Guadalupe County Booking Records | Charges, Bond and Release

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Guadalupe County, Texas · Booking, magistration, bond and release

Follow a Guadalupe County Booking From Intake to Release

If someone was just arrested in Seguin, Schertz, Cibolo or elsewhere in Guadalupe County, start with the county’s official jail-record system. Find the correct booking first, then check every charge and bond before making a payment or driving to the jail.

Guadalupe County’s process has four separate stages that families often mix together: booking, magistration, bond and release. A person can appear in the jail database before a judge has set bail, and posting one bond does not necessarily clear another case or hold.

Search official jail records Open Adult Detention information Check bond before paying
Booked legal name Date of birth Booking number if known Approximate arrest date Arresting agency
GUADALUPE BOOKING CONTROL LIVE WORKFLOW
BOOKING SEARCH • PHOTO • PRINTS
MAGISTRATE RIGHTS • PROBABLE CAUSE
BOND CASH • SURETY • PERSONAL
RELEASE ORDERS • HOLDS • PROCESSING
BOOKING FILE
RELEASE CHECK
ALL CASES VERIFIED
BOOKING → BOND → RELEASE
A booking charge is an allegation, not a conviction. The jail record tells you what was entered during the arrest and detention process. The filed charge and final outcome must be checked in the criminal court record.
Jail Records

830-303-6342 ext. 2239

Bond Information

830-303-6342

Visitation

830-303-6342 ext. 2270

Detention Center

2615 N. Guadalupe St., Seguin

Reviewed

Official sources checked August 24, 2026.

Start with the problem

What do you need to know right now?

NEW ARREST Has the person been booked?

Search Jail Records first. If no record appears, call Jail Records and ask whether intake is still underway.

Run the booking lookup
CHARGES What is the person accused of?

Read every booking charge, then verify the filed criminal case through Judicial Records.

Understand the charge
BOND Can the person be released?

Wait for magistration when necessary, then confirm every bond and release condition with Adult Detention.

Check cash, surety and personal bond
RELEASE Why are they still in custody?

Payment does not equal instant release. Another cause, order or hold can keep a person in custody.

Troubleshoot release
Fastest sequence: Search the booking → verify identity → write down every charge → confirm whether magistration is complete → verify every bond or hold → check release status → search the court case.

Jump to the part you need

Official Records Inquiry

Search Guadalupe County jail booking records

The Sheriff’s Office sends the public to the Guadalupe County Records Inquiry system for jail information. The same public-access system also contains court and bond-related record searches.

Open Guadalupe County Records Inquiry Open the official Tyler Public Access portal
Select Jail Records Do not begin with the general court search when you are trying to confirm a fresh arrest.
Search the booked name Start with the last name and first name. Use the booking number when you already have it.
Use available date filters when the name is common A booking or release range can help separate multiple people with similar names when that filter is available in the portal.
Open every reasonable match Do not assume the first same-name record is the correct person.
Save the booking identifiers Record the booking number, SO number when shown, booking date and custody information.
Write down every charge Multiple charges can have different bonds, courts and outcomes.
Check the bond information separately The county portal includes a bond-record search, but call Adult Detention if the current amount or status is unclear.
Continue to Judicial Records Use the court case to determine what charge was actually filed and what ultimately happened.
Sheriff Records Search page Open Records Inquiry
The official portal can occasionally reject automated or unusual browser traffic. If it does not load, use the Sheriff’s Records Search page to reopen it or call Jail Records at 830-303-6342 ext. 2239.
What happens after arrest

Why a new booking may not have a bond yet

Guadalupe County publishes its own intake sequence. Understanding it prevents one of the most common family mistakes: assuming that a missing bond means the person cannot be released.

The person arrives at Adult Detention Jail staff receive the prisoner from the arresting agency.
Booking is completed The county states that intake includes a search, completion of the arrest report, fingerprinting and photographing.
The person waits in a holding cell After processing, the person is held pending magistration.
A magistrate reviews the arrest The judge reviews probable cause and advises the defendant of the charges and constitutional rights.
Bail and release conditions are addressed The magistrate may set bail, consider personal bond and issue conditions of release.
Release processing begins only when all requirements are cleared Jail staff still must verify the applicable orders, bonds and any other custody restrictions.
Guadalupe County Magistrate Court
2615 N. Guadalupe Street, Seguin, TX 78155
Magistrate Clerk: 830-303-4188 ext. 2330
Guadalupe County states that Magistrate Court is held every day, including holidays. The precise time for one defendant still depends on intake and the judge’s schedule.
Booking record decoder

Know which information matters before you call

How to use a Guadalupe County booking result
Item What it helps identify What it does not prove Next action
Booked name The name used for this detention record. Identity by itself when people share a name. Compare DOB, booking number or another identifier.
Booking number A specific jail intake event. That every charge survived prosecutor review. Save it for jail and records questions.
SO number The Sheriff’s identifier used for inmate services and mail. One particular charge or court disposition. Use it when mailing or identifying the inmate.
Booking date When the person entered the jail process. The exact time the alleged offense occurred. Compare with the arrest report.
Charge The allegation connected to the booking entry. A filed charge, conviction or guilt. Check Judicial Records.
Bond A release amount or condition associated with a matter. That paying it clears every case or hold. Call 830-303-6342 before payment when uncertain.
Release information Whether the displayed custody event appears to have ended. The criminal case was dismissed. Check the court disposition.
Arresting agency Which law-enforcement agency made or handled the arrest. That the Sheriff’s Office owns the incident report. Request the narrative from the correct agency.
Identity rule: Match at least two independent details before sending money, visiting, contacting a bond company or treating a booking as belonging to a particular person.
Booking charge vs filed charge

Do not stop at the charge shown in jail

Guadalupe County has one useful local distinction: the County Attorney prosecutes both misdemeanor and felony criminal cases, but the court record is maintained by different clerks depending on the court level.

Misdemeanor criminal case

  • Generally heard in the County Courts at Law.
  • County Clerk maintains misdemeanor court records.
  • Court Records phone: 830-303-8861.
  • County Clerk warns not to submit misdemeanor payments before the court hearing unless instructed.

Felony criminal case

  • Handled through Guadalupe County district courts.
  • District Clerk maintains district-court criminal records.
  • Current Criminal/Collections contact: 830-303-8875.
  • Use the cause number from Judicial Records whenever possible.
Copy the exact jail charge Include the wording, degree or classification and every separate count shown.
Open Judicial Records Search Guadalupe County Judicial Records
Search by cause number when available A cause number is safer than relying only on a common name.
Compare filing date, court and defendant Make sure the court case follows the arrest you are researching.
Look for the filed offense Prosecutor review may change the original booking allegation.
Read the final disposition A release from jail does not tell you whether the charge was dismissed, reduced, deferred, convicted or otherwise resolved.
Guadalupe County Justice Center
211 W. Court Street, Seguin, TX 78155
County Clerk Court Records: 830-303-8861
District Clerk Criminal/Collections: 830-303-8875
Cash, surety and personal bond

Verify every bond before paying anyone

Adult Detention bond information: 830-303-6342
Cash bond

The accused posts the amount required by the court. Guadalupe County advises contacting the appropriate clerk for the actual procedure tied to the case.

Surety bond

A licensed bail-bond company posts the bond under an agreement with the defendant. The defendant normally pays the bondsman a fee under that private agreement.

Personal bond

The court may authorise release without requiring the defendant to post the full bond amount, subject to the court’s conditions.

Bail is not a punishment. Guadalupe County explains it as security intended to help ensure the defendant returns to court. The magistrate may consider factors such as residence, employment, dependents, prior failures to appear and seriousness of the offense.
Verify the correct person Match the booked name, DOB, booking number or SO number.
Ask whether magistration is complete A bond may not be final until the magistrate reviews the case.
List every active charge One person can have several matters with separate bond requirements.
Ask whether another hold exists Do not assume that clearing the visible local bond guarantees release.
Confirm cash, surety or personal-bond status Ask specifically which release option applies to each case.
If using a bondsman, use a licensed company Guadalupe County is a Bail Bond Board county. The Sheriff states that an approved list is available at the Sheriff’s Office.
Do not ask jail staff to recommend a company The Sheriff specifically states employees cannot contact or recommend a bail bondsman for you.
Keep the receipt and agreement Preserve the defendant name, booking number, cause number, bond amount, premium, collateral and company details.
Bond-verification call script
I am calling about [booked name], date of birth [date], booking or SO number [number]. Has magistration been completed? Please confirm each active charge, the current bond type and amount for each charge, and whether any other hold or release condition would prevent release after the bond is satisfied.
Do not pay from a screenshot alone. A court can change a bond or add conditions. Call Adult Detention when the current release requirement is important.
After bond is satisfied

Why release may not happen immediately

Guadalupe County does not publish one guaranteed release-processing time. Avoid planning a pickup around an unofficial estimate.

Another active charge exists One bond may be complete while a second case still requires action.
The magistrate issued additional conditions Release must follow the current court order, not an older database entry.
Another agency has a hold A separate jurisdiction or authority can affect whether the person leaves county custody.
Paperwork is still being verified Staff must confirm the applicable bonds and orders before discharge.
The online record has not refreshed Public systems can lag behind a live custody event.
The person is being transferred A transfer is not the same as release to the public.
Before driving to Seguin: Call 830-303-6342 and ask whether the person has actually cleared release processing. Do not rely only on “bond posted.”
Release-status call script
I am checking release status for [booked name], date of birth [date], SO or booking number [number]. Have all local bonds, court orders and holds been cleared? Is the person currently in release processing, still in custody, or being transferred?
No booking found

Why a recent arrest may not appear online

Booking is still underway The Sheriff says intake includes searching, report completion, fingerprints and photographs.
The person is intoxicated or medically delayed The county notes that an intoxicated or uncooperative person may be processed when booking staff are able to proceed.
The name is different Try the booked surname, former name, maiden name, suffix or another known spelling.
The person was released quickly Search the court case or call Jail Records even when the person is no longer in custody.
The arrest occurred in another county Guadalupe County may not have custody merely because the person lives or was stopped near the county line.
The event did not require county-jail booking Some citations or municipal matters can proceed without a full Adult Detention booking.
Jail Records: 830-303-6342 ext. 2239
Sheriff 24-hour line: 830-379-1224
Police report vs jail record

Request the arrest narrative from the agency that created it

The jail record and police report are different documents. The Adult Detention Center can hold someone arrested by the Sheriff, Seguin Police, Schertz Police, another local agency or another law-enforcement authority.

Guadalupe County Sheriff’s Office report

Use the Sheriff’s Open Records page Requests must be made in writing. Open GCSO Open Records
Include the report or case number when known This avoids a broader records search.
If the number is unknown, provide enough identifying detail Include incident date, involved people, location and the report type.
Email or deliver the request Email requests to so.openrecords@guadalupetx.gov or use the Sheriff’s lobby.
Current GCSO commonly published open-records charges
Request Published fee Important note
Copy of report $5 each $0.10 per page after 10 pages.
Copy of recording $75 Confirm the current charge before paying.
Research / assembling information $25 per hour A precise request can reduce unnecessary research.
GCSO Open Records
2617 N. Guadalupe Street, Seguin, TX 78155
Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Phone: 830-379-1224
Email: so.openrecords@guadalupetx.gov
The Sheriff’s current page says exact-amount cash or credit-card payment can be accepted when fees apply. Do not mail cash.

If Seguin Police made the arrest

Seguin Police Records Division
350 N. Guadalupe Street
Seguin, TX 78155

Phone: 830-401-2350

Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

Written requests should include your contact information, report type, incident date, case number when known and names of involved people.

Open Seguin Police Records

If Schertz Police made the arrest

Schertz Police Records
1400 Schertz Parkway, Building 6
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 uses an online open-records system and maintains adult incident, offense and arrest reports.

Open Schertz Police Records
Copy-ready Sheriff’s report request
I request the releasable arrest, incident or offense report concerning [full name] for the incident on or about [date/time] at [location]. Known identifiers are booking/SO number [number] and agency report number [number]. Please provide the public portion electronically if available and notify me of any charge before processing if payment is required.
Adult Detention visitation

Check the last-name schedule before driving to Seguin

Visitation questions: 830-303-6342 ext. 2270
Current visitation schedule published by Guadalupe County
Inmate last name Visit days Male hours Female hours
A–L Friday and Sunday 8:30–10:30 a.m. and 12:00–4:00 p.m. 8:00–10:00 p.m.
M–Z Saturday and Monday 8:30–10:30 a.m. and 12:00–4:00 p.m. 8:00–10:00 p.m.
Bring valid government-issued photo identification
Inmates may receive two 30-minute visits per week
No single 60-minute visit is permitted
Sign-up opens 15 minutes before visitation begins
Children 16 or younger must remain with an approved responsible adult
Conservative dress is required
Bring only identification and keys into the facility
Phones, purses, food, drinks and cameras are prohibited
Immediate family travelling more than 100 miles from Seguin may ask the Shift Commander about a special visit. The county states that proof of the family relationship may be required.
Call before a long drive. Visitation can be affected by housing changes, court appearances, emergencies or facility operations. The official county page does not publish guaranteed visitor-parking availability, so do not rely on an unofficial parking promise.
Mail, phone and deposits

Use the SO number before sending anything

Personal mail

Non-privileged personal correspondence is sent to the county’s mail vendor and delivered digitally.

Address format
Inmate Full Name + SO#
PO Box 247
Phoenix, MD 21131
  • Use the exact name used during booking.
  • Include the SO number.
  • Put the sender’s full name and complete address on the envelope.
  • No stickers, glitter, lipstick, perfume, bodily fluids or contraband.
  • Photos are scanned; physical photos are not delivered to the inmate.

Legal and privileged mail

Privileged correspondence follows a separate process and is mailed directly to the facility.

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

The county’s Adult Detention page links GTL for inmate telephone services.

  • AdvancePay can be used for prepaid calls.
  • Blocked-number assistance: 866-230-7761.
  • Other billing questions: 877-650-4249.
  • The detention center states it cannot unblock a telephone number itself.
Open GTL

Inmate-account money

The official Adult Detention page currently links TouchPay for inmate-account deposits.

  • Confirm the inmate’s full booked name.
  • Use the correct SO number.
  • Verify the person is still in Guadalupe County custody.
  • Review the provider’s current fee before confirming the deposit.
Open TouchPay
Money mistake to avoid: Never deposit using only a name when the SO number is available. Same-name errors are difficult to reverse.
Do not discuss evidence or legal strategy on ordinary jail calls. Routine inmate telephone communications are not a substitute for confidential communication with counsel.
Property and clothing

Picking up property from the jail

Property pickup

Guadalupe County publishes property-release hours of 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding county holidays.

The inmate must complete a release form naming the person who will collect the property.

What the recipient needs

The person named on the inmate’s property-release authorization must present state-issued identification.

Call before travelling when the inmate has been transferred.

If an inmate is transferred and cannot take the property, the county states that property not arranged for pickup may be destroyed or donated after 30 days.

Court clothes

Guadalupe County states that court clothing is accepted for an inmate only when the inmate is going to jury trial. If someone is released without proper clothing, the facility says indigent clothing will be issued.
Court-appointed or private counsel

How attorney help begins after booking

Request court-appointed counsel

The Guadalupe County Magistrate Judge can facilitate or make an appointment of counsel when appropriate.

The county publishes a Defendant’s Financial Affidavit for people asking the court to appoint an attorney because they cannot afford one.

Open Magistrate Court information
Hire private counsel

Use the State Bar of Texas lawyer-referral service rather than assuming a bail company can provide legal advice.

State Bar LRIS: 800-252-9690

Open State Bar Lawyer Referral
The Magistrate Court states that its judge and staff cannot engage in private communications about the merits of a pending case. Use the assigned attorney for legal strategy.

Attorney visitation

Attorneys may visit clients 24 hours a day unless there is a facility emergency. The jail warns of delays during headcounts and feeding. Attorneys must present a valid driver’s license and state-issued bar card.

Victim assistance

Guadalupe County Attorney

The County Attorney’s Office prosecutes both felony and misdemeanor cases and has victim-assistance coordinators.

Misdemeanor Division: 830-303-6130

Felony Division: 830-303-1922

Open County Attorney information
Texas IVSS Counties provides custody-status notifications and victim-service information. Open IVSS Counties
Beyond one county booking

When you need a broader Texas criminal-history check

Guadalupe County Jail Records answer a local custody question. They are not a complete statewide criminal-history report.

Texas DPS Criminal History

DPS provides a public criminal-history name search. A public account and search credits are required.

Current DPS search credits cost $1 each before card-related transaction fees.

Open Texas DPS Criminal History
Use more identifiers

DPS recommends entering as much accurate information as possible, including the full name and birth date, because the user is responsible for determining whether a result belongs to the correct person.

A name-based background result is not the same as fingerprint-confirmed identity.

Need to clear or seal an old Guadalupe County record?

Local expunction information

The Guadalupe County District Clerk publishes a county-specific list of agencies normally involved in an expunction.

That list includes the District Clerk, County Clerk, County Attorney, Sheriff, Magistrate Office, Adult Probation, DPS and other agencies.

Open Guadalupe County expunction information
Texas eligibility guidance

Expunction and nondisclosure are different remedies. Eligibility depends on the charge, case result and criminal history.

Compare expunction and nondisclosure
Phone, address and maps

Guadalupe County booking and court contacts

Adult Detention Center
2615 N. Guadalupe Street
Seguin, TX 78155

Main / Bond: 830-303-6342

Jail Records: ext. 2239

Visitation: ext. 2270

Chaplain: ext. 2240

Guadalupe County Sheriff’s Office
2617 N. Guadalupe Street
Seguin, TX 78155

24-hour: 830-379-1224

Metro: 830-303-5241

Admin: Mon–Fri, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.

Magistrate Court
2615 N. Guadalupe Street
Seguin, TX 78155

Clerk: 830-303-4188 ext. 2330

County Clerk Court Records
211 W. Court Street
Seguin, TX 78155

830-303-8861

Misdemeanor criminal court records.

District Clerk
211 W. Court Street
Seguin, TX 78155

Main: 830-303-8873

Criminal/Collections: 830-303-8875

Mon–Fri, 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

Guadalupe County Attorney
211 W. Court Street
Seguin, TX 78155

Misdemeanor: 830-303-6130

Felony: 830-303-1922

Map to Adult Detention

Map to the Guadalupe County Justice Center

Before leaving home: Recheck the custody status, office hours, identification requirement and destination. The jail and Justice Center are different locations.
Local shortcuts

Guadalupe County details that save unnecessary calls

No bond showing yet?

Ask whether magistration has happened before assuming there is no bond.

One bond paid?

Ask whether another active charge or hold still blocks release.

Need the police narrative?

Use the arresting agency, not automatically the county jail.

Sending mail?

Use the booked name plus SO number and the current Viapath mailing route.

Visiting?

The day depends on the first letter of the inmate’s last name.

Need a licensed bondsman?

Ask to see the Bail Bond Board’s approved list; jail staff cannot recommend one.

10 practical questions

Guadalupe County booking-record questions answered

How do I search Guadalupe County booking records?

Open the official Guadalupe County Records Inquiry portal linked by the Sheriff’s Office and choose the Jail Records search. Start with the person’s booked name or booking number and use any available booking or release date filters when helpful. Open the possible match and verify the name, booking information, charges, bond and custody status before relying on it.

Who do I call if a Guadalupe County inmate is not showing online?

Call Guadalupe County Adult Detention Center Jail Records at 830-303-6342 extension 2239. A new arrest may still be processing, the person may be listed under a different spelling, or the person may already have been released or transferred.

When is bond set after a Guadalupe County arrest?

After booking, the person is held pending magistration. At magistration, the judge reviews the charge and probable cause, advises the defendant of legal rights and decides whether to set bail, consider a personal bond and impose release conditions. Guadalupe County states that magistration takes place every day, including holidays.

What is the difference between a cash, surety and personal bond in Guadalupe County?

A cash bond generally requires the bond amount to be deposited with the court, a surety bond involves a licensed bail-bond company posting the bond under an agreement with the defendant, and a personal bond allows release without posting the full bond amount when authorised by the court. Always verify the current bond and every active case before paying.

How can I confirm a Guadalupe County bond amount?

Check the official Guadalupe County Records Inquiry portal and then call Adult Detention bond information at 830-303-6342 if the amount, bond type, additional charge or release condition is unclear. Do not pay based only on an old screenshot because a magistrate or court can change release conditions.

How long does release take after bond is posted in Guadalupe County?

Guadalupe County does not publish one guaranteed release time. Staff must complete the release process and verify all active cases, court orders and holds. Call the Adult Detention Center at 830-303-6342 when you need current release status instead of estimating a pickup time.

Does a Guadalupe County booking charge prove the final court charge?

No. A booking entry reflects the allegation associated with the arrest and intake process. The prosecutor may later file a different charge, change counts or decline a case. Use the Guadalupe County Judicial Records Search to verify the filed case and final disposition.

How do I visit someone in the Guadalupe County Adult Detention Center?

Verify that the person is still housed at the Adult Detention Center, then follow the Sheriff’s current visitation schedule. Last names A through L visit on Fridays and Sundays, while M through Z visit on Saturdays and Mondays. Male visiting hours are 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. and noon to 4 p.m.; female visiting hours are 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. Valid photo identification is required.

How do I send mail or money to a Guadalupe County inmate?

Non-privileged personal mail is sent through the county’s Viapath digital-mail process at PO Box 247, Phoenix, Maryland 21131 and must include the inmate’s booked name and SO number. The Sheriff’s Adult Detention page currently links TouchPay for inmate-account deposits. Verify the inmate’s identity and current custody before sending money.

Where do I check the final outcome of a Guadalupe County criminal case?

Use the Guadalupe County Judicial Records Search. County Clerk court records handle misdemeanor criminal cases, while the District Clerk maintains district-court criminal records including felony cases. Search the cause number when possible and review the case docket and disposition rather than relying only on the original jail charge.

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Accuracy and legal-use notice

Texas-arrest.org is an independent informational resource and is not affiliated with the Guadalupe County Sheriff’s Office, Adult Detention Center, Magistrate Court, County Clerk, District Clerk, County Attorney, Seguin Police Department, Schertz Police Department or Texas Department of Public Safety.

Booking, bond, visitation, mail, provider, contact and court information can change. Verify live information with the responsible official office before paying money, travelling to the facility, relying on a release estimate or making a legal decision.

A booking record is not proof of guilt. Every accused person is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.

Last official-source review: August 24, 2026. The page intentionally avoids invented release times, parking promises, bond-company recommendations and unverified video metadata.

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