Brewster County Booking Reports and Arrest Records
Brewster County booking reports are maintained by the Brewster County Sheriff's Office in Alpine, Texas. Brewster is the largest county by land area in Texas, covering nearly 6,200 square miles of Big Bend country. The Sheriff's Office processes all county bookings and holds records of arrests made throughout the county. There is no dedicated online inmate search portal, so most requests are handled by contacting the Sheriff or jail directly. This page explains how to find and request Brewster County booking records.
Brewster County Overview
Brewster County Sheriff's Office
The Brewster County Sheriff's Office is at 307 W. Sul Ross Ave. in Alpine. The main number is (432) 837-5541 and the fax is (432) 837-5960. The jail facility is at 201 W Avenue E in Alpine, reachable at (432) 837-3488 or (432) 837-5541. The county website referenced for the Sheriff's office is www.brewstercountysheriff.com, though connectivity for that site has been inconsistent.
Brewster County covers the Big Bend region of far West Texas and borders Mexico. The county handles a range of border-related arrests as well as offenses tied to outdoor recreation areas including Big Bend National Park. The Sheriff's jurisdiction covers all unincorporated areas plus the town of Alpine. The jail holds up to 56 inmates and is subject to inspection by the Texas Commission on Jail Standards.
| Office | Brewster County Sheriff's Office |
|---|---|
| Address | 307 W. Sul Ross Ave., Alpine, TX 79830 |
| Jail Address | 201 W Avenue E, Alpine, TX 79830 |
| Sheriff Phone | (432) 837-5541 |
| Jail Phone | (432) 837-3488 |
| Fax | (432) 837-5960 |
How to Search Brewster County Booking Reports
Brewster County does not have a public online inmate search portal. To check on an inmate or look up booking information, call the jail at (432) 837-3488. Staff can confirm whether someone is in custody and provide basic details about their charges and bond status. The Sheriff's main line at (432) 837-5541 can also help during regular business hours.
For written copies of booking records, mail a formal public information request to the Brewster County Sheriff, Attention: Jail Records, 307 W. Sul Ross Ave., Alpine, TX 79830. Include the full name of the person, their date of birth, the approximate time period you are asking about, and a brief description of the crime or incident if known. This information helps the office locate the correct record faster.
The Sheriff's Facebook page has sometimes been used to post recent arrest reports for Brewster County. While not an official records system, it can be a quick way to check recent bookings if you already have a rough idea of when the arrest occurred. That said, for verified official records, the Sheriff's Office is the only authoritative source.
The screenshot below is from the Texas DPS Crime Records Division site, which maintains statewide arrest history accessible through official channels when county-level data is limited.
The Texas DPS Crime Records Division is a useful statewide resource for arrest data when county-level online access is not available, as is the case with Brewster County.
For inmates transferred to TDCJ after sentencing, the TDCJ Inmate Search shows current location and status in the state prison system.
What Brewster County Booking Records Include
Brewster County booking records follow the same format required for all Texas county jails. Each record captures the details of the arrest, the person booked, and the charges filed. These records are public under the Texas Public Information Act and can be requested by any member of the public.
A standard Brewster County booking report contains:
- Full name and physical description
- Booking number and date
- Time of booking
- Charges at time of arrest
- Bond or bail amount
- Court date and location
- Mugshot photograph
Records are created at the time of intake and stored by the Sheriff's Office. Older records may be in paper form rather than electronic. If you need records that go back several years, note that in your written request. The Sheriff's Office will let you know if the records exist and in what format they are stored.
Brewster County Jail
The Brewster County Jail at 201 W Avenue E in Alpine holds up to 56 inmates. It is a county-run facility operated by the Sheriff's Office. The jail handles pre-trial detainees and people serving short sentences for county-level crimes. People convicted of state felonies are transferred to TDCJ after sentencing.
Being in one of the most remote counties in Texas, Brewster County faces unique challenges in staffing and inmate transfer logistics. The nearest major city is Midland, roughly three hours north. The Texas Commission on Jail Standards oversees inspection and compliance for the Brewster County Jail just as it does for all other county jails in the state.
For victim notification tied to an inmate at the Brewster County Jail, VINELink provides automated status updates when an inmate's custody status changes.
Note: The county's remote location means records requests by mail may take longer than in urban counties. Building in extra time is advisable if you are on a deadline.
Public Records Requests in Brewster County
Texas law under Texas Government Code Chapter 552 gives you the right to request booking records from the Brewster County Sheriff's Office. The process is straightforward. Write a letter identifying the records you want and send it to the office at 307 W. Sul Ross Ave., Alpine, TX 79830. No specific form is required.
The office has 10 business days to respond. If the records will take longer to gather, or if any portion may be withheld, the office must inform you in writing. If the total cost to produce the records exceeds a threshold, you will be notified and given a chance to modify the request. Most single-record requests result in minimal fees.
If your request is denied, you can ask the Texas Attorney General's Open Records Division to issue a ruling. The AG's office provides free opinions on whether a denial was proper. In most cases, booking records are not subject to any exception and must be provided.
Cities in Brewster County
Brewster County's main community is Alpine, the county seat. Marathon and Study Butte are smaller communities in the county. None meet the population threshold for a dedicated city page on this site. All county bookings are processed through the Sheriff's Office in Alpine.
Nearby Counties
Brewster County is surrounded by some of the most remote counties in Texas. Each has its own Sheriff handling local arrests.