Search Aransas County Jail Mugshots

Aransas County jail mugshots and booking photos are available through the Aransas County Detention Center inmate roster in Rockport, Texas. The online roster lets you browse or search current inmates by name, booking number, or booking date.

Aransas County Detention Center

The Aransas County Detention Center is located at 2840 Highway 35 North in Rockport. The Sheriff's Office administrative office is at 714 East Concho Street, also in Rockport. Together, these facilities handle all jail bookings and law enforcement records for Aransas County. The detention center averages about 212 inmates daily and processes roughly 4,240 bookings each year. Weekly turnover is around 55 percent, meaning the jail population changes fairly often.

Aransas County is on the Texas Gulf Coast, between Corpus Christi and Port Aransas. The county includes Rockport, Fulton, and several other coastal communities. The Sheriff's Office handles patrol, booking, and records for the entire county. Federal inmates are held separately and do not appear in the county roster.

Aransas County Jail Mugshots Online Roster

The Aransas County Detention Center publishes an online inmate roster at aransascounty.org/detentioncenter/inmates.php. The roster shows 10 inmates per page across multiple pages. You can browse the full list or search by name, booking number, or date booked. The page shows the inmate's name, age, date and time booked, charges, bond amount, and total inmates in custody count. Mugshots are shown when available.

The Aransas County Sheriff's Office page shows the official sheriff information and department links.

The Aransas County Sheriff's Office manages all law enforcement and jail records for the county.

One important note: the roster disclaimer says the information is not published in real time and may be delayed by several hours. If you need current custody status, call the jail directly at (361) 790-0168. The roster does not include federal inmates. Those are tracked through a separate federal system.

The detention center inmate page provides the most direct access to Aransas County booking records and mugshots.

The Aransas County Detention Center roster allows name and booking number searches for current and recently booked inmates.

What Aransas County Booking Records Include

A booking record from the Aransas County Detention Center lists the inmate's full name, age, and date of birth. It shows the date and time they were booked, the charges against them in detail, the bond or bail amount, and a court date if one has been set. The record also shows the court name and location. When a mugshot was taken at booking, it displays with the record. The roster shows all of this together for each person currently in custody.

Booking records at Aransas County are public under the Texas Government Code Chapter 552. To get official copies or records no longer in the active roster, submit a written request to the Aransas County Sheriff's Office Jail Records unit. Mail requests to: Aransas County Sheriff, Attn: Jail Records, 811 East Concho Street, Rockport, TX 78382. Standard reproduction fees apply for copies. Inspection is free during office hours.

Note: Juvenile arrest records have restricted access and are governed by Texas Family Code section 58.005.

Finding Historical Aransas County Inmate Records

For records of past arrests not in the active online roster, submit a written request to the Sheriff's Office. Include the person's full name and any known aliases, date of birth, and the approximate date range of the arrest. The more details you provide, the faster staff can locate the right record. The office has 10 business days to respond under Texas law.

If you are looking for criminal case records beyond the jail, the Aransas County Clerk's Office is at 301 N. Live Oak Street in Rockport. The Clerk handles court filings and case records. For state prison inmates, use the TDCJ Offender Search tool. For statewide criminal history checks, the Texas DPS Crime Records Division handles those requests. The Texas Commission on Jail Standards also publishes inspection records for the Aransas County Detention Center.

Statewide Tools for Texas Jail Records

When a local search does not find what you need, state-level databases can help. The TDCJ Offender Search covers people serving prison sentences in Texas. The Texas DPS Crime Records Division provides criminal history at the statewide level. Register at VINELink to receive notifications when an inmate is released or transferred. The Texas Attorney General Open Government site explains how to file a complaint if a public records request is denied or not handled properly.

Clearing an Arrest Record in Aransas County

If you were arrested in Aransas County and want to remove that record, Texas provides a legal path through expunction. Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Chapter 55 covers who qualifies. Cases that were dismissed, resulted in acquittal, or where charges were never filed may be eligible. You file a petition in district court in Aransas County. If granted, the court orders all agencies to destroy the records, which includes the booking photo and jail record held by the Sheriff's Office. An attorney familiar with Texas expunction law can help you determine if you qualify and guide you through the filing process.

Cities in Aransas County

Aransas County includes Rockport, Fulton, and several unincorporated coastal communities. All arrests in the county are processed through the Aransas County Detention Center.

Communities in Aransas County include Rockport, Fulton, Holiday Beach, and Lamar. All fall under the Aransas County Sheriff's Office for jail and booking records.

Nearby Counties

Aransas County is on the Gulf Coast of Texas. These neighboring counties also handle arrest and booking records for their areas.