See Who Was Booked in Comal County—Then Check What Happened Next
If the arrest happened today or within the last few days, start with the county’s official jail-record search. Narrow the search by booking date, open the possible match, and save the booking number, SO number, arresting agency, charges, bond and release information.
A booking entry answers the immediate jail question, not the final legal one. After a criminal case is filed, use Comal County’s judicial record search to check the court, filed charge, hearings and disposition. This guide also covers same-day magistration, bond, jail visits, mail, commissary, records requests and what to do when a new arrest is missing.
Use the county’s Judicial/Jailing Records database.
830-620-3450 for current custody questions.
830-620-3412 for booking-record requests.
Magistration generally begins around 9:30 a.m.
Procedures checked August 23, 2026.
Build today’s Comal County booking list in four steps
Comal County’s current website routes arrest and jail searches through its searchable criminal/jail records system rather than a prominent static “daily arrests” PDF. For a daily log, use the booking-date search.
Use the official Jailing Search rather than a mugshot aggregator or social-media post.
Set the booking-date range to the day you want to review. Broaden by one day when the arrest occurred near midnight.
Save the booking number, SO number, arresting agency, charge, bond and release information displayed.
Once a case is filed, use the same county records system to find the filed criminal case and disposition.
A booking record, police report and court case are three different records
Use for booking date, SO number, custody information, jail records and release-related questions.
Best first stop after a recent arrest.The incident or offense narrative normally belongs to the Sheriff, New Braunfels Police or another agency that made the arrest.
Do not ask the court clerk for a police narrative.Misdemeanors are maintained by the County Court at Law Clerk; felony District Court records are maintained by the District Clerk.
Use the court disposition for the legal outcome.Use Texas DPS for statewide public criminal history and TDCJ after a person enters state-prison custody.
Neither replaces the local same-day booking search.How to search Comal County jail records without confusing two people
What the Comal County arrest log tells you—and what it does not
| Field | What it helps identify | What it does not prove | Best next step |
|---|---|---|---|
| Booking number | One specific jail intake or booking event. | That each booking charge became a filed court charge. | Use it for jail-record questions and identity matching. |
| SO number | The Sheriff’s identifier associated with the person. | That every record under the identifier is the same arrest. | Use it with DOB and booking number. |
| Booking date | When intake was recorded by the jail. | The exact offense date or time. | Compare with the police incident report. |
| Release date | When the displayed jail custody event ended. | Dismissal, acquittal or completion of the court case. | Search the criminal court record. |
| Arresting agency | The law-enforcement agency responsible for the arrest. | That the jail owns the police report. | Request the incident narrative from that agency. |
| Charge | The allegation entered into the booking or case system. | Conviction or guilt. | Check the filed charging instrument and disposition. |
| Bond | A release amount or condition attached to a charge. | That posting it clears every hold or case. | Confirm all active matters with the Bonding Office. |
| Court / cause number | The filed court matter associated with the allegation. | The final result without reading later case actions. | Open the judicial case record. |
A same-day arrest may not appear immediately
Comal County’s daily magistrate hearing is the next important checkpoint
The Magistrate Court is where a newly arrested defendant is informed of the charges and legal rights. The judge reviews probable cause, considers bail or personal bond, issues release conditions and can address appointed counsel.
3000 IH 35 South
New Braunfels, TX 78130
Phone: 830-643-3844
Monday–Friday: 8 a.m.–5 p.m.; closed noon–1 p.m.
Confirm the bond before anyone sends money
3000 IH 35 South
New Braunfels, TX 78130
Phone: 830-620-3450, extension 2019
Published office hours: 5 a.m.–9 p.m.
Request the booking file when the online arrest log is not enough
Comal County routes written jail-record requests to the Criminal/Jail Records Division. This can be useful when you need a historical booking record, jail document or information that is not visible in the public search.
| Item | Current county guidance |
|---|---|
| Request format | Must be submitted in writing. |
| Submission | Online, in person or by fax through the current county page. |
| Processing | Requests are handled in the order received; the county states requests may take up to 10 business days. |
| Pages 1–40 | Free. |
| More than 40 pages | 10 cents per additional page. |
| Large requests | Research and assembly costs may apply. |
| Medical records | Must be picked up in person with proof of identification. |
3000 IH 35 South
New Braunfels, TX 78130
Phone: 830-620-3412
Fax: 830-608-0147
Office hours: 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
Do not stop at the arrest log when you need the result of the case
Class A or B misdemeanor
Filed misdemeanor cases are maintained through the Comal County Court at Law Clerk’s Office.
- Search by case number or defendant name.
- Check the court assignment and court date.
- Read the disposition for the actual result.
- Call Criminal Misdemeanors at 830-221-1240, option 3, when necessary.
Felony
Felony District Court records are maintained by the Comal County District Clerk.
- Use the Judicial Record Search first.
- Search by cause number when available.
- Review filings, orders, judgments and case history.
- Contact the District Clerk at 830-221-1250 for copies or help locating the record.
County Court at Law copy costs
| Copy type | Published fee |
|---|---|
| Electronic document up to 10 pages | $1 flat fee per document |
| Additional electronic pages | 10 cents per additional page over 11 |
| Regular printed copy | $1 per page |
| Paper certification | $5 per document |
| Postage | $3 |
New Braunfels, TX 78130
Phone: 830-221-1240
Lobby: 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m.; closed noon–1 p.m.
Open misdemeanor records informationNew Braunfels, TX 78130
Phone: 830-221-1250
Mon–Thu 8 a.m.–5 p.m.; Fri 8 a.m.–4 p.m.; closed noon–1 p.m.
Open felony records informationUse the arresting agency when you need the incident narrative
The county specifically tells public-information requesters to contact the law-enforcement agency that made the arrest or took the report. A person can be housed in Comal County Jail even when another police department created the offense report.
| If the arresting agency is… | Start here | What to request |
|---|---|---|
| Comal County Sheriff | Sheriff’s Office open-records process | Offense report, incident report, arrest-related report, CAD or other identified record. |
| New Braunfels Police | NBPD Public Information Request | Police incident or offense record created by New Braunfels officers. |
| Schertz Police | Schertz Police Records | Adult arrest report, incident/offense report or call-for-service record. |
| Another municipal or state agency | That agency’s records office | The report created by that agency, not simply the jail booking record. |
Do not treat an old booking as proof of an active warrant
The Sheriff’s Warrants and Civil Section enters, clears, updates and maintains arrest warrants and related process in Comal County. A historic arrest record does not tell you whether a warrant is active today.
Phone: 830-620-3411
Use this contact for county Sheriff warrant questions.
Search the newest court actions as well. A warrant may have been executed, recalled or replaced by later court action.
Schedule the visit before driving to the jail
Ordinary mail does not go to the jail’s street address
Ordinary inmate mail
Comal County Jail, TXInmate’s First and Last Name; SO Number
P.O. Box 16120
Jonesboro, AR 72401
Packages and legal mail
Comal County JailInmate’s First and Last Name; SO Number
3000 IH 35 South
New Braunfels, TX 78130
Books and publications
The Sheriff allows approved magazines, newspapers and paperback books when they come directly from a publisher or established bookstore. The inmate’s SPN/SO identifier must appear on the shipping label.
Use Access Corrections for inmate funds—not the mail
Comal County currently directs inmate-fund deposits through Access Corrections.
Access Corrections customer service: 866-345-1884.
Funds may also be deposited at the kiosk in the jail’s Bonding Lobby.
IC Solutions is the key contact for scheduled video visits
The county’s official visitation page currently sends visitors to IC Solutions and lists 888-506-8407 for assistance.
Contact IC Solutions first when registration, account access or appointment scheduling fails.
Call the jail at 830-620-3450 before adding funds to an unfamiliar provider.
A defendant can request appointed counsel during the early court process
Comal County’s Magistrate Court can provide an indigency affidavit and determine whether appointed counsel is appropriate. The Magistrate handles misdemeanors and felony arrests and may appoint counsel in eligible matters under the county’s indigent-defence plans.
A defendant who wants appointed counsel before the initial appearance may obtain the required indigency forms through the Texas Indigent Defense Commission and submit them to the Magistrate.
County Court at Law records can show whether an attorney has been appointed.
Use the State Bar of Texas Lawyer Referral Information Service rather than relying on an unsolicited jail-related advertisement.
There are separate victim contacts during investigation and prosecution
Sheriff’s Crime Victim Liaison
Useful while a Sheriff’s Office investigation is active. The liaison can help with case information, safety planning, Crime Victims’ Compensation, referrals and custody-notification registration.
3005 W. San Antonio StreetNew Braunfels, TX 78130
Phone: 830-643-3712
Sheriff Victim ServicesCriminal District Attorney Victim Assistance
Useful after a criminal case reaches the prosecutor. Services include court-process information, notifications, restitution information and Crime Victims’ Compensation guidance.
199 Main Plaza, Suite 2007New Braunfels, TX 78130
Phone: 830-221-1300
CDA Victim AssistanceUse a broader database only when the local booking log cannot answer the question
Use for broader Texas public criminal-history information rather than one Comal County booking.
Texas DPS criminal-history searchUse after a person has entered Texas state-prison custody or when you need state-prison location information.
TDCJ inmate informationAn arrest may qualify for expunction or another form of relief depending on the exact disposition and Texas law.
TexasLawHelp expunction guideComal County arrest, jail and criminal-court offices
New Braunfels, TX 78130
Corrections, custody and bonding questions.
New Braunfels, TX 78130
Fax: 830-608-0147
New Braunfels, TX 78130
County Sheriff warrant questions.
New Braunfels, TX 78130
New Braunfels, TX 78130
New Braunfels, TX 78130
New Braunfels, TX 78130
Map to Comal County Jail
Map to the Main Plaza criminal-court offices
Six mistakes that cause most confusion
Search the following date too when the event happened late at night.
Compare DOB, SO number and booking number before treating a record as a match.
Use the arresting agency for the offense or incident report.
Release only answers the custody question. Search the filed court case separately.
The jail states that it will not telephone asking you to send bond money.
Ordinary personal mail currently goes through the Jonesboro, Arkansas mailing address.
Daily and recent booking questions answered
How do I find today’s Comal County arrests and bookings?
Open the official Comal County jail-record search and use the booking-date fields to narrow the results to the day you need. Open each possible booking and compare the defendant name, date of birth, booking number or SO number, booking date, arresting agency, charges, bond and release information. If the legacy database is unavailable or a same-day arrest has not appeared yet, call the Comal County Jail at 830-620-3450 or Jail Records at 830-620-3412.
Is the Comal County arrest log the same as a list of convictions?
No. A booking or arrest entry shows that a person entered the jail or criminal-justice process. It does not establish guilt and the booking charge may later be changed, rejected or dismissed. Search the Comal County Judicial Record Search after the case is filed to verify the court charge and disposition.
Why is a recent Comal County arrest not showing online?
The person may still be going through intake, may have been released quickly, may be listed under another spelling, may have received a citation instead of being booked, or may have been taken to another county. Try a broader name and booking-date search. For a same-day custody question, call the jail at 830-620-3450.
How can I tell if someone has been released from the Comal County Jail?
Review the release information in the official jail-record result and compare it with the booking date and booking number. A release from jail does not mean the criminal charge was dismissed. Search the related court case separately to see whether it is pending or how it was resolved.
What number should I save from a Comal County booking record?
Save both the booking number and the person’s SO number when they are displayed. Also save the booking date, arresting agency, charge, bond and court case number. These identifiers make later jail, mail, commissary, court and records requests much easier and reduce same-name mistakes.
How do I check what happened in court after a Comal County arrest?
Use the Comal County Judicial Record Search. County Court at Law handles filed Class A and Class B misdemeanor cases, while the District Clerk maintains felony District Court records. Search by the case number when available, then review the charge, court actions and disposition instead of relying only on the original booking entry.
How do I post bond at the Comal County Jail?
First confirm every active charge and the current bond condition. The Comal County Sheriff’s current bonding page states that cash bonds are taken in person at the jail and must be paid in the exact amount using a money order or cashier’s check. The county does not accept wire transfers or internet payments for these cash bonds. The Bail Bond Office is at 3000 IH 35 South in New Braunfels; call 830-620-3450 before traveling.
How do I schedule a visit with someone in the Comal County Jail?
Schedule in-person or video visitation through IC Solutions, the kiosk in the jail’s Bonding Lobby, or by calling 888-506-8407. Visitors must arrive at least 10 minutes before the scheduled visit and present valid U.S. government-issued identification. The Sheriff’s current rules also state that a person who was incarcerated in the Comal County Jail during the previous six months may not participate in an in-person visit.
What is the current Comal County inmate mailing address?
For ordinary inmate correspondence, address the mail to Comal County Jail, TX, the inmate’s first and last name and SO number, P.O. Box 16120, Jonesboro, AR 72401. Packages and legal mail use the jail’s physical address at 3000 IH 35 South, New Braunfels, TX 78130. Always recheck the Sheriff’s current mail page before sending anything.
How do I request a Comal County jail or booking record?
Submit a written request to the Comal County Criminal/Jail Records Division online, in person or by fax. The current county page states that pages 1 through 40 are free, additional pages cost 10 cents each, and large requests may include research and assembly charges. The division is at 3000 IH 35 South, New Braunfels, TX 78130, phone 830-620-3412 and fax 830-608-0147.