New Braunfels Booking Reports
New Braunfels booking reports are created by the New Braunfels Police Department when arrests are made in the city. The department operates a city jail at 550 Landa Street, and people needing longer detention are transferred to the Comal County Jail at 3005 N Business 35. You can request New Braunfels booking records through the police department Records Division at (830) 221-4100 or access Comal County inmate information through the county sheriff's online search tools.
New Braunfels Overview
New Braunfels Police and Comal County Booking Records
New Braunfels is the county seat of Comal County, located between San Antonio and Austin along Interstate 35. The New Braunfels Police Department at 550 Landa St, New Braunfels, TX 78130 handles city arrests and operates a short-term city jail. People who are held longer are moved to the Comal County Jail at 3005 N Business 35, New Braunfels, TX 78130. Both facilities are physically close, but they maintain separate records systems.
The New Braunfels PD Records Division handles requests for city-generated documents. You can reach them at (830) 221-4100. The department accepts written public information requests and follows the ten-business-day response rule under Texas law. For records held at the county jail or generated by the Comal County Sheriff, contact that office at (830) 620-3400.
Standard fees under the Texas Public Information Act apply. Copies cost $0.10 per page. Certified copies carry an additional certification fee. Contact the Records Division before visiting to confirm the current fee schedule and what you need to bring.
| Office | New Braunfels Police Department |
|---|---|
| Address | 550 Landa St, New Braunfels, TX 78130 |
| Phone | (830) 221-4100 |
| Comal County Jail | 3005 N Business 35, New Braunfels, TX 78130 |
| Sheriff Phone | (830) 620-3400 |
Searching New Braunfels Arrest Records
The Comal County Sheriff's Office has an online inmate search tool. For New Braunfels arrests that moved to county custody, you can search by name to find current custody status, charges, and bond amount. This is the quickest way to check on a recent booking in the area.
For detailed records like offense reports and full booking documentation, you contact New Braunfels PD directly. In-person requests are handled at 550 Landa Street during regular business hours. Written requests are also accepted. Provide the full name of the person and an approximate date of arrest to help the records staff locate the file. The department has ten business days to respond under Texas law.
RecentlyBooked.com publishes Comal County booking data that includes arrests from New Braunfels. This is not an official source. It can help you find a booking date before you make a formal request, but do not rely on it for certified or verified information.
Note: New Braunfels PD records are separate from Comal County Sheriff records. If someone was arrested by city police and then transferred to the county jail, you may need documents from both offices.
New Braunfels Police Department
The New Braunfels Police Department is the primary law enforcement agency for the city. The department handles public information requests for arrest records and booking documents. Contact the records division directly to ask about current procedures and fees.
The Records Division at New Braunfels PD processes requests for offense reports, incident reports, and booking documentation. Written requests and in-person visits are both accepted. Call (830) 221-4100 during business hours to ask about fees and procedures before you visit.
What a New Braunfels Booking Report Contains
Booking reports from New Braunfels arrests follow the standard Texas format. The person's full name and any known aliases are recorded. Date of birth and current home address are noted. Physical description includes height, weight, hair and eye color, and any distinguishing marks.
The arrest date, time, and location are documented. The arresting officer and agency are identified in the record. Each charge is listed with the applicable statute or code section. If multiple charges arise from the same arrest, all are included. Bond information is set at intake and recorded. When the person is transferred to the Comal County Jail, a full booking record including mugshot is created there. Both the city and county records may be relevant depending on the nature of the arrest and how long the person was held.
Texas Booking Records and State Access
The Texas DPS Crime Records Division holds the statewide database for criminal history records including arrests processed through New Braunfels and Comal County. For arrests that led to criminal cases, the DPS system is the long-term official source. It is not a real-time booking lookup but covers Texas arrest histories going back years.
The Texas Commission on Jail Standards regulates county jails across Texas including the Comal County Jail. TCJS sets operational standards and record-keeping requirements. For disputes about access to jail records, TCJS is the oversight body. The Texas Attorney General's Open Government division handles public information act complaints when agencies delay or deny requests improperly.
Texas Government Code Chapter 552 is the state law that makes booking reports and arrest records public. Both the New Braunfels Police Department and the Comal County Sheriff must comply with this law when they receive records requests.
Comal County Booking Reports
New Braunfels is the county seat of Comal County. Arrests that require detention beyond the city jail go to the Comal County Jail on N Business 35. The Comal County Sheriff's Office maintains jail booking records for the whole county. For county-level inmate search tools, contact information, and more detail on Comal County records, visit the county page.