Hays County Mugshots Search | Recent Booking Photos

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Hays County, Texas · Booking photos, recent jail records, bond and release

Find the Correct Hays County Booking Before Relying on a Photo

If someone was recently arrested in Hays County, start with the county’s own Jail Public Records system—not a mugshot directory. Find the booking first, then match the date of birth, booking number, booking date, arresting agency and charges before treating any photograph as the correct person.

A booking image is an identification photograph from jail intake. It is not proof of guilt, and it does not tell you how the criminal case ended. If the public jail record does not display the photo you need, this page shows how to request the booking photograph, check bond and release, find the court case, arrange visitation, send mail or money and get legal help.

Search official Hays County jail records No booking photo? Verify the court case
Full booked name Date of birth Approximate booking date Booking number Arresting agency
HILL COUNTRY BOOKING INDEX IDENTITY CHECK
RECENT BOOKING CONTACT SHEET HAYS
NAME + DOB + BOOKING NUMBER
BOOKING DETAIL
IDENTIFIERS MATCHED
BOOKING VERIFIED BEFORE PHOTO USE
A mugshot documents booking—not guilt. A person may be arrested and later have charges rejected, reduced, dismissed or resolved without a conviction. Always check the related court record before describing the legal outcome.
Official first stop

Hays County Jail Public Records.

Jail Records

512-393-7832.

Current custody

Corrections Bureau: 512-393-7800.

Bond help

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

Jail location

1307 Uhland Road, San Marcos.

Start with what you actually need

A mugshot search can mean six different things

RECENT ARREST Was this person booked?

Search Jail Records and confirm the booking date, number, DOB, arresting agency and charges.

Run the booking search correctly
NEED THE PHOTO The booking appears but no image does

Save the exact booking identifiers and request the booking photograph instead of switching to an unknown mugshot site.

Request the photograph
STILL IN JAIL? Confirm present custody

A photograph can remain associated with an old booking after the person has been released.

Check custody and release
BOND QUESTION How much is required for release?

Use Jail Bond Records and verify every charge before paying anything.

Check bond safely
FINAL OUTCOME Was the person actually convicted?

Booking photos cannot answer that. Search the criminal case and find the disposition.

Follow the case into court
FAMILY HELP Need to visit, call or send money?

Use Hays County’s current visitation, Securus, Access Corrections and digital-mail rules.

Help someone in custody

Go straight to the Hays County task

Photo search comes first. Jail services and court research are kept separate so you do not have to read sections you do not need.

Identity check

Never match someone by face or name alone

A booking photograph is only one identity clue.

Similar names, aliases and repeat bookings make photo-only identification risky. Compare the image with the booking record, not with assumptions from social media or another mugshot website.

Full booked name matches
Date of birth matches
Booking number matches the same record
Booking date fits the known event
Arresting agency fits the location
Charge is from the same booking
Release status fits the timeline
Court case can be connected to the booking
Use at least two identifiers beyond the photograph. That is especially important before sending money, sharing the image, contacting an employer or publicly accusing someone of a crime.

A recent booking does not equal a current inmate

Photo exists

The photograph shows that a booking photograph was created during processing.

Person is released

The same booking may remain part of the historical record after custody ends.

Case later changes

The prosecution can reject, amend, dismiss or resolve charges after the photograph was taken.

When no mugshot appears

The correct booking can exist even when the photo is not displayed

The public interface does not display the image Save the booking identifiers and request the photograph from Hays County rather than assuming there was no booking photo.
The person is still being booked Hays County explains that intake includes the arrest report, fingerprinting and photographing before the person proceeds through the booking process.
The record is older Historical information may require a records request instead of the current jail roster interface.
The image has an access restriction Juvenile, expunged, confidential or otherwise protected records may not be available through ordinary public access.
The wrong booking was opened Search again using DOB, booking date or another identifier before requesting a photograph.
The portal is unavailable Contact Hays County Jail Records directly instead of relying on an unverified replacement site.

Request the specific booking photograph

Find the booking first if possible Save the exact booked name, booking number and date.
Call Jail Records for a simple availability question Jail Records: 512-393-7832.
Use Hays County Open Records when a formal request is needed Ask for an existing record rather than asking the county to research or explain the case. Open the Hays County public information portal
Describe the record narrowly Request “the booking photograph associated with booking number [number]” rather than “all records about this person.”
Include identifiers Provide the booked name, DOB, booking number, approximate booking date and arresting agency when known.
Ask for electronic delivery This can be easier than requesting a physical photograph when an electronic copy can lawfully be released.
Copy-ready booking-photo request
I request an electronic copy of the booking photograph associated with Hays County Jail booking number [BOOKING NUMBER] for [FULL BOOKED NAME], date of birth [DOB], booked on or about [DATE]. If this exact record cannot be released, please identify any releasable booking information responsive to this request and advise me of any applicable copying charge before processing.
Hays County’s public-information system is for requesting records that already exist. A request should identify the photograph or booking record you want rather than asking the county to perform research or answer legal questions.
Current custody versus old booking

Check whether the person is still in Hays County Jail

Hays County states that once a person no longer appears on its inmate-search roster, the person has been released from county custody.
Reopen the current Jail Records search Do not rely on a screenshot from earlier in the day.
Look for release information A booking record and a current-custody record are not the same thing.
Call if the person is still processing Corrections Bureau: 512-393-7800.
Do not expect the jail to provide a court date Hays County specifically directs felony court-date questions to the District Clerk and misdemeanor questions to the County Clerk.
Hays County Jail / Corrections Bureau
1307 Uhland Road
San Marcos, TX 78666
Main: 512-393-7800
Jail Records: 512-393-7832
Hays County does not publish one guaranteed release-processing time. Releases are processed 24 hours a day, but the actual timing depends on the individual case and processing requirements.
What the photo sits beside

Read the entire booking record, not just the image

Booking fields that help confirm the correct Hays County record
Field
What it helps establish
What it does not establish
Next check
Booking number
A particular county-jail intake event.
A conviction.
Use it when calling Jail Records or requesting a photo.
Booking photo
An identification image created during intake.
Guilt, conviction or present custody.
Match DOB and booking number.
Booking date
When jail processing occurred.
The precise time of the alleged offense.
Compare with the arrest report.
Release date
When the custody event ended.
Dismissal or acquittal.
Search the court disposition.
Arresting agency
Which law-enforcement office made the arrest.
That the jail owns the offense narrative.
Request the report from the arresting agency.
Charge
The allegation associated with the booking.
The final filed or proven offense.
Search Criminal Case Records.
Warrant
A warrant connected to the booking when displayed.
That it remains active later.
Confirm through current court records.
Bond
A release security requirement associated with a case.
That payment clears every charge or hold.
Use Jail Bond Records and call Bond Information.
Facility
Where the person was or is being housed.
That the location will remain unchanged.
Recheck before visiting or sending anything.

What actually happens during booking?

Intake and search

The person is received into the facility and processed according to jail intake procedures.

Report, fingerprints and photo

Hays County specifically identifies the arrest report, fingerprinting and photographing as parts of booking.

Magistration

After processing, the person waits for a magistrate who advises them of charges and rights and addresses bail.

The part a mugshot cannot tell you

Check the criminal case before describing what happened

Hays County’s public records system includes a separate Criminal Case Records search and Court Calendar. Publicly available case searches are free and can include parties, cause number, case type, filing date, case summary, bond-company information when applicable and disposition date.
Return to the official Hays County records portal Open Hays County court and jail records
Select Criminal Case Records Do not assume the jail record contains the final court outcome.
Search the same person carefully Compare name, cause number, filing date and case type with the arrest timeline.
Determine whether it is felony or misdemeanor Felony matters route through District Court. Class A and B misdemeanors are handled in the County Courts at Law.
Look for the disposition Find dismissal, plea, deferred adjudication, conviction, acquittal or other final action for the specific count.
Get an official copy when proof matters A booking-photo screenshot is not a substitute for a certified court document.

Felony case

Contact the Hays County District Clerk.

Hays County Government Center
712 S. Stagecoach Trail, Suite 2211
San Marcos, TX 78666

Phone: 512-393-7660

Class A or B misdemeanor

Contact the Hays County Clerk / County Courts at Law.

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

County Clerk: 512-393-7330

District Clerk search and copy costs

Published Hays County District Clerk charges
Service
Published amount
When it helps
Online name search
Free
Locate publicly available case information yourself.
Clerk record search
$5 per name
District Clerk performs a civil/criminal search covering the past 10 years.
Electronic document
$1 first 10 pages; $0.10 per page after
Non-certified electronic case copy.
Certified copy
$1 per page
Official document copy.
Embossed seal
$5
Certification when an embossed seal is required.
Fees and processing procedures can change. Confirm the current amount with the Clerk before submitting payment.
Beyond the booking photo

Find the police report that explains the alleged incident

The jail may not be the arresting agency. Read the booking record before requesting a report. Buda, Kyle, San Marcos and Uhland maintain their own police departments, while HCSO serves its own jurisdiction and also provides law-enforcement service in areas including Wimberley and Dripping Springs.
Read the arresting-agency field Determine whether HCSO or another police agency created the incident report.
Save the agency case or incident number Include it in the records request whenever it appears.
Use Hays County Open Records for county records Open Hays County Open Records
Request the specific document Ask for an offense report, incident report, arrest report, probable-cause document or other named record rather than “everything.”
Use the city police department when appropriate A San Marcos or Kyle police report should generally be requested from that city, not from the county jail.
Copy-ready police-record request
I request the releasable offense or incident report and arrest-related public information concerning [FULL NAME] for the incident occurring on or about [DATE] at [LOCATION]. Known identifiers are booking number [NUMBER], law-enforcement case number [NUMBER] and arresting agency [AGENCY]. Please provide an electronic copy if available and advise me of any cost before processing if charges will apply.
Bond and release

Do not choose a bail company from a mugshot website

Hays County is a Bail Bond Board county. Only companies licensed to do business in Hays County are authorized to issue surety bonds for people charged in Hays County.
Use Jail Bond Records The official Hays County portal has a dedicated Jail Bond Records option.
Verify every charge One bond amount does not necessarily resolve another charge or hold.
Call Bond Information when anything is unclear 512-393-7807 or 512-393-7690.
Know the three common release routes Hays County explains cash bonds, surety bonds and personal bonds separately.
Check the approved company list HCSO employees cannot choose or recommend a bail bondsman for you. Open Hays County Bail Bond Information
Expect release processing after bond is posted Hays County does not promise a specific completion time because several factors can affect release.
Bond-verification call script
I am checking bond for [FULL BOOKED NAME], date of birth [DOB], booking number [NUMBER]. Can you confirm every active charge, the current bond type and amount for each charge, whether any hold or additional condition remains, and whether the bond has already been posted?
Visiting the jail

Schedule before driving to 1307 Uhland Road

On-site visits are by appointment. Hays County states that walk-up visitors will not be accepted.
On-site visitation
  • Call 512-393-7366 to make an appointment.
  • Appointments may be scheduled up to one month ahead.
  • Arrive on time; late visitors must reschedule.
  • On-site visits are 20 minutes.
  • Maximum two on-site visits per week, one per day.
  • Up to three visitors may attend at one time, including children.
  • Bring valid driver’s-license or state-issued identification.
Remote video visitation
  • Uses Securus Video Visitation.
  • Remote sessions can be scheduled Sunday through Saturday.
  • Published remote window: 7:30 a.m.–9:00 p.m.
  • Each remote visit is 25 minutes.
  • Inmates are limited to two off-site visits per day.
  • Registration approval is generally completed within 24–48 hours.
  • Non-attorney sessions are recorded and monitored.

What should stay in the vehicle?

Cellphones
Cameras
Handbags
Baby carriers
Other unnecessary personal items
Anything prohibited by posted jail rules
The county pages reviewed do not publish a separate guaranteed visitor-parking instruction. Arrive early, follow current property signage and remember that visitation rules require personal items to be secured in your vehicle.

Dress rules that commonly stop a visit

No revealing or see-through clothing
Shoulders must be covered
No sleeveless tops
No spandex or tights without a skirt
Shorts or dresses cannot be excessively short
No obscene, offensive or gang-related designs
Mail, calls, money and commissary

Help someone in Hays County Jail without using an outdated provider

Personal mail

Ordinary personal mail does not go directly to 1307 Uhland Road. Hays County routes it through the Securus Digital Mail Center.

Inmate First & Last Name and ID Number
C/O Securus Digital Mail Center-Hays County, TX
PO Box 21167
Tampa, FL 33622
  • Mail is scanned for viewing on tablets or kiosks.
  • Only the front side of pages is scanned.
  • Maximum 10 photographs per mailing.
  • Photos may not exceed 4 × 6 inches.
  • Polaroid/self-developing photographs are prohibited.
  • Packages and certified mail to the processing center are returned.

Legal mail and money orders

Legal mail, approved publications and Inmate Trust Fund money orders go directly to the jail.

Inmate First & Last Name and ID Number
Hays County Jail, TX
1307 Uhland Road
San Marcos, TX 78666

Do not include ordinary personal correspondence with an inmate trust money order.

Trust account deposits

  • Online deposits use Access Corrections.
  • Phone deposits: 866-345-1884.
  • Cash Pay Today can be used at participating retailers after obtaining a barcode.
  • A lobby kiosk is available Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m., excluding county holidays.
  • The kiosk accepts cash and credit/debit cards.

Commissary packages

  • Access Securepak handles approved package ordering.
  • Published Securepak spending limit: $100 per week.
  • This limit is separate from ordinary commissary purchases.
  • Securepak support: 800-546-6283.
  • If the inmate leaves before delivery, Hays County states the package is held for seven days for pickup.

Phone calls

Hays County does not normally deliver messages to inmates except for a verified emergency. Inmates may call friends and family through Securus.

Securus support: 800-844-6591.

Do not discuss evidence or legal strategy on ordinary calls or social video visits. Hays County states that non-attorney visits are recorded and electronically monitored.
Court-appointed or private counsel

If the person cannot afford a lawyer, Hays County has an application process

Hays County states that a person charged with a misdemeanor punishable by jail time or a felony may qualify for court-appointed representation. Eligibility is determined under the county’s indigent-defense process and can depend on income and other factors.
Identify the court Use the County Court at Law application for an applicable misdemeanor and the District Court application for a felony matter.
Complete every field Hays County specifically instructs applicants not to use dashes or “N/A”; use an appropriate answer such as “none” where applicable.
Save the completed form Submit it as an attachment or screenshot as instructed by the county.
Send it to the Indigent Defense Coordinators The county page provides current coordinator email links and contact numbers.
Hays County Indigent Defense
Government Center
712 S. Stagecoach Trail, Suite 2024
San Marcos, TX 78666
Phone: 512-878-6740
Additional coordinator: 512-878-6597
Open court-appointed attorney applications

Attorney communications with a jailed client

Hays County provides qualified attorneys a free non-recorded phone option for incarcerated clients. Approved calls are limited to 20 minutes. The county also permits non-contact, non-recorded in-person attorney visits with valid BAR card and photo ID.
Release alerts and victim help

Do not repeatedly refresh a mugshot page to watch for release

IVSS custody notification

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

IVSS: 866-268-8959

Service is available 24/7 in English and Spanish.

Hays County Victim Services

Victim advocates within the Criminal District Attorney’s Office help victims and families understand the criminal-justice process and available resources.

Victim Services: 512-393-7600

Supervisor: 512-393-7623

Open Hays County Victim Services
Dismissed case, wrong identity or old mugshot

Correction, expunction and nondisclosure solve different problems

Record is wrong

Correct the agency or database that owns the inaccurate information.

  • Save the incorrect page.
  • Record the booking and case number.
  • Get the correct court or agency document.
  • Submit the correction to the record owner.

Record is accurate but may qualify for expunction

Texas expunction can remove eligible arrest records, but not every dismissal or arrest qualifies.

Review current Texas expunction guidance

Nondisclosure may be the applicable route

A nondisclosure order restricts public access to qualifying criminal-history information but is not the same as destroying the underlying record.

Open Texas Judicial Branch nondisclosure forms

Private mugshot website

A government court order and a copy displayed by a private publisher are separate issues.

  • Obtain the final disposition or expunction order.
  • Identify the exact private URL.
  • Use the publisher’s correction/removal process when available.
  • Recheck search results after the source record changes.
A dismissal does not automatically mean the arrest never existed. Obtain the actual final disposition before telling a government agency or private website that the record should be changed or removed.
Contacts worth saving

Hays County jail and court contact sheet

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

Main: 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 visit scheduling and questions.

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: recheck the person’s custody status, confirm the office or visit is open, bring the required identification and follow current parking and security signs at the property.
Fast troubleshooting

What to do when the search does not behave as expected

Common Hays County booking-search problems
Problem
First fix
Next route
No result for a recent arrest
Try fewer name fields and allow for ongoing booking.
Call 512-393-7832 or 512-393-7800.
Correct booking but no mugshot
Save the booking number and date.
Request the specific booking photograph.
Photo remains after release
Remember that booking and present custody are different.
Search the court disposition.
Bond is confusing
Open Jail Bond Records.
Call 512-393-7807 or 512-393-7690.
Court date is missing
Do not call the jail for a docket date.
District Clerk for felony; County Clerk for misdemeanor.
Need the story behind the arrest
Read the arresting agency.
Request the offense or incident report from that agency.
Mugshot appears on a private site after dismissal
Obtain the final court disposition.
Use the publisher’s correction/removal process and consider legal record-clearing options.
10 Hays County mugshot questions

Questions people ask after a recent Hays County booking

How do I find Hays County mugshots and recent booking photos?

Start with the official Hays County Jail Public Records portal linked by the Hays County Sheriff’s Office. Select Jail Records and search for the person using the identifying information you have. Open the correct booking and compare the name, date of birth, booking number, booking date, arresting agency, charges and release status. If a booking photograph is not displayed in the public record, contact Hays County Jail Records at 512-393-7832 or submit an official public information request for the booking photograph.

Does the official Hays County jail search always show a mugshot?

Do not assume that every public jail record will display a booking photograph. The official portal is the best starting point for the booking record itself, but photo availability can differ by record or interface. If the correct booking appears without an image, use the booking number and booking date to ask Hays County Jail Records or the county open-records portal specifically for the booking photograph.

How can I find someone booked into Hays County Jail recently?

Open the official Hays County public records portal, choose Jail Records and search using the person’s name or available booking information. Compare the booking date, date of birth, arresting agency and charges. For a person who may still be processing or whose record is not appearing, call Hays County Jail Records at 512-393-7832 or the Corrections Bureau at 512-393-7800.

Why can I find a Hays County booking but not a mugshot?

The photograph may not be displayed through that public interface, the booking may still be processing, the image may not be available for public release, or the record may have legal access restrictions. Do not substitute a photo from an unrelated third-party website. Save the booking number and request the specific booking photograph from Hays County.

How do I make sure a Hays County mugshot belongs to the right person?

Never identify someone from the photograph or name alone. Compare at least two additional identifiers such as date of birth, booking number, booking date, physical description, arresting agency and related court case. A booking photo only documents a jail intake and does not prove guilt or conviction.

How do I request an older Hays County booking photo?

Search the official jail records first and save the person’s full booked name, date of birth, booking number and approximate booking date. If the photo is not available online, call Jail Records at 512-393-7832 or submit a Hays County public information request asking specifically for the booking photograph associated with that booking.

How do I know if someone shown in a Hays County booking record is still in jail?

Check the current jail record and release information. Hays County states that once a person no longer appears on the inmate-search roster, the person has been released from county custody. Because releases are processed around the clock and information can change, call the Corrections Bureau at 512-393-7800 when the current status is unclear.

How do I check bond for a Hays County inmate?

Use the Jail Bond Records option in the official Hays County records portal and compare every charge or case. You may also call Hays County Jail Bond Information at 512-393-7807 or 512-393-7690. Hays County is a Bail Bond Board county, so only companies licensed by the Hays County Bail Bond Board may issue surety bonds for Hays County charges.

How do I visit or send money to someone in Hays County Jail?

On-site visitation is by appointment through Hays County Jail Visitation at 512-393-7366, and remote video visits are offered through Securus. For inmate trust deposits, Hays County directs online and phone deposits through Access Corrections at 866-345-1884. Verify the person’s current custody status and inmate identification information before scheduling or depositing money.

Does dismissal or expunction automatically remove a Hays County mugshot from every website?

No. A dismissal does not automatically erase the underlying arrest record, and a government record and a copied image on a private website are separate issues. Some records may qualify for Texas expunction or nondisclosure depending on the exact disposition and other eligibility rules. Obtain the final court disposition first and use current Texas legal guidance or a qualified attorney.

Official resources

Use these pages when live information matters

Jail and Sheriff
Court and records
Legal and safety help
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, Hays County District Clerk, Hays County Clerk, Criminal District Attorney, Texas Judicial Branch or a law firm.

Booking photographs, custody information, charges, bond, release status, visit schedules, provider information, mailing instructions and court records can change. Verify live information through the official agency before sending money, travelling to the jail, making a legal decision or publishing information about another person.

A mugshot or arrest record documents an accusation and booking event. It does not establish guilt. Every accused person is presumed innocent unless and until guilt is established according to law.

Last official-source review: August 18, 2026. This page intentionally avoids guaranteeing that every public Hays County jail record will display a booking photograph; when an image is unavailable through the public interface, the article routes readers to Hays County Jail Records or the county’s official public-information process.

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