Bell County TX Arrest Records Search | Jail & Court
Bell County, Texas · Jail bookings, bond, misdemeanor and felony court records
Find a Bell County Arrest, Verify the Booking and Follow the Case to Court
Bell County’s official inmate portal can search current and historical bookings and exposes far more than a basic roster: subject number, booking number, photos, booking history, bond, charge, crime class, docket number and arresting agency.
Use those identifiers to find the correct police or Sheriff report, determine whether the case belongs in a County Court at Law or District Court, verify bond and custody, arrange jail services, obtain counsel and find the final disposition.
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Booking does not mean conviction. The Sheriff’s portal can show an arrest charge and bond before prosecutors or a court make the final decision. Always use the court disposition when you need to know how the case ended.
Search fields
Name, subject number, booking number and date range.
Current custody
Use the In Custody filter for people held now.
Booking detail
Bond, charges, docket, crime class and agency.
Magistration
Bell County plan requires daily jail magistration.
DPS search
Texas statewide name search currently costs $1.
One Bell County arrest can create several separate records
INMATE INQUIRY
Was the person booked?
Current custody, subject number, booking number, photo, booking date, bond and charges.
Start here for a Bell County jail event.
ARRESTING AGENCY
What did police report?
Incident report, arrest narrative, probable-cause material and releasable supplements.
Request from the agency shown in the booking.
COUNTY CLERK
Is it Class A or B?
Bell County Courts at Law handle most jailable misdemeanor cases.
Use County Clerk criminal records.
DISTRICT CLERK
Is it a felony?
District Court records show felony filing, hearings, plea, trial, judgment and sentence.
Use the District Clerk for felony proof.
TEXAS DPS
Need statewide history?
Search Texas criminal-history information reported to DPS.
Fingerprints are needed for positive identity confirmation.Search current Bell County Jail inmates step by step
Open Bell County Inmate Inquiry
Use the county-hosted New World portal.
Open Bell County Inmate Search
Start with the person’s name
Search the last name first if the first or middle name may be entered differently.
Use Subject Number when known
Subject Number identifies the person across Bell County booking records more reliably than a common name.
Use Booking Number for one specific custody event
A person can have multiple bookings under the same Subject Number.
Check In Custody
Use this filter when the question is whether the person is incarcerated now.
Open the matching inmate record
Confirm age, gender, race, height, weight and aliases before relying on the match.
Open Booking History
Review each booking separately instead of assuming every charge belongs to the newest arrest.
Record the booking origin
This can identify Bell County Sheriff, DPS, Temple Police, Belton Police or another arresting agency.
Read every charge row
Save the Charge Description, Offense Date, Docket Number, Crime Class and Arresting Agency.
Record total bond and individual bonds
One booking can contain several separate bond amounts.
Continue to the correct court
Use the Crime Class and Docket Number to determine whether to search misdemeanor or felony records.
Search earlier Bell County bookings without using a mugshot site
Open the same county inmate portal
The search is not limited to only a name field.
Use Booking From Date
Start slightly before the suspected arrest date.
Use Booking To Date
Keep the date range narrow when possible.
Change the In Custody filter
A released person may not appear when you restrict results to current custody.
Open Multiple Bookings when displayed
The same person can have several distinct Bell County arrests.
Compare Booking Date and Release Date
A booking may be historical even when another later booking is current.
Save the docket number
It is the fastest bridge from an old booking to the criminal court record.
Useful distinction: Subject Number generally follows the person in the jail-management system, while Booking Number identifies one admission. Do not substitute one for the other when requesting records.
Understand the Bell County inmate detail page
| Field | Meaning | Does not prove | Next action |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subject Number | Bell County jail identifier associated with the person. | A conviction or court judgment. | Use for future inmate searches. |
| Booking Number | One specific jail-admission event. | The final criminal court case number. | Use for booking and jail questions. |
| Booking Origin | The source or agency connected with the jail admission. | That every charge came from that agency. | Read each charge’s Arresting Agency. |
| Booking Date | When the person entered Bell County booking. | Exact offense date. | Compare the Offense Date. |
| Release Date | When the listed booking ended. | That criminal charges were dismissed. | Search the court disposition. |
| Scheduled Release | A projected release date where the jail system displays one. | Guaranteed release at that exact time. | Recheck custody before traveling. |
| Total Bond Amount | Combined displayed bond for the booking. | That payment clears every hold. | Confirm with jail before paying. |
| Charge Description | The allegation connected to jail processing. | The prosecutor’s final filed charge. | Read the criminal docket. |
| Docket Number | Case or agency reference tied to the charge. | That every row has already become a filed court case. | Search Clerk records using it. |
| Crime Class | Class C, Class B, Class A, state-jail felony or higher felony classification. | The final conviction level. | Use it to route to the correct court. |
| Arresting Agency | The agency responsible for that arrest or charge entry. | That Bell County Sheriff owns the incident report. | Request records from the listed agency. |
Verify the correct person before using a Bell County record
Full legal name matches
Middle name, suffix or alias is consistent
Age matches
Height and other descriptors are consistent
Subject Number matches prior records
Booking date matches the event
Arresting agency matches
Court docket follows the same charge
A mugshot is not enough. Use at least two independent identifying fields before publishing, paying bond, depositing money or treating an arrest result as belonging to a particular person.
No Bell County arrest record found?
Booking is still underway
Fingerprinting, medical screening and data entry can delay a complete public record.
In Custody is hiding old results
Change the custody filter and add a booking-date range.
The person was booked in a city jail
Killeen, Temple or another city can initially hold a person before transfer.
The arrest happened outside Bell County
Search the county where physical booking occurred.
The person received a citation
Not every Class C or other citation requires Bell County jail booking.
The name is different
Try aliases, maiden names, hyphens and suffixes.
The record was sealed or expunged
Legally restricted records may disappear from ordinary public access.
The arresting agency did not book locally
Federal, military and outside-agency custody follows a different system.
Missing-booking call script
I am trying to confirm the booking status of [full legal name], arrested or detained around [date]. The possible arresting agency was [agency]. Can you confirm whether the person is currently in Bell County custody, was released, transferred or is listed under another booking or subject number?
What happens after a Bell County arrest?
Law-enforcement arrest
Bell County Sheriff, DPS, Killeen Police, Temple Police, Belton Police or another agency creates the original incident or arrest documentation.
Bell County booking
Jail staff create the Subject Number, Booking Number, photograph, booking history, charges and bond entries.
Magistration
Bell County’s current indigent-defense plan provides for daily jail magistration and presentation before a magistrate within 24 hours.
Bond and counsel request
The defendant may receive a bond decision and can request appointed counsel if unable to afford an attorney.
Prosecutor filing decision
The prosecutor determines which charges proceed.
County or District Court
Most Class A/B misdemeanors proceed through County Courts at Law; felony cases proceed through District Court.
Hearings and disposition
The court record can show amendments, dismissal, plea, trial, judgment, probation or sentence.
Correction or record relief
A wrong entry can be corrected, while qualifying records may be eligible for expunction or nondisclosure.
Do not request every arrest report from Bell County Sheriff
| Booking shows | Likely report holder | Best identifier |
|---|---|---|
| Bell County Sheriff Department | Bell County Sheriff’s Office | BCSO incident/docket number + booking number |
| DPS Bell County Arrests | Texas Department of Public Safety | DPS incident/arrest number + date |
| Temple Police Dept | Temple Police Department | Temple PD report number |
| Belton Police Dept | Belton Police Department | Belton PD case number |
| Killeen Police | Killeen Police Department | KPD case number |
| Outside agency / warrant | The agency or court that issued the warrant | Warrant number / originating case |
Key rule: Bell County Jail maintains custody information. It does not automatically become the custodian of a city police department’s investigative report just because the person was booked into the county jail.
Request a Bell County Sheriff’s arrest or incident report
Confirm Bell County Sheriff is the arresting agency
Check Booking Origin and Arresting Agency first.
Record the booking number
Include the exact booking event in the request.
Record the Sheriff’s incident number
A BCSO-style reference in the Docket Number field can help locate the event.
Name the exact records
Request the arrest report, offense report, probable-cause narrative and identified supplements rather than “everything.”
Add the date and location
Include the arrest or incident date and location.
Request electronic copies
Ask for records electronically when available.
Set a cost threshold
Ask for an estimate before costs exceed your chosen amount.
Submit through Bell County Sheriff’s current records portal
The Sheriff routes current online public-record requests through NextRequest.
Submit Bell County Sheriff records request
Copy-ready Bell County records request
Under the Texas Public Information Act, I request electronic copies of the releasable arrest report, offense/incident report, probable-cause documentation and specifically identified releasable supplements concerning [full legal name] for the event on [date] at [location]. Known identifiers include Bell County Subject Number [number], Booking Number [number], agency/report number [number] and court docket number [number]. Please provide a written cost estimate before processing if the total will exceed $[amount].
Open investigations, juvenile information, victim information, medical information and other legally protected material can be withheld or redacted.
Use the booking record to identify a possible Bell County warrant
Open the individual inmate record
Find the charge connected with the warrant or hold.
Read the Docket Number
This can identify an already-filed misdemeanor or felony case.
Read the Charge Description
Entries such as Motion to Revoke Probation identify a different procedural issue from a new arrest charge.
Check the Crime Class
Use it to determine whether to search the County Clerk or District Clerk.
Read the newest court activity
A warrant may later be served, recalled, quashed or otherwise resolved.
Confirm current status
Contact the issuing court, attorney or responsible law-enforcement agency rather than relying on an old booking screenshot.
Never confront someone over a warrant search. Similar names, stale entries and later court orders can make an old record misleading.
Use the Crime Class and Docket Number to find the right Bell County court
Class A / Class B misdemeanor
- Generally handled through Bell County Courts at Law.
- Criminal records are maintained by the Bell County Clerk.
- Bell County misdemeanor dockets commonly use a CCR-style number.
- Use the County Clerk when you need the formal misdemeanor record.
Felony
- Handled in Bell County District Courts.
- Felony records are maintained by the District Clerk.
- District criminal docket numbers commonly include DCR.
- Use the District Clerk for felony judgments and certified copies.
Copy the Docket Number from the jail record
This is safer than a name-only court search.
Identify CCR or DCR
Use the docket pattern together with Crime Class.
Search Texas court records
Use the official statewide research portal for the final live search.
Open official Texas court research
Select Bell County when available
Search the exact party or docket number.
Compare filed charges with jail charges
A prosecutor may reduce, amend, enhance or decline an arrest allegation.
Read every count separately
One count can be dismissed while another results in conviction.
Find the final judgment or dismissal
Do not treat a status such as “closed” as the complete outcome.
Bell County Clerk
Bell County Justice Center
1201 Huey Road
Belton, TX 76513
1201 Huey Road
Belton, TX 76513
Main: 254-933-5160
Criminal: 254-933-5161
Bell County District Clerk
Bell County Justice Center
1201 Huey Road
Belton, TX 76513
1201 Huey Road
Belton, TX 76513
Main: 254-933-5197
Criminal: 254-933-5200
Get the official Bell County disposition when proof matters
Ask for the exact document. For most background or record-clearing purposes, the useful proof is a dismissal order, judgment, sentence, deferred-adjudication order or other final disposition—not the entire court file.
| Service | Published amount | Best use |
|---|---|---|
| Criminal name search | $5 per name search | When the case number is unknown. |
| Ordinary court copy | $1 per page | Personal review or ordinary proof. |
| Certified court copy | $1 per page plus applicable certification charge | Formal agency, immigration or legal requests. |
Clerk request script
I am requesting an electronic copy of the final [dismissal / judgment / sentence / deferred-adjudication order / other document] in State of Texas v. [name], docket number [number]. Please confirm the total charge and whether a certified copy is necessary before preparing it.
Bell County magistration happens at the jail
Bell County’s current indigent-defense plan identifies a magistrate courtroom in the Bell County Loop Jail and requires a magistrate to attend daily so defendants can be presented within 24 hours after arrest.
Rights warning
The magistrate advises the arrested person of legally required rights and the accusation.
Bond
The magistrate can address bail and release conditions within Texas law.
Attorney request
A defendant can request court-appointed counsel during magistration.
Financial questionnaire
Pretrial Services provides the financial form used for indigency review.
Probable cause
Warrantless detention is subject to constitutional and Texas probable-cause timelines.
Pretrial review
Pretrial Services participates in jail magistration proceedings, including weekends and holidays.
Read every Bell County bond entry before paying
Total Bond Amount is not enough by itself. An individual booking can contain several charges with separate bond entries, probation-revocation matters or holds that affect release.
Open the inmate detail immediately before paying
Confirm that the person is still marked In Custody.
Read each bond row
Do not use only the combined Total Bond Amount.
Check every charge
One charge may be bondable while another involves a different hold or condition.
Record the Docket Number
A filed case lets the court or bondsman verify the controlling order.
Call the jail before payment
Ask whether the displayed bond is still current.
Call Bell County Jail: 254-933-5402
Ask about outside holds
Another county, city, parole, probation, immigration or other legal hold can delay release.
Ask whether a personal or pretrial bond is being considered
Bell County Pretrial Services participates in the release process for qualifying defendants.
Keep all paperwork
Save bond documents, payment receipts, release conditions and the next court setting.
Bond verification script
I am calling about [full legal name], Subject Number [number], Booking Number [number]. Please confirm every current charge, the bond amount and type for each charge, any outside hold or detainer, and whether the person has additional release conditions that must be completed.
How an indigent defendant requests a lawyer in Bell County
Bell County does not require a family member to find a specific “public defender.” The county operates an Indigent Defense Office that determines qualification and assigns approved court-appointed attorneys.
Request counsel at magistration
Tell the magistrate or Pretrial Services that the defendant wants a court-appointed attorney.
Complete the Financial Questionnaire
Bell County uses this sworn form to evaluate indigency.
List income, assets, expenses and dependents accurately
False financial information can create legal problems.
Submit the completed questionnaire to Pretrial Services
The county plan states that Pretrial Services assists jailed defendants with the form.
Wait for the indigency determination
Bell County’s plan requires determination within one working day after receipt of a completed questionnaire.
Qualifying defendants receive an appointment
The county uses its electronic attorney-assignment process.
Expect initial attorney contact
Bell County’s plan requires appointed counsel to make initial contact within one business day after receiving notice of appointment.
Do not discuss case strategy on ordinary jail calls
Save substantive case discussions for confidential attorney communication.
Bell County visitation is split by inmate last name
Bell County jail visitation operates with onsite and remote video visitation. Confirm the current schedule with the jail before traveling because housing changes, lockdowns and operational needs can interrupt visits.
| Inmate last name | Published days | Published window |
|---|---|---|
| A–M | Sunday and Tuesday | 9:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m. |
| N–Z | Thursday and Saturday | 9:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m. |
| Remote visits | Daily | Approximately 11:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m. |
Published facility guidance provides up to two free 20-minute onsite visits per week. Remote video visits are also available through the jail’s communication system.
Check current custody first
Do not schedule a Bell County visit after the inmate has been released or transferred.
Confirm the inmate’s last-name group
This determines the onsite visit days.
Register with the current jail communication provider
Bell County uses a contracted communication platform for video services.
Add the correct inmate
Match the Subject Number and Booking Number where available.
Choose onsite or remote
Onsite visits are the no-cost option when available.
Bring government photo identification
Adult visitors should be prepared for identity verification.
Call the jail before leaving home
254-933-5402
Avoid losing a Bell County jail visit
Use valid government photo identification
Be on the approved visitor list when required
Arrive early enough to complete check-in
Follow the inmate’s A–M or N–Z schedule
Children must remain with the responsible adult
Do not bring contraband or unauthorized property
Avoid revealing or prohibited clothing
Follow staff instructions during lockdown or emergency changes
Jail staff can suspend, cancel or end visits for security, identification, clothing or conduct problems. Recheck the current facility rules before each visit.
Use the correct address for personal and legal mail
Ordinary personal mail
Inmate Full Name & Booking NumberSmart Communications / Bell Co Sheriff’s Office
P.O. Box 9146
Seminole, FL 33775-9146
Ordinary personal correspondence is processed through the jail’s mail-scanning system.
Legal mail
Inmate Full Name & Booking NumberBell County Jail
111 W. Central Avenue
Belton, TX 76513
Legal correspondence uses the direct jail address rather than the ordinary personal-mail scanning address.
Write the inmate’s full booking name
Add the correct Booking Number
Keep ordinary mail free of prohibited objects
Do not place cash inside personal mail
Use direct legal-mail address for attorney/court correspondence
Send approved publications only through accepted publisher procedures
Mail-vendor and publication rules can change. Confirm the current address at 254-933-5402 before mailing anything valuable or time-sensitive.
Inmates call out—you cannot directly call a Bell County inmate
Outgoing calls
Inmates can use the jail’s approved telephone system after booking and classification.
Prepaid communication
Friends and family can fund approved phone or communication accounts.
Electronic messaging
Bell County uses secure electronic communication services for inmate messages.
Personal jail calls and electronic messages are not a safe place to discuss defense strategy. Attorney-client communications should use confidential legal channels.
Bell County Jail communication questions: 254-933-5402
Verify the inmate before depositing money
Search the live inmate portal
Confirm the person is still in Bell County custody.
Record the exact booking name
Do not use a nickname.
Record Subject Number and Booking Number
These reduce the risk of sending funds to the wrong person.
Call the jail for the current deposit provider
Providers and fees can change.
Choose the correct account type
Commissary funds and communication funds can be separate.
Keep the receipt
Save the confirmation number, amount and inmate identifier.
Do not send money because someone merely appears in an old booking record. Confirm current custody and the correct account immediately before payment.
Get help following a Bell County prosecution
Bell County District Attorney
Bell County Justice Center
1201 Huey Road, Suite 200
Belton, TX 76513
Phone: 254-933-5215
Bell County Justice Center
1201 Huey Road, Suite 200
Belton, TX 76513
Phone: 254-933-5215
Case status
Victim-service staff can help victims understand the prosecution process and current case stage.
Rights information
Victims can receive information about statutory crime-victim rights.
Victim Impact Statement
Staff can explain the statement and how it fits into prosecution and sentencing.
Compensation
Victims can be referred to Texas Crime Victims’ Compensation.
Safety support
Advocates can provide referrals and help victims navigate available services.
Court support
Victim coordinators can help explain hearings, testimony and prosecutor contact.
Save the police report number
Start with the originating agency’s incident identifier.
Save the Bell County court docket
Use CCR or DCR number after prosecution is filed.
Call the District Attorney
Ask to be routed to victim services for the case.
Ask about custody notifications
Discuss the current Texas victim-notification options for the defendant.
Search Texas DPS after you finish the Bell County lookup
Bell County’s inmate system is a local jail record. Texas DPS is the statewide criminal-history repository. Neither a name-only jail search nor a DPS name search should be treated as fingerprint-confirmed identity.
| Item | Current cost | Important rule |
|---|---|---|
| One criminal-history search | $1 search credit | One credit is charged for the initial search. |
| Automatic search variations | No additional credit | DPS broadens the search automatically. |
| Credit-card purchase | 2.25% per credit + $0.25 transaction fee | Applies when credits are purchased by card. |
| No-match result | Still uses one credit | A no-match search is a completed search. |
Open Texas DPS Criminal History Search
Open Texas DPS Criminal History Search
Enter complete first and last name
Do not use a nickname.
Add middle or maiden name
More accurate identifying data produces better results.
Add the complete date of birth
DPS states that a full birth date narrows the search.
Review possible matches carefully
DPS warns that name searches are not always accurate.
Use fingerprints for positive identity
Fingerprints are the only reliable method to positively link a person to a Texas criminal record.
Texas DPS criminal-history support: 1-855-481-7071
Missing or inaccurate criminal-history data: 512-424-7256
Missing or inaccurate criminal-history data: 512-424-7256
Correct the source record instead of arguing with every website
Identify the wrong field
Is the problem in the jail booking, police report, County Court, District Court or DPS history?
Save the incorrect display
Record the Subject Number, Booking Number, docket number and disputed information.
Obtain controlling proof
Use the official report or certified court order showing the correct information.
Correct the originating source
Contact Bell County Sheriff for jail data, the arresting agency for police data or the Clerk for court data.
Contact DPS when statewide history is wrong
DPS publishes an inaccurate-data number of 512-424-7256.
Use fingerprints for a mistaken-identity DPS dispute
Name-only records cannot conclusively establish identity.
Recheck each system
Correcting one source does not guarantee an immediate update to every public database.
Correction versus expunction: correction fixes information that is factually wrong. Expunction or nondisclosure concerns an accurate record that may qualify for legal restriction.
Expunction and nondisclosure are different Bell County remedies
Expunction
Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Chapter 55A provides a process for eliminating qualifying arrest and criminal records when all statutory requirements are met.
Order of Nondisclosure
A nondisclosure order restricts ordinary public disclosure of eligible criminal-history information but does not destroy the record or eliminate every governmental use.
A dismissal does not automatically erase the Bell County booking. Determine eligibility and complete the legal process before expecting public records to disappear.
Prepare these records before filing anything
Bell County Subject Number
Booking Number
Arresting-agency report number
County or District Court docket number
Final disposition for every charge
Texas DPS history when needed
Sentence or supervision completion date
Correct Texas filing form
Determine how the case ended
Find acquittal, dismissal, no-bill, conviction, deferred adjudication or another final disposition.
Review Chapter 55A for expunction
Texas recodified the expunction statutes into Chapter 55A.
Open current Texas expunction law
Check nondisclosure separately
Deferred adjudication and certain convictions can have different nondisclosure routes.
Download the correct Texas nondisclosure form
The Texas Judicial Branch publishes separate forms for different Government Code sections.
Open official nondisclosure forms
Identify the correct Bell County court
File in the court required by the applicable statute and case history.
Confirm the filing fee before submission
Fees differ by remedy and court; some statutory circumstances waive specific expunction fees.
Serve or notify agencies as required
Follow the statute and current court instructions exactly.
Keep certified copies of the signed order
The petition itself does not clear the record.
Verify the Sheriff, Clerk and DPS systems afterward
Allow processing time and recheck each government record separately.
Record-clearing eligibility is highly case-specific. Serious offenses, prior criminal history, waiting periods and the exact final disposition can change the result. Clerk staff can provide forms and records but cannot give individualized legal advice.
Bell County jail, Sheriff and criminal court contact board
Bell County Sheriff’s Office
104 S. Main Street
Belton, TX 76513
Belton, TX 76513
Bell County Jail
111 W. Central Avenue
Belton, TX 76513
Belton, TX 76513
Bell County Loop Jail
2405 S. Loop 121
Belton, TX 76513
Belton, TX 76513
Bell County District Attorney
1201 Huey Road, Suite 200
Belton, TX 76513
Belton, TX 76513
Bell County Loop Jail map
Bell County Justice Center map
Bell County Sheriff’s Office map
Confirm before traveling: verify current custody, building, court, office hours, visitor approval and acceptable identification. A person can be released or transferred after you checked the booking.
What this Bell County arrest guide solves without extra research
Jail search
Name, subject number, booking number, date-range and custody-status search workflow.
Booking decoder
Bond, crime class, docket, booking origin, arresting agency and release-field explanations.
Agency routing
Bell Sheriff, DPS, Temple, Belton, Killeen and outside-agency record ownership.
Court routing
Class A/B County Clerk records versus felony District Clerk records.
Family help
Bond, visitation, mail, calls, commissary, magistration and appointed-attorney steps.
Record cleanup
DPS history, error correction, Chapter 55A expunction and nondisclosure workflow.
Bell County TX arrest-record questions answered
How do I search Bell County arrest records?
Use the official Bell County Inmate Inquiry Portal and search by name, subject number, booking number, custody status or booking-date range.
Can I find past Bell County jail bookings?
Yes. Use the Booking From Date and Booking To Date fields and change the In Custody filter when researching released inmates.
What does an individual Bell County inmate record show?
It can show identity details, photographs, aliases, booking history, booking and release dates, total bond, charge descriptions, crime class, docket numbers and arresting agencies.
How do I find the final criminal case?
Use the docket number and Crime Class from the jail record. Class A/B misdemeanors normally route through County Courts at Law; felony cases route through District Court.
Where do I request a Bell County Sheriff’s arrest report?
Use the Sheriff’s current public-record request process and include the booking number, report number, arrest date and exact documents requested.
How do I confirm Bell County bond?
Open the current booking, read every individual bond line and then call Bell County Jail at 254-933-5402 immediately before payment.
How does someone get a court-appointed lawyer?
The defendant can request counsel at magistration and complete Bell County’s Financial Questionnaire through Pretrial Services. Qualifying defendants receive counsel through the county appointment system.
How quickly does Bell County magistration occur?
The county indigent-defense plan provides for daily jail magistration so arrested defendants can be presented to a magistrate within 24 hours.
How much does a Texas DPS criminal-history search cost?
The current name search costs one $1 credit. Card purchases also carry the published 2.25% per-credit fee and $0.25 transaction fee.
Can a Bell County arrest record be expunged?
Some records qualify under Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Chapter 55A. Other eligible records may qualify for an Order of Nondisclosure. Eligibility depends on the exact arrest, charge and disposition.
