Comal County Arrest Records Search | Recent Bookings

Comal County, Texas · Recent bookings, jail records, bond and criminal case lookup

Find a Recent Comal County Booking Before Chasing the Court Case

If someone was arrested in New Braunfels, Canyon Lake, Bulverde, Garden Ridge or another part of Comal County, start with the county’s Jail Records search. Use the person’s name and, when possible, the booking date or date of birth. Save the booking number and SO number before doing anything else.

Then decide what you actually need. The jail record answers booking, custody, charge and bond questions. A filed misdemeanor goes through the County Court at Law clerk; a felony case is maintained by the District Clerk. A police or arrest narrative belongs to the agency that made the arrest—not automatically to the jail.

Full booked name Date of birth Booking date Booking number SO number
COMAL BOOKING CURRENT RECENT INTAKE
JAIL RECORDS BOOKING DATE
NAME · DOB · DATE RANGE
FILED COURT CASE
OUTCOME CHECKED
SO#
BOOKING → BOND → COURT
A booking is not a conviction. An arrest record documents an accusation and custody event. It does not establish guilt, and the charge displayed at booking may be changed, rejected, dismissed or resolved differently after prosecutor and court review.
Jail location

3000 IH 35 South, New Braunfels.

Jail phone

830-620-3450.

Records line

830-620-3412.

Recent booking key

Use booking-date criteria in Jail Records.

Reviewed

Official procedures checked August 23, 2026.

Use the correct record first

Four Comal County systems answer four different questions

JAIL RECORDS Was the person booked?

Use for recent booking date, release date, booking number, arresting agency, charges and bond information.

ARRESTING AGENCY What did police say happened?

Request the incident, offense, probable-cause or arrest report from the agency that generated it.

COUNTY / DISTRICT COURT What happened to the charge?

Use the filed criminal case for court dates, attorney, warrants, disposition, judgment and sentence.

TEXAS DPS / TDCJ Do I need a statewide record?

Use DPS for broader Texas criminal history and TDCJ after a person enters state-prison custody.

Fastest sequence: Find the jail booking → save the booking number and SO number → identify the arresting agency → search the filed court case → request only the missing report or certified document.

Go directly to the Comal County task

Primary search intent

How to find recent Comal County bookings

Comal County does not require you to start with a third-party “recent arrests” page. Its public Judicial Record Search includes a dedicated Jail Records area. Use the booking-date fields when your goal is to see a new arrest rather than research an old case.

Open the Comal County jail-record search The county’s jail-record search is hosted in its public records system. Open Jail Records
Use the defendant’s last and first name Add the middle name only when necessary to separate people with similar names.
Add the date of birth when you know it This is one of the strongest ways to avoid a same-name mistake.
Use a narrow booking-date range for a recent arrest If the arrest supposedly happened today or yesterday, begin with that small window rather than searching years of records.
Expand the date window if nothing appears Intake may cross midnight, and the booking date can differ from the time police initially detained the person.
Open every plausible result Compare the date of birth, booking number, booking date, release date and arresting agency.
Save the booking number and SO number These identifiers make later jail, mail, visitation and record requests much easier.
Check every charge and bond entry One person can have more than one charge, warrant or bond condition.
Do not assume “released” means the case ended A release date means the custody event ended. The criminal case may still be pending.
Continue to the correct criminal court Use the court record to see what was formally filed and how each charge was resolved.
If the old public portal does not load: open the county’s current Jail Open Records Request page and select Search Criminal Records Database. The county continues to publish that link as its official records-search route.
Search smarter

What to save from a Comal County jail result

Exact booked name
Date of birth
Booking number
SO number
Booking date
Release date, if shown
Arresting agency
Charge description
Warrant or case information
Bond amount and bond type
Do not rely on a mugshot alone. Match the name with the date of birth and at least one event-specific identifier such as booking number, SO number or arrest date.
Booking result decoder

What the jail fields mean—and what they do not prove

Read the booking page as a starting record, not the final court answer
Field What it tells you What it does not prove Next step
Booking number Identifies a specific jail-intake event. That every booking charge became a filed case. Use it in jail and records questions.
SO number A Sheriff’s Office identifier connected to the person. That all activity under that number is one arrest. Pair it with DOB and booking date.
Booking date Shows when the person entered the jail-booking process. The exact time of the alleged offense. Compare with the police report.
Release date Shows when that custody event ended. Dismissal, acquittal or innocence. Search the criminal case.
Arresting agency Identifies the agency responsible for the arrest. The jail created the incident report. Request the narrative from that agency.
Charge Shows an allegation associated with booking. That prosecutors filed or proved it. Find the filed complaint, information or indictment.
Bond amount Shows a release condition connected to a charge or warrant. That paying it clears every matter. Confirm all active charges with the jail.
Bond type May indicate cash, surety, personal or another release arrangement. That the person is currently eligible for release. Confirm with Bonding before paying.
Disposition May show a custody or charge status inside the jail system. The final court judgment unless it matches the court record. Verify the filed docket.
Mugshot A booking photograph associated with the record. Guilt or identity on its own. Confirm DOB and booking number.
When nothing appears

A recent arrest can be real even when the booking is not online yet

Booking is still underway The person may still be completing intake, identification, medical screening or magistration.
The arrest crossed midnight Expand the booking-date range by a day in both directions.
The booked name is different Try the surname with a different first-name spelling, suffix, maiden name or known legal name.
The person was released quickly Search a release-date range and then check the court portal.
The arrest happened in another county Search the county where the person was physically booked.
It was a citation instead of a jail intake A misdemeanor or traffic-related court case can exist without a normal jail booking.
The case has not been filed yet A jail charge can exist before the prosecutor files a formal court case.
The record is restricted Juvenile, sealed, expunged, medical and other legally protected information may not appear publicly.
Call script when the booking is missing
I am trying to confirm the booking or custody status of [full legal name], date of birth [date]. The arrest may have occurred on [date] through [agency]. Can you confirm whether the person is still processing, currently housed, released, transferred, or listed under another booking or SO number?
Comal County Jail: 830-620-3450
Criminal / Jail Records Division: 830-620-3412
Sheriff’s Office: 830-620-3400
Record ownership matters

The jail may hold the person without owning the arrest report

Comal County specifically directs public-information requesters to the law-enforcement agency that made the arrest or took the report. That can include the Sheriff, New Braunfels Police, Bulverde Police, Garden Ridge Police or another agency.

Start with the office that owns the information
What you need Start here Useful identifier Do not make this mistake
Current booking or release Comal County Jail Records Booking number / SO number Calling the court clerk for housing status.
Sheriff incident or arrest report Comal County Sheriff open records Report number, date, location Using a jail-record request for a patrol narrative.
New Braunfels Police report New Braunfels Police records Police report number Assuming Comal Jail can release the city police file.
Filed Class A/B misdemeanor County Court at Law Criminal Clerk Case number / defendant name Calling District Clerk for a county misdemeanor.
Filed felony Comal County District Clerk Cause number / defendant name Calling the jail for the final judgment.
Unfiled charge / magistration Comal County Magistrate Court Name, DOB, booking details Assuming no online case means no charge exists.
Jail and bond records

Request a Comal County jail record when the live search is not enough

Jail open-record requests go to the Comal County Criminal / Jail Records Division. Requests must be in writing and may be submitted online, in person or by fax.
Search online first If the booking page already provides the information you need, save the booking number and avoid an unnecessary records request.
Open the Jail Open Records Request page Open official jail-record instructions
Choose the online or printable form The request should identify the person, incarceration date and exact records wanted.
Be specific Ask for the booking sheet, jail-and-bond record or identified record rather than “everything.”
Expect confidential information to be removed Social Security numbers, driver-license numbers, dates of birth and other protected data may be redacted.
Watch for a referral If a document belongs to another agency or court, the Jail Records Division may direct you to the actual holder.
Current Comal County Jail Records charges
Request Published cost Important detail
Pages 1–40 Free Applies to ordinary jail-record requests under the current county page.
More than 40 pages $0.10 per additional page Confirm the total before paying.
Large request Calculated May include research and assembly costs.
Payment method Exact cash or money order Follow the Records Division’s current payment instruction.
The county states that jail-record requests may take up to 10 business days. A Texas Attorney General ruling can add substantially more time when information may be legally withheld.
Copy-ready jail-record request
I request the releasable jail and bond records for [full booked name], date of birth [date], relating to incarceration on or about [date]. Known identifiers are booking number [number] and SO number [number]. Please include the booking record, listed charges, bond information and release information maintained by the Comal County Criminal / Jail Records Division.
Criminal / Jail Records Division
3000 IH 35 South, New Braunfels, TX 78130
Phone: 830-620-3412
Fax: 830-608-0147
Office hours: 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Booking to court

Use the charge level to choose the right Comal County clerk

Class A or B misdemeanor

Filed County Court at Law criminal cases are handled through the County Court at Law Clerk’s Office at 199 Main Plaza.

  • Search by case number or defendant name.
  • Criminal questions: 830-221-1240, option 3.
  • Records and copies: 830-221-1240, option 1.
  • The office can confirm whether a case is filed, the judge, court date, disposition, warrant and appointed attorney.

Felony

District Court felony records are maintained by the Comal County District Clerk at 150 N. Seguin Avenue.

  • Use the Judicial Record Search to locate the cause.
  • Review filings, orders, judgments and case history.
  • District Clerk: 830-221-1250.
  • Request certified copies directly from the District Clerk.

What to look for in the court case

Case filed Confirm the cause number, filing date and defendant identity.
Formal charge Compare the filed offense with the charge that appeared at booking.
Bond and attorney Look for changes to bond conditions and the appearance or appointment of counsel.
Court settings Check the newest setting rather than relying on an older date.
Plea, dismissal or trial Read what happened to each individual count.
Final disposition Find the judgment, dismissal order, deferred disposition or other controlling entry.
Unfiled charge? The County Court at Law Clerk specifically tells users to contact the Magistrate when a charge has not yet been filed. The current Magistrate Court number is 830-643-3844.
2026 court-record costs

Get the document that proves the outcome

A screenshot is useful for research, but a certified dismissal, judgment or disposition may be needed for licensing, employment disputes, immigration matters, record correction or expunction.

Comal County District Clerk 2026 record-search and copy fees
Service 2026 published fee When it helps
Civil or criminal records search $5 When clerk staff must perform a records search.
Paper copy $1 per page Paper court records.
Digital / electronic copy $0.10 per page Minimum $1 copy fee per document.
Certified copy Additional $5 each Official proof of a court filing or disposition.
Exemplified copy Additional $5 each When an exemplified court record is specifically required.
District Clerk
150 N. Seguin Avenue, Suite 3009
New Braunfels, TX 78130
Phone: 830-221-1250
Monday–Thursday: 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Friday: 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Closed noon–1:00 p.m.
The District Clerk stops accepting new filings and payment for copies after 4:30 p.m. Monday–Thursday and 3:30 p.m. Friday. Do not arrive at closing time expecting to purchase a record.
A local rule worth knowing

“Cash bond” does not mean walking in with cash

Scam warning: Comal County Jail says it will not call you asking for bond money or another payment. A caller demanding immediate payment for release is not following the published jail procedure.
Confirm the correct inmate and every charge Use the name, DOB, booking number and SO number.
Check every bond amount and type Do not assume the first listed amount is the total required for release.
Ask whether another warrant or hold exists Another county, court or agency can affect release.
For a county cash bond, prepare the exact amount Comal County currently requires a money order or cashier’s check for the exact amount.
Do not attempt a wire or internet cash-bond payment The county currently states that it does not accept wire transfers or internet payments for cash bonds.
Use a licensed company for a surety bond Comal County is a Bail Bond Board county, so companies must be licensed to post bonds.
Get a written receipt or contract Save the cause number, bond amount, company, premium and collateral terms.
Bail Bond Office
3000 IH 35 South, New Braunfels, TX 78130
Phone: 830-620-3450, ext. 2019
Posted office hours: 5:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m.
Call before paying
I am calling about [full booked name], date of birth [date], booking number [number] and SO number [number]. Please confirm every current charge, each bond amount and type, any additional warrant or hold, and the exact approved payment method before I travel to the jail.
Warrants

Verify a warrant with the section that maintains it

The Comal County Sheriff’s Warrants and Civil Section enters, clears, updates and maintains county warrant information. Do not rely on an old screenshot, social-media post or third-party list to decide whether a warrant is active.

Warrants Section

830-620-3411

Use for Sheriff warrant verification and current warrant questions.

Open Warrants / Civil
Filed court warrant

Check the Judicial Record Search and newest docket entry. County Court at Law misdemeanor clerks can also answer whether a filed misdemeanor case has a warrant.

Do not confront anyone named in a warrant. If the warrant concerns you, a lawyer can help you verify the court, bond and safest next step before appearing.
Current facility

Do not drive to the old Sheriff building looking for the jail

Comal County Jail / Corrections

3000 IH 35 South
New Braunfels, TX 78130

Phone: 830-620-3450

Fax: 830-627-8681

The current jail opened in 2020 and has 582 housing beds.

Sheriff’s Office administration

3005 W. San Antonio Street
New Braunfels, TX 78130

Phone: 830-620-3400

This is a Sheriff’s Office address—not the current inmate housing address.

Local trip-saving tip: bond, magistration, jail records, inmate services and visitation revolve around the jail at 3000 IH 35 South. Confirm the specific lobby or office before entering.
In-person and video visitation

Schedule first—then drive to the jail

Confirm the person is still in custody Recheck the jail record before scheduling.
Get the inmate identifier Keep the SO number handy when setting up jail services.
Schedule through IC Solutions In-person and video visitation are scheduled through the provider, the jail bonding-lobby kiosk, or by telephone. Open IC Solutions
Need scheduling help? Call 888-506-8407.
Arrive at least 10 minutes early Visitors must sign in before the scheduled time.
Bring valid U.S. government-issued identification The jail requires acceptable ID to sign in and visit.
Check the six-month incarceration rule A person who has been incarcerated in the Comal County Jail during the previous six months is not permitted to make an in-person visit.
The county does not publish one universal walk-in schedule on the current visitation page. Use the scheduling system to see the appointment times currently offered rather than relying on an old timetable from another website.
Important address change

Personal inmate mail goes to Arkansas—not the New Braunfels jail

Sending an ordinary personal letter to the jail’s physical address can create a delay or rejection. Comal County publishes a separate personal-mail address.

Personal inmate mail

Comal County Jail, TX
Inmate’s First and Last Name; SO Number
P.O. Box 16120
Jonesboro, AR 72401

Legal mail and packages

Comal County Jail
Inmate’s First and Last Name; SO Number
3000 IH 35 South
New Braunfels, TX 78130
Use inmate’s first and last booked name
Include the SO number
Include sender’s first and last name
Include complete return address
No cash, checks or money orders
No glitter or adhesive substances
Photos may not exceed 4 × 6 inches
No Polaroid photographs

Books, magazines and newspapers

Publications must come directly from a publisher or established bookstore. Paperback books require perfect binding. For Amazon books, Comal County says the book must be sold by Amazon—not a third-party seller—and delivered by USPS, UPS or FedEx rather than an Amazon same-day contract carrier.
The county accepts publication deliveries Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., excluding county-approved holidays.
Trust account and commissary

Use Access Corrections—not the mail

Online deposit

Comal County currently directs inmate trust deposits through Access Corrections.

Open Access Corrections
Telephone help

866-345-1884

Confirm the inmate identifier before paying.

Jail kiosk

A deposit kiosk is available in the jail Bonding Lobby at 3000 IH 35 South.

Do not mail money. The jail says cash, checks and money orders received through inmate mail will be returned to the sender.
After magistration

A defendant who cannot afford a lawyer can request appointed counsel

The Comal County Magistrate advises defendants of their legal rights, provides the indigency affidavit and determines whether appointment of counsel is appropriate for qualifying cases.

Ask for appointed counsel at magistration The defendant receives an opportunity to request a court-appointed attorney.
Complete the Affidavit of Indigent Status The court considers income, assets, obligations and other financial information.
Misdemeanor appointment The Magistrate can make appointments for eligible unfiled misdemeanor cases under Comal County’s indigent-defense plan.
Felony appointment The application is generally transmitted to the District Court for appointment.
Timing The county’s current plan says eligible appointed counsel should be provided as soon as possible and no later than the end of the third working day after the court receives the request.
Comal County Magistrate Court
3000 IH 35 South, New Braunfels, TX 78130
Phone: 830-643-3844
Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Closed noon–1:00 p.m.
Victim and survivor support

Use Sheriff Victim Services during the investigation

Sheriff Crime Victim Liaison

The liaison supports victims from the initial Sheriff report until the case is submitted to the Criminal District Attorney.

Phone: 830-643-3712

3005 W. San Antonio Street, New Braunfels, TX 78130

Criminal District Attorney Victim Assistance

Once a case is being prosecuted, the DA’s Victim Assistance Program provides information about court proceedings, restitution, victim-impact statements and available assistance.

Phone: 830-221-1300

199 Main Plaza, Suite 2007, New Braunfels, TX 78130

Comal County Sheriff Victim Services can also help qualifying victims with Crime Victims’ Compensation, safety planning, protective-order information and custody/court-event notification through Texas IVSS.
Beyond Comal County

Use a statewide search only when one county is not enough

Texas DPS criminal history

Use the Texas DPS Conviction Name Search when you need broader public Texas criminal-history information rather than one Comal County booking.

A name-based record should still be checked carefully against identifying information.

Open Texas DPS search

TDCJ inmate search

Use TDCJ when someone has entered Texas state-prison custody. Search by name, SID or TDCJ number and review location, offenses and projected release information.

Open TDCJ inmate information
Comal County Jail Records provides local background checks for Comal County residents only. The county says those searches cover Comal County information and do not include federal records, other counties, Justice of the Peace records or other municipalities’ Class C misdemeanors.
Correction and record clearing

Get the final disposition before asking anyone to remove the arrest

Save the jail result Keep the booking number, SO number and charge information.
Locate the filed court case Determine whether the case was misdemeanor or felony.
Obtain the final disposition Get the dismissal, judgment, acquittal, deferred-adjudication order or other controlling record.
Correct inaccurate government data first Contact the agency or clerk that owns the incorrect record.
Then evaluate legal record clearing Expunction and nondisclosure have different eligibility rules and legal effects.

Expunction

An eligible expunction can require covered agencies to remove or destroy qualifying arrest records. Eligibility depends heavily on the exact arrest and disposition.

Order of nondisclosure

An eligible nondisclosure order restricts public access to certain criminal-history information but does not erase every government record.

Correction and expunction are different. If the record is factually wrong, correct the source record. If the record is accurate but legally eligible to be restricted or removed, evaluate expunction or nondisclosure.
Local contact sheet

Comal County arrest, jail and criminal-court contacts

Comal County Jail / Corrections
3000 IH 35 South
New Braunfels, TX 78130

830-620-3450

Criminal / Jail Records
3000 IH 35 South
New Braunfels, TX 78130

830-620-3412

8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

Sheriff’s Office
3005 W. San Antonio Street
New Braunfels, TX 78130

830-620-3400

Warrants

830-620-3411

Bail Bond Office
3000 IH 35 South
New Braunfels, TX 78130

830-620-3450, ext. 2019

Magistrate Court
3000 IH 35 South
New Braunfels, TX 78130

830-643-3844

County Court at Law Criminal Clerk
199 Main Plaza, 1st Floor
New Braunfels, TX 78130

830-221-1240, option 3

County Court Records

830-221-1240, option 1

District Clerk
150 N. Seguin Avenue, Suite 3009
New Braunfels, TX 78130

830-221-1250

Criminal District Attorney
199 Main Plaza, Suite 2007
New Braunfels, TX 78130

830-221-1300

Sheriff Victim Services
3005 W. San Antonio Street
New Braunfels, TX 78130

830-643-3712

Visitation support

888-506-8407

IC Solutions assistance.

Map to Comal County Jail

Map to County Court at Law criminal clerks

Map to Comal County District Clerk

Comal County shortcuts

Six details that save unnecessary calls and trips

Use booking dates for “recent arrests”

You do not need a third-party daily-arrest site when the county Jail Records search already supports booking criteria.

Save the SO number

You will need it for personal mail and it helps when dealing with jail services.

The jail is not at Sheriff administration

Inmate services are at 3000 IH 35 South, not 3005 W. San Antonio Street.

Personal mail leaves Texas first

Ordinary personal mail currently goes to the Jonesboro, Arkansas processing address.

“Cash bond” uses certified funds

The county currently requires exact money order or cashier’s check—not literal cash or an online wire.

Misdemeanor and felony clerks differ

County Court at Law handles filed Class A/B misdemeanor records; District Clerk handles felony district-court records.

10 Comal County questions

Recent booking and arrest-record questions answered

How do I search Comal County arrest records and recent bookings?

Use the Comal County Judicial Record Search and choose Jail Records. Search by the defendant’s name or booking information and use booking-date criteria when you are looking for a recent arrest. Verify the booking number, date of birth, booking and release dates, arresting agency, charge and bond before relying on the result.

How can I find someone currently in the Comal County Jail?

Search the county Jail Records database first. If the result is unclear or a recent arrest has not appeared yet, call the Comal County Jail at 830-620-3450. The jail is located at 3000 IH 35 South in New Braunfels.

What is an SO number in the Comal County Jail?

The SO number is the Sheriff’s Office identifier used for an inmate. Comal County requires it on personal inmate mail and it is useful when scheduling or managing jail services. Verify the number from the jail record or with jail staff before sending mail or money.

Does a Comal County booking record show the final court outcome?

No. Jail records show information connected with arrest, booking, custody, charges and bond. For a filed misdemeanor, search the County Court at Law records. For a felony, search the District Court record. Read the disposition or judgment for the final court result.

How do I request Comal County jail or arrest records?

Comal County Jail open-record requests must be made in writing and may be submitted online, in person or by fax. The Criminal and Jail Records Division handles jail and bond inmate records. Pages 1 through 40 are currently free; additional pages are 10 cents each, with large requests potentially including research and assembly charges.

How do I post bond for someone in the Comal County Jail?

First verify every charge and bond. Comal County accepts cash bonds at the jail, but its current instructions require the exact amount in a money order or cashier’s check. The county does not currently accept wire transfers or internet payments for these cash bonds. Surety bonds must be handled through a properly licensed bonding company.

How do I schedule a Comal County Jail visit?

Schedule in-person or video visitation through IC Solutions, the kiosk in the jail bonding lobby, or by calling 888-506-8407. Arrive at least 10 minutes early and bring valid U.S. government-issued identification. A person who has been incarcerated in the Comal County Jail during the previous six months is not eligible for an in-person visit.

What is the current Comal County inmate mailing address?

Personal inmate mail should be addressed to Comal County Jail, TX, followed by the inmate’s first and last name and SO number, P.O. Box 16120, Jonesboro, AR 72401. Packages and legal mail use the jail address at 3000 IH 35 South, New Braunfels, TX 78130.

How do I send money to someone in the Comal County Jail?

Comal County currently uses Access Corrections for inmate trust deposits. Access Corrections customer service is 866-345-1884. A deposit kiosk is also available in the jail bonding lobby. Do not mail cash, checks or money orders to an inmate because the jail states that those items will be returned.

Can a Comal County arrest record be expunged or sealed?

Some Texas cases may qualify for expunction or an order of nondisclosure, but eligibility depends on the arrest, charge, disposition, waiting period and criminal history. Obtain the complete Comal County court disposition first and use the current Comal County expunction information, Texas court forms or a qualified Texas attorney before filing.

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