Search Kimble County Recent Arrests

Recent arrests in Kimble County are on file at the Sheriff's Office in Junction. This Hill Country county has about 4,400 residents and covers 1,251 square miles. Junction sits at the meeting point of the North and South Llano rivers, making it a popular spot for outdoor activities. The Sheriff's Office is the primary law enforcement body and runs the local jail. Arrest records here include names, charges, bond amounts, and dates. You can call the office to check on someone or file a formal records request.

Kimble County Sheriff's Office

The Kimble County Sheriff's Office covers the entire county from its base in Junction. It patrols rural areas, serves warrants, and books people into the county jail. Each arrest results in a booking record. The record lists the person's name, date of birth, the charges, bond amount, and the agency that made the arrest.

Records are available under the Texas Public Information Act. Submit a written request to the Sheriff's Office with the person's name and a date range. The office typically responds within ten business days. Because the county is small, requests are often handled faster.

How to Search Kimble County Arrests

Kimble County does not run a public online jail roster. Calling the Sheriff's Office is the quickest way to check on a recent booking. Staff can tell you if someone is in custody and what the charges are. For statewide searches, the DPS criminal history tool covers records from all Texas counties.

The Texas DPS Crime Records Division is the central hub for criminal history data across the state.

Use the DPS criminal history search to look up arrest data from all 254 Texas counties. Enter a name and date of birth, pay the fee, and the results include arrests, convictions, and deferred adjudication records from Kimble County and the rest of the state.

Court records from Kimble County can be found through the Texas Judicial Case Search. This free tool shows case filings connected to arrests statewide. The Texas Public Information Act also gives you the legal right to request records from any government body in the state, including the Kimble County Sheriff's Office.

Texas Arrest Record Resources

Under Government Code Chapter 411, the Texas DPS Crime Records Service collects arrest data from every law enforcement agency. The Kimble County Sheriff's Office reports its arrests to DPS as part of this requirement. That information feeds into a statewide database the public can search for a per-query fee.

The TDCJ Inmate Search covers inmates in the Texas state prison system. It is free and shows unit assignments, sentence details, and projected release dates. Section 552.108(c) of the Government Code keeps basic arrest data public. The Texas Commission on Law Enforcement certifies all peace officers in the state, including deputies in Kimble County.

Kimble County Arrest Record Laws

Government Code Chapter 552 requires Texas agencies to release records unless a specific exemption applies. For arrest records, the exemptions are narrow. The person's name, charge, date, and arresting agency are public under Section 552.108(c). Section 411.135 governs access to the DPS criminal history system for public searches.

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

Nondisclosure orders are also available in Texas for certain cases. They seal the record from public view but do not destroy it. This option applies to certain offenses after deferred adjudication, with requirements that vary based on the charge type and the time since the case closed.

Bail and Bond in Kimble County

After a booking at the Kimble County jail, a magistrate sets bail within 48 hours. The bail amount depends on the charge and the person's history. Misdemeanors carry lower bonds. Felony charges can result in much higher amounts. Bail bond agents charge about 10 percent of the total as a non-refundable fee. Cash bonds are also accepted at the jail.

Personal recognizance bonds may be granted for low-risk offenses if the judge decides the person is not a flight risk. All bond information becomes part of the arrest record and can be requested from the Sheriff's Office under Texas law. The money from a cash bond is returned when the case is resolved, minus any fines or court costs the judge may order.

Nearby Counties

Kimble County is in the Hill Country region of Texas. These neighboring counties each have their own jail and arrest records.