Search Medina County Recent Arrests
Recent arrests in Medina County are processed by the Sheriff's Office in Hondo, the county seat. Medina County has about 51,000 residents and covers roughly 1,335 square miles west of San Antonio. The county includes Hondo, Castroville, Devine, and parts of the growing San Antonio metro area. Sheriff Randy Brown's office runs the jail and keeps all booking records. All arrest data is public under Texas law. You can call the jail, check the county website, or file a written request to find out about recent bookings in Medina County.
Medina County Overview
Medina County Arrest Records
The Medina County Sheriff's Office handles all arrest records for the county. Their facility at 801 Avenue Y in Hondo processes bookings from every law enforcement agency in the area. That includes Sheriff's deputies, Hondo police, Castroville police, Devine police, and state troopers. The jail operates around the clock with 24/7 booking.
Sheriff Randy Brown leads the department. The office accepts records requests in person, by phone, and by mail. An online inmate search is available for checking current bookings. Bond information is posted along with charges and booking dates. The office follows the Texas Public Information Act for all records releases.
| Office | Medina County Sheriff's Office |
|---|---|
| Address | 801 Ave. Y, Hondo, TX 78861 |
| Phone | (830) 741-6161 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM (jail is 24/7) |
The Texas DPS Crime Records Division compiles arrest data from all counties including Medina. The screenshot below shows the DPS crime records portal that serves as a statewide data hub.
This state resource explains how local agencies report arrest data to the centralized system. Medina County feeds data into the Computerized Criminal History database along with every other county in Texas.
Search Recent Arrests Online
Medina County has an inmate roster available through the Sheriff's Office. You can check it for current inmates, charges, and bond amounts. The county website at medinacountytexas.org has links to the Sheriff's Office and jail information. The roster updates regularly and shows who is currently in custody.
Phone calls work well too. Call (830) 741-6161 and give a name. Jail staff can tell you if someone is booked and what charges they face. This costs nothing for basic info. Visitation policies and commissary details are also available through the Sheriff's Office.
For broader searches, the DPS Criminal History Search lets you look up conviction records from all 254 Texas counties. Each search costs $3.00 and requires an account. This tool is useful when you need statewide results rather than just Medina County data.
Public Records and Medina County
The Texas Public Information Act under Government Code Chapter 552 governs arrest record access in Medina County. Section 552.108(c) lists what must be released: name, age, address, race, sex, occupation, aliases, booking details, offense charged, bond info, and the names of arresting officers. None of this can be withheld from the public.
Medina County must respond to records requests within 10 business days. If they need more time, they have to let you know when the records will be ready. You do not need to explain why you want the information. The law treats all requesters the same way.
Some records have limits. Juvenile arrest data is sealed. Active investigation files can be held back temporarily under Section 552.108(a). Expunged records are not available to the public. But for standard adult arrests, the data is open. The Texas Attorney General handles complaints if a county refuses to release records it should.
Medina County and San Antonio
Medina County sits just west of Bexar County, which is home to San Antonio. As San Antonio's metro area expands, Medina County has seen steady population growth. Communities like Castroville and the eastern part of the county are increasingly tied to the San Antonio economy. This growth has brought more traffic and more law enforcement activity.
Arrests in Medina County stay in the Medina County system. Even if someone lives in the San Antonio area but gets arrested in Medina County, the booking goes through Hondo. The reverse is true too. If a Medina County resident is arrested in Bexar County, that booking stays in San Antonio. Each county runs its own jail and records system independently.
Interstate 90 runs through Medina County and connects Hondo to San Antonio. This highway brings through-traffic and occasional arrests for drug transport, DUI, and outstanding warrants. State troopers patrol this corridor actively.
Texas Arrest Lookup Tools
Several state databases extend your search past Medina County. The DPS Crime Records Division compiles data from local agencies across Texas. Under Government Code Chapter 411, Section 411.135 governs how conviction records get shared with the public through the DPS system.
The TDCJ Inmate Search covers state prison inmates for free. Anyone sentenced from Medina County to prison shows up in this tool. The Texas Courts Case Search handles appellate court records. And the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement tracks officer certifications and active law enforcement agencies in each county.
Getting Medina County Records
There are multiple ways to get arrest records from Medina County. Pick the method that fits your needs.
- Check the Sheriff's Office online inmate roster
- Call the jail at (830) 741-6161 for current booking info
- Visit 801 Ave. Y in Hondo during business hours
- Mail a written request to the Sheriff's Office
- Use the DPS Criminal History Search for statewide records
The online roster gives quick results for current inmates. Phone calls are fast for basic checks. In-person visits let you get copies on the spot. Written requests take up to 10 business days. No fee for basic verbal info. Copy fees apply for documents. Certified copies cost more than plain ones.