Kimble County Jail Mugshots
Kimble County jail mugshots and booking records are maintained by the Kimble County Sheriff's Office in Junction, Texas. Kimble County is a rural Hill Country county in Central Texas with a small population. The Sheriff's Office handles all county law enforcement and jail operations. This page explains how to find current inmates, access booking photos, and request records from the Kimble County jail system.
Kimble County Overview
Kimble County Sheriff's Office
The Kimble County Sheriff's Office is in Junction, the county seat. The main phone number is (325) 446-2761. The jail line is (325) 446-2766. Junction sits at the confluence of the North and South Llano Rivers in the Texas Hill Country. The county is known for hunting, fishing, and ranching. The Sheriff's Office handles all county law enforcement and manages jail operations for pretrial detainees and sentenced inmates in Kimble County.
Kimble County is in the heart of the Edwards Plateau region of Central Texas. The county is largely agricultural and ranch land with modest populations spread across the area. Junction is the main community and serves as the hub for county government services including law enforcement. The county courthouse in Junction holds the District Clerk and County Clerk, who handle court case filings and related records.
Given the county's small size and rural character, the jail handles a limited number of bookings annually. Common charges include hunting and wildlife violations, DWI, drug offenses, and occasional property crimes. The Sheriff's Office maintains all booking records on file.
| Office | Kimble County Sheriff's Office |
|---|---|
| County Seat | Junction, TX |
| Main Phone | (325) 446-2761 |
| Jail Phone | (325) 446-2766 |
Kimble County Inmate Search
Kimble County does not have a dedicated public online inmate search system. To check on someone's current custody status, call the Sheriff's Office at (325) 446-2761 or the jail at (325) 446-2766 during business hours. Staff can confirm whether a specific person is currently in custody and provide basic information about their booking.
For state prison inmates, use the TDCJ Offender Search to check the Texas Department of Criminal Justice database. People sentenced to more than six months are typically transferred from the county jail to a TDCJ facility. Use VINELink for free custody status alerts on county jail inmates.
Kimble County Booking Photos and Records
Booking records at the Kimble 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 taken at intake is part of this official record.
Kimble County is a rural Hill Country county with modest law enforcement activity. The jail processes bookings from the Sheriff's Office and occasionally from Texas Parks and Wildlife enforcement officers who operate in the county given its hunting and outdoor recreation focus. Records are kept on file by the Sheriff's Office and are accessible through public information requests. The office must respond within 10 business days.
Booking records remain on file indefinitely unless a court orders them removed. You can request records from any period in the county's history as long as they have not been expunged by court order.
How to Request Kimble County Jail Records
To request booking records or booking photos, contact the Kimble County Sheriff's Office in Junction. You can visit in person or submit a written public information request by mail. Include the subject's full name, date of birth, and the approximate arrest date in your request.
The office must respond within 10 business days under the Texas Public Information Act. Fees may apply for copies. For court case records, the Kimble County District Clerk and County Clerk at the Junction courthouse handle those files. Statewide criminal history is available through the Texas DPS Crime Records Division.
Texas Statewide Jail and Arrest Resources
For searches beyond Kimble County, these tools can help locate inmates across the Texas system.
- TDCJ Offender Search - state prison records
- Texas DPS Crime Records - statewide criminal history
- VINELink - custody status notifications
- Texas Commission on Jail Standards - jail inspection data
Removing an Arrest Record in Kimble County
Kimble County arrest records stay on file unless 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. You file a petition with the district court in Kimble County, which holds sessions in Junction.
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. An attorney from the Kerrville or San Angelo area can assist with Kimble County district court filings.
Cities in Kimble County
Kimble County has one main community, Junction, which serves as the county seat. It is a small Hill Country town at the confluence of the Llano River's two branches. No communities in Kimble County meet the population threshold for a dedicated city page on this site.