Webb County Booking Records | Charges, Bond and Release

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Webb County, Texas · 48-hour bookings, jail records, charges, bond and release

Find the Booking First—Then Check What Is Keeping the Person in Jail

If the arrest happened today or yesterday, Webb County gives you a unusually useful starting point: its Sheriff’s 48-hour Booking Jail Search. The list shows the booking number, booked name, number of charges, race and age, so you can identify the intake before trying to understand bond or release.

An older arrest—or a question about whether the person is still jailed—belongs in the separate Jail and Bond Record Search. After you find the booking, this guide shows how to read multiple charges, verify bond, check the criminal case, request court copies and find help if release is being delayed.

See the last 48 hours of bookings Search jail and bond records Not finding the person?
Full booked name Booking number Approximate arrest date Age or DOB Arresting agency
WEBB BOOKING CONTROL 48H → BOND → COURT
BOND CHECK ALL CHARGES? ANY HOLD?
OUTCOME CHECKED
BOOKING
IDENTITY + BOND + CASE VERIFIED
A booking is not a conviction. The Sheriff’s booking information describes an arrest and jail intake. Charges can later be rejected, amended, dismissed, resolved through a plea or decided at trial. Use the criminal court record before describing the outcome.
Newest arrests

The Sheriff’s Booking Jail Search covers the last 48 hours.

Older/current jail record

Use the separate Jail and Bond Record Search.

Jail number

956-523-4400 for current custody questions.

Jail address

1001 Washington St., Laredo, TX 78040.

Court search

Use Webb County Odyssey Public Access criminal records.

Choose the right search

Do not use the same portal for every Webb County question

ARRESTED WITHIN 48 HOURS Use Booking Jail Search

Best for seeing newly entered bookings and quickly obtaining the booking number and charge count.

See how to use it
OLDER OR CURRENT INMATE Use Jail and Bond Records

Use the broader Odyssey jail system when the arrest is outside the 48-hour list or you need bond information.

Search jail and bond
WHY IS RELEASE DELAYED? Read every charge and bond

One payable bond does not clear another charge, warrant, magistrate condition or outside hold.

Check release blockers
WHAT HAPPENED IN COURT? Use Criminal Records

The court case—not the booking page—shows what was formally filed and how each count was resolved.

Follow the case
NEED THE POLICE REPORT? Find the arresting agency

A Laredo Police report is requested from LPD; a county booking does not make the jail the owner of the police narrative.

Route the request
NEED A LAWYER? Use Webb County indigent defense

Eligible defendants may receive appointed representation through the Public Defender or court appointment system.

Find legal help

Jump directly to the problem

Start with booking and bond if someone was just arrested. Court copies, record correction and expunction appear later.

Recent booking database

Use the Webb County 48-hour list for a brand-new arrest

Webb County expressly describes this search as a list of people arrested within the last 48 hours. The visible results include booking number, name, number of charges, race and age.
Open the official Booking Jail Search Open the Webb County 48-hour booking list
Scan for the booked surname Names are shown in booking format. Watch for suffixes such as Jr., III or hyphenated surnames.
Compare age before opening a match Age is a useful second identifier when several people have similar names.
Save the booking number The booking number is the strongest shortcut for following the same jail intake across later questions.
Notice the number of charges A result showing two or three charges needs to be reviewed charge by charge. Do not assume one bond covers the entire booking.
Open the booking details Read the available charge information and save enough information to identify the same person in the broader jail/bond system.
Move to Jail and Bond Search next Use the broader portal when you need current jail or bond details rather than only recent intake.
The 48-hour limit matters. Someone booked three days ago may disappear from the recent-booking page even though the person is still in custody. That is not a “no record” result—switch to the Jail and Bond Record Search.
Booking result decoder

Read the Webb County booking without jumping to conclusions

What the recent-booking fields tell you
Field
Useful for
What it does not prove
Next action
Booking number
Tracking one jail intake and separating people with similar names.
The ultimate court result.
Save it before leaving the page.
Booked name
Finding the person in jail, bond and court systems.
Identity when the name is common.
Compare age, DOB or another identifier.
Number of charges
Warning you that several legal matters may affect release.
All charges have the same bond or outcome.
Open and record every charge separately.
Age
Separating people with the same or similar name.
Identity by itself.
Match another identifier.
Race
An additional descriptive field used by the booking system.
Identity or guilt.
Never use it alone to identify someone.
Charge
Understanding the allegation connected to booking.
The prosecutor filed or proved the allegation.
Search the criminal court record.
Identity rule: Never rely on a name alone. Match the booking number plus another identifying detail before sending money, contacting a bondsman, publishing an allegation or assuming a court case belongs to the same person.
No-result troubleshooting

If the person is missing, change the search before assuming there was no arrest

The booking is more than 48 hours old Leave the recent-booking page and use the Jail and Bond Record Search.
Intake is still being entered A very recent arrest may be in identification, medical screening or magistrate processing before the public entry is complete.
The person was released quickly Search the criminal court system even when current jail custody no longer appears.
The booked surname differs Try a hyphenated surname, maternal/paternal surname combination, maiden name, suffix or alternate spelling.
The person is in another jail An arrest around Laredo does not always mean Webb County Jail. Federal, immigration and contract detention systems are separate.
The event did not create a county-jail booking A citation, summons or municipal matter can produce a court case without a normal Webb County jail intake.
The person entered state custody Use TDCJ if the person has already transferred into the Texas prison system.
The record is legally restricted Juvenile, expunged and other confidential records may not be publicly searchable.
Call the jail with useful identifiers
I am trying to confirm whether [full legal name], age/date of birth [information], was booked into Webb County around [date/time]. I checked the recent booking list and jail search. Can you confirm whether the person is still processing, currently housed, released, transferred, or listed under a different booked name or booking number?
Webb County Jail: 956-523-4400
Charges, bail and release

A bond amount is not the same thing as a release confirmation

The fastest mistake after finding a booking is paying attention to one bond while ignoring the rest of the record. When several charges appear, treat each one as a separate release question until the jail or court confirms otherwise.

Verify the person and booking number Do this before contacting a bond company or making any payment.
Write down every charge The 48-hour page tells you the number of charges. Use the broader portal to examine the related jail and bond records.
Record the bond on each case Do not add or assume amounts until you know the current court-ordered condition for every charge.
Ask whether a hold is preventing release A warrant, another jurisdiction, probation/parole issue or separate court order can prevent release after one bond is satisfied.
Ask whether the bond changed after magistrate review The newest judicial order controls, not a screenshot saved earlier.
If using a bondsman, verify the licence Webb County operates a Bail Bond Board and publishes an Approved Bonding Companies list.
Keep the receipt and contract Save the defendant’s name, booking number, case number, bond amount, premium, collateral terms and company name.
Recheck custody after the bond is accepted Release still requires staff to clear every active matter and complete discharge processing.
Bond and release call script
I am calling about [name], booking number [number]. I see [number] charges. Can you confirm the current bond or release condition for every charge, whether there is any warrant or outside hold, whether the person is eligible for release now, and what approved payment or bonding method applies?

Verify a Webb County bail bond company

The Webb County Bail Bond Board licenses and regulates surety companies operating in the county. Its approved-company page was last updated July 1, 2026.
Check approved bonding companies Read local bail bond rules
Webb County Bail Bond Board
1110 Victoria Street, 3rd Floor
Laredo, TX 78040

Phone: 956-523-4972

Monday–Friday: 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

Before signing with a company
  • Verify the company appears on the county list.
  • Ask for the premium and collateral terms in writing.
  • Never assume the company can clear an outside hold.
  • Keep copies of every payment and contract page.
Personal bond and pretrial release

Not every Webb County release requires a commercial bail bond

Webb County Pre-Trial Services works with eligible defendants on personal bonds, sureties, magistrate or judge-ordered releases and pretrial supervision. It also handles GPS monitoring, supervision and indigent court-appointed attorney processes.

Personal-bond screening

Eligibility is decided through the county’s legal and pretrial process; family members cannot simply select a personal bond online.

Release conditions

GPS, regular supervision, special supervision or treatment referrals can be part of pretrial release.

Card payment note

Pre-Trial Services states that major credit/debit cards are accepted for bond releases with a 3% service fee. Card payments are not accepted over the phone.

Webb County Pre-Trial / Indigent Defense Services
1110 Victoria Street, Suite 501
Laredo, TX 78040
Phone: 956-523-4988
Monday–Friday: 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Review Webb County Pre-Trial Services
Booking-to-court verification

Check what prosecutors actually filed after the arrest

Webb County’s Odyssey Public Access portal includes a dedicated Criminal Records search plus a court calendar.
Open Webb County Public Record Search Open Webb County criminal records
Select Criminal Records Do not use Civil, Probate or Family records for the booking case.
Search the exact case number when you have it A case number is safer than a broad name search.
Otherwise search the party name Compare enough identifying information to avoid attaching another person’s case.
Match the case to the booking Compare the arrest date, charge, court and known facts before treating the docket as the same event.
Read every count One count may be dismissed while another remains pending or ends in a plea or conviction.
Look at the newest events first when checking current status A later order may change bond, reset a hearing, dismiss a charge or alter an earlier setting.
Find the actual disposition “Closed” is not enough. Look for the language showing how each charge ended.

Why the clerk can be confusing in Webb County

Webb County’s own Public Information Office says district-court judicial records are maintained by the District Clerk, while County Court at Law records are maintained by the County Clerk. The county’s unified Public Access system can still be the easiest first search. When ordering a certified record, confirm which clerk is the custodian of that particular case.

District criminal case

Start with the District Clerk for records from Webb County district courts.

District Clerk: 956-523-4268

County Court at Law case

Webb County PIO directs County Court at Law judicial-record requests to the County Clerk.

County Clerk: 956-523-4266

Certified dispositions and copies

Order the document you need instead of an entire case file

The Webb County District Clerk accepts requests by email, mail or in person, with will-call pickup available. For a background dispute or record-clearing matter, ask for the exact disposition, dismissal, judgment or order rather than requesting every page in the case.

District Clerk copy charges currently published
Copy type
Published charge
Best use
Electronic non-certified document up to 10 pages
$1.00
Informational electronic copy.
Additional electronic pages after first 10
$0.10 per page
Longer electronically available records.
Paper copy
$1.00 per page
Paper delivery or pickup.
Certified copy
$5 certification fee plus copy cost
Official disposition or court proof.
Fastest route for non-certified material: The District Clerk says email is the quickest request method and that most email requests are reviewed and answered within 24 hours during normal business hours.
Include the case number if known
Provide the names of the parties
Name the exact document requested
State email, mail or will-call delivery
Include contact information
Call first when total cost is uncertain
Webb County District Clerk
1110 Victoria Street, Suite 203
Laredo, TX 78040
Phone: 956-523-4268
Email: districtclerk@webbcountytx.gov
Monday–Friday: 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Credit-card payments are accepted in person by the District Clerk. The office says it does not accept payment over the phone.
Read copy-request instructions Open District Clerk
Arrest and offense reports

The arresting agency—not the jail—usually has the incident narrative

Someone can be booked into Webb County Jail after an arrest by the Sheriff, Laredo Police, a constable, Texas DPS or another agency. Use the booking and court information to identify the arresting agency before requesting a report.

Laredo Police arrest

The Laredo Police Records section classifies and stores department reports, witness statements, accident reports and citations.

4712 Maher Avenue
Laredo, TX 78041

Records Customer Service: 956-795-2815 / 956-795-2898

Open Laredo Police records options

Webb County Sheriff arrest

When Sheriff personnel created the law-enforcement record, start with the Webb County Sheriff rather than the District Clerk.

Sheriff’s Office
902 Victoria Street
Laredo, TX 78040

Phone: 956-523-4500

Laredo Police published service fees

LPD fees currently displayed on its official About Us page
Service
Published fee
Case reports
$0.10 per page
Additional certified copy
$6.00
Accident report copy
$6.00
Certified accident report
$2.00
Negative local background check
$10.00
Positive local background check
$12.00
Fingerprints
$10.00 per card
Laredo Police states that its local background-check process requires a Texas-issued ID or driver licence plus the actual Social Security card—no copies. Confirm the requirement and current fee with Records before travelling.
Useful report request
I am requesting the releasable arrest/offense report concerning [full name] for the incident on or about [date/time] at [location]. Known identifiers are booking number [number], case number [number] and report/incident number [number]. Please provide the public or releasable portion electronically if available and notify me of any fee before processing.
Facility information

Webb County Jail and Sheriff headquarters are not the same address

Webb County Jail
1001 Washington Street
Laredo, TX 78040

Phone: 956-523-4400

Use this number for current custody, booking, housing, visitation and release questions.

Webb County Sheriff’s Office
902 Victoria Street
Laredo, TX 78040

Phone: 956-523-4500

Use the Sheriff office for agency business rather than assuming every request belongs at the jail window.

Downtown Laredo tip: The jail, Sheriff headquarters and Justice Center are close enough geographically that people often confuse the addresses. Save the exact building before you park or walk to an office.
Visitation and inmate contact

Call before driving to the jail—Webb County is changing inmate communication services

The current Sheriff pages reviewed for this article do not publish a sufficiently clear, complete public visitation schedule that we can safely repeat as a permanent timetable. Webb County also issued RFP 2026-002 for Inmate Telephone Services, so old third-party websites may identify a provider or video-visit system that is being replaced.

Do not build a visit around an old web directory. Call 956-523-4400 and ask for the current visitation procedure for the inmate’s housing unit before travelling.
Confirm the person is still housed at Webb County Jail
Have the booked name and booking number ready
Ask whether visitors must be pre-approved
Ask for the correct day and time for the housing unit
Ask whether the visit is on-site, video or both
Ask what government photo identification is accepted
Ask how early visitors must check in
Ask which items must remain outside the visitation area
Visitation call script
I am calling about [booked name], booking number [number]. Is this person currently available for visitation? What day and time applies to the housing unit, do I need an appointment or approved visitor status, what ID should I bring, and how early should I arrive?
Calls, mail, commissary and money

Verify the current provider before creating an account or sending funds

Webb County’s official purchasing records show a 2026 procurement for inmate telephone services. Because communication vendors can change during a contract transition, this page does not copy an old phone, video or messaging provider from a commercial jail directory.

PHONE / VIDEO Ask which provider is live today

Call the jail before opening or funding a third-party communications account.

INMATE MONEY Verify the deposit route

Use the booking number and ask the jail whether deposits are online, kiosk, telephone or another method.

PERSONAL MAIL Confirm the mailing format

Ask whether the current system accepts physical mail at the jail, uses a scanning vendor, or has another mailing address.

Never send money using an unverified inmate-service link. Confirm the person’s booking number and the current provider directly with Webb County Jail first.
Case privacy: Ordinary jail calls, social visits and electronic messages should not be treated as confidential legal communications. Avoid discussing witnesses, passwords, evidence, alibis or defense strategy.
Court-appointed and private counsel

If the person cannot afford a lawyer, ask about appointment—not payment to the Public Defender

Webb County Public Defender

Webb County created its Public Defender office to represent eligible indigent adult defendants charged with misdemeanor and felony offenses after appointment.

1110 Washington Street, Suite 102
Laredo, TX 78040

Phone: 956-523-4101

Monday–Friday: 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

Office closes for lunch from 12:00–1:00 p.m.

Open Webb County Public Defender

Indigent Defense / Pre-Trial Services

The county’s Pre-Trial Services page provides indigent court-appointed attorney applications, affidavits, attorney appointment information and the local indigent-defense plans.

1110 Victoria Street, Suite 501
Laredo, TX 78040

Phone: 956-523-4988

Open Indigent Defense Services
A family member can provide information and ask how the process works, but the court—not the family—determines eligibility and appoints counsel.

Finding a private criminal-defense attorney

Verify the lawyer’s Texas licence status
Ask whether the lawyer regularly handles Webb County cases
Provide every booking and case number
Ask whether the fee covers bond hearings and later court settings
Request the fee agreement in writing
Do not confuse a bail bond company with legal counsel
Use the State Bar lawyer referral service
Custody notifications

Do not repeatedly refresh the jail page if you need a release alert

Webb County links to the statewide SAVNS/VINE service. Members of the public can register for custody and court notifications using the inmate’s full name or jail-assigned identification information.

Texas VINE registration: 877-894-8463

Notifications can be particularly useful when the main concern is release, transfer or a change in custody rather than researching an old record.

After county custody

Use Texas DPS or TDCJ only when the question moves beyond this booking

Texas DPS criminal history

Use DPS when you need a broader Texas criminal-history search instead of only a Webb County booking.

  • Searches cost one $1 credit.
  • First and last name are required.
  • A full date of birth narrows results.
  • DPS warns that name-based results do not positively establish identity.
  • Fingerprint identification is the reliable method for positively linking a person to a record.
Read the DPS search instructions

Texas Department of Criminal Justice

Use TDCJ when the person has moved from local jail custody into the Texas prison system.

  • Search by name, SID or TDCJ number.
  • View location and offense information.
  • Review projected release information when available.
  • Do not use TDCJ as the first search for a fresh Webb County arrest.
Open TDCJ Inmate Information
Error correction and record clearing

If the record is wrong, correct it before asking whether it can be cleared

Identify which system contains the problem Compare the Webb County booking, arresting-agency report, court case and Texas DPS history.
Save the exact disputed entry Record the booking number, case number, date viewed and incorrect field.
Obtain the controlling court record A certified dismissal, judgment or corrected order is stronger evidence than a screenshot.
Contact the office that owns the error A police department cannot rewrite a District Clerk docket, and a court clerk cannot independently change a police narrative.
If DPS is wrong, use DPS Error Resolution Texas DPS requires certified records when updating or correcting missing disposition information.
Dispute private background reports separately A government correction does not guarantee that a third-party database updates immediately.
Texas DPS Error Resolution Order Webb County court proof

Expunction versus nondisclosure

Expunction

An eligible Texas expunction can require covered arrest records to be destroyed or removed. Not every arrest qualifies.

Review current Texas expunction guidance

Nondisclosure

An eligible order of nondisclosure restricts public disclosure of a qualifying record but does not erase it from every authorised government system.

Open official Texas nondisclosure forms
Useful Webb County-specific development: Following a Texas law effective September 1, 2025, the Webb County District Clerk publishes a local list of agencies and addresses that may need to be included in an expunction order. The Clerk warns that the list may not include every agency relevant to every case.
Open Webb County expunction agency list
The Webb County expunction page lists a dedicated District Clerk expunction email: dc.expunctions@webbcountytx.gov.
Contacts worth saving

Webb County booking, jail, bond and court contacts

Webb County Jail
1001 Washington Street
Laredo, TX 78040

956-523-4400

Webb County Sheriff’s Office
902 Victoria Street
Laredo, TX 78040

956-523-4500

Webb County District Clerk
1110 Victoria Street, Suite 203
Laredo, TX 78040

956-523-4268

Mon–Fri 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

Webb County County Clerk
1110 Victoria Street, Suite 201
Laredo, TX 78040

956-523-4266

Webb County Bail Bond Board
1110 Victoria Street, 3rd Floor
Laredo, TX 78040

956-523-4972

Pre-Trial / Indigent Defense
1110 Victoria Street, Suite 501
Laredo, TX 78040

956-523-4988

Webb County Public Defender
1110 Washington Street, Suite 102
Laredo, TX 78040

956-523-4101

Laredo Police
4712 Maher Avenue
Laredo, TX 78041

Records: 956-795-2815

Webb County Public Information Office
1110 Washington Street, Suite 303
Laredo, TX 78040

956-523-4999

Texas VINE

877-894-8463

Custody and court notifications.

Map: Webb County Jail

Map: Webb County Justice Center and court offices

Before driving downtown: confirm the exact office, suite, current lobby hours and whether the person is still in custody. The Jail, Sheriff’s Office, Justice Center and county administration offices use different downtown addresses.
A useful first hour

If someone was just arrested in Webb County, do these things in this order

Check the 48-hour booking page Save the booked name, booking number and charge count.
Open Jail and Bond Records Confirm the broader custody and bond information.
Write down every charge separately Do not let one visible bond amount distract you from another charge or hold.
Call 956-523-4400 if release is unclear Ask whether intake is complete and whether any hold or additional release condition remains.
Check Webb County Criminal Records Follow the booking into the filed case as soon as court information becomes available.
Use a licensed bondsman only if needed Check the Webb County Bail Bond Board list before signing anything.
Ask about appointed counsel if the defendant cannot afford a lawyer Use Public Defender and Indigent Defense contacts rather than paying someone who claims to control appointments.
Verify communication and visitation before funding an account Webb County’s inmate-communications services may be changing under its 2026 procurement.
10 Webb County booking questions

Webb County booking, bond and release questions answered

How do I find recent Webb County booking records?

Use the Webb County Sheriff’s official Booking Jail Search for arrests entered during the last 48 hours. The list shows the booking number, booked name, number of charges, race and age. Open the matching booking to review the available charge information. For someone outside the 48-hour list, use the separate Webb County Jail and Bond Record Search.

What is the difference between the Webb County Booking Jail Search and Jail and Bond Search?

The Booking Jail Search is a recent-arrest list limited by Webb County to people arrested within the last 48 hours. The Jail and Bond Record Search is the broader Odyssey jail-record system and is the better starting point for an older booking, current inmate information or bond details.

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

Open the official Webb County Jail and Bond Record Search, locate the correct person and review every listed case and bond entry. Do not rely on one amount if several charges are present. For questions about current release conditions, call the Webb County Jail at 956-523-4400. Webb County Pre-Trial Services also handles eligible personal-bond and court-ordered release matters.

Why is someone not showing in Webb County’s 48-hour booking list?

The booking may be older than 48 hours, processing may still be underway, the person may have been released quickly, the name may be entered differently, or the person may have been taken to another detention system. Use the broader Jail and Bond Record Search and call the Webb County Jail at 956-523-4400 if custody remains unclear.

Does a Webb County booking charge mean the person was convicted?

No. A booking charge records an allegation associated with the arrest or jail intake. Prosecutors may reject, amend or replace a charge, and every count can have a different outcome. Search Webb County Public Access criminal records and obtain the final court disposition before describing a booking as a conviction.

How do I get a certified Webb County criminal court record?

For records maintained by the Webb County District Clerk, send the case number, party names and requested document information to the District Clerk or request the record in person, by mail or for will-call pickup. Current published charges include a $5 certification fee plus the applicable copy cost. Call 956-523-4268 before ordering when the correct clerk or total fee is uncertain.

Where is the Webb County Jail?

The official Webb County phone directory lists the Jail at 1001 Washington Street, Laredo, Texas 78040, with a main telephone number of 956-523-4400. Confirm the inmate’s location and current visitor procedure before driving to the facility.

How do I find a licensed bail bond company in Webb County?

Use the Webb County Bail Bond Board’s Approved Bonding Companies list. The Board licenses and regulates surety companies that operate in Webb County. Its office is at 1110 Victoria Street, third floor, Laredo, Texas 78040, and the published telephone number is 956-523-4972.

How can an inmate ask for a court-appointed lawyer in Webb County?

Webb County provides appointed-counsel services for eligible indigent defendants. The Webb County Public Defender represents appointed adult misdemeanor and felony defendants, and Pre-Trial/Indigent Defense Services handles indigent-defense applications and related processes. The Public Defender can be reached at 956-523-4101 and Pre-Trial Services at 956-523-4988.

Can a Webb County arrest or booking record be expunged?

Some Texas arrests qualify for expunction, while other records may qualify for an order of nondisclosure. Eligibility depends on the exact charge, disposition and criminal history. Webb County District Clerk publishes local agency information for expunction orders. Obtain the complete court disposition before filing or relying on a record-clearing eligibility tool.

Official resources

Primary Webb County and Texas sources used for this page

Booking and jail
Court and bond
Police and statewide
Accuracy and legal-use notice

Texas-arrest.org is an independent informational resource. It is not affiliated with the Webb County Sheriff, Webb County Jail, District Clerk, County Clerk, Bail Bond Board, Public Defender, City of Laredo, Texas DPS or TDCJ.

Booking, custody, bond, court, visitation, communications-provider, fee and office information can change. Verify the individual with multiple identifiers and recheck the relevant official source before making a legal, financial, employment, housing, safety or publication decision.

An arrest records an accusation, not a finding of guilt. This article provides procedural information and is not legal advice.

Last official-source review: August 19, 2026. Where Webb County did not publish a sufficiently clear current visitation, inmate-mail, commissary or communications-provider procedure, this article deliberately tells readers to verify the live procedure with the jail instead of repeating an unverified third-party rule.

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