Atascosa County Jail Mugshots

Atascosa County jail mugshots and booking records are maintained by the Atascosa County Sheriff's Office in Jourdanton, Texas. The jail holds approximately 200 inmates and handles all booking and arrest records for the county. You can request inmate information by phone or in person at the Sheriff's Office.

Atascosa County Sheriff's Office and Jail

The Atascosa County Sheriff's Office is at 1108 Campbell Avenue in Jourdanton. The jail is at the same location and holds up to approximately 200 inmates. Sheriff David A. Soward runs the department, with Chief Deputy Jake Guerra serving as second in command. The jail operates 24 hours a day with dispatch always available. Regular office hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Atascosa County is south of San Antonio, roughly 35 miles from the city limits. Pleasanton is the largest city in the county even though Jourdanton is the county seat. The county has seen significant growth in recent years as the San Antonio metro expands southward. The Sheriff's Office handles all county law enforcement and jail operations.

Jail administration staff include Martin Gonzales as Captain and Jail Admin at extension 2248, Amanda Faz as Jail Admin Assistant at extension 2245, Mike Benavidez as Jail Lieutenant at extension 2246, and Iris Williams handling Inmate Commissary at extension 2234. For court records separate from jail booking records, contact the Atascosa County Clerk's Office at 1 Courthouse Circle Drive, Suite 102, Jourdanton, TX 78026, phone (830) 767-2511.

Atascosa County Inmate and Mugshot Search

Atascosa County Sheriff's Office does not provide a full public inmate list online. To check if someone is in custody, call (830) 769-3434 during business hours or visit the office in person at 1108 Campbell Avenue in Jourdanton. Staff can confirm custody status and provide basic booking information. The online presence for Atascosa County is limited, so a direct phone call or in-person visit is the most reliable method.

For a formal written records request, you can also fax (830) 769-2721 or email countyattorney@atascosacounty.texas.gov. When you contact the office, have the person's full name, date of birth if known, and approximate date of arrest ready. This speeds up the search considerably in the office's records system.

Visitation at the jail is scheduled by gender. Male inmates receive visits on Thursdays and Sundays from 5:00 PM to 7:30 PM. Female inmates visit on Tuesdays and Saturdays from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Call ahead to confirm the current schedule before visiting.

For state prison inmates, use the TDCJ Offender Search. For full statewide criminal history, the Texas DPS Crime Records Division handles those requests.

What Atascosa County Booking Records Include

When someone is arrested and booked at the Atascosa County Jail, a booking record is created. That record includes the person's name, physical description, and mugshot taken at booking. It also documents the fingerprints, charges, circumstances of the arrest and detention, and bond and bail information. The record stays on file at the Sheriff's Office permanently unless a court orders it expunged or sealed.

Court-related arrest records, including case information and dispositions, are kept by the Atascosa County Clerk's Office at 1 Courthouse Circle Drive in Jourdanton. These are separate from the Sheriff's booking records. Both sets of records are public under Texas Government Code Chapter 552. The 10-business-day response requirement applies to all public information requests at either office.

To get copies, fees apply for printed records. Inspection is free during office hours. Submit your Open/Public Records Request Form in person, by mail, or by fax. The Clerk's office fax is (830) 769-1021 and email is countyclerk@atascosacounty.texas.gov.

Texas State Resources for Arrest and Jail Records

Beyond Atascosa County, several state-level tools exist for finding arrest and inmate records across Texas. For people in the state prison system, use the TDCJ Offender Search. For statewide criminal history including background checks, go to the Texas DPS Crime Records Division.

The Texas Commission on Jail Standards monitors and inspects all county jails in Texas. The VINELink service allows you to register for inmate status notifications. If a public records request is denied without proper cause, the Texas Attorney General Open Government office can provide guidance and handle complaints.

Expunging Arrest Records in Atascosa County

Texas allows certain arrest records to be expunged under Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Chapter 55. If your case in Atascosa County was dismissed, resulted in acquittal, or charges were never filed, you may qualify. The petition is filed in the district court for Atascosa County. If the judge grants the expunction, all agencies holding records of that arrest must destroy them. This includes the Sheriff's Office booking records and any booking photos.

Arrests stay on record permanently in Texas unless a court orders their removal. This applies to Atascosa County just as it does statewide. Contact an attorney in Jourdanton or the San Antonio area to review your case and determine if you qualify for expunction or an order of nondisclosure.

Cities in Atascosa County

Atascosa County includes several communities south of San Antonio. All arrests in the county are processed through the Atascosa County Jail in Jourdanton.

Cities and communities in Atascosa County include Pleasanton, Jourdanton, Poteet, Charlotte, Lytle, and Christine. All are served by the Atascosa County Sheriff's Office for jail and arrest records.

Nearby Counties

Atascosa County is south of San Antonio. These neighboring counties handle their own arrest and booking records.