Kendall County Arrest Records

Kendall County booking reports are handled by the Kendall County Sheriff's Office in Boerne, Texas. You can request arrest records and check current inmate status through the Sheriff's Office. The jail in Boerne processes all bookings made in the county. For statewide inmate data, the TDCJ Offender Search covers people transferred to Texas Department of Criminal Justice facilities.

Kendall County Sheriff's Office

The Kendall County Sheriff's Office in Boerne is the main law enforcement agency for the county. It manages the county jail, handles all bookings, and responds to public records requests about arrests and inmate status. Booking records created at the jail are kept on file by the Sheriff's Office and are generally available to the public under Texas law.

Kendall County is located in the Texas Hill Country, northwest of San Antonio. The county has grown considerably in recent decades as the San Antonio metro area has expanded northward. Boerne is the county seat and the location of the courthouse and jail. All arrests in the county, whether made by the Sheriff's Office, city police, or other agencies, are booked at the Kendall County Jail.

How to Get Kendall County Booking Reports

The Kendall County Sheriff's Office maintains the jail roster and handles requests for booking records. An online inmate roster is available through the county, which is useful for checking on someone currently in custody. You can also contact the Sheriff's Office directly by phone during business hours to confirm custody status and get basic information.

For written copies of records, submit a request under the Texas Public Information Act. Your request should be in writing and include the full name of the subject and the approximate date of arrest. Bring or mail it to the Kendall County Sheriff's Office in Boerne. The office has 10 business days to respond. If any fees apply, they will let you know before processing.

If someone has been transferred to a Texas prison, use the TDCJ Offender Search to look them up by name. That tool covers all current TDCJ inmates across the state. VINELink is a no-cost service that lets you sign up for notifications if an inmate's custody status changes.

Note: For cases involving ongoing investigations, some details in booking records may be withheld until the case is resolved.

What Kendall County Booking Records Contain

Each time someone is booked into the Kendall County Jail, a booking record is created. These records are public under Texas law and available to anyone who requests them from the Sheriff's Office.

Kendall County booking records typically include the full name and date of birth of the person arrested, the date and time of the booking, the charges at the time of arrest, any bond amount set by the court, the arresting agency, a jail booking number, and a physical description. Some records may include mugshots depending on when and how the arrest was processed. Records involving juvenile defendants are sealed and not available to the public. Certified copies can be requested for legal purposes. The Texas DPS Crime Records Division handles full statewide criminal history requests, which go beyond what a single booking record shows.

Kendall County Jail Details

The Kendall County Jail is in Boerne and serves as the detention facility for the county. It is run by the Sheriff's Office and holds people who have been arrested and are awaiting arraignment, trial, or transfer. The jail processes bookings from multiple agencies operating within county lines.

When someone is booked into the Kendall County Jail, the intake process includes verifying identity, recording charges, screening for health needs, and cataloging personal property. Bond is set by a judge, and those who can post it are released. Others remain in custody until their case is resolved. Those convicted of felonies may be transferred to a TDCJ state prison after sentencing.

To ask about visitation schedules or putting money in an inmate's account, call the Kendall County Jail. Rules can change, so confirm details before making a visit. The Texas Commission on Jail Standards regulates the Kendall County Jail and all other county jails in Texas.

Public Records in Kendall County

Texas Government Code Chapter 552, the Texas Public Information Act, gives residents and the public the right to request records from all Texas government agencies. This includes the Kendall County Sheriff's Office. Arrest and booking records are generally public unless a specific legal exception applies.

To request records, write up your request and include the name of the subject, the approximate arrest date if known, and your own contact information. Send or bring the request to the Sheriff's Office in Boerne. You should get a response within 10 business days. The office can provide records, ask for more time on large requests, or explain in writing why records are being withheld. If you think a denial was improper, you can contact the Texas Office of the Attorney General for guidance.

Booking records from the county jail are not the same as a full criminal history report. To get a complete criminal background, contact the Texas DPS Crime Records Division, which keeps statewide data and handles those requests separately.

Texas Statewide Booking Resources

The Texas DPS Crime Records Division maintains statewide criminal history records and arrest data that span all Texas counties, including Kendall County.

This state portal is useful for anyone searching across multiple counties or looking for criminal history data that goes beyond what a single local booking record shows.

The Texas Commission on Jail Standards oversees the Kendall County Jail and all county jails in Texas, setting requirements for safe and lawful operations.

This agency publishes compliance information about county jail facilities statewide and provides a way for the public to review how jails like Kendall County's are regulated.

Cities in Kendall County

Kendall County includes Boerne, the county seat, as well as communities such as Fair Oaks Ranch, Comfort, and Bergheim. All arrests in the county are processed through the Kendall County Sheriff's Office in Boerne. No cities in Kendall County currently meet the population threshold for a dedicated city records page on this site.

Nearby Counties

If you are not sure whether a record falls under Kendall County or a nearby jurisdiction, check the arresting agency. These neighboring counties each maintain their own sheriff's offices and booking records.