Find Jail Mugshots in Real County

Real County jail mugshots and booking records are maintained by the Real County Sheriff's Office in Leakey, Texas. This small Hill Country county has a single jail facility with a low daily inmate count. To find out who is currently in custody or get copies of booking photos, you contact the Sheriff's Office directly or submit a public information request.

Real County Sheriff's Office

Sheriff Nathan Johnson leads the Real County Sheriff's Office and oversees the county jail on Highway 83 South in Leakey. The jail address is 146 Highway 83 South, Leakey, TX 78873. Mail for inmates goes to the Sheriff's mailing address at PO Box 445, Leakey, TX 78873-0445. The phone is (830) 232-5201 and Sheriff Johnson can be reached by email at sheriffnathanjohnson@co.real.tx.us.

Real County is in the Texas Hill Country, in the Frio River drainage area. It is one of the least populated counties in the state. The county averages around 60 arrests a year, with a daily inmate count that typically stays at just 3 people. The service area covers both Camp Wood and Leakey. For longer-term state inmates, records are available through the TDCJ Offender Search portal.

Real County Inmate Search and Jail Mugshots

Real County does not have an online inmate roster or digital search portal. To check custody status, call the Sheriff's Office at (830) 232-5201 during business hours. Because the daily population is so low, staff can quickly confirm whether someone is in custody. This direct contact approach is standard for small rural Texas counties that lack the resources to run a dedicated online system.

For statewide custody tracking, the VINELink system at vinelink.com covers custody status across many Texas counties. You can call 877-TX4-VINE (877-894-8463) for phone access. VINELink also lets you register to receive automatic notifications if an inmate's status changes, which is useful when you cannot check in regularly.

Third-party record aggregator sites sometimes display Real County booking data pulled from public sources. These may show mugshots and charge information for past and current bookings. The data on these sites can lag behind official records, so always confirm with the Sheriff's Office when you need accurate current information.

State-level offender data is maintained by the Texas DPS Crime Records Division, which holds criminal history records from every county in Texas.

Real County Booking Photos and Arrest Records

When someone is arrested in Real County, the Sheriff's Office takes a booking photo and creates an arrest record. That record becomes part of the public file under the Texas Public Information Act, Government Code Chapter 552. The record typically includes the person's name, date of birth, physical description, charges, bond amount, and booking date. It also notes the arresting agency and, if the person has been released, the release date.

To request copies of booking photos or arrest records from Real County, send a written public information request to the Sheriff's Office at PO Box 445, Leakey, TX 78873-0445. You can also call first to ask about the process. The office has 10 business days to respond. Viewing records in person during office hours is generally free; copies may cost a small per-page fee.

Note: Records involving juvenile arrests are handled separately under Texas Family Code section 58.005, which limits public access to those files.

Texas Statewide Arrest and Jail Resources

Beyond the Real County Sheriff's Office, several state resources can help you find arrest and inmate records. The TDCJ Offender Search covers all people serving time in Texas state prisons. The Texas DPS Crime Records Division maintains the statewide criminal history database and processes formal background check requests. The Texas Commission on Jail Standards monitors all county jails in Texas and keeps records on each facility's inspections and compliance.

The Texas Attorney General Open Government Division explains your rights under the Public Information Act and handles complaints when a request is wrongly refused. If Real County declines a records request without a valid reason, you can ask the AG to review it.

Clearing an Arrest Record in Real County

A Real County arrest record stays on file until a court removes it. Under Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Chapter 55, you may petition for expunction if your charges were not filed, were dismissed, or you were found not guilty. If granted, every agency holding a copy of that arrest record, including the Sheriff's Office, must destroy it. After expunction, you can legally deny the arrest happened in almost all contexts.

A nondisclosure order is a different path. It seals the record from public view rather than destroying it. Both options require filing a petition in the district court that covers Real County. An attorney familiar with the Texas Hill Country area can walk you through which option fits your case and whether you meet the legal criteria.

Cities in Real County

Leakey is the county seat and main community in Real County. Camp Wood is a small unincorporated community also served by the Sheriff's Office. All arrests in the county are processed through the Real County Jail and Sheriff's Office in Leakey.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Real County. Check the location of the arrest to determine which county handled the booking.