Hays County Jail Inmate Search | Current Custody

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Hays County, Texas · Current custody, jail records, bond and release

Check Hays County Jail Custody Status Before You Call or Drive

If someone was arrested in San Marcos, Kyle, Buda, Dripping Springs, Wimberley or elsewhere in Hays County, start with the county’s official Jail Records search. The most important question is usually simple: is the person still in custody right now?

Once you find the correct jail record, you can move to bond, release, court dates, visitation or inmate services. If nothing appears, do not assume the person was never arrested—the booking may still be underway, the person may already have been released, or the arrest may belong to another county.

Search official Jail Records Person not showing? Check bond and release
Full booked name Date of birth Approximate arrest date Booking number if known Arresting agency if known
HILL COUNTRY CUSTODY SIGNAL ROSTER CHECK
HAYS JAIL RECORDS CUSTODY
ROSTER CLEAR → RELEASED
Custody does not mean conviction. A jail entry shows that a person entered detention or remains in custody. Charges are allegations unless and until the court determines otherwise.
Official jail search

Select Jail Records in the Hays County Courts Records Inquiry.

Jail address

1307 Uhland Road, San Marcos, TX 78666.

Jail records

512-393-7832 for record-specific questions.

Bond information

512-393-7807 or 512-393-7690.

Release clue

No longer on the roster generally means released.

Start with the question you have

What do you need to know about the inmate?

CURRENT CUSTODY Is the person still in jail?

Open Jail Records first. If the record disappears after release processing, Hays County says the person has been released from custody.

Run the custody search
NEW ARREST Why is nothing online yet?

Booking includes searching, paperwork, fingerprints, photographs and placement pending magistration. Publication is not necessarily immediate.

Troubleshoot a new booking
BOND Can the person be released?

Check Jail Bond Records or call the jail bonding numbers. Verify all charges before paying.

Understand bond options
COURT DATE Where does the case go next?

The jail does not track court dates. Felony cases go through the District Clerk; Class A and B misdemeanors go through the County Clerk.

Find the correct court
VISIT OR CALL How can family make contact?

On-site visits require an appointment. Remote video and inmate telephone services are provided through Securus.

See visit and call rules
MONEY OR MAIL How do I help someone inside?

Use Access Corrections for deposits and the Securus Digital Mail Center for ordinary personal correspondence.

See mail and deposit steps

Go directly to the jail task

Interpret the result

What “current custody” really means in Hays County

Person appears on Jail Records

Use the record as your current starting point, then confirm bond, court or service information through the corresponding official office.

Person disappears from the roster

Hays County says a person who no longer shows on the inmate-search roster has been released from custody.

Bond was paid but the person still appears

Release processing is still underway or another issue may remain. Hays County does not promise a fixed release time.

Do not use the roster to decide how the criminal case ended. Release can happen while charges remain pending. Search the court case separately.

The county also tracks people housed outside the local jail

Hays County’s Jail Population Dashboard separately reports people physically present in the county jail, people housed in contracted facilities and ICE detainees. The dashboard is updated daily and is useful for population context, but the individual Jail Records search is the better starting point for a specific person.

View the jail population dashboard
After a new arrest

What happens before an inmate appears as settled custody

Arrival at the jail The person is brought to the Hays County Jail for processing.
Search and booking paperwork Jail staff complete the intake process and arrest-related documentation.
Fingerprints and photograph Hays County states that booking includes fingerprinting and photographing the person.
Holding before magistration After processing, the person is placed in a holding cell pending appearance before a magistrate.
Magistrate advises rights and charges The magistrate informs the accused of constitutional rights and the charge or charges.
Bail is considered The magistrate determines the applicable bail or release condition.
Hays County does not publish a universal booking time. Processing depends on factors such as how many people are being booked, cooperation, intoxication or other conditions, and the magistrate’s availability.
Person not showing

What to check when a new inmate cannot be found

Booking may still be in progress A new arrival can be undergoing paperwork, fingerprints, photographs or medical/intake processing.
The person may already have been released Search the jail and court systems instead of assuming that no booking happened.
The name may differ from what you entered Try the exact legal surname, middle name, suffix or another known spelling.
The person may have been booked in another county The location of an arrest does not always tell you where another agency ultimately booked the person.
The case may exist without current jail custody A citation, warrant resolution or rapid release can leave a court record without an active inmate entry.
The online service may be temporarily unavailable Hays County instructs users to contact the facility directly during custody-information service interruptions.
What to say when you call
I am trying to confirm whether [full legal name], date of birth [date], is currently in Hays County custody. The arrest may have happened on [date] through [agency]. Can you tell me whether the person is still processing, currently housed, released or transferred, and whether there is a booking or SPIN number I should use for future calls?
Call Corrections: 512-393-7800 Call Jail Records: 512-393-7832
Bond and release

Check every Hays County bond before sending money

Bond Information: 512-393-7807 or 512-393-7690
Open Jail Bond Records Use the same official Hays County public records portal and select Jail Bond Records. Open the Hays County records system
Verify the correct person Match the jail identity before discussing payment with anyone.
Check every active charge Do not assume paying one bond means every custody matter has been satisfied.
Ask whether cash, surety or personal bond applies These are different release arrangements and do not use the same payment process.
Use only a properly licensed bonding company Hays County is a Bail Bond Board county. Bonding companies must be licensed to post bonds.
Do not ask jail staff to recommend a bondsman HCSO employees cannot choose or contact one for you. An approved list is available and rotated weekly.
Use the official cash-bond route when appropriate Hays County provides a Cash Bond Payment Portal through its county payment page for eligible card payments.
Continue checking the inmate roster after payment Hays County processes releases 24 hours a day, but does not publish a guaranteed completion time.

Cash bond

The bond amount is posted with the court as security that the accused will return for court.

Surety bond

A licensed bail bond company posts the bond under an agreement with the accused.

Personal bond

The accused is released without posting the full monetary amount but remains obligated to appear in court.

Still not released?

Call Bond Information and ask whether all active cases and release requirements have been cleared.

Hays County says bonds are processed in the order received and that numerous factors affect how long release takes. Avoid anyone promising an exact jail-release time.
Open Hays County cash-bond payment page
Court dates and case status

The jail does not maintain the inmate’s court calendar

Do not call the jail for the next court date. Hays County’s Corrections Bureau says the jail does not assign or track court dates.

Felony charge

Start with the Hays County District Clerk.

712 S. Stagecoach Trail
Suite 2211
San Marcos, TX 78666

Phone: 512-393-7660

Open District Clerk

Class A or B misdemeanor

Start with the Hays County Clerk, which supports the County Courts at Law.

712 S. Stagecoach Trail
Suite 2008
San Marcos, TX 78666

Phone: 512-393-7330

Open County Clerk

Search the court case online

Open Hays County Courts Records Inquiry Open the public records portal
Select Criminal Case Records This is different from Jail Records.
Search the correct defendant Compare the case information with the known arrest and jail record.
Review the case summary and disposition information The District Clerk states that free public name searches can show parties, cause number, case type, filing date, case summary and, when applicable, bond company and disposition date.
Useful local detail: Hays County Courts at Law currently hold a jail docket on Thursdays at 1:30 p.m. for applicable County Court at Law matters. Do not assume that schedule applies to a particular defendant without checking the actual case.
On-site and remote visits

Schedule a Hays County Jail visit before driving to Uhland Road

Walk-up visitation is not accepted. On-site visits are by appointment only.
Confirm the person is still in custody Check Jail Records again before making the trip.
Call the visitation line Appointments may be made through the jail’s current visitation process. Call 512-393-7366
Schedule ahead Hays County currently allows appointments to be scheduled up to one month in advance.
Arrive on time Late visitors are not admitted and must reschedule.
Bring state-issued identification Visitors must show a valid driver’s license or state-issued ID.
Leave personal property in the vehicle Cameras, cellphones, handbags and baby carriers are not permitted in the visitation area.
Current published Hays County social visitation rules
Rule
On-site visit
Remote video visit
Appointment
Required; walk-ups are not accepted.
Schedule through Securus.
Days
Monday, Thursday and Friday, plus late-afternoon/evening availability on Tuesday under the published schedule.
Sunday through Saturday.
Remote hours
Confirm your exact appointment time with Visitation.
7:30 a.m.–9:00 p.m.
Length
20 minutes.
25 minutes.
Frequency
Two per week, one per day.
Up to two off-site video visits per day.
Monitoring
Non-attorney social visits are subject to jail rules.
Non-attorney video visits are recorded and electronically monitored.

Dress rules that can end the visit

No revealing or see-through clothing
Shoulders must be covered
No sleeveless dresses, shirts or tops
No spandex or tights without a skirt
Shorts or dresses cannot be more than 3 inches above mid-knee
No obscene, offensive or gang-related clothing
Up to three visitors may attend an on-site visit at one time, including children. A child under 17 must be supervised by a parent, legal guardian or attorney.
Phone contact

Hays County inmates call out—you cannot call directly into the housing unit

Normal family calls

Hays County Jail does not deliver routine messages to inmates.

Friends and family can receive calls through Securus services such as Advance Connect.

Verified emergency

The jail may deliver a message only when the emergency has been verified.

For urgent facility questions, contact the Corrections Bureau directly.

Securus customer support: 800-844-6591
Do not discuss case strategy on normal jail calls or social video visits. Hays County provides a separate non-recorded attorney calling process for approved counsel. Ordinary family communication should not be treated as confidential legal communication.
Open Securus Read attorney access rules
Mail and trust account

Send mail and money without using the wrong address

Ordinary personal mail

Personal letters are not mailed directly to the Hays County Law Enforcement Center.

Inmate First & Last Name and ID Number
C/O Securus Digital Mail Center-Hays County, TX
PO Box 21167
Tampa, FL 33622

The approved mail is scanned and made available to the inmate through a tablet or kiosk.

Mail that goes directly to the jail

The county instructs senders to use the physical jail address for:

  • Legal mail
  • Pre-approved publications from an authorised publisher, distributor or retailer
  • Money orders addressed to the Inmate Trust Fund
Inmate First & Last Name and ID Number
Hays County Jail, TX
1307 Uhland Road
San Marcos, TX 78666

Personal-mail details people frequently miss

Write on the front side of pages only
Paper larger than 8.5 × 11 inches cannot be scanned
Maximum 10 photos per mailing
Photos cannot exceed 4 × 6 inches
Polaroid/self-developing photos are prohibited
Packages and certified mail sent to the scanning centre are returned
Non-paper items cannot be scanned
Include a self-addressed stamped envelope if you want originals returned
Securus keeps original personal correspondence for 30 days before destruction unless the sender has supplied the required return envelope.

Put money into the inmate trust account

Online or phone

Use Access Corrections or call 866-345-1884.

Jail lobby kiosk

1307 Uhland Road, Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m., excluding county holidays.

The kiosk accepts cash and credit/debit cards.

Money order

Include the inmate’s full name and Sheriff’s Personal Identification Number, or SPIN.

Money orders must arrive by 8 a.m. Monday to be eligible for that week’s commissary.

Do not mail cash. Hays County says cash is not accepted by mail. A letter containing personal correspondence with a money order may also be returned because ordinary personal mail must use the digital-mail address.
Open Access Corrections Verify current jail FAQ
Food and care packages

Use Access Securepak separately from the inmate trust account

Hays County uses Keefe Access Securepak so approved friends and family can order selected food, drink and clothing items for delivery to an inmate’s housing area.

Published weekly limit

Securepak orders currently have a $100-per-week spending limit.

Released before delivery

The package is held for the standard seven-day pickup period.

Securepak assistance

800-546-6283

Securepak purchases are separate from ordinary commissary purchases made from money already in the inmate trust account.
Open Access Securepak
Property and court clothing

Do not drive to the jail for property until the inmate completes the release card

Pick up personal property

  • Pickup is available 8 a.m.–4 p.m., Monday–Friday, except approved holidays.
  • The inmate must complete a property-release card at least 24 hours beforehand.
  • The card must name the person receiving the property.
  • The recipient must present state-issued identification.

Court clothing

Hays County permits court-clothing drop-off only when an inmate is going to a jury trial.

If a released inmate does not have appropriate clothing to leave the facility, the jail states that indigent clothing will be issued.

If an inmate is transferred and leaves property behind without arranging pickup, Hays County states that unclaimed property may be destroyed or donated after 30 days. Excess property may have a shorter seven-day pickup deadline after notification.
Jail records versus court records

Use the record system that answers your actual question

Hays County record-routing guide
You need
Start here
Why
Current inmate status
Jail Records
Shows whether the person remains on the county inmate roster.
Bond information
Jail Bond Records / Jail Bonding
Used for current jail bond and release questions.
Felony court case
District Clerk
District Court criminal records are maintained through the District Clerk.
Class A or B misdemeanor
County Clerk / County Courts at Law
County Courts at Law have jurisdiction over these misdemeanors.
Sheriff incident or agency records
Hays County Open Records
Public Information Act requests should ask for existing identified records.

District Clerk search and copy costs

Current District Clerk fees published by Hays County
Service
Published charge
What to know
Online public name search
Free
Can show parties, cause number, case type, filing date, summary and applicable disposition information.
Clerk-performed search
$5 per name
Search covers the previous 10 years; county asks users to allow five business days.
Electronic copy
$1 first 10 pages; $0.10 thereafter
Payment is required in advance.
Certified copy
$1 per page
Used when official certification is required.
Embossed seal
$5
Added when the requested certified record requires the seal.
Simple records-request wording
I am requesting the existing releasable records concerning [full name] for the incident or arrest on approximately [date] at [location]. Known identifiers are [booking number / SPIN / case number / report number]. Please provide the record electronically when available and notify me of any applicable charge before processing if the cost will exceed $[amount].
Open Hays County Open Records Read District Clerk copy rules
Court-appointed counsel

Someone in jail who cannot afford a lawyer has a local application route

Hays County states that people charged with a misdemeanor punishable by jail and people charged with felonies may qualify for court-appointed counsel. The county generally uses 125% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines as part of its eligibility analysis, although other circumstances may also be considered.
Identify the court level Determine whether the case is in County Court at Law or District Court.
Open the Hays County Indigent Defense page English and Spanish applications are available. Open court-appointed attorney forms
Complete every field Hays County specifically instructs applicants not to leave blanks or use “N/A.” Use a meaningful response such as “none” where appropriate.
Save the completed form before sending it The county instructs applicants to send the completed form as a saved attachment or screenshot to the Indigent Defense Coordinators.
Indigent Defense
Hays County Government Center
712 S. Stagecoach Trail
Suite 2024
San Marcos, TX 78666
Coordinator phone

512-878-6740

Second coordinator

512-878-6597

Hays County Public Defender

Neighborhood Defender Service operates the Hays County public defender office. Its Texas team provides multidisciplinary criminal defense representation through lawyers, investigators, social workers and client advocates.
NDS Texas – Hays County
1340 Wonder World Drive, Suite 108
San Marcos, TX 78666
Reception: 512-749-0690
Open Neighborhood Defender Service Texas
A useful local resource

Hays County has a Family Liaison for pretrial questions

Families often know that someone is in jail but still do not understand bond conditions, supervision requirements or what happens after release. Hays County Judicial Services has a Family Liaison specifically intended to help families navigate the pretrial process.

Questions the liaison can help explain
  • Pretrial supervision
  • Bond conditions
  • Court requirements
  • Substance-use treatment resources
  • Mental-health resources
  • Other local support services
Judicial Services
Hays County Government Center
712 S. Stagecoach Trail
Suite 1204
San Marcos, TX 78666

Phone: 512-393-7785

Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.

The liaison cannot freely disclose every detail about a person under supervision. Hays County notes that some information is released only when the client grants permission.
Open the Hays County Family Liaison page
Release notification and victim support

Do not manually refresh the inmate roster all day if safety depends on release

IVSS custody notification

Hays County directs victims and other eligible users to Texas IVSS for basic jail-custody notifications.

Phone: 866-268-8959

The service operates 24 hours a day in English and Spanish.

Hays County Victim Services

The Criminal District Attorney’s Victim Services Program assists crime victims and families during the criminal-justice process.

Office: 512-393-7600

Victim Services Supervisor: 512-393-7623

Open Hays County Victim Services
Save these before closing the page

Hays County Jail and court contact directory

Hays County Jail / Corrections Bureau
1307 Uhland Road
San Marcos, TX 78666

512-393-7800

Jail Records

512-393-7832

Use for jail-record questions.

Bond Information

512-393-7807

512-393-7690

Visitation

512-393-7366

On-site visits require an appointment.

Jail Chaplain

512-393-7862

Hays County Sheriff’s Office
810 S. Stagecoach Trail
San Marcos, TX 78666

512-393-7800

District Clerk
712 S. Stagecoach Trail
Suite 2211
San Marcos, TX 78666

512-393-7660

County Clerk
712 S. Stagecoach Trail
Suite 2008
San Marcos, TX 78666

512-393-7330

Judicial Services
712 S. Stagecoach Trail
Suite 1204
San Marcos, TX 78666

512-393-7785

Victim Services
712 S. Stagecoach Trail
San Marcos, TX 78666

512-393-7600

Map to Hays County Jail

Before driving to Uhland Road: check the inmate roster again, confirm the purpose of your visit, bring the required identification and call the appropriate jail department when you are unsure whether the person is still there.
Practical Hays County tips

Five mistakes that create unnecessary jail calls

Using Criminal Records first

If your question is “are they still in jail?”, choose Jail Records before opening the criminal case.

Calling the jail for a court date

The jail specifically says it does not assign or track court dates.

Assuming bond equals immediate release

Hays County does not guarantee a release time after bond is posted.

Driving over for visitation without an appointment

Walk-ups are not accepted for normal on-site social visitation.

Mailing a personal letter to 1307 Uhland

Normal personal mail goes to the Securus Digital Mail Center in Tampa.

Putting cash in an envelope

The jail does not accept cash by mail. Use an approved trust-fund method instead.

10 Hays County Jail questions

Current custody and inmate-search questions answered

How do I find someone currently in Hays County Jail?

Open the official Hays County Courts Records Inquiry and select Jail Records. Search the person using the identifying information requested by the portal and open the matching jail record. If the person no longer appears on the inmate-search roster, Hays County says the person has been released from custody. For unclear or newly processed bookings, call the Corrections Bureau at 512-393-7800 or Jail Records at 512-393-7832.

What does it mean if someone disappears from the Hays County inmate roster?

Hays County states that once a person no longer shows on the inmate-search roster, that person has been released from custody. Release processing can take different amounts of time because the jail must complete all applicable release steps. If the status is unclear, call the Hays County Jail at 512-393-7800.

Why is a recent Hays County arrest not showing in the jail search?

A newly arrested person may still be undergoing booking, fingerprinting, photographing, report completion or magistration. Hays County explains that processing time varies according to the number of people being booked, the person’s condition and the magistrate’s schedule. Check the roster again and call the jail if you need current confirmation.

How do I find the bond for a Hays County Jail inmate?

Use the Hays County Courts Records Inquiry and select Jail Bond Records, or call Hays County Jail Bond Information at 512-393-7807 or 512-393-7690. Confirm every active charge and bond before paying because a person can have more than one case. Hays County is a Bail Bond Board county, so surety companies must be licensed to post bonds.

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

Hays County does not provide a guaranteed release time. Bonds are processed in the order received and several factors can affect the release process. Releases are processed 24 hours a day. Continue checking the jail roster; Hays County states that when the person no longer appears on the inmate-search roster, the person has been released.

How do I find a Hays County inmate’s court date?

The Hays County Jail does not assign or track court dates. For felony cases, contact the Hays County District Clerk at 512-393-7660. For Class A and Class B misdemeanor cases, contact the Hays County Clerk at 512-393-7330. Public court and jail information can also be searched through Hays County Courts Records Inquiry.

How do I visit someone in Hays County Jail?

On-site visitation is appointment-only and walk-ups are not accepted. Call 512-393-7366 during visiting hours or use the contact method listed by Hays County. Inmates are generally allowed two on-site visits per week, one per day, in 20-minute slots. Remote Securus video visitation is available daily from 7:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. under the current published rules.

What is the Hays County inmate mailing address?

Ordinary personal mail must be addressed with the inmate’s first and last name and ID number, followed by C/O Securus Digital Mail Center-Hays County, TX, PO Box 21167, Tampa, FL 33622. Legal mail, approved publications and money orders are sent directly to Hays County Jail at 1307 Uhland Road, San Marcos, TX 78666.

How do I put money on a Hays County inmate account?

Hays County accepts online and telephone trust-fund deposits through Access Corrections at 866-345-1884. A lobby kiosk at the Hays County Law Enforcement Center, 1307 Uhland Road, is available Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. excluding county holidays. Money orders may also be mailed using the inmate’s full name and SPIN.

How can someone in Hays County Jail get a court-appointed lawyer?

A person charged with a jail-punishable misdemeanor or a felony may qualify for appointed counsel. Hays County provides separate applications for County Court at Law and District Court cases. Indigent Defense Coordinators can be reached at 512-878-6740 or 512-878-6597. Hays County also operates a public defender program through Neighborhood Defender Service.

Official resources

Primary Hays County sources for this page

Custody and jail
Court and legal help
Family and victim help
Accuracy and legal-use notice

Texas-arrest.org is an independent informational website. It is not Hays County, the Hays County Sheriff’s Office, Hays County Jail, District Clerk, County Clerk, Criminal District Attorney, Judicial Services, Neighborhood Defender Service, Securus or Access Corrections.

Jail custody, booking, bond, visitation, mail, provider, fee and court information can change. Recheck the current official page before travelling, paying money, scheduling a visit or relying on a status for an important decision.

An arrest or jail booking is not proof of guilt. Verify identity carefully and use the court record to understand the legal outcome.

Last official-source review: August 17, 2026. Contact numbers, jail address, current-custody guidance, visitation rules, mail procedure, commissary methods, court routing and indigent-defense information were checked against current Hays County or directly connected official resources.

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