Val Verde County Jail Mugshots
Val Verde County jail mugshots and booking records are held by the Val Verde County Sheriff's Office in Del Rio, Texas. The Sheriff's Office books all county arrestees, takes booking photos, and maintains public records. This page covers how to find someone in custody, request booking records, and use state tools to locate additional records.
Val Verde County Overview
Val Verde County Sheriff's Office
The Val Verde County Sheriff's Office is located at 2687 FM 2523, Del Rio, TX 78840. Del Rio is the county seat and the main population center in the county. The Sheriff's Office handles all county-level law enforcement and runs the county jail. Every arrest made in Val Verde County goes through the booking process here, which includes a booking photo and full charge documentation.
Val Verde County sits along the Texas-Mexico border and deals with a range of local and border-area law enforcement matters. The jail is the central facility for all county bookings. Staff can confirm custody status and charges by phone. Call (830) 774-7513 to reach the office. A live public online inmate search is not currently available through the county website.
For city arrests made within Del Rio, the Del Rio Police Department coordinates with the county jail for booking and custody. The county jail holds those records even when the arresting agency is city police.
| Office | Val Verde County Sheriff's Office |
|---|---|
| Address | 2687 FM 2523, Del Rio, TX 78840 |
| Phone | (830) 774-7513 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, business hours |
Val Verde County Inmate Search
There is no public online inmate roster for Val Verde County. Call the Sheriff's Office at (830) 774-7513 to check custody status. Have the full legal name and date of birth ready when you call. Staff can confirm whether the person is booked, list the charges, and provide bond information.
For people who have been moved to state prison, use the TDCJ Offender Search. For free custody status notifications, sign up at VINELink. Both tools are free and cover the full range of Texas detention facilities.
The TDCJ Offender Search covers all Texas state prison facilities and is the best place to look for anyone transferred from county jail to state custody.
Val Verde County Booking Photos and Records
Booking photos are taken for all persons processed at the Val Verde County Jail. These photos are public records under Texas Government Code Chapter 552. Along with the mugshot, a standard booking record includes the person's full name, date of birth, physical description, charges, arrest date, bond amount, and arresting agency information.
Val Verde County handles a significant number of bookings given its location along a major border crossing. Records are maintained by the Sheriff's Office and are subject to the same 10-business-day response rule that applies across all Texas counties. If records are withheld, a legal explanation must be provided in writing.
How to Request Val Verde County Jail Records
Call (830) 774-7513 to ask about the preferred method for Public Information Requests. You can mail your request to the Val Verde County Sheriff's Office at 2687 FM 2523, Del Rio, TX 78840. Include the full name of the person, the date of the arrest, and a description of the records you are requesting, such as the booking photo, intake report, or charge list.
The Texas Public Information Act gives the county 10 business days to respond. Fees for copies may apply. If the cost will exceed $40, you must receive advance notice before the county proceeds. If records are withheld, you have the right to request a ruling from the Texas Attorney General's Open Government Division.
For statewide criminal history, the Texas DPS Crime Records Division handles certified background checks.
Texas Statewide Jail and Arrest Resources
The TDCJ Offender Search finds state prison inmates. The Texas DPS Crime Records Division handles certified background checks. VINELink provides free custody alerts. The Texas Commission on Jail Standards inspects county jails statewide and posts inspection results. These tools work alongside local county resources to give a full picture of someone's custody or arrest history in Texas.
Removing an Arrest Record in Val Verde County
Under Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Chapter 55, people who were arrested in Val Verde County but were not convicted may be able to have the record expunged. This requires the charges to have been dismissed, or the person to have been acquitted or to have completed a qualifying diversion program. If the petition is granted, the Sheriff's Office and all other agencies must destroy the arrest records.
You file in the court where the case was handled. An attorney can review your eligibility and help with the filing. For cases that do not qualify for full expunction, a nondisclosure order can limit public access to the record as an alternative.
Cities in Val Verde County
Del Rio is the county seat and the largest city in Val Verde County. No cities in the county currently meet the population threshold for a dedicated city page. All county arrests are processed by the Val Verde County Sheriff's Office at the county jail in Del Rio.