Gonzales County Jail Mugshots

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

Gonzales County Sheriff's Office

The Gonzales County Sheriff's Office is at 1713 E. Sarah Dewitt Dr. in Gonzales, the county seat. The office runs the county jail and processes all arrests in Gonzales County. When someone is arrested, they are brought 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.

Gonzales County is in south-central Texas, roughly midway between San Antonio and Victoria on US-90A. The city of Gonzales is both the county seat and the main community in the county. The area is largely agricultural. The Sheriff's Office handles all county-level law enforcement and jail operations. City police handle arrests within Gonzales city limits, but all local detainees go to the county jail for booking.

For people serving time in Texas state prisons, the TDCJ Offender Search is the right tool. The county jail holds pretrial detainees and people serving shorter local sentences.

Gonzales County Inmate Search

To find current inmates at the Gonzales County Jail, call the Sheriff's Office at (830) 672-6524 during business hours. The office can confirm custody status and provide basic booking information by phone. Gonzales County does not currently operate a public online inmate roster, so calling or visiting in person is the best way to check on someone in custody.

When calling, have the person's full name and date of birth ready. For formal records requests, submit a written public information request by mail or in person. The office has 10 business days to respond under the Texas Public Information Act. Viewing records in person during office hours is free. 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 alerts, VINELink is free and covers most Texas county jails.

The TDCJ Offender Search covers Gonzales County residents who have been transferred to Texas state prison facilities.

Gonzales County Booking Photos and Records

Booking photos at the Gonzales 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, the office can confirm what records are on hand. For older records, a formal written public information request is required to get copies of booking photos and arrest documents.

All Gonzales 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.

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

How to Request Gonzales County Jail Records

For custody checks, call (830) 672-6524. For copies of booking photos or other records, submit a written public information request. Mail it to Gonzales County Sheriff's Office, 1713 E. Sarah Dewitt Dr., Gonzales, TX 78629, or deliver it in person during office hours.

Include the person's full name, date of birth, approximate arrest date, and the specific records you need. The office has 10 business days to respond. Viewing records in person is free. Copies carry a per-page fee. Court records are held separately by the Gonzales County District Clerk or County Clerk in Gonzales.

Note: If the person was arrested by the Gonzales Police Department rather than the Sheriff's Office, you may need to contact the city police directly for their copy of the arrest report. Booking photos and jail records will still be at the county jail.

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 Gonzales County records and all other Texas counties.

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

For inmate release notifications, VINELink is free and sends automatic alerts when an inmate's custody status changes. The service covers Gonzales County and most Texas county jails. Register with the inmate's name to receive alerts by phone, text, or email.

Removing an Arrest Record in Gonzales County

Arrest records in Gonzales 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 Gonzales County. The court is in Gonzales. 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 option is right for your case.

Cities in Gonzales County

Gonzales County includes the city of Gonzales as the county seat and several small surrounding communities. None of these towns meet the population threshold for individual city pages on this site. All arrests in the county are processed through the Gonzales County Sheriff's Office and jail in Gonzales.

Nearby Counties

Gonzales County is in south-central Texas between San Antonio and Victoria. If the arrest happened near a county line, check the neighboring county pages.