See the 24-Hour Intake First—Then Follow the Booking Forward
If the arrest happened today or overnight, start with Bexar County Central Magistrate. Its recent-arrest search covers people processed there during the previous 24 hours for Class B or higher offenses. Save the SID and booking number as soon as you identify the correct person.
If you need more than one day of activity, switch to the Sheriff’s Jail Activity Reports, which remain online for up to seven days. Neither list by itself proves that someone is still in jail or shows the final court result, so this page also explains how to confirm bond, release, housing and the later criminal case.
Central Magistrate covers qualifying arrests processed within 24 hours.
BCSO keeps Jail Activity Reports online for up to seven days.
Call 210-335-6201 with the full name and date of birth.
Central Magistrate: 210-335-6111, operating 24/7/365.
200 N. Comal Street, San Antonio, TX 78207.
24 hours, seven days, or current custody?
Use this when you heard about an arrest today, overnight or within roughly the previous 24 hours.
Best for SID, booking number, intake details, charges, bond and magistration information. Open the 24-hour searchUse this when the exact arrest date is uncertain or you want to review recent jail activity beyond the current 24-hour window.
The Sheriff maintains these reports online for a maximum of seven days. Open the 7-day reportsUse this when the real question is whether the person remains in custody, what the current bond is, or whether a warrant is affecting release.
Call 210-335-6201 and have the person’s full name and date of birth ready. Review official bond informationRead a new Bexar County booking in about a minute
Exact steps for the Central Magistrate list
Know what the intake fields mean before acting on them
Field |
What it helps identify |
What it does not prove |
Useful next action |
|---|---|---|---|
SID |
The person-level system identification number used in Bexar County detention records. |
That every booking attached to the person concerns the same incident. |
Save it for mail, records and jail-service questions. |
Booking Number |
The intake event currently being displayed. |
The final result of a criminal prosecution. |
Use it to distinguish this booking from an older one. |
Intake Date |
When the current intake was entered into the process. |
The exact moment of the alleged offense. |
Compare it with arrest time and police records. |
Case Number |
A criminal case identifier connected to the charge. |
That the case has reached a final disposition. |
Search the Justice Information Portal. |
Arrest Time |
The arrest time associated with the entry. |
When the person finished booking or became available for release. |
Compare it with magistration time. |
Magistration Time |
When the defendant was processed through the magistrate stage shown by the system. |
That all release paperwork is complete. |
Check bond, conditions and release information. |
Magistrate Release Time |
A release-related timestamp within the magistrate process when one is recorded. |
That the person physically walked out of the detention complex at that exact minute. |
Confirm current custody when timing matters. |
Offense Description |
The allegation associated with the displayed charge. |
Guilt or that prosecutors kept the same charge. |
Follow the later court filing. |
Offense Type |
The classification attached to the offense entry. |
The eventual plea or judgment. |
Use the court portal for the filed case. |
Bond Amount |
The bond currently associated with that charge or case. |
That paying one amount clears all cases or holds. |
Call 210-335-6201 before paying. |
Disposition / Comments |
A status or processing note associated with the magistrate entry. |
The final court disposition merely because a booking-stage disposition is shown. |
Use the Justice Information Portal for the court outcome. |
Identity check before sending money or sharing the record
Why a Bexar County booking may be missing from the screen
BCSO specifically warns that information may not yet be reflected in its reports depending on where the defendant is in the booking process.
Central Magistrate is designed around arrests processed during the previous 24 hours. Check the seven-day Jail Activity Reports next.
Central Magistrate describes its recent search as covering Class B or higher arrests processed by the office, plus certain Justice of the Peace Class C matters.
Booking systems may use a legal name, suffix or spelling that differs from the name family members normally use.
Central Magistrate can complete bond processing before a defendant is transferred to the Adult Detention Center.
Verify which county actually accepted the person into custody. A San Antonio-area incident does not automatically mean a Bexar County booking.
200 N. Comal, South Tower, San Antonio, TX 78207
Open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year
What happens between arrest and a Bexar County jail placement?
Check every charge before trying to get someone released
BCSO says a cash bond is the full bond amount and is accepted by cashier’s check or money order only, payable to the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office.
The current page states that cash, traveler’s checks and personal checks are not accepted for this bond method.
Verify that the company is currently licensed in Bexar County before signing or paying.
The county Bail Bond Board regulates and licenses surety companies that operate in Bexar County.
Check the Bail Bond BoardBexar County Pretrial Services screens qualifying defendants for PR bonds.
Call a Pretrial Screening Investigator at 210-335-1371 to ask about current eligibility.
Before anyone pays a bond
PR bond screening: what the county currently asks for
Before calling Pretrial, gather the correct spelling of the defendant’s name, date of birth, Texas driver’s license or state ID information, Social Security number, home address, telephone number, employer information and three local references with contact information.
Adult Detention Center, intake campus and parking
San Antonio, TX 78207
Phone: 210-335-6315
Staffed 365 days a year and open 24 hours.
San Antonio, TX 78207
Phone: 210-335-1371
Open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
127 N. Comal Street
San Antonio, TX 78207
The county specifically identifies this garage as covered parking for the Adult Detention Center complex.
It operates 24/7 with self-pay stations. The entrance and exit are off Commerce Street.
- 0–30 minutes: $4
- 31 minutes–1 hour: $7
- 1–1½ hours: $8
- 1½–2 hours: $10
- 2–24 hours: $12
- Lost ticket: $12
Rates checked August 7, 2026. Verify the garage signs because parking rates can change.
Schedule a Bexar County jail visit without losing the appointment
Day |
Public visitation |
What to know |
|---|---|---|
Monday |
No public visits |
Professional visits have separate rules. |
Tuesday–Friday |
8:30 a.m.–8:00 p.m. |
The visitation operation itself opens at 8:00 a.m. |
Saturday |
8:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. |
Arrive early for check-in. |
Sunday |
Closed |
Exceptions are published for Easter Sunday, Mother’s Day and Father’s Day, 8:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. |
Thanksgiving / Christmas |
Closed |
Do not schedule travel around normal weekday hours on these holidays. |
Current visitor rules provide for 20-minute visits.
Up to two adults and one minor, or one adult and two minors, under the current rules.
Use the SID correctly when mailing someone in Bexar County Jail
[Inmate’s booked name and SID number — required]
[Unit location, if known]
Bexar County Adult Detention Center
200 N. Comal Street
San Antonio, TX 78207
Incoming personal mail is opened, inspected and scanned for viewing through the inmate kiosk. Bexar County says scanned mail remains viewable for up to six months; the physical mail is held for two business days after scanning and then destroyed.
Check the envelope before sending it
Books require a different approach
Bexar County currently limits inmates to three paperback books in the cell. Books and publications must come through an established bookstore or directly from the publisher using USPS, UPS or FedEx. The SID must appear on the shipping label.
Send money to the inmate account—not to a booking scammer
BCSO currently uses Access Corrections Secure Deposits for inmate trust-fund deposits.
Access Corrections telephone deposits: 866-345-1884
Live bilingual agents are available 24/7.
BCSO links participating retail deposits through Cash Pay Today.
Retail help: 844-340-2274
Access SecurePak handles approved commissary care packages for the Adult Detention Center.
Order-by-phone: 800-546-6283
Mailing a cashier’s check or money order to the trust fund
Inmate Trust Fund
P.O. Box 831609
San Antonio, TX 78283
BCSO accepts cashier’s checks and money orders by this method. Personal checks are not accepted.
Supervisors: 210-335-6287
Commissary / care-package complaints: 210-335-5074
Who to call for medical or mental-health concerns
Request the mugshot, offense report or Sheriff record separately
A recent intake entry is not the same document as an arrest narrative or offense report. When you need the underlying Sheriff record, use the BCSO Central Records Division.
Record |
Information to prepare |
Current published fee |
|---|---|---|
Mugshot request |
Full name plus SID or date of birth. |
Use the current request instructions on Central Records. |
Offense / incident report |
Case number, or date + location + complainant name. |
No cost currently listed. |
Record check |
Provide the requested identifying information. |
$3 currently listed. |
Criminal history |
Follow Central Records identity requirements. |
$8 currently listed. |
Sheriff’s letter |
Confirm what type of letter you need before visiting. |
$2 currently listed. |
Follow the booking into the Bexar County court system
Misdemeanor or felony?
The Bexar County Clerk handles county misdemeanor records.
Central Filing: 210-335-2238
The Bexar County District Clerk is the official custodian of felony district-court records.
District Clerk: 210-335-2591
Some warrant cases can use the Booking & Release Satellite Office
Bexar County operates a Booking and Release Satellite Office for some defendants with active warrants who qualify to complete the magistrate and bond process without being taken through the main Adult Detention Center.
The person has a qualifying active warrant and wants to determine whether the county’s expedited booking-and-release process is available.
The county excludes violent offenses, sexual offenses, crimes against children, out-of-county warrants and out-of-state warrants from this satellite process.
Do not confuse a jail booking service with legal representation
The Bexar County Public Defender represents qualifying indigent defendants after appointment by a jail magistrate or a county or district judge.
The Public Defender does not independently decide indigency and cannot simply be hired or selected by a family member.
Phone: 210-335-0701
Open the Public Defender officeBexar County MAC manages assignment and support for qualified appointed private attorneys representing indigent criminal defendants.
203 W. Nueva Street, 2nd FloorSan Antonio, TX 78207
Reception: 210-335-2999
Open Managed Assigned CounselIf hiring private counsel, verify the attorney’s Texas license and ask specifically about experience in the Bexar County court handling the case.
Get the fee arrangement in writing and do not mistake a bail-bond company for a defense law firm.
Use the State Bar of TexasUse the District Attorney for case-status and victim-rights help
Victim Assistance can help explain the criminal-justice process, provide case-status information, assist with court proceedings and refer victims to appropriate services.
Phone: 210-335-2105
- Victim-rights information
- Case-status notifications
- Court accompaniment
- Crime Victim Compensation assistance
- Victim Impact Statement help
- Restitution and property assistance
Six small things that can save an unnecessary trip or payment
The SID identifies the person; the booking number identifies the intake event. Keep both.
A person can be released after magistration. Call when current custody is the real question.
It is faster than repeatedly refreshing the 24-hour Central Magistrate list for an older arrest.
127 N. Comal serves the main detention campus; the 222 S. Comal lot supports South Annex functions including Video Visitation.
Personal mail goes to 200 N. Comal; trust-fund money by mail goes to the separate P.O. Box 831609 address.
The booking tells you how the case began. The Justice Information Portal tells you what happened later.
Bexar County booking, detention and court contacts
Charges, bond amounts and warrant information. Have full name and DOB.
San Antonio, TX 78207
San Antonio, TX 78207
ICSolutions technical help: 888-646-9437
Main: 210-335-5171
Supervisors: 210-335-6287
San Antonio, TX 78207
San Antonio, TX 78205
San Antonio, TX 78205
Recent jail-intake questions answered
Where can I see Bexar County jail bookings from the last 24 hours?
Use the official Bexar County Central Magistrate Search. The county says it shows people arrested for a Class B offense or higher who were processed by Central Magistrate within the previous 24 hours. The list includes the person’s name, SID and booking number, and opening a record provides additional intake, charge, bond and magistration details.
How far back do Bexar County Jail Activity Reports go?
The Bexar County Sheriff’s Office maintains Jail Activity Reports online for a maximum of seven days. The reports are free. BCSO warns that some information may not yet appear while a person is still moving through the booking process.
Does appearing in the Bexar County recent arrest search mean someone is still in jail?
No. The Central Magistrate Search identifies people processed through Central Magistrate during the previous 24 hours; it is not a guarantee that the person remains in custody. Some defendants may bond out from Central Magistrate before transfer to the Adult Detention Center. For current charges, bond and warrant information, call 210-335-6201 with the person’s full name and date of birth.
What is a SID number in Bexar County jail records?
The SID is a system identification number associated with the person. Save it when you find the correct booking because Bexar County uses the SID for jail-related services such as mail, records questions and inmate account identification. Compare it with the person’s name, date of birth and booking number before relying on a record.
What is a Bexar County booking number?
A booking number identifies an intake event shown in the Bexar County booking system. The recent-arrest list displays a booking number with the person’s SID. Use the booking number together with the SID, intake date and case information when following the arrest into the county court portal.
Why is a recent Bexar County arrest not showing online yet?
The person may not have completed enough of the booking and magistration process for the public record to update. BCSO specifically warns that Jail Activity Report data can lag depending on where a defendant is in booking. Also check the spelling, determine whether the person was arrested for an offense covered by Central Magistrate, and call Central Magistrate at 210-335-6111 when a very recent arrest remains unclear.
How do I confirm a Bexar County inmate’s bond and release status?
Start with the Central Magistrate detail page to review the bond amount, disposition and magistration information. For current inmate charges, bond amounts and warrant information, call the Bexar County Sheriff’s Inmate and Bond Information Line at 210-335-6201 and provide the person’s full name and date of birth. Verify every active charge and hold before paying a bond.
Where is the Bexar County Adult Detention Center and where can visitors park?
The Bexar County Adult Detention Center is at 200 North Comal Street, San Antonio, Texas 78207. The county’s Comal Street Parking Garage at 127 North Comal Street provides covered parking for the Adult Detention Center complex. It operates 24 hours a day with self-pay stations; verify current parking rates before leaving the garage.
How do I schedule a visit after someone is booked into Bexar County Jail?
Register for an ICSolutions account through the official Bexar County inmate visitation page and schedule the visit after confirming the person is housed at the Adult Detention Center. Public visits are not held on Mondays. Current public visitation hours are Tuesday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. and Saturday from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., with limited Sunday holiday exceptions. Contact Video Visitation staff at 210-335-8270 for facility questions.
How do I find the court case after a Bexar County jail booking?
Use the free Bexar County Justice Information Portal. Public registration is not required. Search the person’s name in Last, First Middle format or use the case number when known. Advanced filters can narrow results with a Sheriff’s Office number or booking number. Open the case number and review Hearings and Events, which are displayed with the newest entries first.