Refugio County Jail Mugshots
Refugio County jail mugshots and booking records are managed by the Refugio County Sheriff's Office. There is no comprehensive online inmate roster for Refugio County. You can use VINELink for statewide tracking or contact the Sheriff's Office directly at (361) 526-1698 to ask about someone in custody.
Refugio County Overview
Refugio County Sheriff's Office
The Refugio County Sheriff's Office is at 808 Commerce St., Refugio, TX 78377. The mailing address is P.O. Box 1022, Refugio, TX 78377. The main phone is (361) 526-1698. The jail can also be reached at (361) 526-2351. The county website is at co.refugio.tx.us.
Refugio County is a small South Texas county between Corpus Christi and Victoria. The Sheriff's Office handles all adult arrests in the county and operates the county jail. The small population means there are fewer bookings than in larger urban counties. Staff can usually answer custody inquiries by phone during regular business hours.
The County Clerk handles vital records, court records, and property records for Refugio County. The Clerk's number is (361) 526-2233 ext 306 and the email is refugio.countyclerk@co.refugio.tx.us. Online payments and eRecording are available through the Clerk's office for certain document types. Court records can be accessed through the Texas eFile System for electronically filed documents.
Refugio County Inmate Search
There is no comprehensive online inmate roster for Refugio County. To find out if someone is in the county jail, call the Sheriff's Office at (361) 526-1698 or the jail at (361) 526-2351 during regular business hours. Staff can check custody status by name and give you basic booking information.
The VINELink system covers Refugio County and provides statewide custody tracking. You can search for any inmate by name and sign up for free alerts by phone, text, or email when their custody status changes. This is the main statewide tool for tracking someone in a local Texas jail when an online roster is not available.
For people transferred to a Texas state prison, use the TDCJ Offender Search. This free resource covers all TDCJ units and is updated regularly. Search by name or TDCJ number to get current location and projected release information.
Visit the Refugio County Sheriff's Office for contact information and public records guidance.
Refugio County Booking Photos and Records
When someone is booked into the Refugio County Jail, a record is created with their name, date of birth, charges, bond amount, and a booking photograph. These records are maintained by the Sheriff's Office. They are public under Texas law with the standard exceptions for juvenile records, active investigations, and expunged cases.
Under Texas Government Code Chapter 552, booking records are public information. You can request them from the Sheriff's Office with a written Public Information Request. The agency has 10 business days to respond. For court records, contact the County Clerk at (361) 526-2233 ext 306 or email refugio.countyclerk@co.refugio.tx.us.
The Refugio County Clerk handles court records and vital records. Online records search is available for certain document types through the Clerk's office.
How to Request Refugio County Jail Records
Submit a written Public Information Request to the Refugio County Sheriff's Office at 808 Commerce St., Refugio, TX 78377. You can also email the County Clerk at refugio.countyclerk@co.refugio.tx.us for certain court records. Call (361) 526-1698 to ask about submission options for jail records specifically.
The Texas Public Information Act requires a 10-business-day response. Include the subject's full name, date of birth, and approximate arrest date. Most small county agencies can process simple requests quickly when the information is clear and complete.
If your request is denied or you do not receive a response, contact the Texas Attorney General's Open Records Division. They handle records disputes for all Texas counties at no cost and can compel agencies to release improperly withheld public records.
Texas Statewide Jail and Arrest Resources
The TDCJ Offender Search covers all Texas state prisons and is free. The Texas DPS Crime Records Division processes formal background checks statewide. The VINELink system is the main real-time custody tracking tool for Refugio County Jail inmates.
The Texas Commission on Jail Standards certifies and inspects the Refugio County Jail. Their site shows capacity data and inspection results for the facility. They also track statewide inmate population counts across all 254 Texas county jails each month.
Removing an Arrest Record in Refugio County
If your Refugio County arrest was dismissed or you were acquitted, you may qualify for expunction under Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Chapter 55. The petition is filed in the district court in the county where the arrest occurred. For Refugio County arrests, that would be the district court in Refugio.
The process requires notifying all agencies that hold a copy of the record. Once the court grants the expunction, all agencies must destroy their copies. Eligibility depends on the type of charge and how the case was resolved. Waiting periods apply to some offense types.
An Order of Nondisclosure may be available for deferred adjudication completions. This seals the record from most public searches. Either option can reduce the lasting impact of an old arrest on your background checks and public profile. A local attorney can review your specific case and advise on which remedy applies.
Cities in Refugio County
Refugio County includes the city of Refugio, which is the county seat, along with Woodsboro and other small communities. No cities in Refugio County meet the population threshold for a dedicated page on this site.