Hays County Jail Bookings | Recent Intake Records

Hays County, Texas · New bookings, intake status, jail bonds and release

Check a New Hays County Jail Intake Before Making the Next Call

If someone was arrested recently in Hays County, start with the county’s live Jail Records search rather than waiting for a third-party booking page to update. Keep the person’s booked name, date of birth and any booking or case number you already have.

Once the record appears, check the booking, arresting agency and bond information first. If the person is still being processed, the jail may not yet have a complete public entry. This page shows what happens during intake, how to troubleshoot a missing booking, where to verify bond and release, and what family members should do next.

Booked legal name Date of birth Approximate arrest time Booking number if known Arresting agency if known
HILL COUNTRY INTAKE LINE PROCESSING
BOOKING RECORD CREATED
JAIL RECORD
PUBLIC STATUS CHECK
SEARCH & INTAKE
PRINTS & PHOTO
HOLDING
MAGISTRATE
INTAKE → MAGISTRATION → ROSTER
A booking records an arrest and jail intake—not a conviction. Charges can change after prosecutor review, and a person may be released while the criminal case continues. Use court records for the filed charge and final disposition.
Live booking route

Choose Jail Records in the county Odyssey portal.

Bond-only search

The same portal has a separate Jail Bond Records option.

Jail Records

Call 512-393-7832 for jail-record questions.

Current jail

1307 Uhland Road, San Marcos, Texas.

Reviewed

Official procedures checked August 18, 2026.

Start with what is urgent

What are you trying to confirm?

ARRESTED RECENTLY Has the booking posted?

Open Jail Records first. If no result appears, the person may still be going through intake and magistration.

Run the correct search
STILL IN CUSTODY? Recheck the roster

Hays County says a person who no longer appears on the inmate search roster has been released from custody.

Check release status
NEED BOND Open Jail Bond Records

Verify the booking first, then check the separate bond search or call the jail bonding department.

Check bond options
NEED COURT DATE Do not call the jail

The jail does not assign court dates. Felony and misdemeanor cases are routed to different clerk offices.

Find the correct court
WANT TO VISIT Appointment required

On-site walk-ups are not accepted. Confirm the inmate is eligible, then schedule through visitation.

Prepare for a visit
NEED TO HELP THEM Use the SPIN carefully

Mail, trust deposits, calls, commissary and property release each follow a different Hays County procedure.

Mail, money and calls

Jump directly to the Hays County task

For a new arrest, the search, intake, missing-result, bond and release sections usually matter first.

After the arrest

What happens before a new booking is fully searchable?

Hays County describes booking as a process rather than a single database entry. That matters when a family member calls immediately after an arrest and cannot yet find the person online.

The person arrives at the jail The intake process begins after the person is brought to Hays County Jail.
Search and arrest paperwork The person is searched and the arrest report is completed as part of booking.
Fingerprints and photograph Fingerprinting and photographing are part of the county’s published booking sequence.
Processing continues in arrival order Hays County says people are processed in the order they arrive. Intoxication, lack of cooperation and the number of people being processed can affect timing.
Holding pending magistration After processing, the person is placed in a holding cell while waiting to see a magistrate.
The magistrate explains rights and charges The magistrate advises the accused of constitutional rights and the charge or charges brought against them.
Bail is addressed The magistrate sets the bail amount or other release condition when applicable.
The public record becomes more useful Once intake data has been entered and updated, the jail and bond searches become more useful for family members and attorneys.
There is no reliable “wait exactly X hours” rule. Hays County specifically says processing time varies. A missing online result shortly after arrest does not by itself mean the person was taken somewhere else.
Read the record carefully

Booking record, bond record and court record answer different questions

Do not use one record as a substitute for another
Record
Use it for
Do not assume
Next step
Jail Record
Recent booking, intake identity, arresting agency, custody and available charge information.
That the original charge is the final prosecuted charge.
Save the booking details and check bond or court records.
Jail Bond Record
Bond-related information attached to the jail matter.
That paying one bond necessarily clears every active case or hold.
Call 512-393-7807 or 512-393-7690 before paying.
Arrest / incident report
The law-enforcement narrative, incident details and agency-generated report.
That Hays County Jail created the report merely because it housed the person.
Contact the arresting agency.
Criminal court record
Filed charge, court settings, orders and disposition.
That release means the case was dismissed.
Route felony cases to District Clerk and misdemeanors to County Clerk.
Match the legal name
Compare date of birth when available
Save the booking number
Note the arresting agency
Review every charge
Check bond separately
Recheck release status
Verify final outcome in court records
Booking not showing

What to do when a new Hays County arrest is missing

The person may still be in booking Search, paperwork, fingerprints and photographs may still be underway.
The person may be waiting for magistration Magistrate timing depends on the judge’s schedule.
The booked name may differ Try a full legal surname, maiden name, hyphenated name, suffix or another known spelling.
The arrest may have occurred outside Hays County Search the county that actually accepted the person into custody.
The person may already have been released Check again and search the related court case rather than assuming the booking never existed.
The event may not have required county-jail booking Some citations and other criminal processes can result in a case without a long jail stay.
Call the jail with useful identifiers
I am trying to confirm whether [full legal name], date of birth [date], has been booked into Hays County Jail following an arrest on or about [date/time]. The arresting agency may be [agency]. Can you tell me whether the person is still processing, currently in custody, or has already been released?
Hays County Jail / Corrections Bureau: 512-393-7800
Jail Records: 512-393-7832
Daily county data

Use the jail dashboard for booking trends—not individual legal conclusions

Hays County publishes an interactive Jail Population Dashboard that is updated daily. It includes current jail-population information, bookings, common charges and historical trends.

Current population

See people physically held in the county jail as well as broader county jail-population categories.

Booking activity

Use the dashboard to understand recent and historical intake activity rather than relying on anecdotal booking lists.

Common charges

Charge trends describe the jail population; they do not establish guilt in an individual case.

After magistration

Check bond without assuming release will be immediate

Hays County publishes two jail bonding numbers: 512-393-7807 and 512-393-7690.

Cash bond

The defendant or another person posts the required amount with the court or approved payment process to secure appearance.

Hays County provides a debit/credit-card cash-bond portal.

Surety bond

A licensed bail-bond company posts the bond under an agreement with the accused.

Only companies licensed by the Hays County Bail Bond Board may issue Hays County bonds.

Personal bond

No full cash amount is posted. The accused agrees to appear and comply with the court’s conditions.

Release processing

Bonds are processed in the order received. Hays County does not promise a specific release time because multiple factors can affect processing.

Confirm the person is fully booked Use Jail Records before trying to pay anything.
Open Jail Bond Records Use the separate bond option inside the public records portal.
Confirm every active charge Ask whether another charge, warrant or hold could prevent release.
Call the bonding department when anything is unclear Use 512-393-7807 or 512-393-7690.
Use only an authorised bond company Hays County staff cannot recommend a company for you. The Bail Bond Board maintains the authorised list.
Keep the payment receipt Save the defendant name, booking information, payment amount, date and company or portal used.
Recheck the jail roster Hays County states that once the person no longer appears on the inmate search roster, the person has been released from custody.
Do not pay an unsolicited caller. Verify the booking and bond through Hays County before providing card information, cash, cryptocurrency, gift cards or personal financial information.
Release status

How to tell when the person has actually left custody

Hays County says releases are processed 24 hours a day. Once the person no longer appears on the inmate search roster, the county considers the person released from custody.
Bond posted

This starts release processing; it does not mean the person is already outside the facility.

Still on roster

The release may still be processing or another matter may need to be cleared.

No longer on roster

Hays County states that disappearance from the inmate-search roster means the person has been released from custody.

Do not promise a pickup time based on when bond was paid. The jail specifically says it cannot give a fixed release-processing duration.
Booking is not the court calendar

Route the case to the correct Hays County clerk

The Hays County Jail does not assign or track court dates. Asking the jail for the next hearing sends you to the wrong office.

Felony case

Hays County District Clerk

Hays County Government Center
712 S. Stagecoach Trail, Suite 2211
San Marcos, TX 78666

Phone: 512-393-7660

Class A or B misdemeanor

Hays County Clerk / County Courts at Law

712 S. Stagecoach Trail, Suite 2008
San Marcos, TX 78666

Phone: 512-393-7330

Search the criminal case online

Return to Hays County Courts Records Inquiry Open the official case portal
Select Criminal Case Records Do not remain in Jail Records when the question is now the court case.
Use the case or cause number when available A case number is safer than relying only on a common name.
Check the filing date and case summary Confirm that the court case follows the same arrest.
Look for bond-company and disposition information The District Clerk states that publicly available case information may include bond company and disposition date when applicable.
Obtain a copy when the docket summary is not enough Use the appropriate clerk for copies or certified proof.
District Clerk record-search and copy fees currently published
Service
Published fee
What to know
Online name search
Free
Publicly available case information can be searched online.
Staff search
$5 per name
District Clerk staff searches cover the past 10 years; the office asks users to allow five business days.
Electronic copy
$1 first 10 pages; $0.10 per page thereafter
For a document filed in a specific case.
Certified copy
$1 per page
Certification requirements may add the seal fee.
Embossed seal
$5
Added when an embossed certified seal is required.
District Clerk lobby hours: Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–4 p.m.
Office assistance by phone/email: Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.

Useful misdemeanor detail for families

Hays County Courts at Law currently publish a Thursday jail docket at 1:30 p.m. for County Court at Law matters. Do not assume every person in jail will appear on that docket; confirm the actual case and court first.
Who made the arrest?

The jail may not own the police report

Hays County Jail can house people arrested by the Sheriff, city police departments and other agencies. Use the arresting-agency field before requesting an incident or arrest report.

Very local routing rule: Hays County’s own online-reporting instructions state that Buda, Kyle, San Marcos and Uhland have their own police departments. Wimberley and Dripping Springs use Hays County Sheriff’s Office law-enforcement services.
Where to start for the underlying police record
Arrest / incident area
Starting agency
Action
Unincorporated Hays County, Wimberley or Dripping Springs
Hays County Sheriff’s Office
Use Hays County Open Records for Sheriff-created records.
Buda
Buda Police Department
Kyle
Kyle Police Department
San Marcos
San Marcos Police Department
Uhland
Uhland Police Department
Contact the city police department rather than filing the report request with HCSO.

Request a Hays County Sheriff record

Open Hays County Services Open Hays County Services
Select Open Records Hays County uses its public-information portal for requests under Texas Government Code Chapter 552.
Ask for an existing record Describe the report, incident, booking or other document. The Public Information Act does not require the county to create a new explanation or perform legal research.
Provide useful identifiers Include the person’s name, date of birth, incident or report number, arrest date, approximate time and location when known.
Copy-ready records request
Under the Texas Public Information Act, I request the releasable arrest, incident, offense and probable-cause records concerning [full legal name] for the incident or arrest on or about [date/time] at [location]. Known identifiers include booking number [number], report or incident number [number] and arresting agency [agency]. Please provide electronic copies when available and advise me of any cost before processing if charges will exceed $[amount].
On-site visitation

Do not drive to 1307 Uhland Road without an appointment

Walk-up visits are not accepted. Hays County requires an appointment for on-site social visitation.
Confirm the person is still in custody Check the jail roster before scheduling.
Call visitation Schedule at 512-393-7366.
Book ahead Hays County allows appointments to be scheduled up to one month in advance.
Confirm inmate eligibility A person may be unable to receive a social visit because of facility rules or because an inmate visitation card has not been completed.
Arrive on time Late visitors are not admitted and must reschedule.
Bring valid identification Visitors must show a valid driver’s licence or state-issued ID.
Leave personal property in the vehicle Phones, cameras, handbags and baby carriers are not allowed in the visitation area.
Current published on-site visit rules
Rule
Hays County guidance
Appointment
Required. Walk-ups are not accepted.
Visit length
20 minutes.
Weekly limit
Two on-site visits per week, one per day.
Visitors at one time
Up to three people, including children.
Children under 17
Must be supervised by a parent, legal guardian or attorney.
Regular visit days
Monday, Thursday and Friday, with late-afternoon/evening visitation offered on Tuesday. Confirm the available appointment time when scheduling.

Dress and behaviour rules that commonly cause problems

Shoulders must be covered
No revealing or see-through clothing
No spandex or tights without a skirt
Shorts or dresses cannot be excessively short
No obscene or gang-related clothing
Children must remain supervised
No cameras or cell phones
Secure personal items in the vehicle
Parking preparation: The jail’s published rules require visitors to secure personal items in their vehicle, but the online visitation FAQ does not publish a separate visitor-parking procedure. If you are unfamiliar with the facility, confirm arrival instructions when scheduling the appointment.
Remote video visitation

Use Securus when travelling to the jail is difficult

Available every day

Remote visits may be scheduled Sunday through Saturday from 7:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.

25-minute session

Each off-site video visit lasts 25 minutes.

Two per day

An inmate is restricted to two off-site video visits per day.

Create a Securus account Select Texas and Hays County Jail when choosing the facility.
Complete visitor registration The registering visitor must be at least 17 and use valid government-issued photo identification.
Allow for approval Hays County states that approvals are generally completed within 24–48 hours.
Join on time A late login does not restart the visit; only the remaining scheduled time is available.
Do not record the inmate Pictures or video recording during a session are prohibited.
Securus customer support: 800-844-6591
Non-attorney video visits are recorded and subject to electronic monitoring. Do not discuss confidential defence strategy, passwords, witnesses or evidence during ordinary social visits.
Mail, telephone and inmate account

Help someone in Hays County Jail without using the wrong address or account

Personal mail

Ordinary personal mail is not accepted at the Hays County Law Enforcement Center.

Inmate First & Last Name and ID Number
C/O Securus Digital Mail Center-Hays County, TX
PO Box 21167
Tampa, FL 33622
  • Mail is digitally scanned for viewing on tablets or kiosks.
  • Securus keeps original correspondence for 30 days before destruction.
  • Include a self-addressed stamped envelope if you want original mail returned.
  • Write only on the front side of pages.
  • Maximum 10 photos per mailing.
  • Photos must not exceed 4 × 6 inches.

Legal mail, publications and money orders

These items go directly to the jail rather than the digital personal-mail address.

Inmate First & Last Name and ID Number
Hays County Jail, TX
1307 Uhland Road
San Marcos, TX 78666
  • Legal mail
  • Pre-approved publications from a publisher, distributor or authorised retailer
  • Money orders addressed to the Inmate Trust Fund

Mail that may be returned

Packages sent to digital mail centre
Certified mail sent to processing centre
Paper larger than 8.5 × 11 inches
Non-paper items
Writing on the back of pages
More than 10 photographs in one mailing
Polaroid or self-developing photos
Contraband or prohibited imagery

Telephone calls

No ordinary incoming calls

Hays County Jail does not deliver routine personal messages to inmates. Verified emergencies are handled differently.

Securus phone service

Friends and family can use Securus Advance Connect. Direct Bill is also available for qualifying users.

Support: 800-844-6591

Put money in the Inmate Trust Fund

Current Hays County deposit options
Method
What to do
Important detail
Access Corrections
Deposit online or call 866-345-1884.
Confirm the inmate identity before submitting payment.
Lobby kiosk
Use the kiosk at 1307 Uhland Road.
Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m., excluding county holidays; accepts cash and credit/debit cards.
Money order
Mail it directly to Hays County Jail.
Include the full name and SPIN. It must arrive by 8 a.m. Monday for that week’s commissary eligibility.
Walk-in cash retailer
Register through Cash Pay Today, obtain a barcode and deposit at a participating retailer.
The county lists retailers such as CVS, Dollar General, Family Dollar and 7-Eleven.

Order commissary items through Access Securepak

Hays County currently allows family and friends to order eligible commissary items through Keefe Access Securepak. The published Securepak limit is $100 per week, separate from the inmate’s normal commissary purchases.
Order online

Use the Access Securepak catalogue and select the correct Hays County facility and inmate.

Open Access Securepak
Order support

Access Securepak customer service: 800-546-6283.

Tax and shipping charges are calculated during the order.

If the inmate leaves before a Securepak order arrives, the package is held for the standard seven-day pickup period published by Hays County.
Property and clothing

Do not arrive for property pickup until the inmate authorises it

Property pickup
  • Available Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–4 p.m., excluding approved holidays.
  • The inmate must complete a property release card at least 24 hours in advance.
  • The card must name the person authorised to collect the property.
  • The recipient must present state-issued identification.
After a transfer

If a transferred inmate cannot take the property and no pickup arrangement is made, Hays County states that the property may be destroyed or donated to the indigent after 30 days.

Excess property must be collected within seven days after notice.

Court clothes

Hays County accepts court clothes only for an inmate who is going to a jury trial. Ordinary court settings do not automatically qualify for clothing drop-off.
Legal help after booking

Apply for appointed counsel if the accused cannot afford a lawyer

Hays County publishes separate applications for County Court at Law, District Court and juvenile court appointments in English and Spanish.

Identify whether the case is misdemeanor or felony This determines which application and court route applies.
Open the Hays County indigent-defense page Apply for Indigent Defense
Download the correct fillable form Use County Court at Law for an eligible misdemeanor and District Court for a felony.
Complete every field Hays County instructs applicants not to leave fields as dashes or “N/A”; use a meaningful answer such as “none” when appropriate.
Submit it to the indigent-defense coordinators Save the completed form and send it as instructed on the county page.
Hays County Indigent Defense Coordinators
Hays County Government Center
712 S. Stagecoach Trail, Suite 2024
San Marcos, TX 78666
Phone: 512-878-6740
Additional coordinator line: 512-878-6597
Hays County states that people charged with a jail-punishable misdemeanor or a felony may qualify for appointed counsel. The county plan generally uses 125% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines as one eligibility benchmark, but other factors can be considered.

Family help with pretrial questions

Hays County Judicial Services maintains a Family Liaison for families dealing with the pretrial process, bond conditions and community-resource questions involving defendants under Hays County Jail authority.

Open the Hays County Family Liaison page

Attorney communications are treated differently

Hays County provides qualifying attorneys a non-recorded phone process and non-contact attorney visitation. Social calls and ordinary family video visits should not be treated as confidential legal communications.

Read Attorney Access Information
Release notification

Register for a custody alert instead of repeatedly refreshing the roster

Hays County directs victims and other eligible users to IVSS for basic custody information and release notifications.

IVSS Counties is available 24 hours a day in English and Spanish. Hays County publishes the registration/help number 866-268-8959.
During a service interruption, Hays County instructs users to contact the facility directly at 512-393-7800.
Contacts worth saving

Hays County jail, bond and criminal-record contacts

Hays County Jail / Corrections Bureau
1307 Uhland Road
San Marcos, TX 78666

512-393-7800

Jail Records

512-393-7832

Booking and jail-record questions.

Bond Information

512-393-7807

512-393-7690

Visitation

512-393-7366

On-site appointment scheduling.

Hays County Sheriff’s Office
810 S. Stagecoach Trail
San Marcos, TX 78666

512-393-7800

HCSO Non-Emergency Dispatch

512-393-7896

Hays County District Clerk
712 S. Stagecoach Trail, Suite 2211
San Marcos, TX 78666

512-393-7660

Hays County Clerk
712 S. Stagecoach Trail, Suite 2008
San Marcos, TX 78666

512-393-7330

County Courts at Law

512-393-7625

Class A/B misdemeanor court information.

Indigent Defense
712 S. Stagecoach Trail, Suite 2024
San Marcos, TX 78666

512-878-6740

Securus Support

800-844-6591

Jail telephone and video-visit support.

Access Corrections

866-345-1884

Inmate Trust Fund deposits.

Map to Hays County Jail

Before driving to the jail, confirm that the person is still in custody and that the service you need is handled at 1307 Uhland Road. Court records, felony filings, misdemeanor cases and indigent-defense applications are handled at the Government Center on Stagecoach Trail.
Hays County shortcuts

Six details that prevent the most wasted time

Jail Records and Jail Bond Records are separate

Use the first to locate the booking and the second when the immediate problem is bail.

No result does not equal no arrest

Booking and magistration may still be underway.

The jail does not know your court date

Route felonies to the District Clerk and Class A/B misdemeanors to the County Clerk.

Personal mail goes to Tampa

Do not send ordinary family letters to 1307 Uhland Road.

Use the SPIN for money orders

Hays County specifically requires the inmate’s full name and Sheriff’s Personal Identification Number.

No walk-up social visits

Call 512-393-7366 and make the appointment first.

10 highly related questions

Hays County jail booking and recent-intake FAQs

How do I find recent Hays County jail bookings?

Open the official Hays County Courts Records Inquiry and choose Jail Records. Search the current jail records using the information you know about the person and open the matching booking. For broader booking trends rather than one person, Hays County also publishes a Jail Population Dashboard that is updated daily with bookings, current population, common charges and historical data.

How long after an arrest does a Hays County booking appear online?

Hays County does not publish a guaranteed posting time. Before an intake is complete, the person must be searched, the arrest report completed, fingerprinted and photographed. The person is then held pending magistration. Processing time varies with the number of people being booked, the person’s condition and cooperation, and the magistrate’s schedule.

How can I tell whether someone has been released from Hays County Jail?

Recheck the official inmate or jail-record search. Hays County states that once a person no longer appears on the inmate search roster, the person has been released from custody. Releases are processed 24 hours a day, but the jail does not promise a specific release-processing time.

What is a SPIN number at Hays County Jail?

SPIN means Sheriff’s Personal Identification Number. Hays County uses the inmate’s SPIN for services such as trust-fund money orders. When sending a money order, include the inmate’s full name and SPIN so the deposit can be credited to the correct account.

How do I check bond after a Hays County booking?

Use the Jail Bond Records option in the official Hays County Courts Records Inquiry and verify the current booking first. For bond questions, call the Hays County Jail Bonding Department at 512-393-7807 or 512-393-7690. Hays County is a Bail Bond Board county, so only companies licensed by the county may issue Hays County surety bonds.

Where do I find a Hays County inmate’s court date?

The Hays County Jail does not assign or track court dates. For felony cases, contact the Hays County District Clerk at 512-393-7660. For Class A and Class B misdemeanor cases, contact the Hays County County Clerk at 512-393-7330 and check the County Courts at Law records.

How do I schedule a Hays County Jail visit?

On-site visits are by appointment only and walk-ups are not accepted. Call Hays County Jail Visitation at 512-393-7366 to schedule. Appointments may be scheduled up to one month ahead. On-site visits are 20 minutes and inmates are limited to two on-site visits per week. Remote visits are available through Securus and may be scheduled Sunday through Saturday from 7:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.

What is the Hays County Jail inmate mailing address?

Personal mail must be sent to: Inmate First and Last Name and ID Number, C/O Securus Digital Mail Center-Hays County, TX, PO Box 21167, Tampa, FL 33622. Legal mail, approved publications and inmate trust-fund money orders are sent directly to Hays County Jail, 1307 Uhland Road, San Marcos, TX 78666.

How do I put money on a Hays County inmate account?

Hays County accepts inmate trust deposits through Access Corrections online or by phone at 866-345-1884. A lobby kiosk is also available at 1307 Uhland Road Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., excluding county holidays. Money orders must include the inmate’s full name and SPIN and must arrive by 8 a.m. Monday to be eligible for that week’s commissary.

Does a Hays County jail booking mean the person was convicted?

No. A jail booking documents an arrest and intake into custody; it does not establish guilt. After finding a booking, search the Hays County criminal court records for the filed case, hearings and disposition. Charges may be changed, rejected, dismissed or resolved differently from the original booking allegation.

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Primary Hays County resources used for this page

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