Tom Green County Jail Mugshots
Tom Green County jail mugshots and booking records are managed by the Tom Green County Sheriff's Office in San Angelo, Texas. The Sheriff's Office runs the county jail, handles all bookings, and keeps records available for public inspection under Texas law. This page explains how to search for current inmates, get booking photos, and access state tools for broader records searches.
Tom Green County Overview
Tom Green County Sheriff's Office
The Tom Green County Sheriff's Office is located at 105 E. Concho Ave., San Angelo, TX 76903. San Angelo is the county seat and one of the larger cities in West Texas. The Sheriff's Office runs a full-service county jail and handles law enforcement throughout the county. All arrests made in Tom Green County go through the Sheriff's booking process, which includes taking a booking photo and recording full charge information.
Tom Green County has a population of more than 120,000 people and processes a substantial number of jail bookings each year. The county offers online access to inmate information through its official website. The online search covers current inmates and may include recent releases. You can access the inmate search at the Tom Green County Sheriff's page.
For records beyond what the online portal shows, or for formal records requests, contact the Sheriff's Office directly by phone or visit in person during business hours.
| Office | Tom Green County Sheriff's Office |
|---|---|
| Address | 105 E. Concho Ave., San Angelo, TX 76903 |
| Phone | (325) 655-8111 |
| Website | co.tom-green.tx.us/sheriff |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, business hours |
Tom Green County Inmate Search
Tom Green County offers an online inmate search through the county's website. Visit the Sheriff's Office page to search for current inmates by name. The tool shows custody status, charges, and bond information. Results reflect the current inmate roster and are updated regularly.
If you cannot find someone through the online search, call the Sheriff's Office at (325) 655-8111. Staff can look up the person in the internal system and confirm whether they are in custody, have been released, or have been transferred. For state prison inmates, use the TDCJ Offender Search.
Sign up at VINELink to receive automated notifications when someone's custody status changes. This is useful if you need to track releases or transfers without checking manually each day.
VINELink tracks custody status across Texas county jails and state prisons and sends free alerts when an inmate is released or moved.
Tom Green County Booking Photos and Records
Tom Green County booking photos are taken for every person processed at the county jail. These records are public under Texas Government Code Chapter 552. The booking record includes the person's full name, date of birth, charges, booking date, bond amount, and physical description. The mugshot is part of this record.
For current inmates, booking photos may be visible directly through the online inmate search. For older arrests or people no longer in custody, you need to submit a formal Public Information Request to access the mugshot and full booking record. The county must respond within 10 business days under state law.
Records related to active investigations or sealed cases may be withheld. If records are withheld, you will receive a written explanation. You have the right to seek a ruling from the Texas Attorney General if you believe the withholding is improper.
How to Request Tom Green County Jail Records
You can submit a Public Information Request to the Tom Green County Sheriff's Office in person, by mail, or by phone at (325) 655-8111. Mail requests to the office at 105 E. Concho Ave., San Angelo, TX 76903. Include the full name of the person whose records you want, the date of the arrest, and a description of the specific records you need, whether that is the booking photo, the intake report, or the charge summary.
Under the Texas Public Information Act, the county has 10 business days to respond. If a fee applies, the county must give you an estimate before proceeding if the total cost will exceed $40. You have the right to narrow your request to reduce costs if needed.
Note: Statewide criminal history reports are available from the Texas DPS Crime Records Division for a small fee.
Texas Statewide Jail and Arrest Resources
In addition to the county's own search tools, several state resources are useful. The TDCJ Offender Search covers state prison inmates. The Texas DPS Crime Records Division handles criminal history requests. VINELink provides custody notifications. The Texas Commission on Jail Standards inspects county jails and makes data public. All are free for basic lookups.
Removing an Arrest Record in Tom Green County
People who were arrested in Tom Green County but were not convicted may be eligible to have their records expunged under Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Chapter 55. Qualifying situations include dismissed charges, acquittals, and completed deferred adjudication programs. An expunction order requires the Sheriff's Office and all other agencies holding records related to that arrest to destroy them.
File the petition in the court where the case was heard. An attorney familiar with Tom Green County courts can assess your eligibility and guide you through the process. For situations that do not qualify for full expunction, a nondisclosure order may limit public access to the record.
Cities in Tom Green County
San Angelo is the county seat and the largest city in Tom Green County. It qualifies as a city with its own records page.
Other communities in Tom Green County include Carlsbad, Christoval, and Grape Creek. All arrests in those areas go through the Tom Green County Sheriff's Office.