Blanco County Jail Mugshots

Blanco County jail mugshots and booking records are managed by the Blanco County Sheriff's Office in Johnson City, Texas. Contact the Sheriff's Office directly to find out who is in custody or to request copies of booking photos and arrest records from the Blanco County Jail.

Blanco County Sheriff's Office

The Blanco County Sheriff's Office handles all law enforcement for the county and operates the county jail. The office is at 101 East Cypress Street in Johnson City, which is the county seat. To ask about an inmate, check custody status, or find out about recent bookings, call (830) 868-7104. Blanco County does not have a published online inmate roster, so a phone call or in-person visit is the best way to get current booking information.

Blanco County is in the Texas Hill Country between San Antonio and Austin. It is a small rural county with a relatively modest population. The Sheriff's Office is the primary law enforcement agency for the county. The city of Blanco has its own police department but may book individuals into the county jail as well.

Finding Blanco County Booking Photos

Blanco County does not maintain a public online inmate roster. To find out if someone is in custody at the Blanco County Jail, call the Sheriff's Office at (830) 868-7104. Staff can confirm whether a person is currently being held and share general information about charges and bond during business hours. For very recent arrests, calling is the most reliable method since an online database may not be available.

For copies of booking photos or official arrest records, you must submit a public information request to the Sheriff's Office. This is a formal process governed by the Texas Public Information Act. The request must be in writing, and the agency has 10 business days to respond. You can submit in person or by mail.

For statewide inmate searches and criminal history data, use the TDCJ Offender Search and the Texas DPS Crime Records Division. These cover records statewide including people who may have been moved to state prison from the county jail.

The Texas DPS Crime Records Division provides statewide criminal history information and is useful when local records are limited or the person may have moved to another county.

Booking Records in Blanco County

Blanco County booking records are public under the Texas Public Information Act (Government Code Chapter 552). When someone is booked into the county jail, the record includes their name, date of birth, physical description, booking number, charges, bond amount, and mugshot. The record also notes the arresting agency and arrest date. These records are kept by the Sheriff's Office and are available to anyone who makes a proper request.

Blanco County processes far fewer annual arrests than a larger urban county, but the same public records rules apply. All booking records follow the same format and are subject to the same disclosure requirements. Some records may be withheld if they involve active investigations, pending cases, or juvenile arrests.

Note: Juvenile arrest records are generally sealed under Texas Family Code and are not part of the public record.

How to Request Blanco County Records

To get a copy of a Blanco County arrest record or jail mugshot, submit a written public information request to the Sheriff's Office. You can do this in person at 101 E. Cypress St., Johnson City, TX 78636 or by mailing your request to the same address. Include the subject's full name, date of birth, and the approximate date of the arrest. Describe what specific records you want, such as the booking photo or the arrest report.

The office has 10 business days to respond. They may fulfill the request, ask for a fee estimate approval, ask for clarification, or seek an attorney general ruling if they believe certain records are exempt. In-person inspection of records is free. Printed copies may carry a standard per-page copying fee.

For statewide help or if you think a request was improperly denied, visit the Texas Attorney General Open Government page.

Texas Statewide Records Tools

These resources are helpful when looking for records beyond Blanco County or when checking if someone is in a state facility.

• TDCJ Offender Search - Texas state prison inmates
• Texas DPS Crime Records - statewide criminal history
• VINELink - custody status alerts for victims
• Texas Commission on Jail Standards - inspection data for all Texas county jails

Removing a Blanco County Arrest Record

An arrest record in Blanco County stays on file unless a court orders it expunged or sealed. Texas law allows expunction under Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Chapter 55. You may qualify if charges were dropped, you were acquitted, or the case was dismissed. You must file a petition with the district court in the county of the arrest to start the process.

If the petition is granted, all agencies with records of that arrest, including the Blanco County Sheriff's Office, must destroy their copies. This includes booking photos and any digital files. After expunction, you can legally say the arrest did not occur in most contexts. An order of nondisclosure is a different option that seals the record from the public without destroying it. Contact an attorney in Johnson City for help determining which option applies.

Cities in Blanco County

Blanco County includes Johnson City as the county seat and the City of Blanco. Both are small communities in the Hill Country. All arrests in the county are processed through the Blanco County Sheriff's Office and held at the county jail. Neither city meets the population threshold for a dedicated city page on this site.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Blanco County. Check the county of arrest if you are searching records near a border area.