Search Bastrop County Jail Mugshots

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

Bastrop County Sheriff's Office

The Bastrop County Sheriff's Office is the primary law enforcement agency for the county and maintains the county jail. The facility is at 200 Jackson Street in Bastrop. When someone is arrested and booked here, a record is created that includes their name, date of birth, charges, bond details, and a booking photo. The jail phone line at (512) 303-1080 handles calls about inmates and custody status. The main Sheriff's line at (512) 549-5100 is for general inquiries.

Bastrop County is located east of Austin and has grown rapidly in recent years. The county seat is the City of Bastrop. The Sheriff's Office covers all unincorporated areas of the county and works alongside city police departments in Bastrop, Elgin, Smithville, and other communities. Tips and intelligence can be sent to bcso.intel@co.bastrop.tx.us.

Bastrop County Inmate Search and Booking Photos

The Bastrop County Sheriff's Office has an online inmate search tool on its website. To use it, go to co.bastrop.tx.us and look for the inmate search or "How do I find an inmate?" link. The search shows all current bookings for the individual. If the records have changed or the person has been released, the online system may not have up-to-date info. In that case, call the jail at (512) 303-1080.

Each inmate record in the system typically shows: the arrest date, the arresting agency, current status, booking date, location inside the facility, release date or time if applicable, court case number, bond amount, and specific charges. Booking photos may also be viewable for active inmates.

The Bastrop County Sheriff's Office website provides inmate search and booking record access for the county jail.

The Texas DPS Crime Records Division provides statewide arrest history and criminal record lookups for all Texas counties including Bastrop.

Booking Records and Bastrop County Jail Mugshots

Jail booking records in Bastrop County are public records under the Texas Public Information Act (Government Code Chapter 552). Anyone can request these records. The law requires the agency to respond within 10 business days. Some records may be withheld, such as those involving active investigations, juvenile arrests, or records a court has ordered sealed.

A standard Bastrop County booking record includes the subject's full name, date of birth, physical description, booking number, charges, bond information, and mugshot. It also notes which agency made the arrest and when. If the person has been released, the record shows the release date and method of release, such as bond posted or time served.

Bastrop County has seen population growth as part of the Austin metro expansion. This means the county jail handles a higher volume of bookings than it did a decade ago. The Sheriff's Office processes arrests from multiple agencies including city police departments in the county.

Note: Records involving people under 17 years old are restricted under Texas Family Code and are not generally available through public records requests.

How to Request Records from Bastrop County Jail

To get a copy of a booking record or Bastrop County jail mugshot, you have a few options. If the person is still in custody, check the online inmate roster first. For older records or printed copies, you need to file a formal public information request.

You can submit a request online through the Sheriff's website, mail a written request to Bastrop County Sheriff's Office, 200 Jackson Street, Bastrop, TX 78602, or visit in person during business hours. Include the subject's full name, date of birth or approximate age, and the date of arrest or a general time frame. The office has 10 business days to respond under state law. Inspection is free. Copies may have fees attached depending on volume and type of record.

For statewide criminal history, use the Texas DPS Crime Records Division. For state prison records, the TDCJ Offender Search is available online.

Texas Statewide Inmate and Arrest Resources

These resources cover arrests and inmates beyond Bastrop County. If you are searching for someone who may be in another county or state facility, these tools are a good starting point.

• TDCJ Offender Search - state prison inmates across Texas
• Texas DPS Crime Records - statewide criminal history database
• VINELink - real-time custody status alerts for victims
• Texas Commission on Jail Standards - oversight of all Texas county jails

Note: The Texas Attorney General's office handles disputes over records requests. If you think a request was improperly denied, visit the Open Government page for guidance.

Expunging a Bastrop County Arrest Record

Arrest records in Bastrop County remain on file unless a court orders expunction or nondisclosure. Texas law covers this under Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Chapter 55. You may qualify if the charges were dropped, you were acquitted, or the case was dismissed. Not every arrest qualifies, and you must file a petition with the court to begin.

Petitions go to the district court in the county where the arrest occurred, which in this case is Bastrop County District Court. If the petition is granted, all agencies with records of that arrest, including the Sheriff's Office and the jail, must destroy or return their copies. This includes any booking photos. After a successful expunction, you can legally say the arrest did not occur in most situations.

If full expunction is not an option, an order of nondisclosure may apply. It seals the record from public view without destroying it. Contact a local attorney in Bastrop for advice on the best path for your situation.

Cities in Bastrop County

Bastrop County includes several cities and communities. Bastrop is the county seat. Other cities include Elgin, Smithville, and Cedar Creek. All arrests in the county, whether made by city police or the Sheriff's Office, are processed through the Bastrop County Jail. None of the cities in Bastrop County exceed the threshold for a dedicated city page on this site.

Nearby Counties

Bastrop County borders several other Texas counties. If an arrest may have happened in a neighboring area, check the county where the incident occurred.