Blanco County Arrest and Booking Records
Blanco County booking reports are held by the Blanco County Sheriff's Office in Johnson City, Texas. If you need to search the jail roster or find information about a recent arrest in Blanco County, the Sheriff's Office is your main point of contact. Records are available under the Texas Public Information Act, and the office accepts in-person, phone, and written requests. Blanco County is a small Hill Country county, but the Sheriff maintains a public-facing website and a jail roster that can be searched by name.
Blanco County Overview
Blanco County Sheriff's Office
The Blanco County Sheriff's Office is the main law enforcement and jail authority in the county. The office is located at 400 US Highway 281 South in Johnson City, and the attached jail facility sits at the same address on South US 281. The Sheriff handles all bookings and is the primary contact for records related to arrests in the county.
Blanco County is part of the Texas Hill Country and has a smaller population than many of its neighbors. The jail is a county-run facility. For longer sentences or overflow, inmates may be transported to facilities in adjacent counties or to state custody under the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
| Office | Blanco County Sheriff's Office |
|---|---|
| Address | 400 US Hwy 281 South, Johnson City, TX 78636 |
| Jail Address | 400 S. US 281, Johnson City, TX 78636 |
| Phone | (830) 868-7104 |
| Website | co.blanco.tx.us |
How to Search Blanco County Booking Reports
The Blanco County Sheriff's Office maintains an online roster of current inmates. You can search the roster by name to find people who are currently in custody. The roster is updated on a regular basis and shows basic booking information. To get it, go to the Blanco County Sheriff's website and look for the inmate roster link.
For older records or detailed booking sheets, you need to contact the Sheriff's Office directly. Call (830) 868-7104 during business hours and ask for records. You can also send a written request by mail to the address above. Include the full name, approximate date of arrest, and your contact information.
Mugshots and detailed booking data may require a formal public information request. Under Texas Government Code Chapter 552, the office has a set number of business days to respond. If the cost to produce records will exceed a threshold, they must notify you first and give you a chance to narrow your request.
The screenshot below is from the Blanco County Sheriff's official page, which is the main online contact point for the department.
The page includes contact information, office hours, and links to the current inmate roster maintained by the county.
For state-level records or inmates transferred to Texas Department of Criminal Justice custody, you can search the TDCJ Inmate Search online. VINELink is another option for victim notification and inmate status checks.
What Blanco County Booking Records Include
Each booking record created by the Blanco County Sheriff's Office documents the details of an arrest and intake. These records are part of the public record under Texas law. They include the information gathered at the time the person was brought into custody and processed.
A typical Blanco County booking report contains the following:
- Inmate's full name and date of birth
- Booking date and time
- Charges filed at time of arrest
- Bond amount and conditions
- Mugshot photograph
- Physical description
- Arresting agency
In smaller counties like Blanco, not all of this data may be available online. The roster shows names and charges. Full booking sheets with mugshots may require a direct request to the Sheriff. Written requests are handled as public information requests under the Texas Public Information Act, codified at Texas Government Code Chapter 552.
Blanco County Jail Information
The Blanco County Jail is a county-operated facility at 400 S. US 281 in Johnson City. It holds pre-trial detainees and people serving short sentences for county-level offenses. The facility is managed by the Sheriff's Office. The jail is inspected by the Texas Commission on Jail Standards, which sets minimum requirements for inmate housing, health, and safety across all Texas county jails.
If you need to check on someone in custody, call the Sheriff's Office at (830) 868-7104. The office can tell you whether a person is currently booked and provide basic information about their status. For information about bail, bond agents operate in the area and can be found through local directories.
For inmates who have been transferred to state custody after sentencing, use the TDCJ Inmate Search to locate them. That system is separate from the county jail and covers all Texas state prison facilities.
Note: Blanco County's jail is a smaller facility. Overflow may be transferred to neighboring counties or contracted state facilities.
Public Records Requests in Blanco County
Anyone can request booking records from the Blanco County Sheriff's Office. No reason is required. The Texas Public Information Act, at Texas Government Code Chapter 552, gives the public a broad right to access government records. The Sheriff's Office must respond within the time limits set by that law.
To make a request, call (830) 868-7104 or send a written letter to the office at 400 US Hwy 281 South, Johnson City, TX 78636. Describe the records you want as clearly as possible. Include the name of the person, a date range, and any other details that help identify the specific records. The more specific you are, the faster the office can find and produce what you need.
Copy fees are charged at the rates set by the Texas Office of the Attorney General. Standard paper copies are typically a few cents per page. The office will tell you the estimated cost before you pay. For media outlets and attorneys, there are sometimes reduced rates or fee waivers available. If your request is denied, you can ask the Texas Attorney General's office for a ruling on whether the denial was proper.
Cities in Blanco County
Blanco County includes Johnson City and the town of Blanco. Neither has a population large enough to qualify for a separate city page, but arrests in both areas are handled through the county Sheriff's Office and jail system.
If you are looking for booking records from Johnson City or Blanco, contact the Blanco County Sheriff's Office directly at (830) 868-7104.
Nearby Counties
These counties share borders with Blanco County. If an arrest occurred near a county line, check with each adjacent county to confirm which jurisdiction handled it.