Check Today’s Bexar County Bookings Before the Seven-Day Log Rolls Off
If the arrest happened today or overnight, start with the Bexar County Central Magistrate Search. It is the county’s quickest public route for qualifying arrests processed through Central Magistrate during the last 24 hours, and the detail page can show the SID, booking number, charge, arrest time, magistration time and bond.
For a wider recent window, use the Sheriff’s Jail Activity Reports, which BCSO keeps online for a maximum of seven days. If the entry is older—or you need to know how the charge ended—move to the Justice Portal and the correct criminal court clerk instead of searching the recent log repeatedly.
SID
Central Magistrate covers qualifying arrests processed in the last 24 hours.
BCSO keeps Jail Activity Reports online for no more than seven days.
Save both the SID and booking number whenever they appear.
Call 210-335-6201 with the full name and date of birth.
Local procedures checked August 7, 2026.
Use the right Bexar County search for the age of the arrest
Best when someone was arrested today, overnight or very recently and has been processed through Central Magistrate.
Open the booking number to see detailed charge, magistration and bond fields.Best when you are reviewing recent jail activity over several days rather than searching only the newest magistrate entries.
BCSO does not maintain these reports online beyond seven days.Best after the recent-booking window ends or when you need the court case, hearings, status or longer-term criminal record.
Use County Clerk records for misdemeanors and District Clerk records for felony district cases.Use Central Magistrate for arrests processed in the last 24 hours
Use the Sheriff’s Jail Activity Reports for the last seven days
The Sheriff’s Jail Activity page is useful when the arrest is no longer in the narrow Central Magistrate window or when you want to review recent activity across several days.
What the Central Magistrate booking fields actually mean
Field |
What it helps confirm |
What it does not prove |
Next move |
|---|---|---|---|
Booking number |
A specific Bexar County booking event. |
That every later case uses the booking number as its court cause number. |
Save it for jail questions and record requests. |
SID |
The individual’s local system identification number. |
That every charge connected to the SID came from the same arrest. |
Use it with name and DOB. |
Date of birth |
Identity when several people share the same name. |
Identity without another matching identifier. |
Match DOB + SID or booking number. |
Intake date |
When the defendant entered the county intake process. |
The exact time the alleged offense occurred. |
Compare it with arrest time. |
Case number |
The criminal matter associated with the listed charge. |
That the original charge will remain unchanged. |
Search the Justice Portal. |
Arrest time |
When the displayed arrest event occurred. |
When the person completed booking or saw a magistrate. |
Compare with intake and magistration. |
Magistration time |
When the magistrate stage was recorded. |
That release paperwork is complete. |
Review bond and conditions. |
Magistrate release time |
A release-related magistrate event when available. |
That the person physically walked out of jail at that moment. |
Confirm custody with BCSO. |
Offense description |
The allegation connected to that entry. |
Guilt or final prosecution outcome. |
Search the resulting court case. |
Offense type |
Whether the listed allegation is categorized as a felony or misdemeanor and its level when displayed. |
The final offense of conviction. |
Use the correct Clerk record. |
Bond amount |
The amount currently associated with that listed charge. |
That paying one bond clears every case or hold. |
Verify all cases with 210-335-6201. |
Disposition / comments |
Additional status or magistrate notes when available. |
The final court disposition months later. |
Use the Justice Portal for the court outcome. |
A missing result does not automatically mean the person was not arrested
200 N. Comal Street, South Tower, San Antonio, TX 78207
Operations: 24 hours a day, 365 days a year
Confirm whether the person is actually still in Bexar County custody
Central Magistrate is a recent-arrest system, not a promise that the person is currently housed in the jail. A defendant can sometimes complete bond processing before being transferred to the Adult Detention Center.
BCSO asks for the person’s full name and date of birth when you call its inmate and bond information line.
One case may be bondable while another case, warrant or condition keeps the person in custody.
You will need it for inmate mail, banking and several jail-related services.
Use for inmate charges, bond amounts and warrant information.
Have the full name and date of birth ready.
Check the magistrate result before paying anyone
Record the arrest time and booking number.
Bond and special conditions are set or updated.
Verify every case and current condition.
Actual physical release can occur after paperwork clears.
Cash bond rules published by BCSO
Local option for some active warrants
Booking & Release Satellite Office: 210-335-2592
Confirm that the warrant is active and that the office can process it.
Bexar County Courthouse
100 Dolorosa Street
San Antonio, TX 78205
Follow the booking into the Bexar County court system
Recent-arrest tools answer “who was booked?” The court record answers “what happened to the case?”
Misdemeanor case
Bexar County Clerk criminal records handle misdemeanor court matters. Use the Justice Portal and the case number from the booking whenever possible.
Criminal Central Filing: 210-335-2238
Felony case
The Bexar County District Clerk is the official custodian of felony criminal district court records.
Criminal Filing: 210-335-2591
Older background-search options
The District Clerk currently lists a $5 Bexar County felony background check through Criminal Operations.
The County Clerk currently lists $5 for the first 10 years of a misdemeanor background search and $1 for each additional year.
Use BCSO Central Records when the seven-day log is not enough
Mugshot request
Open the Central Records page and use the email link under Mugshot Requests.
BCSO asks for the full name, SID number or date of birth.
Offense or incident report
Provide the case number when available.
If you do not have it, provide the date, location and complainant’s name so staff can locate the record.
Current Central Records service fees
Service |
Published fee |
Useful for |
|---|---|---|
Offense / Incident Report |
No cost |
Sheriff-created incident or offense report. |
Accident Report |
$6 |
Non-certified crash record. |
Certified Accident Report |
$8 |
Certified crash copy. |
Record Check |
$3 |
BCSO record-search service. |
Criminal History |
$8 |
Sheriff criminal-history service. |
Sheriff’s Letter |
$2 |
When a Sheriff-issued letter is required. |
Schedule Bexar County video visitation before driving downtown
Day |
Public visitation |
|---|---|
Monday |
No public visits. Judges and attorneys have separate access. |
Tuesday–Friday |
8:30 a.m.–8:00 p.m. |
Saturday |
8:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. |
Sunday |
Closed except Easter Sunday, Mother’s Day and Father’s Day, when published hours are 8:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. |
Thanksgiving / Christmas |
Closed. |
Put the SID on Bexar County inmate mail or it may come back
[Inmate’s booked name + SID number]
[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 on the inmate kiosk.
BCSO says scanned mail remains viewable for up to six months and the physical mail is held for two business days before destruction.
Do not send more than six photographs in one envelope.
Photos larger than 5 × 7 inches are prohibited, along with images containing prohibited sexual, gang, weapon or drug content.
Books have stricter delivery rules
Use the inmate’s exact name and SID before sending money
Access Corrections
BCSO currently uses Access Corrections Secure Deposits for inmate trust-fund money.
- Online deposits
- Phone deposits
- Mobile application
- Participating retail locations
Phone: 866-345-1884
Access SecurePak
Approved care packages can be ordered through the Bexar County Access SecurePak programme.
Order by phone: 800-546-6283
Sending trust money by mail
Do not confuse the bond company with the person’s lawyer
The Public Defender represents eligible people only after appointment by the jail magistrate or a County or District Judge.
The office does not take applications from family members and cannot simply be hired.
101 W. Nueva Street, Suite 310San Antonio, TX 78205
Phone: 210-335-0701
Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
The Public Defender’s current FAQ says an incarcerated client will receive a video visit from the Public Defender within 72 hours when that office has been appointed.
Check the court record for the attorney of record before repeatedly calling different offices.
Use the District Attorney for case-status and victim-rights help
The Bexar County Criminal District Attorney’s Victim Assistance Division helps crime victims understand case status, upcoming proceedings, victim rights, restitution and available support resources.
Phone: 210-335-2105
Once the case moves into prosecution, use the court record and Victim Assistance rather than repeatedly checking the Sheriff’s seven-day activity page.
How to find an arrest older than seven days
Wrong information?
Identify which office created the error. A Sheriff booking record, police report and court docket are separate records and may require separate corrections.
Trying to clear the record?
Texas expunction and nondisclosure eligibility depends on the arrest, charge, disposition and other history. Obtain the complete court result before deciding which legal process applies.
Review current Texas expunction guidanceBexar County booking, jail and court contacts
San Antonio, TX 78207
24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
San Antonio, TX 78207
Staffed 365 days a year and open 24 hours.
Charges, bonds and warrant information.
Research and survey assistance: 210-335-6302.
San Antonio, TX 78207
101 W. Nueva Street
San Antonio, TX 78205
Felony records.
San Antonio, TX 78205
Case-status, rights and victim-support questions.
Adult Detention Center and Central Magistrate
Video Visitation Center
Five details that prevent the most common mistakes
It gives a much more useful individual booking detail page than simply scanning a recent activity report.
Move to the court portal once the Sheriff report drops off instead of assuming the record disappeared.
Save it for mail, money, mugshot requests and identity verification.
A defendant may bond out from Central Magistrate without being transferred into the main detention center.
Use the County Clerk for misdemeanor records and the District Clerk for felony district records.
The Sheriff specifically warns that it does not collect telephone payments to avoid arrest.
Daily arrest log and recent-booking questions answered
How do I see Bexar County arrests from the last 24 hours?
Use the official Bexar County Central Magistrate Search. It covers people processed by Central Magistrate within the last 24 hours for Class B or higher offenses, plus certain Class C charges filed from Justice of the Peace courts. Open the booking number to review the SID, date of birth, intake time, charge, arrest time, magistration time, bond and other available case details.
How far back do Bexar County Jail Activity Reports go?
The Bexar County Sheriff’s Office states that Jail Activity Reports are maintained online for a maximum of seven days. They are useful for recent activity, but they are not a permanent arrest archive. For an older event, use the Bexar County Justice Portal, the appropriate Clerk’s criminal records, or request the needed Sheriff record.
Why is a recent Bexar County arrest not showing online?
The person may still be moving through booking, may not have completed magistration, may have been released before transfer to the Adult Detention Center, may be listed under a different name, or may have a case outside the search’s coverage. The Sheriff’s Office specifically warns that some Jail Activity Report information may not yet be updated depending on where the defendant is in the booking process.
What information does the Bexar County Central Magistrate Search show?
The recent-arrest list identifies people by name, SID and booking number. Opening a booking can show the date of birth, race, sex, intake date, case number, arrest time, magistration time, magistrate release time, offense description, offense type, bond amount, disposition and comments when those fields are available.
Is the Central Magistrate Search the same as a current jail roster?
No. The Central Magistrate Search is primarily a recent-arrest and magistration tool for qualifying arrests processed within the last 24 hours. A person may bond out before transfer to the Adult Detention Center. For current charges, bond amounts or warrant information, BCSO also provides the Inmate and Bond Information line at 210-335-6201 and asks callers to have the person’s full name and date of birth.
How do I check a Bexar County inmate’s bond?
For a new arrest, open the Central Magistrate booking after magistration because the office updates bond amounts and special conditions after that process. You can also call the BCSO Inmate and Bond Information line at 210-335-6201 with the person’s full name and date of birth. Verify every charge and case before paying a bond.
How do I request a Bexar County mugshot or arrest report?
Use the Bexar County Sheriff’s Central Records page. Under Mugshot Requests, use the published email link and provide the full name, SID number or date of birth. For an offense or incident report, provide the case number or the date, location and complainant’s name. BCSO currently lists offense and incident reports at no cost.
Where do I find the court case after a Bexar County booking?
Use the Bexar County Justice Information Portal for public criminal court data. County Clerk records generally cover misdemeanor cases, while the District Clerk is the custodian of felony criminal district court records. Use the booking number, SID, defendant name and case number from the arrest result to confirm the correct court case.
How do I visit or send money to someone in Bexar County Jail?
Video visitation is scheduled through ICSolutions and the BCSO Video Visitation Center is at 222 South Comal Street. BCSO currently uses Access Corrections for commissary trust deposits and Access SecurePak for approved care packages. Verify the inmate’s full booked name and SID before scheduling or sending money.
Can I still find a Bexar County booking after it disappears from the seven-day log?
Yes, but the seven-day Jail Activity Report itself is not the long-term archive. Search the Bexar County Justice Portal for the resulting criminal case, contact the County Clerk for misdemeanor records or the District Clerk for felony records, and use BCSO Central Records when you need a Sheriff-created arrest, offense, mugshot or criminal-history record.