Kerr County Jail Mugshots
Kerr County jail mugshots and booking records are maintained by the Kerr County Sheriff's Office in Kerrville, Texas. Kerr County is a Hill Country county with a growing retirement and vacation population, and the jail processes a regular stream of arrests. This page explains how to find current inmates, view booking photos, and request official records from the Kerr County jail system.
Kerr County Overview
Kerr County Sheriff's Office
The Kerr County Sheriff's Office is in Kerrville, the county seat. The main phone number is (830) 895-2705. The Sheriff's website is at co.kerr.tx.us/sheriff. Kerrville is the largest city in the Texas Hill Country and serves as the regional hub for healthcare, retail, and government services for the surrounding area. The Sheriff's Office handles county-level law enforcement and runs the county jail.
Kerr County includes Kerrville, Ingram, Center Point, and other communities. City police in Kerrville handle municipal arrests, with county-level cases flowing through the Sheriff's Office and the Kerr County Jail. The county is a popular destination for retirees and people seeking Hill Country living, which has driven steady population growth and a corresponding increase in the county's law enforcement needs.
The Kerr County Courthouse in Kerrville houses the District Clerk and County Clerk. Court filings and case-level records are held by those offices. For records beyond what the jail maintains directly, the courthouse offices are the appropriate contacts.
| Office | Kerr County Sheriff's Office |
|---|---|
| County Seat | Kerrville, TX |
| Phone | (830) 895-2705 |
| Website | co.kerr.tx.us/sheriff |
Kerr County Inmate Search
The Kerr County Sheriff's Office provides an online inmate search through its website at co.kerr.tx.us/sheriff. You can search for current inmates and view booking information including charges and custody status. Call (830) 895-2705 for direct phone inquiries about current inmate status.
The Kerr County Sheriff's website shows the department page and its resources for accessing inmate and booking information in Kerrville.
The Kerr County Sheriff's website provides department contacts, inmate search access, and public information resources for the county jail in Kerrville.
Use VINELink for custody status notifications. For state prison inmates, check the TDCJ Offender Search.
Kerr County Booking Photos and Records
Booking records at the Kerr 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, charges, and bond details. A booking photo is taken at intake and is part of the official record.
Kerr County sees a mix of arrests common to Hill Country counties with tourism and retirement populations. DWI, drug offenses, theft, and assault cases make up a significant portion of the jail's bookings. The county also has a history of mental health challenges given its large population of elderly residents and its position as a healthcare hub. The jail must accommodate that reality as part of its operations.
Records stay on file indefinitely unless a court orders them removed. The Sheriff's Office must respond to valid public information requests within 10 business days.
How to Request Kerr County Jail Records
For current inmate information, start with the online portal or call the Sheriff's Office at (830) 895-2705. For older records or printed documentation, submit a written public information request to the Kerr County Sheriff's Office in Kerrville. Include the subject's full name, date of birth, and approximate arrest date.
The office must respond within 10 business days. Fees may apply. Court records are available through the Kerr County District Clerk at the Kerrville courthouse. Statewide criminal history is at the Texas DPS Crime Records Division.
Texas Statewide Jail and Arrest Resources
For searches beyond Kerr County, these tools cover state prisons, statewide arrest data, and custody alerts.
- TDCJ Offender Search - state prison records
- Texas DPS Crime Records - statewide criminal history
- VINELink - custody status alerts
- Texas Commission on Jail Standards - jail inspection data
Removing an Arrest Record in Kerr County
Kerr County arrest records stay on file until a court orders them removed. Under Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Chapter 55, expunction is available if charges were dismissed, you were acquitted, or the case ended without a conviction. The petition is filed with the district court in Kerr County in Kerrville.
If the court grants expunction, the Sheriff's Office must destroy all records of that arrest, including the booking photo. After the order takes effect, the arrest legally did not happen. A Kerrville attorney can review your eligibility and prepare the required filing.
Cities in Kerr County
Kerr County includes Kerrville, the county seat and largest city, along with Ingram and Center Point. Kerrville is a well-known Hill Country destination and regional service hub. None of these communities meet the population threshold for a dedicated city page on this site.