Find Kendall County Recent Arrests

Recent arrests in Kendall County are recorded at the Sheriff's Office in Boerne. This Hill Country county northwest of San Antonio has about 47,000 residents and covers 663 square miles. Growth from the San Antonio metro has made it one of the faster-growing counties in the state. The Sheriff's Office handles patrol duties and runs the county jail where all local bookings take place. Arrest records include names, charges, bond amounts, and booking dates. You can reach the office by phone or visit in person to check on recent arrest data.

Kendall County Sheriff's Office

The Kendall County Sheriff's Office is based in Boerne and provides law enforcement for the county. It patrols the areas outside of city limits, serves warrants, and operates the county jail. Every arrest in Kendall County leads to a booking at the jail, where a record is created. That record lists the person's name, date of birth, charges, bond amount, and the agency that made the arrest.

Staff can answer phone inquiries about who is in the jail and what charges they face. For copies of arrest records, you file a written request under the Texas Public Information Act. The office responds within ten business days. Copy fees are based on page count and are generally reasonable.

How to Search Kendall County Arrests

Checking on recent arrests in Kendall County starts with the Sheriff's Office. A phone call gets you a quick answer about whether someone is in custody. Staff can share charges and bond details. If you need formal copies, submit a written request with the person's name and approximate arrest date.

The Texas DPS maintains a statewide criminal history database you can use to find arrest records from Kendall County and beyond.

The DPS criminal history search covers all 254 counties. Enter a name and date of birth, pay the fee, and the results include arrests, convictions, and deferred adjudication. This picks up data reported by Kendall County to the state.

Court records can be found through the Texas Judicial Case Search. This free tool shows case filings connected to arrests. If charges were filed in a Kendall County court, they will appear here. The Public Information Act gives you the legal right to request any public record from a Texas government body.

Statewide Arrest Record Tools

The Texas DPS Crime Records Service collects data from all law enforcement agencies under Government Code Chapter 411. Kendall County reports its arrests to DPS. That data goes into the statewide system for public searches. The TDCJ Inmate Search covers people in state prison. It is free and shows unit, sentence, and release date information.

Under Section 552.108(c), basic arrest data is always public. Names, charges, dates, and arresting agencies must be released. The Texas Commission on Law Enforcement certifies all peace officers in the state. Every deputy in Kendall County must hold a current TCOLE license.

Kendall County Arrest Record Laws

Government Code Chapter 552 requires Texas agencies to release records on request. For arrest records, exemptions are narrow. The person's name, the charge, and the arrest date are public under Section 552.108(c). Section 411.135 allows public access to the DPS criminal history system. Results include convictions and deferred adjudication.

People arrested but not convicted can seek an expunction. A court order directs agencies to destroy the record. After that, it will not show up in any search. Juvenile records are sealed separately. If the Kendall County Sheriff's Office denies your request, you can appeal to the Texas Attorney General, who will issue a ruling on whether the records must be released.

Nondisclosure orders are another option in Texas. They seal the record from public view but do not destroy it. This is available for certain offenses after a deferred adjudication. The rules for nondisclosure are in the Government Code and depend on the type of offense and how much time has passed since the case was resolved.

Bail and Bond in Kendall County

After an arrest in Kendall County, a magistrate sets bail within 48 hours. The amount depends on the charge and the person's background. Bail bond agents in the Boerne and San Antonio area can post bond for about 10 percent of the total. Cash bonds are accepted at the jail. Personal recognizance bonds may be available for low-level offenses at the judge's discretion.

All bond information becomes part of the arrest record. You can request this data from the Sheriff's Office along with the rest of the booking details. Bond companies from the broader San Antonio metro area also serve Kendall County, so there are plenty of options available.

Nearby Counties

Kendall County is in the Texas Hill Country northwest of San Antonio. These neighboring counties each handle their own arrest records.