Menard County Recent Arrests
Recent arrests in Menard County go through the Sheriff's Office in the town of Menard, which is both the county seat and the only town of any size here. Menard County has a population of about 2,000 people spread across 902 square miles of Hill Country ranch land. Arrest numbers are very low, but all bookings still fall under the Texas Public Information Act. The Sheriff's Office is the primary law enforcement agency and keeps all booking records. If you need to check on a recent arrest, calling the Sheriff is the simplest approach.
Menard County Overview
Menard County Arrest Records
The Menard County Sheriff's Office is the sole law enforcement agency for the county. There is no city police department in Menard. The Sheriff and a handful of deputies cover all patrols, calls, and arrests. They handle everything from livestock theft to traffic stops to the rare violent crime. State troopers assist with highway enforcement and any arrests they make in the county go through the local system.
The Sheriff's Office keeps all booking records on file. Because the county is so small, the jail is limited. Arrestees may be transferred to a neighboring county facility depending on the situation. Tom Green County in San Angelo has a larger jail that sometimes houses Menard County inmates.
| Office | Menard County Sheriff's Office |
|---|---|
| Address | 206 E. San Saba St., Menard, TX 76859 |
| Phone | (325) 396-2366 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
Menard County does not maintain an online jail roster. For statewide arrest data, the Texas DPS Crime Records Division collects information from all counties. The screenshot below shows the DPS portal.
Local agencies like the Menard County Sheriff send arrest data to DPS within seven days of each booking. This feeds into the statewide Computerized Criminal History database.
How to Look Up Recent Arrests
Menard County does not have an online jail search tool. For a county this small, phone calls are the primary method. Call the Sheriff's Office at (325) 396-2366 and ask about a specific person. Staff can tell you if someone is in custody, what the charges are, and what the bond is set at. This is free for basic info.
Written requests also work. Mail your request to 206 E. San Saba St., Menard, TX 76859. Include the person's full name and approximate date of arrest. The county must respond within 10 business days under the Public Information Act. In-person visits are an option too, though calling ahead is smart since office hours can vary in rural counties.
The DPS Criminal History Search covers conviction records from all Texas counties for $3.00 per search. This statewide tool is helpful when you need to check beyond Menard County. The Computerized Criminal History System tracks Class B misdemeanors and above from every reporting agency in Texas.
Texas Public Records Law
Arrest records in Menard County are public. The Texas Public Information Act under Government Code Chapter 552 requires release of basic arrest data. Section 552.108(c) covers what must be shared: name, age, address, race, sex, occupation, aliases, physical condition, date and time of arrest, place, offense charged, booking details, bond info, and officer names.
No reason is needed for a records request. The Sheriff cannot ask why you want the data. Juvenile records are sealed. Active investigation files may be withheld temporarily. Expunged records are not available. Everything else is open to the public.
The Texas Attorney General's office enforces the Act. If Menard County refuses a valid request, you can file a complaint and the AG will review it.
Menard County Court System
Criminal cases in Menard County go through the 198th Judicial District Court for felonies and the County Court for misdemeanors. The district court covers Menard County along with several neighboring counties. Court sessions in Menard happen on a scheduled basis rather than daily. The courthouse sits in the town of Menard.
Court records are separate from jail booking records. The District Clerk manages felony case files while the County Clerk handles misdemeanor records. You can request these in person or by mail. The Texas Courts Case Search covers appellate records statewide, but trial court data comes from the local clerk.
Texas Arrest Search Resources
State databases help you search beyond Menard County. The DPS Crime Records Division collects data from all Texas agencies. Under Government Code Chapter 411, Section 411.135 governs public access to conviction records through DPS.
The TDCJ Inmate Search is free and covers state prison inmates. Anyone sentenced from Menard County to prison time will appear here. The Texas Commission on Law Enforcement tracks which agencies operate in each county and verifies officer certifications.
Getting Menard County Records
Getting arrest records from a county as small as Menard is simple. Here are your options.
- Call the Sheriff at (325) 396-2366 for booking info
- Visit the Sheriff's Office at 206 E. San Saba St.
- Mail a written records request
- Check Tom Green County if the person was transferred
- Search the DPS Criminal History portal for statewide data
Phone calls are fastest. Staff in a small office like this usually know who is in custody off the top of their head. Written requests take up to 10 business days. In-person visits work during regular hours. Basic verbal info is free. Copies of documents have a small fee. If the person was moved to another county's jail, you may need to call that facility separately.