Bexar County Arrest Records | Inmate & Jail Search
Bexar County, Texas · Booking, mugshot, warrant and court-case guide
Find a Bexar County Arrest and Verify the Final Court Result
Start with the Central Magistrate Search for a recent Class B-or-higher arrest processed during the previous 24 hours. Save the SID and booking number before checking the court case. This guide also covers Sheriff reports, mugshots, warrants, bond, jail visits, mail, deposits, lawyers, victim assistance, background checks, corrections and Texas record relief.
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Arrest does not mean conviction. A booking charge is an allegation recorded during arrest or intake. Prosecutors can decline, replace or amend charges, and courts may dismiss charges or enter a not-guilty result.
Recent arrest windowCentral Magistrate displays qualifying arrests from the previous 24 hours.
Key identifierSave the SID and booking number.
Bond informationCall 210-335-6201 with full name and birth date.
Incident reportsBCSO currently lists offense and incident reports at no cost.
Official reviewProcedures checked July 14, 2026.
Which Bexar County record solves your problem?
CENTRAL MAGISTRATE
Was the person arrested recently?Shows qualifying Class B-or-higher arrests processed during the previous 24 hours.
Use for name, age or birth date, SID, booking number and listed charges.
ARRESTING AGENCY
What allegedly happened?Request the offense report, incident report, probable-cause document or body-camera recording.
A San Antonio Police report is not maintained by the Sheriff merely because booking occurred at the county jail.
JUSTICE PORTAL
What happened in court?Search misdemeanor and felony filings, hearings, warrants, pleas, judgments and disposition.
The court case—not the booking page—explains the prosecution result.
Best sequence: Find the recent booking → save SID and booking number → identify the arresting agency → search each court case → request only the missing report or certified disposition.
How to search recent Bexar County arrests
Open the Central Magistrate Search
The official search covers people processed by the Central Magistrate Office within the previous 24 hours for an offense classified as Class B or higher.
Run the live recent-arrest search
Start with the last name
A surname search prevents a middle-name, suffix, maiden-name or spelling difference from hiding the correct result.
Open every plausible match
Compare the displayed age or birth date, race, SID and booking number.
Record the SID
The System Identification Number is used throughout jail, records, mail, visit and deposit workflows.
Record the booking number
Use it to distinguish one arrest event from another.
Read every charge separately
One booking can contain multiple cases, warrants, holds or bond amounts.
Call when the online information is incomplete
Contact the Inmate/Bond Information Line at 210-335-6201. Have the full name and date of birth ready.
Continue to the Justice Portal
Search the court case to see what was formally filed and how each charge ended.
Open the Bexar County Justice Portal
Search limitation: A Class C-only event, arrest not processed by Central Magistrate, older booking or delayed intake may not appear in the 24-hour list.
What the arrest-search fields mean
| Field | What it identifies | What it does not prove | Best next action |
|---|---|---|---|
| SID | The person in Bexar County’s criminal-justice and jail systems. | Guilt or the final outcome. | Use it for mugshots, mail, visits, deposits and records questions. |
| Booking number | A specific intake or custody event. | That every booking allegation became a filed charge. | Save it before contacting the jail or researching the case. |
| Age or birth date | A key identity match. | Identity by itself. | Match it with SID, booking date and court case. |
| Booking charge | An allegation received during arrest or intake. | The prosecutor filed the same offense. | Read the information, complaint or indictment in the court case. |
| Bond amount | A release amount connected to a charge or warrant. | Paying it clears every case or hold. | Call 210-335-6201 and confirm all charges and holds. |
| Warrant | A court order authorizing arrest or detention. | The warrant is still active. | Confirm with the issuing court or Sheriff’s warrant section. |
| Release | The end of that custody episode. | The criminal case was dismissed. | Review the final court disposition. |
| Mugshot | A photograph created during jail processing. | Identity by itself, guilt or conviction. | Verify SID, birth date, booking number and court result. |
Verify the person before relying on the record
First and last names match
Middle name, alias or suffix is consistent
Birth date or displayed age matches
SID is consistent across records
Booking number matches the correct event
Arrest date matches the known incident
Court case follows the same arrest
Arresting agency matches the location
Minimum rule: Match at least two independent identifiers before sending money, publishing an allegation or treating the result as belonging to a particular person.
No Bexar County arrest found? Check these causes
The arrest is too recent
Intake, fingerprinting, screening, magistrate processing or data entry may still be underway.
The arrest is older than 24 hours
The Central Magistrate list is a recent-processing tool rather than a complete historical database.
The allegation is below Class B
Class C-only matters may not appear in this search.
The name is entered differently
Try the surname alone, former names, aliases, suffixes and spelling variations.
The person was processed elsewhere
Search the arresting county, municipal court or another detention agency.
The person was released or transferred
Contact the Inmate Information Line and check the court case.
No case has been filed yet
Prosecutor review or clerk entry may still be pending.
The record is protected
Juvenile, sealed, expunged or legally confidential information may be unavailable.
Missing-booking call script
I am trying to confirm the custody or booking status of [full legal name], date of birth [date]. The arrest may have occurred on [date] through [agency]. Can you confirm whether the person is still processing, currently held, released, transferred or listed under another name or SID?
What happens from arrest to final court disposition?
Incident and arrest
The arresting agency may create an offense report, arrest report, probable-cause statement, evidence records and recordings.
Booking and identification
Jail staff record identity, fingerprints, property, allegations, warrants and holds and assign the SID and booking number.
Magistration
A magistrate reviews the arrest, advises the defendant of rights and addresses bail, counsel and release conditions.
Prosecutor review
The prosecutor may file the arrest allegation, file a different charge or decline prosecution.
Misdemeanor or felony court
Misdemeanors generally route through County Clerk records; felonies generally route through District Clerk records.
Hearings and amendments
The docket may show warrants, motions, amended charges, pleas and court orders.
Disposition and sentence
The case may end through dismissal, acquittal, plea, deferred result or conviction.
Correction or record relief
Wrong information may be corrected. An accurate eligible record may later qualify for expunction or nondisclosure.
How to request reports, mugshots and body-camera video
Offense or incident reportProvide the case number or the date, location and complainant’s name.
MugshotProvide the full name and SID number or date of birth.
Body-worn camera videoProvide the approximate date and time, exact location and at least one known subject.
Accident reportUse the Texas Department of Transportation crash-record system when directed by BCSO.
Record checkA local search maintained by the Sheriff’s Central Records Division.
Local criminal historyA Bexar County Sheriff product—not a complete Texas or nationwide history.
Micro-step public-information request
Confirm the arresting agency
BCSO maintains Sheriff’s records. A San Antonio Police or suburban police report must be requested from that department.
Identify the exact record
Name the offense report, incident report, probable-cause record, mugshot or body-camera recording.
Add official identifiers
Include the SID, booking number, report number and court case number when known.
Provide the event details
Include the date, approximate time, location and involved names.
Request electronic delivery
Electronic delivery may reduce copying or media charges.
Set a cost limit
Ask staff to obtain your approval before processing exceeds a stated amount.
Submit through the correct official channel
Use the Sheriff Central Records instructions or Bexar County request portal.
Open BCSO Central Records
Copy-ready request
Under the Texas Public Information Act, I request an electronic copy of the releasable offense report, incident report, probable-cause record and releasable supplements concerning [full legal name] for the event on [date and time] at [location]. Known identifiers are SID [number], booking number [number], report number [number] and court case number [number]. Please provide a cost estimate before processing if charges will exceed $[amount].
Bexar County Sheriff record fees
| Service | Published fee | Important detail |
|---|---|---|
| Offense or incident report | No cost | Provide the case number or event details. |
| Accident report | $6 | Crash records may route through TxDOT. |
| Certified accident report | $8 | Use only when certified proof is required. |
| Record check | $3 | Local BCSO record product. |
| Criminal history | $8 | Not a complete statewide or national record. |
| Sheriff’s letter | $2 | Confirm the requested letter type before visiting. |
| Address survey | $4 for first 10 pages | Additional pages are $0.10 each. |
Central Records lists cash-only payment for in-person services and states that bills larger than $10 are not accepted. Call 210-335-6302 before traveling.
How to search Bexar County criminal court records
Misdemeanor cases
- Generally maintained through the County Clerk.
- Use Central Filing for misdemeanor record questions.
- Published telephone: 210-335-2238.
Felony cases
- Generally maintained through the District Clerk.
- Use the District Clerk for felony record questions.
- Published telephone: 210-335-2591.
Open the Justice Portal
Use the official court-record system.
Search Bexar County court records
Search by case number first
A case number is safer than a name-only search.
Confirm the defendant
Match the arrest date, charge, court and SID when available.
Find the charging instrument
Determine what the prosecutor formally filed rather than relying on the booking charge.
Review amended charges
Later documents can add, reduce, replace or dismiss counts.
Read warrant entries chronologically
A warrant-issued entry may be followed by service, withdrawal or recall.
Locate the disposition of every count
Find dismissal, acquittal, plea, deferred result, conviction and sentence.
Request certified proof when necessary
Ask the responsible clerk for a certified disposition, judgment or dismissal order.
Do not stop at “closed”
| Entry | Meaning | What to verify |
|---|---|---|
| Pending | The case is not resolved. | Read the newest event and next court date. |
| Dismissed | The court ended the count or case. | Check which counts were included. |
| Prosecutor declined | The charge was not continued as filed. | Check for another filing or remaining case. |
| Not guilty | No guilty finding was entered on that count. | Check whether other counts remained. |
| Deferred adjudication | A final conviction may be deferred while conditions are completed. | Read the plea, conditions and completion order. |
| Convicted | The court entered a judgment of guilt. | Review the exact offense and sentence. |
| Closed | The case is no longer active. | Closed alone does not explain the outcome. |
How to check a possible Bexar County warrant
Search the Justice Portal
Review the related criminal case and read the newest warrant event.
Search the court docket
Identify the issuing court
A San Antonio municipal ticket, county warrant and out-of-county warrant use different offices.
Confirm current status
Call Judicial Services at 210-335-6030 or 210-335-6050.
Call during published hours
The warrant section lists Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., excluding holidays.
Use a lawyer when the warrant concerns you
Counsel can explain surrender, magistration, bond and court-appearance options.
Scam warning: BCSO states that it does not accept telephone payment to avoid arrest and will not request gift cards or cryptocurrency.
How to confirm bond and arrange release safely
Confirm the correct person
Have the full legal name, birth date, SID and booking number.
Call the Inmate/Bond Information Line
Ask for every charge, bond amount and warrant.
Call 210-335-6201
Identify every hold
Another county, court, state or federal agency may prevent release.
Check the latest court order
A magistrate or judge may change bond or add release conditions.
Choose the correct bond type
Confirm whether release is personal bond, cash bond or surety bond.
Use only licensed Bexar County sureties
Verify the company’s active license immediately before signing.
Check active bail bond companies
Get every financial term in writing
Review the premium, collateral, payment plan, forfeiture and refund conditions.
Keep all documents
Save receipts, money-order copies, contracts and confirmation numbers.
Cash bond rules
Pay the full bond amount
Use cashier’s check or money order
Make payment payable to Bexar County Sheriff’s Office
Bring valid identification
Cash is not accepted
Personal checks are not accepted
Traveler’s checks are not accepted
Keep the original receipt for refund processing
A personal bond fee may be $20 or 3% of the bail amount, whichever is greater. A court may waive or reduce the fee for good cause.
Bond-verification call script
I am calling about SID [number] and booking number [number] for [full legal name], date of birth [date]. Please confirm every charge, the current bond or release condition for each charge, all outside holds and the accepted posting method.
When the Booking and Release Satellite Office can help
The office may allow an eligible defendant with an active Bexar County warrant to complete magistration and bonding without first visiting the Adult Detention Center.
Start here when
- The warrant is active in Bexar County.
- A bond amount is already entered.
- The offense is eligible for satellite processing.
- The office confirms the appointment or process.
The office cannot process
- Violent offenses.
- Sexual offenses.
- Crimes against children.
- Out-of-county warrants.
- Out-of-state warrants.
Confirm the warrant
Call 210-335-2592.
Ask whether the case is eligible
Do not travel until the office confirms it can process the warrant.
Confirm that a bond amount is set
The office cannot process a bond without an active warrant and entered amount.
Prepare the required items
Bring bond paperwork, valid photo ID and a $15 money order for each bond.
Bring a phone and charger
The defendant must provide two references.
Plan for approximately three hours
Do not use short-term metered parking.
Booking and Release Satellite Office
Basement of the Bexar County Courthouse
100 Dolorosa St., Room B10.2
San Antonio, TX 78205
Phone: 210-335-2592
Magistration: Monday–Friday, 8:00–9:00 a.m. and 1:00–1:30 p.m.
Only the defendant may remain in the processing area. Children, food, drinks, photographs and recordings are prohibited. The defendant will be restrained while in custody.
How to get a lawyer after a Bexar County arrest
Court-appointed counsel
- Ask for counsel during magistration or the next court appearance.
- Complete the required financial or indigency information.
- List income, assets, debts and household obligations accurately.
- Follow the court’s assigned-counsel instructions.
- Do not discuss case strategy on monitored jail calls.
Private criminal-defense lawyer
- Confirm the lawyer is actively licensed in Texas.
- Provide the SID, booking number and court case number.
- Ask who will personally handle the case.
- Request a written fee agreement.
- Ask whether magistration, bond, trial and appeal are included.
Prepare these records
SID and booking number
Every court case number
Next hearing date
Bond and hold information
Charging document
Release conditions
Witness or evidence information
Prior criminal-history information
Judges and attorneys have 24-hour visitation access through the jail’s professional visitation process. Professional visits are also supported during published Video Visitation Center operating hours.
How to obtain a victim advocate or notification help
Find the criminal case number
Search the Justice Portal using the defendant’s name or booking information.
Identify the prosecuting office
Determine which Bexar County prosecutor or municipal office controls the case.
Ask for victim services
Request the advocate assigned to the court, division or case.
Provide the correct identifiers
Have the case number, defendant name, SID and next hearing date.
Request notifications
Ask about hearings, release, bond changes, plea, sentencing and restitution.
Explain immediate safety concerns
Ask about safety planning, protective-order information and emergency services.
A victim advocate can explain rights, notifications and support services. The advocate is not the defendant’s lawyer and does not replace independent legal advice.
How to register and schedule a Bexar County jail visit
Published-hour conflict: The current BCSO webpage lists Tuesday–Friday public visitation from 8:30 a.m.–8:00 p.m. The linked rules PDF lists Tuesday–Friday visitation from 1:00–8:00 p.m. Call 210-335-8270 before traveling.
Confirm the inmate and SID
Check current custody and record the correct SID.
Create an ICSolutions account
Registration is mandatory before scheduling.
Register for ICSolutions
Select the correct inmate
Verify the full name and SID before choosing the appointment.
Schedule at least 72 hours ahead
Visits can be scheduled up to 14 days in advance.
List every visitor correctly
No visitor substitutions are permitted on the day of the visit.
Cancel at least 24 hours ahead
A late cancellation may count as a completed visit.
Arrive 30 minutes early
Do not arrive more than one hour early because seating is limited.
Bring approved ID
Visitors age 17 or older must register and present government-issued photo identification.
Published hours
| Day | Operating information | Public visit information |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 8:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. | No public visits; judges, attorneys and professionals only. |
| Tuesday–Friday | 8:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m. | Webpage: 8:30 a.m.–8:00 p.m.; rules PDF: 1:00–8:00 p.m. |
| Saturday | 8:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. | 8:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. |
| Sunday | Normally closed | Open 8:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. on Easter, Mother’s Day and Father’s Day. |
| Thanksgiving and Christmas | Closed | No visits. |
Video Visitation Center
222 S. Comal
San Antonio, TX 78207
Phone: 210-335-8270
ICSolutions support: 888-646-9437
Visitor limits, timing, ID and dress code
Visit durationPublic visits last 20 minutes and end automatically when the timer expires.
Visitor limitMaximum: two adults and one minor, or one adult and two minors.
Minor supervisionChildren age 16 or younger must remain supervised. Children age three or younger must stay on the visitor’s lap.
Primary visitorThe person who schedules must be present at check-in and during the visit.
Daily limitA visitor may visit the same inmate once per day.
Protective ordersVisits are screened for active protective orders. A prohibited contact cannot visit.
Leave these items outside
Cameras and recording devices
Cell phones and electronics
Purses, bags and backpacks
Briefcases and diaper bags
Tobacco and smoking items
Food, beverages and gum
Weapons and explosives
Alcohol, drugs and controlled substances
Coin-operated lockers are listed at $1.25, requiring five quarters.
Dress-code checklist
Wear appropriate footwear
Shoulders must be covered
Wear required undergarments
Fasten buttons, snaps and zippers
No see-through clothing
No exposed midriff or low neckline
No vulgar or gang-related graphics
No pajamas, bandanas or non-medical sunglasses
No exposed skin through torn jeans above the knee
Skirts, dresses and shorts must be within three inches of the knee
Visitors may be checked for criminal warrants. Visits can be monitored, recorded, cancelled or suspended. Appearing under the influence can result in cancellation.
How to send letters, photos and books
Required mailing format
Inmate’s full name and SID number
Unit location, when known
Bexar County Adult Detention Center
200 N. Comal Street
San Antonio, TX 78207
Confirm current custody and SID
Mail without a matching name and SID can be returned without a non-delivery notice.
Use the exact address format
Include the unit location when known.
Expect scanning
Incoming personal mail is opened, inspected and scanned to the inmate kiosk.
Do not send irreplaceable originals
Scanned mail is held for two business days and then destroyed.
Know the display period
Scanned mail can remain viewable in the inmate kiosk for up to six months.
Use the privileged-mail process for legal material
Ordinary email or scanned personal mail is not the correct channel for legal or privileged correspondence.
Photo rules
Maximum six photos per envelope
Maximum photo size is 5 × 7 inches
No nudity or sexually suggestive images
Children must be fully clothed
No gang signs or gestures
No weapons, drugs or paraphernalia
Book-delivery rules
Maximum three paperback books in the cell
Books must have perfect binding
SID must appear on the shipping label
Send directly from a publisher or established bookstore
Do not send hardback, leather or spiral-bound books
Do not use Amazon Same-Day contract-carrier delivery
Do not mail
Cash, money orders or cashier’s checks
Credit cards, phone cards or IDs
Original certificates, titles or Social Security cards
Food, drinks, eyeglasses or contacts
Stickers, jewelry or tobacco
Musical or heavily decorated greeting cards
Maps, calendars, catalogs or posters
Art supplies or writing instruments
Inmate electronic messages are listed at $0.25 per message and photos at $0.50 each. Messages are typically reviewed within 48 hours. Do not use this service for legal or privileged mail.
Mailroom assistance
210-335-6240 or
210-335-6868
How to send money or approved goods
Confirm the inmate’s full name and SID
A wrong SID can credit the wrong account.
Use Access Corrections for deposits
Follow the online, telephone, app or participating-retailer option linked by BCSO.
Make an approved deposit
Review transaction charges
Check the total fee before submitting payment.
Save the confirmation number
Keep the receipt and provider contact information.
Use SecurePak for care packages
Only approved products are delivered directly to the detention center.
Order an approved care package
Deposit by telephone866-345-1884, with bilingual agents available 24/7.
Retail cash location help844-340-2274.
SecurePak telephone order800-546-6283.
Commissary, package or refund complaint
Phone: 210-335-5074
Include the inmate’s full name and SID.
BCSO will not require gift cards, cryptocurrency or telephone payment to prevent an arrest.
How to obtain an in-person Bexar County background check
Call before traveling
Confirm availability at 210-335-6302.
Bring valid government-issued photo ID
A driver’s license or another accepted government identification is required.
Bring small cash
Charges currently range from $3 to $8 depending on the result. Payment is cash only and bills larger than $10 are not accepted.
Visit during published hours
Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–6:30 p.m.
Understand the limitation
This is a local Bexar County Sheriff record product—not a complete Texas, federal or nationwide check.
Bexar County Sheriff’s Office South Tower
Corner of Commerce and Comal
San Antonio, Texas
Paid parking is available in the garage.
How to correct a Bexar County arrest-record error
Identify which system is wrong
Determine whether the error appears in Central Magistrate, the jail record, Sheriff’s report, County Clerk case, District Clerk case or Texas DPS history.
Save the disputed entry
Record the URL, search date, SID, booking number, report number and case number.
Obtain the correct source document
Use a certified dismissal, amended judgment, agency correction or identity document.
Correct the originating office first
A Sheriff’s report error should begin with BCSO; a court disposition error should begin with the responsible clerk or court.
Request transmission to connected systems
Ask whether the correction will be sent to jail, clerk, prosecutor and Texas DPS databases.
Recheck every public system
One correction does not guarantee that another government or private database updated automatically.
Use correction when
- The record belongs to someone else.
- The name, birth date or SID is wrong.
- The listed charge or disposition is inaccurate.
- A later court result was not transmitted.
Use record relief when
- The record is accurate.
- The disposition may qualify under Texas law.
- The waiting period has passed.
- The goal is deletion or restricted public access.
Expunction and orders of nondisclosure
Expunction
- Can remove qualifying arrest records under Texas law.
- Often depends on dismissal, acquittal, no filing or another eligible result.
- Waiting periods and offense-specific rules apply.
- A signed court order is required.
Order of nondisclosure
- Restricts public disclosure of qualifying records.
- Often applies to certain deferred or eligible conviction outcomes.
- Specified government and licensing agencies may retain access.
- A signed court order is required.
Obtain every Bexar County case number
Search the Justice Portal and identify misdemeanor and felony cases separately.
Read the disposition of every count
Do not assume a dismissal of one count resolved the entire arrest.
Order certified court documents
Obtain the dismissal, acquittal, completion order, judgment or other required proof.
Review Texas eligibility
Check the offense, result, criminal history, waiting period and statutory exclusions.
Choose the correct remedy
Expunction and nondisclosure have different eligibility standards and legal effects.
File in the proper Bexar County court
Use the court and cause number connected to the record or the court specified by Texas law.
Pay the filing fee or seek a waiver
Confirm current clerk charges before submission.
Serve every required agency
The petition or order may need to identify the jail, police, prosecutor, clerk and Texas DPS.
Attend a hearing when required
Bring certified records and proof that eligibility conditions are satisfied.
Distribute and verify the signed order
Confirm that each agency received and implemented the order.
A dismissal does not automatically remove an arrest from public systems. Eligibility is case-specific, and some offenses or criminal histories can prevent either remedy.
Bexar County arrest, jail and court contacts
Inmate, bond and warrant information210-335-6201
Have full name and date of birth.
Central Magistrate Office210-335-6111
Recent arrest and magistrate questions.
Misdemeanor records210-335-2238
County Clerk Central Filing.
Felony records210-335-2591
District Clerk criminal records.
Video Visitation Center210-335-8270
Confirm hours before traveling.
ICSolutions support888-646-9437
Registration, scheduling and technical help.
Mailroom210-335-6240
Mail, books and delivery questions.
Urgent inmate mental-health concern210-335-5670
Report suicidal thoughts or immediate welfare concerns.
Warrant information210-335-6030
Alternative: 210-335-6050.
Satellite warrant office210-335-2592
Confirm warrant and eligibility before visiting.
Central Records210-335-6302
Reports, checks, fees and availability.
Bail Bond Board210-335-3933
License-status and surety questions.
Map to the Adult Detention Center
Confirm current custody, the correct office, public-access requirements, identification and operating hours before traveling.
Complete the final action through these systems
Recent arrest searchSearch Class B-or-higher arrests processed through Central Magistrate during the previous 24 hours.
Run the search
Criminal court searchReview misdemeanor and felony docket information.
Open the Justice Portal
Sheriff recordsRequest reports, mugshots, checks and body-camera records.
Open Central Records
VisitationReview current registration, hours and visit instructions.
Schedule a visit
Deposit moneyUse the provider approved by BCSO.
Open Access Corrections
Licensed bond companiesCheck the active Bexar County license list before signing.
Verify a bond company
