Frio County Jail Mugshots

Frio County jail mugshots and booking records are kept by the Frio County Sheriff's Office in Pearsall, Texas. The Sheriff's Office operates the county jail and handles all arrest records for this south Texas county. Contact the office to check on current inmate status or to request copies of booking photos and records.

Frio County Sheriff's Office

The Frio County Sheriff's Office is located at 502 S. Cedar St. in Pearsall, the county seat. The office runs the county jail and processes all arrests in Frio County. When someone is arrested, they are taken to this facility for booking. The booking record includes the person's name, date of birth, charges, bond amount, and a booking photograph. These records are public under the Texas Public Information Act and can be requested from the office.

Frio County is in south Texas, on US-81 about 70 miles south of San Antonio. Pearsall is the county seat and the main community. The county sits in the Eagle Ford Shale region and has seen activity related to the oil and gas industry. The Sheriff's Office handles county-level law enforcement and jail operations. For anyone looking for Frio County jail mugshots or inmate records, calling the office directly is the most practical approach, as the county does not maintain a public online inmate roster.

For people in Texas state prisons, the TDCJ Offender Search covers all state inmates. The county jail holds pretrial detainees and people serving shorter local sentences.

Frio County Inmate Search

To find current inmates at the Frio County Jail, call the Sheriff's Office at (830) 334-3311 during business hours. The office can confirm custody status and provide basic booking information by phone. Frio County does not maintain a public online inmate roster, so a phone call or in-person visit is the best way to check on someone in custody.

When calling, have the person's full name and date of birth ready. That helps staff locate the correct record. For formal copies of booking photos or other records, submit a written public information request. Mail it to the office or deliver it in person. The office has 10 business days to respond under the Texas Public Information Act. Viewing records in person is free during office hours. Copies of documents carry a per-page fee.

For statewide searches, the TDCJ Offender Search covers all Texas state prison inmates. The Texas DPS Crime Records Division provides statewide criminal history. For inmate release notifications, VINELink is free and covers most Texas county jails.

The Texas Commission on Jail Standards sets rules for and inspects all county jails in Texas, including the Frio County Jail.

Frio County Booking Photos and Records

Booking photos at the Frio County Jail are part of the official public arrest record. Every person booked at the jail is photographed as part of the standard intake process. For current inmates, call the office to confirm what records are available. For older records, a formal written public information request is needed to get copies.

All Frio County arrest records are public under the Texas Government Code Chapter 552. A standard booking record includes full name, date of birth, physical description, booking number, charges, bond amount, arresting agency, and booking date. Release information is added once the person leaves custody. Records remain on file indefinitely unless removed by court order.

Some records carry access restrictions. Active investigation files may be withheld temporarily. Juvenile records are protected under Texas Family Code section 58.005. Records expunged by court order are removed from public access entirely. Outside these limits, most adult Frio County arrest records are open to the public.

How to Request Frio County Jail Records

For custody checks, call (830) 334-3311. For copies of booking photos or other records, submit a written public information request. Mail it to Frio County Sheriff's Office, 502 S. Cedar St., Pearsall, TX 78061, or bring it in person during office hours.

Include the person's full name, date of birth, approximate arrest date, and what records you need. The office has 10 business days to respond. Viewing records in person is free. Copies carry a per-page fee. Court case records are held by the Frio County District Clerk or County Clerk in Pearsall and must be requested separately from the Sheriff's Office.

Note: For a county like Frio that does not have an online roster, calling during business hours is the fastest way to confirm custody status. Written requests are better suited for getting copies of older records or booking photos.

Texas Statewide Jail and Arrest Resources

The TDCJ Offender Search is free and covers all Texas state prison inmates. The Texas DPS Crime Records Division handles statewide criminal history records. Both tools cover Frio County data and all other Texas counties.

The Texas Commission on Jail Standards inspects all county jails in Texas, including the Frio County Jail. TCJS reports are public records covering facility conditions, staffing, and compliance with state standards. Reports are available on the TCJS website.

For inmate release notifications, VINELink is free and sends automatic alerts when an inmate's custody status changes. The service covers Frio County and most Texas county jails. Register with the inmate's name and booking number to receive alerts.

Removing an Arrest Record in Frio County

Arrest records in Frio County stay on file until a court orders their removal. Texas law allows expunction under Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Chapter 55. You may qualify if the charges were dropped, you were acquitted, or the case was dismissed. An approved expunction requires all agencies to destroy their copies of the record, including the booking photo.

File your petition with the district court in Frio County. The court is in Pearsall. If the judge approves the expunction, the Sheriff's Office must destroy its records of the arrest. After expunction, you can legally say in most situations that the arrest did not occur. An order of nondisclosure seals a record without destroying it and may apply to certain deferred adjudication cases. A Texas attorney can help you assess which path is right for your situation.

Cities in Frio County

Frio County includes Pearsall as the county seat and Dilley as another small community. Neither city meets the population threshold for individual city pages on this site. All arrests in the county are processed through the Frio County Sheriff's Office and jail in Pearsall.

Nearby Counties

Frio County is in south Texas near San Antonio. If the arrest happened near a county line, check the neighboring county pages.