Bryan Jail Mugshots and Booking Records
Bryan jail mugshots and arrest records are maintained by the Bryan Police Department and the Brazos County Sheriff's Office. Arrests made by Bryan PD within city limits result in booking at the Brazos County Jail, where the Sheriff's Office keeps mugshots, inmate rosters, and booking logs. This page covers how to search Bryan arrest records, where to find booking photos, how to submit a public records request, and what options exist if you need to clear an old arrest from your record.
Bryan Overview
Bryan Police Department
The Bryan Police Department covers law enforcement within Bryan city limits. Bryan PD officers respond to incidents, conduct investigations, and make arrests. The department is located at 303 East 29th Street, Bryan, TX 77803. Their non-emergency line is (979) 209-5300. The department's website is at bryantx.gov/police.
The Bryan Police Department at bryantx.gov/police serves as the starting point for public records requests for incident reports and arrest documents generated by city officers.
Bryan PD maintains a records division that handles requests for incident reports, arrest logs, and police documents. When someone is arrested by Bryan PD, they are typically transferred to the Brazos County Jail after initial processing. The police department does not operate a long-term detention facility. Police report requests go to Bryan PD, while jail booking records go to the Brazos County Sheriff.
| Department | Bryan Police Department |
|---|---|
| Address | 303 East 29th St, Bryan, TX 77803 |
| Phone | (979) 209-5300 |
| Website | bryantx.gov/police |
Bryan and neighboring College Station are part of the Brazos Valley region. The two cities share county-level services including the Brazos County Jail. If you are looking for someone arrested in College Station, their records would also be at the Brazos County Jail and Sheriff's Office.
Bryan Mugshots at Brazos County Jail
The Brazos County Sheriff's Office operates the main county detention facility and maintains booking records for inmates from Bryan and other Brazos County cities. When Bryan PD makes an arrest, the individual is booked at the Brazos County Jail. That booking creates a record that includes charges, booking date, and a mugshot. The Brazos County Sheriff's Office provides an inmate search tool at brazoscountytx.gov/156/Sheriffs-Office.
You can search for current and recently released inmates by name. The search shows custody status, charges, and basic booking information. For older records or archived booking photos, a formal public records request to the Brazos County Sheriff's Office may be necessary. The Sheriff's main line is (979) 361-4900.
Note: Brazos County Jail is located at 1800 Airport Road, Bryan, TX 77803. The facility handles all felony and most misdemeanor bookings from Bryan and College Station.
How to Search Bryan Arrest Records
To find a Bryan arrest record, start with the Brazos County inmate search on the Sheriff's website. That will show current and recently booked inmates. If you need police report documents, contact Bryan PD directly. For state prison records, use the TDCJ offender search.
For inmates who received a state sentence, the TDCJ offender database at inmate.tdcj.texas.gov/InmateSearch/start is the right place to search. The Texas DPS crime records page at dps.texas.gov/section/crime-records covers statewide criminal history. These are separate systems and each covers a different part of the record-keeping process. A person can have records in all three depending on how their case was handled.
Court case records for criminal proceedings are held by the Brazos County District Clerk and are separate from arrest records. The District Clerk tracks case outcomes including dismissals, convictions, and sentences. Contact the District Clerk at (979) 361-4230 for criminal case information.
Public Information Requests in Bryan
The Texas Public Information Act, found in Texas Government Code Chapter 552, gives anyone the right to request government records from state agencies including the Bryan Police Department and Brazos County Sheriff's Office. Arrest reports, booking logs, and incident records are generally public under this law unless they fall under a specific exemption.
To request records from Bryan PD, contact the Records Division at 303 East 29th Street or call (979) 209-5300. For Brazos County Sheriff records, contact the Sheriff's Office at 1800 Airport Road, Bryan, or call (979) 361-4900. Agencies must respond within 10 business days of receiving a written request. They may provide the records, request clarification, give a cost estimate, or notify you that they are seeking a ruling from the Texas Attorney General.
If an agency refuses to provide records and you believe the refusal is improper, you can request a ruling from the Texas Attorney General's Open Records Division. The AG can order agencies to release records that do not fall under a valid exception. This process is free and does not require an attorney.
Statewide Resources for Texas Arrest Records
Several Texas state tools cover arrest and custody information beyond the local level. These are useful when searching for someone who may have been transferred out of county custody or received a state sentence after trial.
- TDCJ Offender Search: inmate.tdcj.texas.gov/InmateSearch/start
- Texas DPS Crime Records Division: dps.texas.gov/section/crime-records
- VINELink Custody Notifications: vinelink.com
The Texas DPS Crime Records Division maintains statewide criminal history data and can supplement local searches for Bryan arrest records when a person has history in multiple counties.
Clearing a Bryan Arrest Record
Texas law allows for the expunction of certain arrest records under Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Chapter 55. If you were arrested in Bryan and the case ended without a conviction, including dismissals, no-bills from a grand jury, or acquittals, you may be able to petition the court to destroy the arrest record. After expunction, agencies must remove all records tied to the arrest.
You file the petition in the district court in Brazos County. Waiting periods may apply depending on the charge. For Class C misdemeanors, there is typically a shorter waiting period. For felony-level arrests, the waiting period is longer. If you completed deferred adjudication, you do not qualify for expunction but may be able to get an order of nondisclosure. That order seals the record from public view but keeps it available to certain government agencies. A local attorney or legal aid organization serving the Bryan-College Station area can help you determine eligibility.
Once the court enters the order, Bryan PD, the Brazos County Sheriff, and DPS are all required to act on it. Allow several months for all agencies to update their systems. If you see the record still appearing after the order is entered, contact the agency directly with a certified copy of the expunction order.
Brazos County Jail Records
Bryan arrests are processed at Brazos County Jail. Visit the county page for inmate search access and booking record details.