Find a Guadalupe County Inmate Without Guessing Which Record to Use
Guadalupe County does not rely on a simple downloadable “roster” page. The Sheriff sends the public to the county’s Records Inquiry system, where you can search Jail Records by defendant or booking number and narrow the results with a date of birth, booking dates or release dates.
If the arrest just happened, save the booking number and SO number as soon as you find the person. Those identifiers make the next steps—bond, visitation, mail, inmate funds, court records and phone support—much easier and reduce the chance of acting on the wrong person.
Guadalupe County Records Inquiry → Jail Records.
830-303-6342 ext. 2239
830-303-6342
830-303-6342 ext. 2270
598 beds; about 8,000 bookings per year.
What are you trying to find?
Search by defendant name and date of birth. A new arrest may not appear immediately while intake is still underway.
Run the roster searchOpen the booking-number result. If the record is unclear, call Jail Records rather than assuming the person is still held.
Read the result correctlyVerify the current bond after magistration and ask whether another charge, warrant or hold affects release.
Check bond and releaseVisit days differ for A–L and M–Z. Call the visitation extension before driving to Seguin.
Review visit rulesThe current mail procedure is digital and ordinary personal mail is not sent directly to the jail address.
Mail, phone and fundsFelony and misdemeanor cases are maintained by different clerk offices. Search the court record for the disposition.
Follow the criminal caseHow to search Guadalupe County Jail Records
Do not confuse a booking record with current custody
| Field | What it helps establish | What it does not prove | Next step |
|---|---|---|---|
| Defendant name | The name used in the jail system. | Identity when another person has the same name. | Compare DOB and booking number. |
| Date of birth | A stronger identity match. | That every booking shown belongs to the event you are researching. | Compare booking date and arresting agency. |
| Booking number | One specific jail intake. | The final court outcome. | Save it for Jail Records and bond questions. |
| Booking date | When that detention event was entered. | The exact time of the alleged offense. | Compare with the arrest report. |
| Release date | Whether the displayed custody event ended. | Dismissal or innocence. | Search the criminal court case. |
| Arresting agency | Which law-enforcement office made the arrest. | That the Sheriff created the offense narrative. | Request the police report from that agency. |
| Charge | The allegation tied to the booking. | That prosecutors filed or proved the same offense. | Check the County or District Clerk case. |
| Bond | A release condition associated with a charge. | That paying one amount clears every hold. | Call 830-303-6342 before paying. |
A recent arrest may still be in the booking process
Guadalupe County explains that booking includes a search, completion of the arrest report, fingerprints and photographs. Processing time varies with the number of prisoners being handled and other circumstances. The Sheriff does not publish one guaranteed “online within X minutes” promise.
Remove the middle name, check spelling, try a former surname and make sure the date of birth is correct.
An arrest shortly before midnight can create confusion about which calendar date to search.
A person who was booked and released can still have a jail record even though they are no longer housed.
An arrest near the county line does not guarantee booking into Guadalupe County.
A filed court case may help identify the correct defendant even when the jail search is not giving a useful result.
Use 830-303-6342 ext. 2239 and provide the full name, DOB and approximate arrest time.
What happens between arrest and release decision?
2615 N. Guadalupe Street, Seguin, TX 78155
Main county operator: 830-303-4188
Magistrate Clerk: Ext. 2330
Check the bond after magistration—not just immediately after booking
Guadalupe County’s detention page distinguishes cash, surety and personal bonds. The amount and conditions can be set or changed during the judicial process, so verify the current record before paying anyone.
Call before driving—the Sheriff’s page still carries an older schedule notice
| Inmate group | Published visit days | Published hours |
|---|---|---|
| Last name A–L | Friday and Sunday | Male: 8:30–10:30 a.m. and 12:00–4:00 p.m.; Female: 8:00–10:00 p.m. |
| Last name M–Z | Saturday and Monday | Male: 8:30–10:30 a.m. and 12:00–4:00 p.m.; Female: 8:00–10:00 p.m. |
The jail publishes a maximum of two visits weekly, each 30 minutes. One 60-minute visit is not substituted.
Sign-up begins 15 minutes before visiting hours and ends 45 minutes before that visitation period closes.
A responsible adult listed on the visitation card must accompany visitors age 16 or younger.
The Shift Commander may approve an immediate-family visit for someone traveling a verifiable distance of more than 100 miles from Seguin. Relationship proof may be requested.
Bring only what the jail allows
Attorney visits work differently
Use the SO number before sending anything
Non-privileged mail goes to the current vendor address, is scanned and is delivered digitally to the inmate through the secure tablet system.
The jail does not accept incoming inmate calls and does not take ordinary messages for inmates.
The current Adult Detention page links TouchPay for inmate-account funding. Confirm the inmate identity before paying.
How to address ordinary personal mail
ViaPath
P.O. Box 247
Phoenix, MD 21131
The envelope must include the inmate’s full name exactly as booked and SO number. The sender must include a full name and complete return address.
Mail that can be refused
The jail states that physical photographs sent through the personal-mail process are scanned and digitally delivered; the facility does not print them for inmates.
Legal and privileged mail
Inmate telephone hours
| Item | Current jail guidance |
|---|---|
| Phone availability | 7:00 a.m.–11:00 p.m. in inmate living units. |
| Call length | 20-minute limit per call. |
| Call type | Collect or prepaid outgoing calls. |
| Incoming calls | Not accepted. |
| Monitoring | Calls are monitored and recorded. |
| GTL AdvancePay | 866-230-7761. |
| Other billing questions | 877-650-4249. |
Property pickup has a weekday window
Personal property can be picked up from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding county holidays.
The inmate must complete a property-release form naming the person who may receive the property.
The person named on the property-release form must present state-issued identification when collecting the property.
If property cannot travel with an inmate who is transferred and no pickup arrangement is made, the Sheriff states it may be destroyed or donated after 30 days.
The detention center states that an inmate may receive court clothes only when going to a jury trial.
Request the actual Sheriff record when the roster is not enough
Jail Records answers “who was booked and when.” If you need the Sheriff’s report, recording or another existing agency record, use a written Guadalupe County Sheriff open-records request.
| Record | Published fee | Practical note |
|---|---|---|
| Copy of report | $5 each | $0.10 per page after 10 pages. |
| Copy of recording | $75 | Confirm what type of recording is actually available. |
| Research / assembling information | $25 per hour | Other charges may apply depending on the request. |
2617 N. Guadalupe Street
Seguin, TX 78155
Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Email: so.openrecords@guadalupetx.gov
Phone: 830-379-1224
Felony and misdemeanor records go to different clerks
The District Clerk maintains Guadalupe County district-court criminal records, including felony cases.
211 W. Court StreetSeguin, TX 78155
Criminal/Collections:
830-303-8875
Email:
dccourts@guadalupetx.gov
Office hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
The County Clerk handles misdemeanor criminal court records for the County Courts at Law.
211 W. Court StreetSeguin, TX 78155
Court Records:
830-303-8861
Email:
cccourts@guadalupetx.gov
Office hours: Monday–Friday, 7:45 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
What to look for after opening the criminal case
Certified records
The County Clerk offers electronically certified County Court and County Court at Law records through Clerk eCertify. The District Clerk also provides certified-copy ordering options and accepts criminal/civil copy requests at dccourts@guadalupetx.gov.
If the person needs a lawyer, start with the court assignment
The Magistrate Court can facilitate or make an attorney appointment when appropriate. Check the later court record to see who was appointed.
Use the State Bar of Texas lawyer directory or referral service. Confirm licence status and ask for a written fee agreement.
Open the State Bar of TexasThe Adult Detention Center publishes a Chaplain Service line at 830-303-6342 ext. 2240.
After transfer to state prison
The county Jail Records portal is the correct starting place for county custody. If the person later enters the Texas prison system, use the Texas Department of Criminal Justice inmate search instead.
Search TDCJ state inmatesThings that are easy to get wrong in Seguin
The Adult Detention Center and Magistrate Court use 2615 N. Guadalupe Street. The Sheriff’s administrative/open-records address is 2617 N. Guadalupe Street.
County and District Clerk court services are centered at the Guadalupe County Justice Center, 211 W. Court Street.
The live Sheriff page still contains an old effective-date notation on its schedule. Calling ext. 2270 can prevent a wasted trip.
The current detention page does not publish a specific visitor-parking guarantee. Follow posted signs on arrival and leave extra time before the visit sign-up cutoff.
Leaving phones and bags behind before walking to the entrance can save a return trip to the vehicle.
It is more useful than repeatedly searching by name when preparing inmate correspondence and account services.
Guadalupe County Adult Detention contacts
Seguin, TX 78155
Main detention line: 830-303-6342
Robert Hernandez
Seguin, TX 78155
24-hour line: 830-379-1224
Metro: 830-303-5241
Monday–Friday
8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Map to the Adult Detention Center
Map to Guadalupe County Justice Center
Guadalupe County jail roster questions answered
How do I search the Guadalupe County jail roster?
Use the official Guadalupe County Records Inquiry portal and open Jail Records. Search by defendant name or booking number. You can also narrow a search with date of birth and booking or release date ranges. Open the booking-number result and verify the person’s date of birth, booking date, arresting agency, charges and release information.
How do I find out if someone is still in the Guadalupe County Jail?
Search the official Jail Records portal and review the booking and release information. If the person was arrested very recently, the record may still be processing. Call Jail Records at 830-303-6342 extension 2239 when the online result is missing or the current custody status is unclear.
What information appears in a Guadalupe County jail record?
Search results can include the defendant’s name, date of birth, booking number, booking date, release date, arresting agency and charge information. Bond information is also available through the Records Inquiry system. Verify important details directly with Jail Records because custody and bond status can change.
How long does Guadalupe County booking take after an arrest?
The Sheriff does not publish one guaranteed booking time. Booking includes a search, completion of the arrest report, fingerprints and photographs, and processing time depends on the number of prisoners and other circumstances. After booking, the person waits for magistration.
How do I check bond for a Guadalupe County inmate?
Use Records Inquiry and review Jail Bond Records, then call the Adult Detention Center at 830-303-6342 to verify the current bond. Guadalupe County is a Bail Bond Board county, so surety companies must be licensed. The Sheriff maintains an approved list but cannot recommend a company.
When can I visit an inmate at the Guadalupe County Adult Detention Center?
The Sheriff’s current visitation page assigns days by the first letter of the inmate’s last name: A–L on Friday and Sunday, and M–Z on Saturday and Monday. Published male hours are 8:30 a.m.–10:30 a.m. and noon–4:00 p.m.; female hours are 8:00–10:00 p.m. Because the page still carries an older effective-date notice, call 830-303-6342 extension 2270 before traveling.
What can I bring to a Guadalupe County jail visit?
The Sheriff’s rules say visitors may bring identification and keys only. Food, drinks, cameras, phones, backpacks, diaper bags and purses are prohibited. Visitors must present valid photo identification and comply with the dress code.
What is the mailing address for a Guadalupe County inmate?
Non-privileged personal mail is currently routed through the county’s mail vendor at P.O. Box 247, Phoenix, MD 21131 and scanned for digital delivery. Include the inmate’s full booked name and SO number plus the sender’s full name and address. Privileged legal mail goes directly to 2615 N. Guadalupe Street, Seguin, TX 78155.
How do I add money or set up phone calls for a Guadalupe County inmate?
The Sheriff’s Adult Detention page links TouchPay for inmate funds and GTL for telephone services. Phones are available in living units from 7:00 a.m.–11:00 p.m., calls are limited to 20 minutes, and ordinary calls are monitored and recorded. GTL AdvancePay support is listed at 866-230-7761.
Where do I find the criminal court case after a Guadalupe County booking?
Use Guadalupe County Records Inquiry after locating the booking. Felony records are maintained by the District Clerk, while misdemeanor criminal records are handled by the County Clerk. Compare the defendant, case number, charge and filing information and read the court disposition instead of treating the jail charge as the final outcome.