Hays County Jail Mugshots
Hays County jail mugshots and booking records are maintained by the Hays County Sheriff's Office Corrections Bureau in San Marcos, Texas. The 410-bed facility is staffed by 180 certified corrections officers and handles a significant volume of bookings each year. This page explains how to search for current Hays County inmates, view booking photos, and request official records from the jail system.
Hays County Overview
Hays County Sheriff's Office
The Hays County Sheriff's Office is headed by Sheriff Gary Cutler. The Sheriff's Office and jail are both located at 1307 Uhland Road in San Marcos, TX 78666. The main jail phone is (512) 393-7800. Records can be reached at (512) 393-7832. Office hours for the records division are Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM. The Corrections Bureau page is at hayscountytx.com.
The Hays County Jail has 410 beds and is staffed by 180 corrections officers certified through TCOLE. The current inmate population hovers around 310 people at any given time, which means the facility typically operates below capacity. About 22% of inmates are female and 78% are male. Pretrial detainees make up a significant portion of the population. Hays County is one of the fastest-growing counties in Texas, between Austin and San Antonio, so the jail handles a steady flow of new bookings each week.
| Office | Hays County Sheriff's Office |
|---|---|
| Address | 1307 Uhland Road, San Marcos, TX 78666 |
| Phone | (512) 393-7800 |
| Records | (512) 393-7832 |
| Hours | Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Website | hayscountytx.com |
Hays County Inmate Search
The Hays County Sheriff's Office provides an online inmate search through inmatesearchtexas.org. You can search by last name, first name, or booking number. Results include the facility location, booking date, mugshot, charges, and bond amount and type. There is also a secondary search tool at haysrecords.us/inmate-search and court records at texascourtrecords.us/hays/.
The Hays County Sheriff's corrections page provides access to the inmate search portal used by the department in San Marcos.
The Hays County inmate search portal lets you search by name or booking number and view mugshots and charges for current inmates at the San Marcos facility.
Free search options for Hays County include the Law Library public terminals in San Marcos, the District Clerk's Office public access terminal, and the daily jail log at the Sheriff's Office. You can also attend open court proceedings to observe case information firsthand.
Use VINELink for custody notification alerts. Mail sent to inmates should include the inmate's full name and booking number addressed to Hays County Jail, 1307 Uhland Road, San Marcos, TX 78666.
Hays County Booking Photos and Records
Booking records at the Hays County Jail are public under the Texas Public Information Act (Government Code Chapter 552). Each record includes the inmate's full legal name, date of birth, physical description, booking number, arresting agency, arrest date and time, and the specific charges filed. Bond and bail information is also part of the standard record. A booking photo is taken at intake and forms part of the official file.
Hays County processes a high number of arrests each year given its location in the Interstate 35 corridor and the presence of Texas State University in San Marcos. Drug arrests, DWI cases, and property crimes are among the most common charge categories. All arrests by city police in San Marcos, Kyle, Buda, Wimberley, and other Hays County communities are processed through the Hays County Jail once booked at the county level.
Booking photos in Hays County are available through the inmate search portal for current inmates. Some restrictions apply for sensitive cases, and records related to juveniles are handled separately under a different set of rules. Access to mugshots from older cases may require a formal Public Information Request.
Note: The SmartJailMail system handles electronic messaging for inmates at the Hays County facility. Each message costs $0.50, with photo attachments available for an additional charge.
How to Request Hays County Jail Records
For current inmates, use the online search first. It is free and does not require a formal request. For older records, printed copies of booking photos, or written arrest documentation, submit a public information request to the Hays County Sheriff's Office Records Division at 1307 Uhland Road, San Marcos, TX 78666.
Your request should include the subject's full name, date of birth, and the approximate date of arrest. Include your own contact information so the office can send the response. The office must reply within 10 business days under the Texas Public Information Act. Viewing records in person is generally free. Copies may carry fees depending on the volume. For court case filings, the Hays County District Clerk handles records from the district courts in San Marcos.
Statewide criminal history is available through the Texas DPS Crime Records Division. For state prison records, use the TDCJ Offender Search.
Texas Statewide Jail and Arrest Resources
If the person you are searching for is not in the Hays County system, they may be in a state facility or an adjacent county jail. These tools can help you check more broadly.
- TDCJ Offender Search - state prison and parole records
- Texas DPS Crime Records - statewide criminal history
- VINELink - custody status alerts by phone, text, or email
- Texas Commission on Jail Standards - inspection reports and facility data
Removing an Arrest Record in Hays County
A Hays County arrest record stays on file unless a court orders it removed. Texas law allows expunction under Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Chapter 55. You may qualify if charges were dropped, you were found not guilty, or the case ended without a conviction. A petition must be filed with the district court in Hays County, which holds sessions in San Marcos.
If the court grants the order, all agencies holding records of that arrest, including the Hays County Sheriff's Office and Records Division, must destroy them. Booking photos are included. After expunction takes effect, the arrest legally did not occur. You can also seek an order of nondisclosure for deferred adjudication cases, which seals but does not destroy the record. A San Marcos or Kyle attorney can review your eligibility and handle the filing.
Cities in Hays County
Hays County includes San Marcos, the county seat, as well as Kyle, Buda, Wimberley, and Dripping Springs. San Marcos is home to Texas State University and is one of the fastest-growing cities in Texas. None of these cities currently meets the population threshold for a dedicated city page on this site, but they are all served by the Hays County Jail at 1307 Uhland Road.