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.
3000 IH 35 South, New Braunfels.
830-620-3450.
830-620-3412.
Use booking-date criteria in Jail Records.
Official procedures checked August 23, 2026.
Four Comal County systems answer four different questions
Use for recent booking date, release date, booking number, arresting agency, charges and bond information.
Request the incident, offense, probable-cause or arrest report from the agency that generated it.
Use the filed criminal case for court dates, attorney, warrants, disposition, judgment and sentence.
Use DPS for broader Texas criminal history and TDCJ after a person enters state-prison custody.
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.
What to save from a Comal County jail result
What the jail fields mean—and what they do not prove
| 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. |
A recent arrest can be real even when the booking is not online yet
Criminal / Jail Records Division: 830-620-3412
Sheriff’s Office: 830-620-3400
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.
| 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. |
Request a Comal County jail record when the live search is not enough
| 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. |
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.
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
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.
| 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. |
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.
“Cash bond” does not mean walking in with cash
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.
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.
Use for Sheriff warrant verification and current warrant questions.
Open Warrants / CivilCheck 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 drive to the old Sheriff building looking for the jail
Comal County Jail / Corrections
3000 IH 35 SouthNew 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 StreetNew Braunfels, TX 78130
Phone: 830-620-3400
This is a Sheriff’s Office address—not the current inmate housing address.
Schedule first—then drive to the jail
Personal inmate mail goes to Arkansas—not the New Braunfels jail
Personal inmate mail
Comal County Jail, TXInmate’s First and Last Name; SO Number
P.O. Box 16120
Jonesboro, AR 72401
Legal mail and packages
Comal County JailInmate’s First and Last Name; SO Number
3000 IH 35 South
New Braunfels, TX 78130
Books, magazines and newspapers
Use Access Corrections—not the mail
Comal County currently directs inmate trust deposits through Access Corrections.
Open Access CorrectionsConfirm the inmate identifier before paying.
A deposit kiosk is available in the jail Bonding Lobby at 3000 IH 35 South.
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.
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.
Use Sheriff Victim Services during the investigation
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
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
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 searchTDCJ 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 informationGet the final disposition before asking anyone to remove the arrest
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.
Comal County arrest, jail and criminal-court contacts
New Braunfels, TX 78130
New Braunfels, TX 78130
New Braunfels, TX 78130
830-620-3450, ext. 2019
New Braunfels, TX 78130
New Braunfels, TX 78130
830-221-1240, option 3
830-221-1240, option 1
New Braunfels, TX 78130
New Braunfels, TX 78130
New Braunfels, TX 78130
IC Solutions assistance.
Map to Comal County Jail
Map to County Court at Law criminal clerks
Map to Comal County District Clerk
Six details that save unnecessary calls and trips
You do not need a third-party daily-arrest site when the county Jail Records search already supports booking criteria.
You will need it for personal mail and it helps when dealing with jail services.
Inmate services are at 3000 IH 35 South, not 3005 W. San Antonio Street.
Ordinary personal mail currently goes to the Jonesboro, Arkansas processing address.
The county currently requires exact money order or cashier’s check—not literal cash or an online wire.
County Court at Law handles filed Class A/B misdemeanor records; District Clerk handles felony district-court records.
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.