New Braunfels Jail Mugshots and Arrest Records

New Braunfels jail mugshots are public records held by the Comal County Sheriff's Office. The city spans parts of both Comal and Guadalupe counties, so arrests may be processed into either county depending on where they occur. This page explains how to search New Braunfels booking photos, use online inmate search tools, and request arrest records through the formal public information process under Texas law.

New Braunfels Police Department

The New Braunfels Police Department serves this growing city between San Antonio and Austin. The department makes arrests within the city limits and handles initial processing. After booking, custody transfers to the Comal County Sheriff for most arrests, or Guadalupe County depending on where in the city the arrest occurred. The city does not operate its own jail, so all booking photos and inmate records are held at the county level.

The Records Division at New Braunfels PD handles offense reports and police documents. For mugshots and jail records, the Comal County Sheriff's Office is the right contact for most New Braunfels arrests. New Braunfels serves as the county seat of Comal County, which makes the Comal County Sheriff the primary custodian for city arrests. The department's website at nbtexas.org/police provides contact information and information on Records Division services.

The New Braunfels PD website covers the Records Division, online reporting tools, and how to submit public information requests for police documents.

Texas DPS Crime Records provides statewide coverage for New Braunfels-area arrests, useful when local Comal County searches do not return results.

Where New Braunfels Mugshots Are Held

Most New Braunfels jail mugshots are held at the Comal County Jail, operated by the Comal County Sheriff's Office. New Braunfels is the county seat of Comal County, so the majority of city arrests end up in county custody there. The sheriff maintains booking records, mugshots, and inmate files. For arrests in the Guadalupe County portion of the city, the Guadalupe County Sheriff holds those records.

The Comal County Sheriff's Office provides an online inmate search. You can look up current inmates by name and see their booking date, charges, and bond amounts. The roster is updated regularly as new bookings come in and as people are released or moved. If someone was recently arrested in New Braunfels, they should appear in the system within a few hours of processing at the county jail.

If you are unsure which county processed the booking, call the New Braunfels PD Records Division and ask. They can tell you which county received the person after arrest. For cases that moved to state prison, check TDCJ at inmate.tdcj.texas.gov.

Note: VINELink at vinelink.com covers both Comal and Guadalupe counties and can send alerts when an inmate's custody status changes.

How to Find New Braunfels Jail Mugshots

Finding New Braunfels booking photos takes a few steps. Start with the free online tools and escalate to a formal request only if the record is not available through those channels.

• Search the Comal County Sheriff inmate roster for current custody information
• Check Guadalupe County Sheriff if the arrest may have been in that portion of the city
• Use TDCJ at inmate.tdcj.texas.gov for state prison records
• Register with VINELink at vinelink.com for custody status alerts
• Contact New Braunfels PD Records Division for offense reports and police documents
• File a Public Information Request with the Comal County Sheriff for booking photos not available online

Booking photos are public in Texas. Government Code Chapter 552 gives you the right to request most government records, including mugshots. Agencies must respond within 10 business days and may not simply deny a request without a valid legal basis. If they claim an exemption, they must get a ruling from the Texas Attorney General's Office.

Public Information Requests in New Braunfels

If the record you need is not online, a Public Information Request is the formal route. This process is governed by Texas Government Code Chapter 552 and applies to both the New Braunfels Police Department and the Comal County Sheriff's Office.

To get offense reports from New Braunfels PD, submit a written request to their Records Division. For booking photos and jail records, send your request to the Comal County Sheriff. Include the full name, date of birth, and approximate arrest date of the subject. Clear identifying information helps staff locate the file quickly. Most agencies accept requests by mail or in person; some also accept email. The law does not require you to give a reason for the request.

The agency has 10 business days to respond. They will provide the records, give written notice of a delay, or submit the question to the Texas Attorney General if they think the records may be exempt. Fees are typically $0.10 per page. Large requests may carry additional charges for staff time. The agency must estimate costs in advance if fees will apply, so you can decide whether to proceed. Booking photos are rarely exempt from disclosure.

Statewide Arrest and Mugshot Resources

Texas statewide tools can extend your New Braunfels search when local records are unavailable or when someone may have been transferred to state custody. These resources are free and cover the entire state.

TDCJ at inmate.tdcj.texas.gov is the main database for Texas state prison inmates. Search by name, TDCJ number, or state ID. Results include the current facility, sentence information, and expected release date. If a New Braunfels arrest led to a state prison sentence, the TDCJ record will be here.

The Texas DPS Crime Records Service at dps.texas.gov/section/crime-records covers statewide criminal history data, sex offender registry information, and related records. VINELink at vinelink.com provides custody status alerts for both Comal and Guadalupe counties. Sign up with the name of the person in custody and receive notifications when their status changes.

VINELink covers both Comal and Guadalupe County jails, making it a useful tool for tracking New Braunfels inmates across either county.

Expunction of New Braunfels Arrest Records

Texas law provides a way to clear certain arrest records through expunction. The process is controlled by Code of Criminal Procedure Chapter 55. If expunction is granted, agencies must destroy related files and the person can legally deny the arrest in most circumstances.

You may qualify if your New Braunfels arrest did not result in a conviction. Common qualifying situations include dismissed charges, acquittals at trial, and arrests where charges were never filed. Certain deferred adjudication cases may also qualify. Waiting periods apply by offense type. Class C misdemeanors require 180 days. Class A and B misdemeanors require one year. Felony charges need three years, and some felony categories cannot be expunged.

The petition is filed in the Comal County district courts for most New Braunfels arrests, or Guadalupe County if that is where the arrest was processed. Filing fees and legal costs apply. If you need help, legal aid organizations serving the San Antonio and Central Texas region may assist qualifying residents. After expunction is granted, private data websites may still show the old record. Contact them with a copy of your court order to request removal. Most will comply with proper documentation.

Note: If expunction does not apply to your situation, a non-disclosure order may seal the record from public searches without the full destruction requirement.

Comal County Jail Records

New Braunfels arrests are typically booked into the Comal County Jail. For full county-level information on booking photos and inmate records, visit the Comal County page.

View Comal County Jail Mugshots

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