Find a New Guadalupe County Booking Before You Chase the Wrong Record
If you just heard that someone was arrested in Seguin, Schertz, Cibolo, Marion or elsewhere in Guadalupe County, start with the county’s live jail records—not a social-media post or a copied mugshot page. Search the booked name or booking number, then narrow the result with the birth date and booking date when possible.
Once you find the booking, save the booking number, arresting agency, booking date, charges, bond information and release status. Those details tell you what to do next: call the jail, contact a bondsman, request the police report, schedule a visit or locate the criminal court case.
DATE FILTER
Booking number
Charges
Bond
Release date
Use Guadalupe County Records Inquiry for current jail records.
830-303-6342 ext. 2239.
830-303-6342.
2615 N. Guadalupe St., Seguin.
Official sources checked August 24, 2026.
Pick the question you actually need answered
Search Jail Records using the name and booking-date range. Call Jail Records if a very recent arrest does not appear.
Run the recent-booking searchOpen the booking details and confirm the current release status before driving to Seguin.
Check custody and releaseOne booking can contain more than one charge. Confirm the bond for each charge before paying anyone.
Understand bond and magistrationA Guadalupe County jail booking does not mean the Sheriff created the incident report.
Find the correct report ownerMisdemeanors and felonies are maintained by different clerk offices.
Find the criminal caseUse the current SO number and follow the detention center’s specific rules.
Help someone in custodyJump directly to the task
This page is arranged for people who may be searching while the booking is still developing.
How to find Guadalupe County bookings from a recent date
What the recent-arrest fields mean
| Field | What it helps identify | What it does not prove | Best next step |
|---|---|---|---|
| Booking number | One jail intake event. | That every charge became a prosecuted case. | Use it when calling Jail Records. |
| SO number | The Sheriff’s identifier associated with the person. | That every booking under that person number is the same incident. | Use it for mail and detention questions. |
| Booking date | When the person was processed into the jail. | The exact time of the alleged offense. | Compare it with the arrest report and offense date. |
| Release date | When the displayed detention event ended, if a date is posted. | That the criminal charge was dismissed. | Check the criminal court disposition. |
| Arresting agency | The law-enforcement agency connected to the arrest. | That the jail owns the police report. | Request the incident narrative from that agency. |
| Charge | An accusation connected to the booking. | Guilt or final prosecutor action. | Locate the filed misdemeanor or felony case. |
| Offense date | A date connected to the alleged offense. | That the person was arrested on the same date. | Compare with booking and report dates. |
| Bond amount | A release condition associated with a charge. | That paying one amount clears every charge. | Call the jail and verify all active holds. |
| Bond type | Whether the entry involves cash, surety, personal or another bond condition. | That release processing is complete. | Confirm the latest magistrate or court order. |
| Booking photo | A custody-processing image when displayed. | Guilt or identity by itself. | Match the photo with DOB and booking number. |
What to check before assuming the arrest never happened
Main jail/bond information: 830-303-6342
Sheriff 24-hour line: 830-379-1224
The Guadalupe County booking-to-magistrate sequence
2615 N. Guadalupe Street
Seguin, TX 78155
Clerk contact: 830-303-4188 ext. 2330
How to tell whether the person is still in Guadalupe County Jail
Verify bond after magistration—not from an old screenshot
Cash bond
The accused posts the required amount as security for appearing in court. The Sheriff advises users to verify the actual procedure with the appropriate clerk.
Surety bond
A licensed bail-bond company posts the bond under an agreement with the defendant. The defendant typically pays the bondsman according to that private agreement.
Personal bond
The defendant may be released without posting the full dollar amount, subject to the court’s agreement and release conditions.
Why the amount changes
The magistrate can consider factors such as residence, employment, prior failures to appear and seriousness of the alleged offense.
Use the arresting agency when you need the incident narrative
| You need | Start here | Useful identifiers | Do not confuse it with |
|---|---|---|---|
| Recent booking and release | Guadalupe County Jail Records | Name, DOB, SO number, booking number and dates. | The police incident narrative. |
| Sheriff offense or arrest report | GCSO Open Records | Name, date, location, report number and incident description. | A report created by Seguin or Schertz Police. |
| Seguin Police report | Seguin PD Records Division | Name, address, phone, report type, incident date, case number and involved persons. | The county jail booking. |
| Schertz Police report | Schertz Police Records | Incident date, report number, involved names and requested document. | Guadalupe County Clerk court records. |
| Misdemeanor court outcome | Guadalupe County Clerk | Case number, defendant name and DOB. | The original booking charge. |
| Felony court outcome | Guadalupe County District Clerk | Cause number, defendant name and filing information. | A Sheriff arrest report. |
Seguin Police arrest
Seguin, TX 78155
Records phone: 830-401-2350
Police main: 830-379-2123
Records hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Seguin requires written open-record requests and asks for the requester’s name, address, telephone number, report type, incident date, case number when known and involved names.
Open Seguin Police RecordsSchertz Police arrest
Schertz, TX 78154
Phone: 210-619-1200
Monday–Thursday: 7:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
Friday: 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Schertz says offense and incident reports require an open-records request. Its Records Section maintains adult and juvenile offense reports, crash reports and arrest reports.
Open Schertz Police RecordsRequest a Guadalupe County Sheriff report in writing
2617 N. Guadalupe Street
Seguin, TX 78155
Email: so.openrecords@guadalupetx.gov
Phone: 830-379-1224
| Request type | Published fee | Important note |
|---|---|---|
| Copy of report | $5 each | $0.10 per page after 10 pages. |
| Copy of recording | $75 | Other request-specific costs may apply. |
| Research / assembling information | $25 per hour | Ask for a cost estimate on a broad request. |
Find the criminal case instead of treating the jail charge as final
Misdemeanor criminal case
The Guadalupe County Clerk maintains misdemeanor criminal court records for the County Courts at Law.
County Clerk Main Office211 W. Court Street
Seguin, TX 78155
Court Records: 830-303-8861
Email: cccourts@guadalupetx.gov
Main office hours: Monday–Friday, 7:45 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Open County ClerkFelony criminal case
The Guadalupe County District Clerk is the custodian of district-court filings and criminal records.
District Clerk Main Office211 W. Court Street
Seguin, TX 78155
Criminal / Collections: 830-303-8875
Email: dccourts@guadalupetx.gov
Office hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Open District ClerkCertified or paper court records
| Service | Published fee | Use |
|---|---|---|
| Non-certified paper copy | $1 per page | Ordinary record review. |
| Certified copy | $1 per page + $5 seal | Official proof when certification is required. |
| Electronic non-certified document | $1 first 10 pages; $0.10/page at 11+ pages | Available electronic copies. |
| Record search | $5 | Clerk-performed search when required. |
Know which number to call instead of starting with the main switchboard
830-303-6342 ext. 2239
Use for booking and jail-record questions.
Confirm current bail after magistration.
830-303-6342 ext. 2270
Call before travelling when the visit schedule is uncertain.
830-303-6342 ext. 2239
For statewide criminal history, use Texas DPS instead.
830-303-6342 ext. 2240
Use for detention chaplain questions.
The county describes the Adult Detention Center as a 598-bed facility.
It reports an average of roughly 8,000 bookings per year.
2615 N. Guadalupe Street
Seguin, TX 78155
Parking and arrival
The visit day depends on the inmate’s last name
| Inmate group | Visit days | Published visit hours |
|---|---|---|
| Last name A–L | Friday and Sunday | Use the male or female time block listed below. |
| Last name M–Z | Saturday and Monday | Use the male or female time block listed below. |
| Male visitation | Assigned A–L or M–Z days | 8:30–10:30 a.m. and noon–4:00 p.m. |
| Female visitation | Assigned A–L or M–Z days | 8:00–10:00 p.m. |
Use the SO number before sending anything
Personal letters
The current county page says non-privileged incoming mail is sent to the jail’s mail vendor and digitally delivered on the secure inmate tablet.
Include:
- the inmate’s full booked name;
- the inmate’s SO number;
- the sender’s full name; and
- the sender’s complete return address.
Current vendor address published by the county:
Inmate Full Booked Name + SO#PO Box 247
Phoenix, MD 21131
Legal / privileged mail
Privileged mail is sent directly to the detention center:
Inmate Full Name + SO#Guadalupe County Adult Detention Center
2615 N. Guadalupe Street
Seguin, TX 78155
Qualifying privileged mail is opened in the inmate’s presence for contraband inspection.
Telephone calls
- No incoming inmate calls are accepted.
- Staff do not deliver ordinary phone messages.
- Housing-unit phones are available 7:00 a.m.–11:00 p.m.
- Calls have a 20-minute maximum.
- Calls are monitored and recorded.
- Collect and prepaid calls are available.
Inmate deposits
The county links families to TouchPay for inmate-account funding.
Confirm the inmate’s full booked name and SO number before depositing.
Open TouchPayMail that can be rejected
Books, magazines, newspapers and photos
They must be ordered and mailed directly from the publisher to 2615 N. Guadalupe Street.
They are accepted only through subscription and are mailed directly to the detention center. The county says newspapers more than seven days old are disposed of.
Photos go to the digital-mail vendor at PO Box 247, Phoenix, MD 21131 and are digitally delivered. Nude or sexually explicit images are prohibited.
The detention center says it does not print physical photos for inmates and does not accept physical photos directly at the facility.
GTL / AdvancePay telephone help
General billing: 877-650-4249
County-published support hours for prepaid account assistance:
Monday–Friday: 6:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m. Central
Saturday–Sunday: 8:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
Know what family can—and cannot—bring to the jail
Property can be picked up Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m., excluding county holidays.
- The inmate must complete a property-release form.
- The form must identify the person receiving the property.
- The recipient must present state-issued identification.
The official detention page says an inmate may receive court clothes only when going to a jury trial.
A released inmate who lacks appropriate clothing to leave the facility may be issued indigent clothing.
Ask for counsel during the court process—not from a bond company
Guadalupe County Magistrate Court says the judge can facilitate or make appointment of an attorney when appropriate.
The defendant should clearly request appointed counsel if they cannot afford an attorney and complete any required indigency paperwork.
Verify Texas license status and ask about experience in the specific Guadalupe County court handling the charge.
A bail bondsman gets someone released under a bond agreement; a bondsman does not replace defense counsel.
State Bar Lawyer ReferralAttorneys may visit clients 24 hours a day unless a facility emergency prevents the visit.
The attorney must bring a valid driver’s license and state-issued bar card.
Guadalupe County directs victims and families to Texas IVSS Counties for custody-status notifications and victim resources.
Open Texas IVSS Counties211 W. Court Street
Seguin, TX 78155
Misdemeanor Division: 830-303-6130
Felony Division: 830-303-1922
A recent-booking search is not a complete criminal-history check
Texas DPS criminal history
Use Texas DPS when the purpose is a broader statewide criminal-history search rather than locating one Guadalupe County booking.
The Guadalupe County District Clerk has published a notice stating that it stopped performing criminal background searches in July 2015 and directs users to Texas DPS.
Open Texas DPS Criminal HistoryTexas prison search
Use TDCJ after someone has entered Texas state-prison custody or when you need state-unit, SID, offense or release information.
Open TDCJ Inmate InformationWhen an old arrest should no longer be public
The District Clerk publishes a current local list of agencies commonly involved in an expunction, including:
- Guadalupe County District Clerk;
- Guadalupe County Clerk;
- Guadalupe County Attorney;
- Guadalupe County Sheriff;
- Guadalupe County Magistrate Office;
- Guadalupe County Adult Probation;
- Texas Office of Court Administration;
- Texas Department of Criminal Justice; and
- Texas Department of Public Safety.
Sheriff expunction email: gcso-expunction@guadalupetx.gov
Open Guadalupe County Expunction InformationSix Guadalupe County mistakes that are easy to avoid
The Adult Detention Center is at 2615 N. Guadalupe Street. The Sheriff’s administrative office is at 2617.
Use Jail Records ext. 2239 for booking and detention questions.
Use the arresting agency shown in the booking record.
Current non-privileged mail uses the county’s digital-mail vendor route.
The county says visitors may bring only identification and keys.
Search the County Clerk or District Clerk case to find the actual disposition.
Guadalupe County arrest, jail and court contacts
Seguin, TX 78155
24-hour: 830-379-1224
Metro: 830-303-5241
Seguin, TX 78155
Main / Bond: 830-303-6342
830-303-6342 ext. 2239
Recent booking and jail-record questions.
830-303-6342 ext. 2270
Seguin, TX 78155
Seguin, TX 78155
Criminal / Collections: 830-303-8875
Seguin, TX 78155
830-303-4188 ext. 2330
Map to the Adult Detention Center
Map to the Guadalupe County Justice Center
Guadalupe County booking questions answered
How do I find recent arrests in Guadalupe County Texas?
Open the official Guadalupe County Records Inquiry portal from the Sheriff’s Records Search page and choose Jail Records. Search by the person’s name or booking number and narrow the results with date of birth, booking-date or release-date filters when available. Open the booking number to review the individual booking details.
Can I search Guadalupe County bookings from today or yesterday?
Use the booking-date range in the Guadalupe County jail records search to narrow results to the day or days you need. Guadalupe County does not publish a guaranteed fixed definition of recent arrests, so using the live booking-date filter is more reliable than relying on a static third-party recent-arrest list.
What information appears in a Guadalupe County booking record?
The public jail inquiry can show information such as the defendant’s name, date of birth, booking number, booking date, release date when applicable, arresting agency and charges. Opening the detailed booking can provide additional charge, bond, offense and custody information when publicly available.
Why is a new Guadalupe County arrest not showing online yet?
The person may still be going through booking, may be listed under a different spelling, may have been released quickly, may have received a citation rather than being jailed, or may have been booked in another county. The Sheriff’s official page says booking involves searching, completing the arrest report, fingerprinting and photographing before the person is held pending magistration. Call Jail Records at 830-303-6342 extension 2239 when the online result remains unclear.
Is a Guadalupe County booking report the same as the police arrest report?
No. The jail booking record documents intake, custody, charges and related jail information. The offense or arrest report is generally maintained by the law-enforcement agency whose officer handled the incident. If Seguin Police or Schertz Police made the arrest, request that agency’s report rather than assuming the Sheriff’s jail maintains the complete police narrative.
How do I find bond information for a Guadalupe County inmate?
Review the booking details in the county Records Inquiry portal and call the Guadalupe County Adult Detention Center at 830-303-6342 to confirm current bond information. Guadalupe County is a Bail Bond Board county, so surety companies must be licensed. The Sheriff’s Office says employees cannot recommend or contact a bondsman for you.
How can I tell if someone has been released from Guadalupe County Jail?
Search the jail record using the person’s name or booking number and review the release-date information. Because release status can change after a search is viewed, call Jail Records at 830-303-6342 extension 2239 when you need current confirmation before travelling to the detention center.
How do I find the court case after a Guadalupe County arrest?
Use the Guadalupe County Judicial Records Search after locating the booking. Misdemeanor criminal court records are handled through the County Clerk, while felony district-court records are handled through the District Clerk. Compare the name, case number, filing date and charge rather than assuming the original booking charge is the final court charge.
How do I request a Guadalupe County Sheriff’s arrest or incident report?
Submit a written request to the Guadalupe County Sheriff’s Office through its current Open Records process or email so.openrecords@guadalupetx.gov. The Sheriff’s page lists report copies at 5 dollars each with 10 cents per page after 10 pages, recordings at 75 dollars and research or assembling information at 25 dollars per hour. Confirm current charges before paying.
Does a recent Guadalupe County arrest mean the person was convicted?
No. A booking records an arrest and detention event, not guilt. After the arrest, a magistrate reviews the charges and bail, and prosecutors decide what charges proceed in court. Search the appropriate Guadalupe County court record to find the filed charge and disposition.