Bandera County Jail Mugshots

Bandera County jail mugshots and booking photos are managed by the Bandera County Sheriff's Office in Bandera, Texas. You can search the online inmate roster to find current inmates, view booking photos, and get charge information for those held at the Bandera County Jail.

Bandera County Sheriff's Office

The Bandera County Sheriff's Office runs the county jail and handles all arrests in the area. The jail is located at 3360 State Highway 173 North in Bandera. When someone gets booked here, staff creates a record that includes their name, charges, bond amount, and a booking photo. Dispatch runs 24 hours a day at (830) 796-3771. The administrative office line is (830) 796-4323 for non-emergency matters during business hours.

The jail has a capacity of 26 inmates and operates at a medium-security level. The facility uses TelMate for inmate calling services. Bandera County is in the Texas Hill Country, southwest of San Antonio. The county seat is Bandera. All local arrests are processed and housed at the county jail unless transferred to another facility.

Search Bandera County Jail Mugshots Online

The Bandera County Sheriff's Office provides an online inmate search through its website. You can look up inmates by first name, last name, or booking number. Results show the person's booking date, charges, bond amount, and a mugshot if one is on file. This is the quickest way to check if someone is in custody at the Bandera County Jail.

Visit the Sheriff's website and find the inmate search link to begin. If you prefer to call, reach the jail directly at (830) 796-7759. The dispatch line at (830) 796-3771 is staffed around the clock and can help with basic custody questions any time of day.

The Bandera County Sheriff's Office portal provides current inmate information and booking photos for those in custody.

The Bandera County Sheriff's portal displays current booking information and inmate records for the county jail.

Bandera County Booking Photos and Records

Booking photos at Bandera County Jail are part of the official arrest record. Each time someone is booked into the jail, the facility takes a photo as part of the standard intake process. For current inmates, these photos may appear directly in the online inmate roster. For past arrests that are no longer in the active system, you need to submit a formal records request to get copies.

Arrest records in Bandera County are public under the Texas Public Information Act (Government Code Chapter 552). This law gives everyone the right to request and get copies of most government records. The jail must respond to records requests within 10 business days. Some records may be withheld if they involve active investigations, juveniles, or other legally protected categories.

A standard Bandera County booking record includes the person's full name, date of birth, physical description, booking number, charges, bond amount, and mugshot. It also shows the arresting agency, booking date, and release date if they have been let out.

Note: Juvenile arrest records are handled under different rules and are generally not available to the public under Texas Family Code Section 58.005.

How to Request Bandera County Jail Records

To get a copy of a Bandera County jail record or booking photo, you have several options. First, check the online inmate search if the person may still be in custody. If the record is older or you need printed copies, submit a public information request to the Sheriff's Office.

You can send a written request by mail to Bandera County Sheriff's Office, 3360 State Hwy. 173 North, P.O. Box 607, Bandera, TX 78003. Email requests go to bcsheriff@indian-creek.net. You can also go in person to the office during business hours. When making any request, include the person's full name, date of birth or approximate age, and the approximate date of arrest. The office has 10 business days to respond under state law.

Viewing records in person is free. If you want printed copies, standard copy fees apply. For statewide background check information, use the Texas DPS Crime Records Division.

Statewide Jail and Arrest Resources

If someone may be held in another county or in the state prison system, several statewide tools can help. These are worth checking when you are not sure where a person is being held.

• TDCJ Offender Search - find people serving state prison sentences
• Texas DPS Crime Records - statewide criminal history information
• VINELink - sign up for notifications when an inmate's status changes
• Texas Commission on Jail Standards - information on all Texas county jails

The Texas Attorney General's Open Government page explains your rights under the Public Information Act and how to file a complaint if a records request is denied or ignored.

Removing a Bandera County Arrest Record

An arrest record in Bandera County stays on file unless a court orders it expunged or sealed. Texas law allows expunction of certain arrest records under Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Chapter 55. You may be eligible if charges were dropped, you were found not guilty, or the case was dismissed without a conviction. Not all arrests qualify, and you have to petition a court.

To start the process, you file a petition with the district court in the county where the arrest took place. If approved, all agencies holding that arrest record, including the Bandera County Sheriff's Office, must return or destroy those records. This covers booking photos. After a successful expunction, you can generally say the arrest did not happen in most legal and employment contexts.

An order of nondisclosure is another option. It seals the record from public view without fully destroying it. An attorney in Bandera can advise on which path suits your situation.

Cities in Bandera County

Bandera County includes the city of Bandera and several small communities throughout the Hill Country. All arrests in the county are processed through the Bandera County Sheriff's Office and booked into the county jail. Communities include Medina, Pipe Creek, Lakehills, and Tarpley. None of these cities exceed the population threshold for a dedicated city page, but all fall under Sheriff's Office jurisdiction for booking and jail records.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Bandera County. If you are unsure which county handled an arrest, check the location of the incident.