Hays County Jail Roster Search | Inmate and Booking List

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Hays County, Texas · Current inmates, bookings, release status and bonds

Find a Hays County Booking Before You Call the Jail

If someone was arrested in or around San Marcos, Kyle, Buda, Wimberley or another part of Hays County, start with the county’s public Jail Records search. Check the name carefully, open the matching booking and save the booking number, booking date, arresting agency and charge information shown.

If the person is still held, move next to Jail Bond Records. If you need the court date or final result, leave the jail roster and use the correct clerk: the District Clerk for felonies and the County Clerk for misdemeanors. The rest of this page explains what to do when the roster is delayed, how bonding works, and how to visit, call, mail or support someone in custody.

Open official Jail Records Check bond and release Person not listed?
Full booked name Date of birth Approximate arrest date Booking number if known Arresting agency if known
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BOOKING #
ROSTER → BOND → COURT
A jail roster is not a conviction record. A booking entry shows that a person entered the jail system and may show allegations, bond and custody information. It does not prove guilt, and the criminal charge or outcome may change after prosecutor and court review.
Official jail

1307 Uhland Road, San Marcos, TX 78666.

Jail information

512-393-7800.

Jail records

512-393-7832.

Bond help

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

Visitation

512-393-7366.

The 60-second route

Use three searches instead of treating the roster as the whole answer

STEP 1 · JAIL RECORDS Is the person in the Hays County jail system?

Start here for booking and release information. Save the booking number before moving to another search.

Open the county portal
STEP 2 · JAIL BOND RECORDS Is there a bond and what is attached to it?

Return to the same official portal and choose Jail Bond Records. Check every charge before arranging payment.

Open Jail Bond Records
STEP 3 · CRIMINAL CASE What happens after the booking?

Use the criminal court record for court dates, filed charges, attorneys and eventual disposition.

Find the correct court
Best habit: write down the booking number before closing the roster. It is much easier to discuss a specific booking with Jail Records, Bonding or a lawyer when you have the number in front of you.

Go directly to what you need

Booking result decoder

What to save from a Hays County inmate record

The roster helps with custody; the court record answers the criminal case
Information
Why it matters
Do not assume
Next step
Booking number
Identifies a specific jail intake event.
It is the same as a court cause number.
Use it when calling Jail Records or discussing the booking.
Booked name
Shows how the person appears in the jail system.
A similar name is the same person.
Compare date of birth and booking date.
Booking date
Shows when jail intake occurred.
It is the exact time of the alleged offense.
Compare with the arresting agency report.
Release date
Shows that the custody event ended when a release is posted.
Release means the charge was dismissed.
Search the criminal court case.
Arresting agency
Identifies which law-enforcement agency made the arrest.
The Hays County Sheriff created every police report.
Request the incident narrative from the arresting agency.
Charge
Shows the allegation connected with the booking entry.
It proves guilt or is the final filed charge.
Verify the court case and disposition.
Bond information
Shows a release condition associated with a case or charge.
One bond clears every active matter.
Check Jail Bond Records and call Bonding.
Identity check: before sending money or publishing an allegation, match at least two identifiers such as name plus date of birth, booking date or booking number.
After the arrest

What happens before someone fully appears in the jail system?

The person arrives at Hays County Jail Jail staff begin the booking process after the person is brought into the facility.
Search and booking paperwork The person is searched and the arrest information is processed.
Fingerprinting and photograph Fingerprints and a booking photograph are part of the intake process.
Holding before magistration After processing, the person may remain in a holding cell while waiting for a magistrate.
The magistrate explains the charge and rights Magistration is the proceeding in which a judge advises the person of constitutional rights and the accusation.
Bail is addressed The magistrate may set the bail amount or other release condition.
Custody or release continues from there The roster, Jail Bond Records and later court docket become more useful as the information is entered and updated.
Hays County does not publish one guaranteed booking time. Intake time varies with the number of people being processed, the person’s condition and cooperation, and the magistrate’s schedule.
No result yet

Why someone may not appear on the Hays County Jail roster

Booking is still underway The person may be in the intake, fingerprinting or magistration process.
The name is different in the system Try a different spelling, suffix, maiden name or other known legal name.
The person was released quickly A short stay may end before you return to the current roster.
The arrest happened outside Hays County The correct booking may be in another county even when the person lives in Hays County.
The event did not require county-jail booking Some citations or other processes may create a court matter without a lengthy jail stay.
The online service is unavailable or delayed Hays County tells users to contact the facility directly when jail-information services are interrupted.
Use this when you call the jail
I am trying to confirm the booking or release status of [full legal name], date of birth [date]. The arrest may have happened on [date] through [agency]. Can you confirm whether the person is still processing, currently in custody, released, or listed under another booking record?
Hays County Jail: 512-393-7800
Jail Records: 512-393-7832
Bond and release

Check all Hays County bond information before paying

The official public portal includes a separate Jail Bond Records search. Use it before calling a bonding company.
Confirm the correct booking Match the person’s name and other identifying details first.
Open Jail Bond Records Return to the Hays County public inquiry portal and select the bond-record option. Open the official portal
Check every charge Do not arrange payment based on a single amount when multiple charges or cases may exist.
Call the Bonding Department when anything is unclear Ask whether every current release condition has been satisfied.
Choose the correct bond type Hays County explains cash bonds, surety bonds and personal bonds separately.
Use only an authorized bail-bond company Hays County is a Bail Bond Board county. Companies posting bonds in the county must be licensed.
Do not ask a jail employee to recommend a bondsman Sheriff’s Office employees are not permitted to choose or recommend a company for you.
Allow for release processing Hays County processes releases 24 hours a day but does not promise one specific processing time.
Check authorized bail companies Open cash bond payment information
Bond confirmation script
I am calling about [full name], booking number [number if known]. Can you confirm every active charge or case, the current bond for each one, whether there is any other hold or release restriction, and whether the person becomes eligible for release after the listed bond is completed?
Hays County Jail Bond Information:
512-393-7807
512-393-7690

How to tell when release is complete

Hays County says releases are processed 24 hours a day. Once the person no longer appears on the inmate-search roster, the county states that the person has been released from custody.
Court date and criminal case

The jail cannot give you the controlling court date

Use the correct clerk. Hays County Jail specifically directs felony court-date questions to the District Clerk and misdemeanor court-date questions to the County Clerk.

Felony case

Contact the Hays County District Clerk.

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

Phone: 512-393-7660

Public criminal case information is also available online.

Search District Court records

Misdemeanor case

Class A and B misdemeanor cases are handled through Hays County Courts at Law, with records maintained through the County Clerk.

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

Phone: 512-393-7330

Open the County Clerk

What the District Clerk’s public search can show

Parties
Cause number
Case type
Filing date
Case summary
Bond company when applicable
Disposition date when applicable
Other publicly available case information

Need a court copy rather than a screen result?

District Clerk copy and search charges currently published
Service
Published amount
Useful when
Staff name search
$5 per name
The office conducts a civil or criminal search covering the past 10 years.
Electronic copy
$1 for first 10 pages; $0.10 thereafter
You know the specific case document required.
Certified copy
$1 per page
Official proof is required.
Embossed seal
$5
Certification requires the Clerk’s embossed seal.
The District Clerk says staff-conducted searches may take five business days. Online name searches are free, so try the online case search before paying staff to conduct a search.
Visitation

Choose on-site or remote Hays County Jail visitation

On-site visit

  • Appointment required. Walk-ups are not accepted.
  • Call 512-393-7366 to schedule.
  • Appointments may be made up to one month in advance.
  • Visits are 20 minutes.
  • Inmates are limited to two on-site visits per week and one per day.
  • Up to three people may visit at one time, including children.
  • Visitors need valid driver’s-license or state-issued identification.

Off-site Securus video visit

  • Available Sunday through Saturday from 7:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., subject to scheduling.
  • Each remote visit is 25 minutes.
  • Inmates may receive up to two off-site video visits per day.
  • The registering visitor must be at least 17 and provide government photo ID.
  • Hays County says approvals are generally made within 24 to 48 hours.
  • Non-attorney visits are recorded and electronically monitored.
Open Securus

Current on-site days

Hays County currently publishes normal on-site visitation for Monday, Thursday and Friday, with late-afternoon and evening visitation on Tuesday. Holiday closures and other schedule changes can apply.
Arrive on time; late visitors must reschedule
No walk-up visitation
Shoulders must be covered
No revealing or see-through clothing
No spandex or tights without a skirt
No offensive or gang-related clothing
Leave personal items secured in the vehicle
No cameras, cellphones or handbags in visitation areas
The county does not publish a dedicated visitor-parking instruction on its current jail FAQ. If parking, mobility access or building entry is a concern, call the visitation desk before driving to the facility rather than relying on an old third-party parking description.
Phone calls

Hays County inmates can call out, but you cannot call the housing area

Advance Connect

A friend or family member can establish a prepaid Securus account to receive calls from an inmate.

Direct Bill

Securus also offers monthly direct billing for qualifying users. A credit check is required.

The jail does not deliver ordinary personal messages. Hays County says it will deliver a message only when an emergency has been verified.
Case-safety reminder: ordinary family calls and social video visits are not confidential legal communications. Avoid discussing witnesses, evidence, passwords, alibis or defense strategy.
Securus customer support: 800-844-6591
Personal and legal mail

Do not send ordinary letters directly to 1307 Uhland Road

Hays County Jail uses the Securus Digital Mail Center for ordinary personal correspondence. Approved mail is scanned for the inmate to view on a tablet or kiosk.

Personal mail address

Inmate First & Last Name and ID Number
C/O Securus Digital Mail Center-Hays County, TX
PO Box 21167
Tampa, FL 33622
Write only on the front side of pages
Paper must be no larger than 8.5 × 11 inches
Maximum 10 photos in one mailing
Photos may not exceed 4 × 6 inches
Polaroid or self-developing photos are prohibited
Packages and certified mail to the digital center are returned
Include a self-addressed stamped envelope if you want originals returned
Securus retains originals for 30 days before destruction

Send these directly to the jail instead

  • Legal mail
  • Pre-approved publications mailed directly by the publisher, distributor or authorized 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
Do not mix personal correspondence with a money order. Hays County warns that personal mail sent through the jail instead of the Digital Mail Center may be returned.
Money and commissary

Use the inmate’s SPIN number before sending funds

Inmate Trust Fund

  • Online deposits are available through Access Corrections.
  • Telephone deposits: 866-345-1884.
  • Walk-in cash deposits can be made using Cash Pay Today after obtaining a barcode.
  • A lobby kiosk accepts cash and credit/debit cards.
Open Access Corrections

Money order

Include the inmate’s full name and Sheriff’s personal identification number, called the SPIN.

Hays County says money orders must be received by 8 a.m. Monday to be eligible for commissary that week.

Do not mail cash.

Lobby kiosk:
Hays County Law Enforcement Center
1307 Uhland Road
San Marcos, TX 78666

Published kiosk availability: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m., excluding county holidays.

Access Securepak care packages

Hays County also uses Keefe Access Securepak for packages ordered by family or friends. This is separate from normal commissary purchases.

$100 weekly limit

The current county FAQ lists a $100-per-week Securepak spending limit.

Food and clothing

Available items can include snacks, ready-to-eat meals, drinks and approved clothing.

Released before delivery?

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

Access Securepak support: 800-546-6283
Property and court clothing

Know what can actually be picked up or dropped off

Picking up inmate property
  • Published pickup hours are 8 a.m.–4 p.m., Monday–Friday, except approved holidays.
  • The inmate must complete a property-release card at least 24 hours in advance.
  • The person named on the card must show state-issued ID.
  • If a transferred inmate leaves property with no pickup arrangement, the county states it may be destroyed or donated after 30 days.
  • Excess property must be picked up within seven days after notice.
Court clothes

Hays County states that an inmate may receive court clothing only when going to a jury trial.

If a person is being released and does not have proper clothing to leave the facility, the jail says indigent clothing will be issued.

Jail records versus police reports

The booking roster and arrest narrative may come from different agencies

Need jail or booking records?

Start with Hays County Jail Records.

Phone: 512-393-7832

Search public jail records first

Need the incident narrative?

Identify the arresting agency. The Sheriff may house someone arrested by another police department.

HCSO handles the unincorporated county and provides law-enforcement service in areas including Wimberley and Dripping Springs, while San Marcos, Kyle, Buda and Uhland have their own police departments.

If the roster lists a city police department as the arresting agency, request the police report from that city instead of assuming Hays County Jail created the offense narrative.
Open Hays County Open Records Open Hays County Sheriff
Copy-ready HCSO record request
I am requesting the releasable records relating to [full legal name] and the incident or arrest occurring on or about [date] at [location]. Known identifiers include booking number [number], report number [number], arresting agency [agency] and charge [charge]. Please provide the existing responsive record electronically when available and advise me of any charge before processing if payment is required.
Defense help

If the person cannot afford a lawyer, use Hays County’s application

Hays County provides separate English and Spanish court-appointed-attorney applications for County Court at Law, District Court and juvenile cases.
Court-appointed attorney

Under the county’s published guidance, a person charged with a misdemeanor punishable by jail or a felony may qualify.

Hays County says a person is usually eligible when family income does not exceed 125% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines, although other factors may be considered.

Open the Hays County application
Indigent Defense Coordinators
Hays County Government Center
712 S. Stagecoach Trail
Suite 2024
San Marcos, TX 78666

Kelli Pulpan: 512-878-6740

Crystal Andrews: 512-878-6597

Looking for a private criminal-defense lawyer?

Use the State Bar of Texas lawyer directory or Lawyer Referral & Information Service rather than relying only on advertisements appearing around arrest searches.
Find a Texas criminal-defense lawyer Use lawyer referral service
Attorney communications are different from social calls. Hays County provides approved attorneys with a free non-recorded phone option and non-recorded professional visitation procedures.
Read Hays County attorney access rules
Release notifications and victim help

You do not have to repeatedly refresh the inmate roster

IVSS custody notification

Hays County directs victims and other eligible users to IVSS for basic custody information and release notifications.

Phone: 866-268-8959

The service is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week in English and Spanish.

Hays County Victim Services

Victim Services is part of the Criminal District Attorney’s Office and helps crime victims and their families understand and navigate the criminal-justice process.

Main: 512-393-7600

Victim Services Supervisor: 512-393-7623

Open Victim Services
Local contacts

Hays County Jail and court offices worth saving

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

512-393-7800

Jail Records

512-393-7832

Booking and jail-record questions.

Bond Information

512-393-7807

512-393-7690

Visitation

512-393-7366

On-site appointment questions.

Jail Chaplain

512-393-7862

HCSO Non-Emergency Dispatch

512-393-7896

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

512-393-7660

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

512-393-7330

Map to Hays County Jail

Map to Hays County Government Center

Before driving to the jail: verify that the person is still in custody, confirm the visit appointment, bring the required ID and check the live county page for holiday or schedule changes.
Useful Hays County shortcuts

Small details that can save a wasted call or trip

Roster disappeared?

The county says a person no longer appearing on the inmate roster has been released from custody.

Do not ask the jail for a court date

Call the District Clerk for felony cases or County Clerk for misdemeanor cases.

Know SPIN before depositing

Hays County uses the Sheriff’s personal identification number for inmate trust-fund money orders.

No walk-up visitation

On-site visits require an appointment. Arriving at the jail without one can mean a wasted trip.

Personal mail goes to Tampa

Ordinary personal letters are digitally processed by Securus, not delivered directly to the Uhland Road jail.

Use the Bail Bond Board list

Only companies licensed to do business in Hays County may issue bail bonds for Hays County charges.

10 practical questions

Hays County Jail roster questions answered

How do I search the Hays County Jail roster?

Open the official Hays County Courts Records Inquiry portal and choose Jail Records. Search using the inmate’s name, booking information or other available identifiers. Check every possible match carefully and save the booking number, booking date, release date if shown, arresting agency and charge information before moving to Jail Bond Records or Criminal Case Records.

How do I know if someone has been released from Hays County Jail?

Hays County states that releases are processed 24 hours a day and the online inmate search can be checked for updates. Once the person no longer appears on the inmate search roster, the county states that the person has been released from custody. For questions, call 512-393-7800.

Why is someone not showing on the Hays County inmate roster after an arrest?

The person may still be going through booking and magistration, may have been released quickly, may be listed under a different spelling, may have been booked in another county, or the online information may not yet reflect the newest custody event. Call Hays County Jail at 512-393-7800 when the status remains unclear.

How do I check a Hays County inmate’s bond?

Use the official Hays County Courts Records Inquiry portal and select Jail Bond Records. You may also call the Hays County Jail Bonding Department at 512-393-7807 or 512-393-7690. Confirm every charge and bond before paying because more than one case or hold may affect release.

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 misdemeanor cases contact the Hays County Clerk at 512-393-7330. Court records can also be searched through the county’s public court-record systems.

How do I visit an inmate at Hays County Jail?

On-site visitation is by appointment only and walk-ups are not accepted. Call 512-393-7366 to schedule. Appointments may be scheduled up to one month in advance. Inmates are generally limited to two on-site visits per week, one per day, and on-site visits are 20 minutes. Remote Securus video visitation is available seven days a week from 7:30 a.m. to 9 p.m., subject to availability and jail rules.

What is the mailing address for a Hays County Jail inmate?

Ordinary personal mail should be addressed to the inmate’s first and last name and ID number, C/O Securus Digital Mail Center-Hays County, TX, PO Box 21167, Tampa, FL 33622. Legal mail, approved publications and money orders use the jail address at 1307 Uhland Road, San Marcos, TX 78666.

How do I add money to a Hays County inmate account?

Hays County allows inmate trust deposits through Access Corrections online or by phone at 866-345-1884. A lobby kiosk is also available at 1307 Uhland Road during published weekday hours, excluding county holidays. Money orders may be mailed with the inmate’s full name and SPIN number.

Can Hays County Jail deliver a message to an inmate?

The jail does not deliver routine personal messages. Hays County states that a message may be delivered only when there is an emergency and the emergency has been verified. Inmates may make outgoing calls through Securus.

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

People charged with a jail-punishable misdemeanor or a felony may qualify for court-appointed counsel. Hays County provides separate applications for County Court at Law and District Court cases. The county states that a person is usually eligible when family income does not exceed 125% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines, although other factors may be considered.

Official resources

Primary sources to recheck when information changes

Jail and booking
Court and legal help
Family support
Accuracy, identity and legal-use notice

Texas-arrest.org is an independent informational resource. It is not the Hays County Sheriff’s Office, Hays County Jail, District Clerk, County Clerk, Criminal District Attorney, Securus, Access Corrections or a law firm.

Jail rosters, release status, bonds, court settings, visitation schedules, providers, mailing rules and fees can change. Verify current information through the linked official source before paying money, travelling to the jail or making a legal decision.

A booking or arrest is an allegation and does not establish guilt. Use the criminal court record to determine what happened to a charge.

Last official-source review: August 17, 2026. Primary research included the Hays County Sheriff’s Office, Corrections Bureau, Jail FAQ, Bail Bond Board, District Clerk, County Clerk, Judicial Services, Victim Services and current county court-record systems.

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