San Antonio Arrest Records – Search Bexar County Arrests
San Antonio and Bexar County · Recent arrests, jail custody, SAPD reports and court outcomes
Trace a San Antonio Arrest From Central Magistrate to the Final Court Result
Start with the Bexar County Central Magistrate Search for arrests processed during the last 24 hours, then check seven-day jail activity and confirm current custody by phone. Save the SID and booking number, identify the arresting agency and follow the charge into the County Clerk, District Clerk or San Antonio Municipal Court.
SAN ANTONIO RECORD ROUTER
LIVE CHECK
CENTRAL MAGISTRATE
24 HOURS
ARREST
JAIL
COURT
BEXAR COURT DISPOSITION
OUTCOME VERIFIED
IDENTITY + CASE CONFIRMED
Arrest does not mean conviction. Central Magistrate and jail reports show allegations connected to arrest processing. Prosecutors may reject, reduce, replace or dismiss charges.
Recent arrestsCentral Magistrate covers the previous 24 hours.
Jail activityBCSO reports remain online for up to seven days.
Current inmate helpCall 210-335-6201 with name and birth date.
Court outcomeSearch County Clerk and District Clerk records.
Official reviewProcedures checked July 24, 2026.
Five different systems may be involved in one San Antonio arrest
CENTRAL MAGISTRATE
Was the person recently processed?Class B-or-higher arrests processed during the last 24 hours, including SID, booking number and charge details.
Best first step for a very recent arrest.
BCSO JAIL
What is the current custody status?Charges, bond amounts, warrant information, inmate services and seven-day jail activity.
Call when online data is incomplete.
SAPD OR ARRESTING AGENCY
What did officers report?Incident report, arrest report, calls for service, 911 recordings, body camera or supplemental records.
The jail does not own every police report.
BEXAR COURTS
What was formally filed?Misdemeanor and felony complaints, indictments, hearings, warrants, pleas, judgments and sentences.
The court record controls the outcome.
TEXAS DPS
What appears statewide?Public conviction and deferred-adjudication information or a fingerprint-based personal review.
Not every arrest appears in the public name search.
Best order: Search Central Magistrate, save the SID and booking number, check jail activity, confirm current custody, identify the arresting agency and search the court disposition.
Search San Antonio arrests processed during the last 24 hours
Open the Bexar County Central Magistrate Search
The search covers Class B-or-higher arrests processed by Central Magistrate during the previous 24 hours.
Run the live Central Magistrate search
Start with the last name
Use the broadest accurate name search before adding more filters.
Open every possible match
Common San Antonio names can return several people.
Verify the displayed birth date or age
The results table may format the date as a continuous number.
Save the SID
The State Identification number is used throughout the jail, clerk and payment systems.
Save the booking number
Use it when contacting BCSO or connecting the arrest to jail activity.
Open the charge details
Record each offense, agency, bond amount and magistrate condition.
Continue to current custody
A 24-hour arrest entry does not prove the person remains in jail.
Central Magistrate processes Bexar County Class B-or-higher arrests and certain Justice of the Peace Class C matters. San Antonio Municipal Court Class C cases use a separate city system.
Use BCSO Jail Activity Reports after the 24-hour window
Open Jail Activity Reports
BCSO publishes its recent activity reports free of charge.
View the official jail activity reports
Select the relevant report date
Reports remain available for a maximum of seven days.
Search the downloaded or displayed report
Use the browser or PDF search function for the surname.
Match the SID or booking information
Do not rely only on a similar name.
Check later reports when booking is incomplete
BCSO warns that data may not yet be updated while a defendant moves through booking.
Call when the report is unclear
The online report is not a substitute for current inmate and bond confirmation.
Presumption of innocence: BCSO states that people appearing in Jail Activity Reports are presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.
Confirm whether the person is still in Bexar County Jail
Have the full legal name ready
Use the exact name from Central Magistrate or jail activity.
Have the date of birth ready
BCSO requires it to provide inmate information by telephone.
Call the inmate and bond information line
Dial 210-335-6201.
Ask for the current charges
Confirm whether the booking charge has changed or additional matters were added.
Ask for every bond amount
One bond does not necessarily clear the entire booking.
Ask about every warrant and hold
An outside agency or separate court can prevent release.
Confirm the SID and unit
Use them for mail, visits, deposits and attorney communication.
Current-custody call script
I am calling about [full legal name], date of birth [date]. Please confirm whether the person is currently in Bexar County custody, the SID and booking number, every active charge, each bond amount and any warrant or outside hold.
SAPD calls for service are not arrest records
Calls for service
A dispatched request for police assistance from 911, a non-emergency call, an officer or another source. The description reflects how the call was dispatched and may differ from what officers later found.Arrest or offense report
A law-enforcement document created after investigation or arrest processing. Use the case number, arresting agency, Central Magistrate and court record to verify what actually occurred.
A dispatch entry described as “robbery” can later be classified differently. A call for service does not prove a crime, suspect identity or arrest.
Understand San Antonio and Bexar County arrest fields
| Field | What it identifies | What it does not prove | Next action |
|---|---|---|---|
| SID | A person within the Texas and Bexar criminal-justice systems. | The result of the current case. | Use it to connect jail, court, deposit and mail records. |
| Booking number | One Bexar County booking event. | Every booking allegation became a filed charge. | Use it for jail and records inquiries. |
| Arresting agency | SAPD, BCSO, a constable, another city department or state agency. | BCSO created the incident report. | Request the report from the listed agency. |
| Booking charge | An allegation entered during arrest processing. | What the prosecutor filed. | Locate the complaint, information or indictment. |
| Bond amount | A release amount attached to a particular matter. | Posting it clears other charges or holds. | Call 210-335-6201 before payment. |
| Hold or detainer | Another court or agency may control release. | The local bond resolves the booking. | Ask which agency owns the hold. |
| Court number | The court or case assigned to the charge. | The docket is final. | Search the County or District Clerk. |
| Release | The end of the displayed custody event. | Dismissal, acquittal or innocence. | Read the final court disposition. |
| Mugshot | A photograph associated with booking. | Identity alone, prosecution or guilt. | Match the SID, birth date and court file. |
Verify the correct person before relying on an arrest result
First and last names match
Middle name, suffix or alias is consistent
Date of birth or displayed age matches
SID matches another official source
Booking date matches the known event
Arresting agency matches the location
Court case follows the same incident
Current custody status is consistent
Minimum standard: Confirm at least two independent identifiers before sending money, contacting an employer, publishing an allegation or treating the record as belonging to a particular person.
No San Antonio arrest found? Check these causes
Processing is incomplete
Fingerprints, medical screening, magistration and data entry can delay publication.
The 24-hour window has passed
Move from Central Magistrate to the seven-day Jail Activity Reports.
The person was released quickly
Search the criminal court even when current jail information is unavailable.
The name is recorded differently
Try the surname alone, maiden name, former name, suffix or alternate spelling.
The arrest was only Class C
Search San Antonio Municipal Court or the appropriate Justice of the Peace.
The arrest occurred outside Bexar County
Search the county where the person was actually booked.
The person was transferred
Check another county, TDCJ or federal custody.
The record is restricted
Juvenile, expunged, nondisclosed or protected information may be unavailable.
Missing-record call script
I am trying to confirm an arrest or booking for [full legal name], date of birth [date], possibly arrested on [date] by [agency]. Can you confirm whether the person is processing, booked, released, transferred or listed under another name or identifier?
Follow the San Antonio case from police contact to disposition
Police contact and investigation
SAPD, BCSO or another agency creates the incident, offense and supporting records.
Arrest and booking
Identity, fingerprints, photograph, SID, property and booking allegations are recorded.
Central Magistration
A magistrate reviews the allegations, rights, bond and special release conditions.
Prosecutor review
The Bexar County Criminal District Attorney determines whether and what to prosecute.
Formal court filing
Class A and B misdemeanors generally proceed through County Courts at Law; felonies proceed through District Courts.
Pretrial proceedings
The docket may include bond changes, discovery, motions, amended charges and negotiated pleas.
Final disposition
Each charge may end by dismissal, acquittal, deferred adjudication, plea, conviction or another order.
Correction or record relief
Inaccurate information may be corrected, while eligible records may receive expunction or nondisclosure.
Which San Antonio or Bexar County office has the document?
| Record needed | Likely custodian | Use this identifier | Common mistake |
|---|---|---|---|
| Very recent arrest | Bexar Central Magistrate | Name, birth date, SID or booking number. | Expecting records older than 24 hours. |
| Recent booking activity | Bexar County Sheriff | Report date, name, SID and booking number. | Assuming a seven-day report proves current custody. |
| SAPD incident or arrest report | San Antonio Police Department | SAPD case number or incident details. | Requesting the report from BCSO because the person entered county jail. |
| BCSO incident or mugshot | BCSO Central Records | Case number, SID, name or birth date. | Using SAPD Open Records for a Sheriff-created report. |
| Class A or B misdemeanor | Bexar County Clerk | County court case number or defendant details. | Searching only felony District Clerk records. |
| Felony case | Bexar District Clerk | District court case number or SID. | Searching only the County Clerk. |
| City traffic or Class C case | San Antonio Municipal Court | Citation, case number, name or birth date. | Expecting it in the felony portal. |
Request a San Antonio Police arrest or offense report
SAPD open records can include police reports, incident reports, calls for service, 911 calls, towing records and body- or dash-camera footage.
Find the SAPD case number
Use the booking, citation, court record or paperwork from the incident.
Gather two or more details when no case number is known
Use the incident date, location, involved person’s name and a short incident description.
Open Police Open Records Requests
Start an SAPD records request
Create the required portal account
Select email, mail or in-person pickup as the delivery method.
Name the exact records
Ask for the incident report, offense report, arrest supplement, probable-cause material or identified recording.
Request an electronic PDF when suitable
A single non-crash report under 50 pages is normally provided without charge when released electronically.
Watch for a cost estimate
When estimated charges exceed $40, SAPD provides a detailed estimate before completing the work.
Respond to the estimate in writing
A response is required within 10 business days or the request may be treated as withdrawn.
| Item | Published charge | Practical note |
|---|---|---|
| Crash report | $6 | Certified and uncertified crash reports may also be available through TxDOT. |
| On-site incident or offense report | $0.10 per page for the first 50 pages | Electronic single reports under 50 pages are normally free. |
| Paper copy | $0.10 per page | Additional retrieval or redaction charges may apply. |
| General labor | $18.75 per hour | Used for locating, compiling, manipulating or reproducing information. |
| Overhead | 20% added where applicable | Confirm the written estimate before approving extensive work. |
Copy-ready SAPD request
Under the Texas Public Information Act, I request an electronic copy of the releasable incident report, offense report, arrest supplement, probable-cause material and identified recordings concerning [full legal name], date of birth [if known], for the incident on or about [date and time] at [location]. The SAPD case number is [number]. Please provide a written estimate before processing if charges will exceed $[amount].
SAPD Records Office
315 South Santa Rosa
San Antonio, TX 78207
Monday–Friday, 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Non-emergency: 210-207-7273
Request a Sheriff report, inmate record or mugshot
Confirm a Sheriff deputy created the report
The arresting-agency field should identify BCSO.
For an offense or incident report, provide the case number
When unknown, provide the date, location and complainant’s name.
For a mugshot, provide strong identifiers
BCSO requests the full name, SID or date of birth.
Contact Central Records
Call 210-335-6201 for inmate information or use the Sheriff records page.
Open BCSO Central Records instructions
Use the County Public Information Center for broader requests
Open Bexar County public-record requests
Request electronic delivery and a cost estimate
Narrow requests are easier to process than requests for every record connected to a name.
Find the formal charge and final San Antonio court outcome
County ClerkClass A and B misdemeanor cases filed in Bexar County Courts at Law.
District ClerkFelony indictments, District Court cases, judgments, sentences and many expunction filings.
Municipal CourtSan Antonio traffic, ordinance and Class C misdemeanor citations and warrants.
Open the official Bexar records page
It links the combined County Clerk and District Clerk criminal-record search.
Open Bexar criminal-record searches
Use the case number first
Copy it from Central Magistrate, bond paperwork or a court notice.
Otherwise search the full legal name
Compare birth date, SID, filing date and court.
Identify misdemeanor or felony jurisdiction
Use County Clerk records for most Class A and B misdemeanors and District Clerk records for felonies.
Locate the complaint, information or indictment
This identifies what was formally prosecuted.
Review bond and warrant entries chronologically
A newer order controls over an older booking entry.
Find counsel information
The case may identify a retained lawyer, court-appointed lawyer or Public Defender.
Read the outcome for every count
Check dismissal, acquittal, deferred adjudication, plea, conviction and sentence separately.
Order certified proof when needed
A docket summary may not satisfy an employer, licensing board or immigration lawyer.
Do not stop at “closed.” Closed only describes case status. Read the final action for every charge.
Get official Bexar County criminal records
| Service | Current published charge | Office |
|---|---|---|
| Felony plain copy | $1 per page | Bexar District Clerk Criminal Section |
| Felony certified copy | $1 per page | Bexar District Clerk Criminal Section |
| Bexar felony background check | $5 | District Clerk Criminal Operations |
| Misdemeanor background search | $5 for the first 10 years, plus $1 for each additional year | County Clerk Criminal Central Filing |
A local clerk search covers Bexar County court records. It is not the same as a statewide Texas DPS fingerprint-supported personal history.
Felony Criminal Filing
Paul Elizondo Tower
101 West Nueva Street
San Antonio, TX 78205
Phone: 210-335-2591
Misdemeanor Criminal Central Filing
Bexar County Courthouse Basement
100 Dolorosa
San Antonio, TX 78205
Phone: 210-335-2238
Check a Bexar County warrant safely
Identify the possible case
Use a booking, citation, court notice or prior file number.
Search the court record
Look for warrant issued, served, recalled, withdrawn or cancelled.
Read the newest event
A historical warrant entry may have been resolved.
Call BCSO Warrant Information
Dial 210-335-6030.
Use the inmate line for a person already in custody
Call 210-335-6201.
Use a lawyer when the warrant concerns you
Counsel can explain appearance, surrender and bond options.
Never confront or attempt to detain another person. Similar names, recalled warrants and delayed updates can create dangerous errors.
Scam warning: BCSO states that it does not take telephone payment to avoid arrest and does not demand gift cards or cryptocurrency.
Search city traffic and Class C misdemeanor warrants
Open City Warrants and Arrestee Processing
Search San Antonio city warrants
Select the Traffic or Criminal Case Search
Use the citation, case number or identifying details.
Confirm whether the case is a city matter
Municipal Court handles San Antonio traffic, ordinance and Class C cases—not Bexar felony cases.
Review online-resolution options
Some cases can be resolved or paid online.
Contact Magistrate Services for current warrant questions
Call 210-207-7532.
San Antonio Municipal Court
401 South Frio Street
San Antonio, TX 78207
General: 210-207-8970
Court hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Magistrate and holding facility: open 24 hours
Confirm every Bexar County charge before posting bond
Cash bond
- Full bond amount is required.
- Cashier’s check or money order only.
- Payable to Bexar County Sheriff’s Office.
- No cash, traveler’s checks or personal checks.
- Valid identification is required.
Personal or surety release
- A magistrate may approve personal bond in an eligible case.
- Pretrial Services may evaluate qualifying defendants.
- A professional bond company must hold current authorization.
- Fees, collateral and refund terms should be obtained in writing.
Verify the defendant and SID
Match the date of birth before arranging payment.
List every charge and case
Record the current release condition for each one.
Identify every hold and warrant
Another agency may control release.
Confirm the newest magistrate or court order
Bond and special conditions can change after the booking entry.
Call the inmate and bond line
Use 210-335-6201.
Verify a private bond company
Use the active-company list linked by the Bexar County Bail Bond Board.
Open current Bexar bond instructions
Keep every receipt and contract
Preserve the payer name, booking number, court number, amount and collateral terms.
Allow release processing time
Staff must verify payment, clear holds, complete paperwork and return property.
Bond-verification call script
I am calling about [full legal name], date of birth [date], SID [number] and booking [number]. Please confirm every active charge, each current bond amount, every warrant or outside hold and the accepted payment method.
Save the correct jail details before taking action
Adult Detention Center
200 North Comal Street
San Antonio, TX 78207
Inmate information: 210-335-6201
Central Magistrate210-335-6111
Recent arrest, magistration and bond routing.
Exact booked name
Date of birth
SID number
Booking number
Every charge
Every bond amount
Every hold or detainer
Court and arresting agency
When a detained person expresses suicidal thoughts or appears at risk, call the BCSO reporting line at 210-335-5670.
Register and schedule a Bexar County inmate visit
Confirm current custody and SID
Recheck before creating the visit.
Create an ICSolutions account
Registration is required before scheduling.
Open the official BCSO visitation page
Add the correct inmate
Match the legal name and SID.
Select an available appointment
Public visits are not offered on Mondays.
Use a compatible device
BCSO states that the desktop platform is not compatible with Mac or Chromebook computers and should be used on a Windows-based computer.
Use the mobile application when appropriate
ICSolutions supports video visitation through its iOS and Android applications.
Review current visitor rules
Confirm identification, clothing, minor and prohibited-property requirements before traveling.
Recheck the appointment
Facility operations, court movement or release can affect a scheduled visit.
| Day | Public visitation | Visitor-center operating hours |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | No public visits | 8:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.; professional visits 7:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. |
| Tuesday–Friday | 8:30 a.m.–8:00 p.m. | 8:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m. |
| Saturday | 8:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. | 8:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. |
| Sunday | Closed except Easter, Mother’s Day and Father’s Day | Holiday exceptions: 8:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. |
| Thanksgiving and Christmas | Closed | Closed |
BCSO Video Visitation
222 South Comal Street campus
San Antonio, TX 78207
BCSO: 210-335-8270
ICSolutions support: 888-646-9437
Send Bexar County inmate mail with the required SID
Mailing format
Inmate’s Full Name and SID Number
Unit Location, if known
Bexar County Adult Detention Center
200 North Comal Street
San Antonio, TX 78207
Verify the inmate’s exact name and SID
Mail without a matching name and SID may be returned without a disposition notice.
Include the unit when known
Housing can help route the correspondence.
Understand the scanning process
Incoming mail is opened, inspected and scanned for kiosk viewing.
Do not send original documents
Birth certificates, Social Security cards, marriage certificates, titles and original identification are prohibited.
Limit photographs
No more than six photographs per envelope; photographs larger than 5 by 7 inches are prohibited.
Use approved publication delivery
Paperback books must be sent directly from a publisher or established bookstore and have perfect binding.
Include the SID on the book shipping label
Amazon same-day contract-carrier delivery is not accepted.
Do not mail money
Use the separate inmate-trust process.
Scanned correspondence remains available on the inmate kiosk for up to six months. The physical mail is held for two business days after scanning and then destroyed.
Commonly prohibited items
Cash, money orders or cashier’s checks
Credit cards, phone cards or photo ID
Food, drinks, eyeglasses or contacts
Hardback, leather or spiral-bound books
Stickers, jewelry, cigarettes or contraband
Art supplies or writing instruments
Maps, calendars, posters or catalogs
Adult magazines or sexually explicit photos
BCSO Mailroom
210-335-6240
210-335-6868
Communicate without discussing confidential case facts
Create an ICSolutions account for calls or video
Use the inmate’s exact name and SID
Ordinary calls are monitored and recorded
Public video visits are actively monitored
Incoming and outgoing ordinary mail is inspected
Attorney communication uses privileged procedures
Do not discuss alleged facts, witnesses, evidence or defense strategy on ordinary jail calls, video visits, emails or letters.
BCSO publishes inmate electronic-message pricing of 25 cents per message and 50 cents per photo. Messages are typically ready for review within 48 hours. Do not use the service for legal or privileged mail.
Video and communication support
ICSolutions: 888-646-9437
BCSO Video Visitation: 210-335-8270
Send Bexar County inmate money through the correct account
Electronic deposit
- Use Access Corrections Secure Deposits.
- Telephone deposits are available 24 hours.
- Retail cash locations are available through Cash Pay Today.
- Verify provider fees before submitting.
Mail deposit
- Cashier’s check or money order only.
- Payable to Inmate Trust Fund.
- Write the inmate name and SID on the payment.
- No personal checks.
Verify current custody, name and SID
A deposit sent to the wrong person can be difficult to recover.
Use Access Corrections online or by phone
Telephone: 866-345-1884.
Open BCSO deposit instructions
Use an approved retail cash location
Cash Pay Today support: 844-340-2274.
Address mailed funds correctly
Use the trust-fund address, not the inmate-letter address.
Write the inmate’s name and SID on the payment
Do not mail loose cash.
Keep the receipt and confirmation
Save the date, amount, SID and transaction number.
Mailing address for trust funds
Inmate Trust Fund
P.O. Box 831609
San Antonio, TX 78283
Approved care packages
Use Access SecurePak
Packages include only detention-approved products.
Verify the inmate’s name and SID
Check custody before ordering.
Order online or by telephone
SecurePak telephone: 800-546-6283.
Keep the order confirmation
Use it for delivery or refund questions.
Inmate Banking
Main: 210-335-5171
Supervisor: 210-335-6287
Report an urgent concern about a detained person
Have the inmate’s identifying information ready
Provide the exact name, date of birth, SID and current unit when known.
Describe the concern clearly
State the symptoms, behavior, medication or immediate risk.
Report suicidal thoughts or behavior immediately
Call 210-335-5670.
Contact detention staff for other urgent concerns
Use the inmate information line at 210-335-6201.
Do not delay an outside emergency call
Call 911 when an immediate emergency exists outside the detention facility.
Request a Bexar County Public Defender or appointed lawyer
The Public Defender does not take applications and cannot be hired directly. A jail magistrate, County Court or District Court must appoint the office.
Ask for counsel during magistration or the first hearing
Clearly state that the defendant cannot afford a private attorney.
Complete the financial process
The court or Pretrial Services determines indigency.
Check the court docket for appointed counsel
The attorney or Public Defender may appear in the case record.
Contact the Public Defender Office after appointment
Provide the client name, SID, case number and court.
Open Bexar Public Defender information
Expect jail contact after appointment
The office states that an incarcerated client normally receives a Public Defender video visit within 72 hours.
Use privileged attorney communication
Do not discuss legal strategy on ordinary jail calls.
Bexar County Public Defender
101 West Nueva Street, Suite 310
San Antonio, TX 78205
Phone: 210-335-0701
Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Get case updates, court support and compensation help
Contact the investigating agency advocate
SAPD and other departments may have victim advocates for certain offenses.
Contact the Bexar County District Attorney
Victim Assistance supports victims whose case occurred in Bexar County.
Open Bexar County Victim Assistance
Have the report and case numbers ready
These help staff locate the investigation and court case.
Ask for court-event notification
Services include case-status information, court accompaniment and criminal-justice explanations.
Ask about restitution and property return
Victim Assistance provides limited restitution help and assistance with property held in a criminal case.
Apply for Texas Crime Victims’ Compensation
Staff can assist with the application and supporting documents.
Bexar County DA Victim Assistance
Phone: 210-335-2105
Texas Crime Victims’ Compensation
Toll-free: 800-983-9933
Austin: 512-936-1200
SAPD Victim Advocacy Office
Phone: 210-207-2141
315 South Santa Rosa Street, San Antonio, TX 78207
Use DPS only after checking the local San Antonio case
The Texas DPS public name search is primarily for public conviction and deferred-adjudication information. It is not a complete display of every San Antonio arrest.
Open the Texas DPS public criminal-history site
Open the Texas DPS public search
Create an account
Public users must register before running a search.
Purchase search credits
Credits cost $1 each; card purchases include the published processing charges.
Enter the strongest identifiers
Use the legal name, birth date and other available information.
Preview possible matches carefully
Name-based searches can return another person.
Save the result
Search activity and detailed result availability are not the same.
Verify the Bexar court disposition
Use a certified court record for an important decision.
| Item | Current information |
|---|---|
| Search credit | $1 each |
| Card processing | 2.25% per credit plus a $0.25 transaction charge |
| No matching record | Still uses a search credit |
| Identity warning | Only fingerprints can positively link a person to a criminal record |
| Statewide reporting scope | Texas criminal-justice agencies submit qualifying arrest, prosecution and disposition information to DPS |
For a dispute involving your own identity, request a fingerprint-supported personal review instead of relying on the public name search.
Correct the agency that owns the inaccurate information
Identify where the error appears
Compare Central Magistrate, BCSO, the police report, court records and Texas DPS history.
Save the incorrect result
Record the URL, date, SID, booking number, SAPD or BCSO report number and court case.
Obtain controlling proof
Use a certified dismissal, judgment, corrected order or written agency correction.
Correct police data through SAPD or BCSO
The arresting agency controls its own report and submission.
Correct court data through the appropriate clerk
County Clerk and District Clerk maintain separate criminal files.
Submit certified proof to DPS Error Resolution
DPS requires certified documents to update missing or incorrect disposition data.
Open Texas DPS Error Resolution
Recheck every connected system
Correcting one source may not automatically update another government or private database.
Wrong record versus valid record: Use correction when the information is factually inaccurate. Use expunction or nondisclosure when the record is accurate but may qualify for legal restriction.
Evaluate expunction or an order of nondisclosure
Expunction
Can require covered government agencies to destroy or return qualifying arrest, court and criminal-history records.Nondisclosure
Restricts qualifying criminal-history information from ordinary public disclosure but does not destroy it or block every authorized agency.Potential expunction situations
Acquittal
Pardon after conviction
Charge not filed within the applicable period
Dismissal meeting statutory conditions
Qualifying overturned conviction
Identity theft or mistaken identity
Collect the complete arrest episode
Obtain every SID, booking, arresting agency, charge and court case.
Obtain certified dispositions
Collect the final record for every charge connected to the arrest.
Check related charges
One charge can affect relief for the entire arrest transaction.
Review the statutory waiting period
The correct period depends on the offense and disposition.
Identify all record-holding agencies
Include SAPD or BCSO, jail, prosecutor, clerks, DPS and other repositories.
File the correct petition in Bexar County
Confirm the current court, filing method, service requirements and fee with the appropriate clerk.
Use the correct nondisclosure form when applicable
Texas publishes different forms for different statutes and dispositions.
Open official nondisclosure forms
Attend the hearing when required
Bring certified records and eligibility proof.
Obtain certified orders
Keep copies for agencies and private background-report disputes.
Verify every public system
Recheck Bexar court records, jail information, DPS and private reports after processing.
Record relief is legally technical. Immigration, licensing, firearm, professional and federal consequences may require advice from a qualified lawyer before filing.
San Antonio arrest, jail, court and record contacts
BCSO Inmate and Bond Information210-335-6201
Have the full name and birth date ready.
Central Magistrate210-335-6111
Recent arrest and magistration information.
Bexar County Adult Detention Center
200 North Comal Street
San Antonio, TX 78207
SAPD Records Office
315 South Santa Rosa
San Antonio, TX 78207
210-207-7273
County Clerk Criminal Central Filing
100 Dolorosa, Basement
San Antonio, TX 78205
210-335-2238
District Clerk Criminal Filing
101 West Nueva Street
San Antonio, TX 78205
210-335-2591
Bexar County Public Defender
101 West Nueva, Suite 310
San Antonio, TX 78205
210-335-0701
DA Victim Assistance210-335-2105
Case updates, accompaniment and compensation help.
San Antonio Municipal Court
401 South Frio Street
San Antonio, TX 78207
210-207-8970
BCSO Warrant Information210-335-6030
Verify current county warrant information.
Map to Bexar County Adult Detention Center
Map to Bexar County Courthouse
Confirm before traveling: Verify current custody, office location, hours, identification requirements, accepted payment and whether the service requires an appointment.
What users can complete without opening multiple websites
Recent arrest workflowCentral Magistrate 24-hour limits, seven-day jail reports, current custody calls, SID matching, missing-result troubleshooting and calls-for-service warnings.
Jail and family workflowCash-bond requirements, visitation schedule, mail scanning, book and photo rules, communication monitoring, deposits, care packages and mental-health contacts.
Court and record workflowSAPD and BCSO reports, misdemeanor and felony court routing, copy prices, warrant checks, DPS history, corrections, expunction and nondisclosure.
