78130

Phone: 830-620-3450

Fax: 830-627-8681

Published office hours: 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

Published facility facts

  • New facility opened in August 2020.
  • Constructed with 582 housing beds.
  • Infrastructure supports a larger future buildout.
  • Holds Comal County inmates.
  • May hold other county or federal inmates when space is available.
Confirm current housing before scheduling a visit, mailing a package, depositing money or arranging professional access.
In-person and video visits

Schedule a Comal County Jail visit

Confirm current custody Check the county portal and call the jail when the booking or housing recently changed.
Record the inmate’s exact jail identifier Use the name and SO or SPN number required by the provider.
Open IC Solutions In-person and video visits are scheduled through the approved provider. Open IC Solutions
Create or sign in to the visitor account Use the visitor’s accurate legal name and identification details.
Select Comal County Jail Choose the correct inmate and available in-person or video appointment.
Check visitor eligibility A person incarcerated in Comal County Jail within the previous six months cannot complete an in-person visit under the published rule.
Bring valid United States government identification Only visitors with accepted government-issued identification may sign in and visit.
Arrive at least 10 minutes early Late arrival can reduce or cancel the appointment.
Recheck custody before traveling Court movement, release, transfer, medical care or security operations may affect the visit.
IC Solutions visitation assistance: 888-506-8407
Scheduling is also available through the kiosk in the jail’s bonding lobby.

Visit-protection checklist

Correct inmate and facility selected
Valid government-issued identification ready
Visitor account uses accurate information
Arrival planned at least 10 minutes early
No recording or rebroadcasting
No weapons, drugs or contraband displayed
No confidential defense strategy discussed
Custody confirmed before travel
Check current visitation instructions
Inmate correspondence

Address Comal County inmate mail correctly

Personal correspondence

Comal County Jail, TX
Inmate’s First and Last Name; SO Number
P.O. Box 16120
Jonesboro, AR 72401

Packages and legal mail

Comal County Jail
Inmate’s First and Last Name; SO Number
3000 IH 35 South
New Braunfels, TX 78130
Confirm the full booking name Use the exact name recognized by the jail.
Add the correct SO number Missing identifiers can make correspondence undeliverable.
Include a complete return address The sender’s first name, last name and full address must be identifiable.
Use the correct address for the item Ordinary correspondence goes to Jonesboro; packages and legal mail go to the physical jail.
Do not mail money Cash, checks and money orders received by mail are returned.
Use an approved seller for books Books must be paperback, perfectly bound and sent directly by an approved publisher or established seller.

Mail commonly rejected by the jail

Stamps, envelopes or blank paper
Glitter, perfume, lipstick or adhesives
Musical, pop-up or layered cards
Polaroids or photos larger than 4 × 6 inches
Explicit, gang-related or criminal material
Hard plastic or laminated objects
Clothing, jewelry or hygiene products
Food, tobacco, alcohol or drugs
Hardback or third-party-vendor books
Weapons or hazardous material
Amazon books must be sold by Amazon rather than a third-party seller and delivered by an accepted public carrier. Same-day contract delivery may be rejected.
Read the complete inmate-mail rules
Commissary and communication

Deposit Comal County inmate funds safely

Confirm the inmate remains in Comal County custody Do not deposit after a release or transfer without checking the destination.
Record the exact jail identifier Match the full name and SO or SPN number.
Open Access Corrections Use the service linked by the official jail page. Open Access Corrections
Select the correct facility and account Review the inmate details before submitting payment.
Review the transaction charge Provider fees can change and should be checked before final payment.
Keep the confirmation Save the date, amount, inmate information and transaction number.
Online deposit

Use Access Corrections through the official jail link.

Lobby kiosk

Funds may be deposited through the kiosk in the bonding lobby.

Customer support

Access Corrections: 866-345-1884

Do not place cash, checks or money orders inside inmate correspondence. The jail states that mailed funds will be returned.
The county’s public pages identify IC Solutions for visitation and Access Corrections for commissary funds. Confirm the current inmate telephone provider and calling instructions with the jail before funding a separate telephone account.
Court-appointed lawyer

Request appointed counsel after a Comal County arrest

A defendant can request appointed counsel at magistration by completing the county’s sworn Affidavit of Indigent Status and application for a court-appointed attorney.
Request counsel at the Magistrate hearing The judge advises the defendant of the right to request appointed representation.
Complete the indigency affidavit Report income, assets, obligations, dependents and available resources accurately.
Submit a request before initial appearance when necessary The Magistrate Court accepts the required request forms. Open Comal County appointed-counsel instructions
Allow the correct judge to review it County Court at Law judges handle misdemeanor appointments; District Court judges handle felony appointments.
Watch for the appointment notice The county states that eligible counsel should be appointed no later than the end of the third working day after the request is received.
Protect confidential communication Do not discuss evidence or defense strategy through ordinary recorded jail calls or social visits.
Comal County’s published plan presumes indigence when income is below 125% of the federal poverty guidelines, subject to review of the defendant’s finances and other relevant circumstances.
Open misdemeanor indigency forms Find a State Bar lawyer referral
Victim and witness assistance

Get investigation, court and custody support

Sheriff Crime Victim Liaison

Supports victims while the case is being investigated and helps connect them with detectives, prosecutors and local services.

Sheriff main line: 830-620-3400

Criminal District Attorney

Provides court notifications, victim-impact information, restitution guidance, compensation information and referrals.

Victim Assistance: 830-221-1300

Record the agency and case numbers Bring the police report, SO or SPN and court cause numbers.
Identify the current stage Investigation support and prosecution support may come from different offices.
Request hearing notifications Ask about court dates, plea, sentencing and the right to be present.
Ask about restitution and compensation The victim-assistance program can explain available applications and documentation.
Register for custody notifications Use Texas VINE for eligible release, transfer and custody alerts. Open VINE notifications
Texas VINE: 1-877-TX4-VINE
Open prosecutor victim assistance Open Sheriff victim services
Texas statewide history

Use Texas DPS when a county search is not enough

A Comal County local background search does not include federal records, other counties or every Justice and municipal Class C matter.

DPS public name search

  • Requires a Crime Records Secure Website account.
  • Uses prepaid search credits.
  • Each search currently costs one $1 credit.
  • Card purchases include the posted percentage and transaction fees.
  • Public information includes qualifying convictions and deferred adjudications.

Fingerprint-based check

  • Used for eligible personal, licensing or agency purposes.
  • DPS currently lists a $15 record-check charge.
  • FAST fingerprint collection currently adds $10 in the standard process.
  • An agency service code may be required.
  • Fingerprints reduce same-name errors.
Open the official DPS search Create an account before purchasing credits. Open Texas DPS Criminal History Search
Purchase only the credits needed Review the card-processing charges before submitting the order.
Search the full legal name Add a complete date of birth to reduce unrelated results.
Save the search response DPS recommends printing or saving the returned result.
Compare it with county records Match the DPS entry with the Comal County booking and final court disposition.
A DPS public name search does not prove that a person has no arrest history. Restricted, nonpublic, juvenile, expunged and other unavailable information will not appear as an ordinary public result.
Record correction

Correct a wrong jail, police, court or DPS entry

Identify which system is wrong Compare the jail record, police report, misdemeanor case, felony case and DPS history.
Save the disputed result Record the URL, date viewed, SO or SPN number, agency report and cause number.
Obtain the controlling proof Use a certified dismissal, amended order, judgment or written agency correction.
Correct the source office first Jail errors go to Jail Records; police errors go to the arresting agency; court errors go to the clerk.
Request personal DPS review when needed Obtain the person’s Texas criminal history before disputing a statewide entry. Open Texas DPS review information
Submit supporting proof Clearly identify the incorrect field and the exact correction requested.
Recheck every connected system A correction by one office may not immediately update every government or private database.
Correction versus record relief: Correct a record when it is factually wrong. Seek expunction or nondisclosure when the information is accurate but may qualify for legal restriction.
Expunction and nondisclosure

Restrict an eligible Comal County arrest record

Expunction

Can require agencies listed in a final order to remove or destroy qualifying arrest and case records as Texas law directs.

Order of nondisclosure

Restricts public disclosure of qualifying criminal-history information while specified agencies may retain lawful access.

Expunction and nondisclosure are different remedies. Eligibility depends on the arrest, disposition, offense, criminal episode and applicable Texas statute.
Obtain the complete record Collect the arrest date, agency, SO or SPN number, cause numbers, charges and final dispositions.
Identify the correct remedy An acquittal, mistaken identity, no-charge situation, dismissal or completed deferred adjudication can involve different laws and forms.
Review the current Texas expunction law Chapter 55A contains the statutory eligibility and filing provisions. Open Texas expunction law
Prepare every agency address or email Comal County publishes a local list of agencies commonly involved in expunction processing. Open Comal County expunction procedures
Include outside record holders Add any other court, police department or agency that published or maintains the arrest information.
Account for certified-mail issuance fees Comal County currently lists a $25 certified-mail issuance fee for petition notice and another $25 for order notice for each agency without an email address.
File through the District Clerk Confirm the current filing fee, required forms and service instructions before submitting.
Obtain a signed final order Filing a petition alone does not remove or restrict the underlying records.
Follow up with every agency Confirm the Jail, Sheriff, police department, clerk, DPS and Office of Court Administration processed the final order.

Orders of nondisclosure

Identify the applicable Government Code section Texas provides different forms for different case types and dispositions.
Download the matching official instructions Do not use a petition for a different statutory category. Open Texas nondisclosure forms
File with the court connected to the case County Court at Law filings are handled by the County Clerk; felony matters involve the District Clerk.
Keep certified copies Use the order for government follow-up and inaccurate private background-report disputes.
A final record-relief order does not necessarily remove every news article, screenshot or privately saved copy created before the order. It controls records and disclosure as provided by Texas law.
Contacts and maps

Comal County jail, court and records contacts

Comal County Jail
3000 IH 35 South
New Braunfels, TX 78130

830-620-3450

Criminal and Jail Records
3000 IH 35 South
New Braunfels, TX 78130

830-620-3412

Fax: 830-608-0147

Sheriff Administration
3005 W. San Antonio Street
New Braunfels, TX 78130

830-620-3400

Magistrate Court
3000 IH 35 South
New Braunfels, TX 78130

830-643-3844

County Court at Law Clerk
199 Main Plaza, Suite 1013
New Braunfels, TX 78130

830-221-1240

District Clerk
150 N. Seguin Avenue, Suite 3009
New Braunfels, TX 78130

830-221-1250

Criminal District Attorney
199 Main Plaza, Suite 2007
New Braunfels, TX 78130

830-221-1300

Bail Bond Office
3000 IH 35 South
New Braunfels, TX 78130

830-620-3450, ext. 2019

Comal County Jail map

Comal County Courts map

Confirm before traveling: Verify current custody, office hours, lunch closure, court location, visitor approval, acceptable identification and payment method.
Official-source extraction

What this Comal County guide brings into the page

Sheriff and jail

Jail and bond searches, record-request timing and costs, bond-payment restrictions, visitation eligibility, mail addresses and commissary funding.

Local criminal courts

Magistrate, County Court at Law, District Court and municipal routing, copy fees, cause-number searches and filed-versus-unfiled charge guidance.

Texas records and relief

DPS search credits, personal record review, correction workflow, appointed counsel, victim notifications, expunction procedures and nondisclosure forms.

Title-related questions

Comal County arrest-record questions answered

How do I search Comal County arrest records?

Open the official county portal and select Jail Records, Jail Bond Records or Criminal Case Records. Search the name and verify the jail and court identifiers.

How do I find someone in the Comal County Jail?

Search Jail Records in the public portal. Call the jail at 830-620-3450 to confirm current housing, release or transfer.

Does a jail charge mean the person was convicted?

No. It is an allegation recorded during arrest or intake. The court disposition determines whether the case was dismissed, resolved or resulted in conviction.

Which court handles a Comal County misdemeanor?

Filed Class A and Class B misdemeanor cases are generally handled by the Comal County Courts at Law.

Which court handles a felony?

Felony cases are filed in a Comal County District Court and maintained by the District Clerk.

How do I request an arrest report?

Submit a written request to the agency that made or investigated the arrest. Use the Sheriff form for Sheriff records and the city portal for New Braunfels Police records.

How do I check bond?

Select Jail Bond Records, review every charge and confirm all holds with the jail before arranging a cash, surety or personal bond.

How do I schedule a jail visit?

Use IC Solutions, the bonding-lobby kiosk or 888-506-8407. Arrive 10 minutes early with valid United States government-issued identification.

How much is a Texas DPS public name search?

Each online DPS name search currently costs one $1 credit, plus the posted payment-processing charges when credits are purchased by card.

Can a Comal County arrest be expunged?

Some records qualify for expunction or nondisclosure. Review the case outcome and current Texas eligibility rules, then file through the court connected to the case.

Accuracy, identity and legal-use notice

Arrest Records is an independent informational guide. It is not the Comal County Sheriff’s Office, Comal County Jail, Magistrate Court, County Clerk, District Clerk, Criminal District Attorney, Texas DPS or a law firm.

Booking, bond, warrants, custody, release and court information can change. Verify the person through multiple identifiers and obtain the current official record before making a legal, employment, housing, financial, safety or publication decision.

Every arrested person is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court. This guide provides general procedural information and is not legal advice.

Last official-source review: August 3, 2026.

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