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Find a San Antonio Jail Inmate Through Bexar County
If you searched for a San Antonio jail inmate search, the local county jail system you normally need is the Bexar County Adult Detention Center. San Antonio is the county seat of Bexar County; there is no Texas county officially named “San Antonio County.”
San Antonio, TX 78207
- Open the official Bexar County Justice Portal.
- Select Jail Search.
- Search for the person and verify the correct jail record.
- For a very recent arrest, also check the Central Magistrate Search.
- If the online record is unclear, call 210-335-6201 with the person’s full name and date of birth.
Use the Right Bexar County Search First
Bexar County provides several public tools, and they do not all answer the same question. Choosing the right one is often more useful than repeatedly searching the inmate’s name on different websites.
| If you need… | Best official resource | What to know |
|---|---|---|
| Current county jail record | Bexar County Jail Search | Use the Justice Portal’s Jail Search to view a party’s jail record. |
| An arrest from roughly the last 24 hours | Central Magistrate Search | Lists people processed by the Central Magistrate Office for qualifying recent arrests. |
| Recent jail activity | BCSO Jail Activity Reports | The Sheriff’s Office keeps these reports online for a maximum of seven days. |
| Charges, bond amount or warrant information | Call 210-335-6201 | Have the person’s full name and date of birth ready. |
| Criminal case or court hearing | Bexar County Justice Portal | Use Smart Search or Search Hearings after identifying the correct person. |
You do not need to register for ordinary public data in the Bexar County Justice Portal. Registration is intended for authorized justice and law-enforcement partners seeking elevated access.
How to Search the San Antonio Jail Roster
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Open the official Bexar County Jail Search.
Use the county-linked Tyler Justice Portal rather than a paid people-search or mugshot website. -
Choose Jail Search.
The portal describes this feature as the place to search for and view a party’s jail record. -
Search using the person’s identifying information.
Use the legal name used during booking whenever possible. If you already have an SID, booking number or related case information, keep it available for verification. -
Do not select a result from the name alone.
Common names can return the wrong person. Compare identifying information and booking details before treating a record as a match. -
Save the useful identifiers.
Note the SID, booking number, case number and current charge or bond information shown in the record. These numbers can make later calls, mail, visitation and court searches much easier. -
Verify anything time-sensitive.
Custody, bond and release status can change after a court hearing, payment, transfer or completion of release processing.
Searching for someone arrested today
If the arrest happened only recently, start with the Central Magistrate Search. Bexar County states that it covers people arrested for Class B or higher offenses and processed through the Central Magistrate Office during the previous 24 hours.
The recent-arrest display can include the person’s name, SID and booking number along with charge information. A newly arrested person may appear there before other records become useful.
No Inmate Found? Check These Possibilities
| Situation | What to do next |
|---|---|
| The arrest just happened | Booking and magistration may still be in progress. Check the Central Magistrate Search and try again later. |
| Name may be different | Try the full legal name, alternate surname format or middle name if known. |
| Person may already be released | Move from the current jail search to the criminal court record or recent jail activity report. |
| Person may have transferred | Check Texas state-prison custody or federal custody if the county jail no longer holds the person. |
| You only know an arrest occurred | Call the inmate/bond information line at 210-335-6201 with full name and date of birth. |
If someone has moved into Texas state-prison custody, use the Texas Department of Criminal Justice offender search. Federal inmates are handled separately through the Federal Bureau of Prisons inmate locator.
What the Jail Record Information Means
A county jail record is primarily a custody and booking record. It is not proof that the person was convicted of the listed offense.
| Item | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| SID | The System Identification Number helps distinguish the inmate and is important for several jail services. |
| Booking number | Identifies a particular booking event. |
| Charge | Shows the accusation connected with the booking; it is not a final court disposition. |
| Bond | May show an amount or conditions related to possible pretrial release. |
| Case number | Useful for moving from the jail record to the corresponding court record. |
| Custody status | Helps determine whether the person remains in county detention or whether another search is needed. |
Bexar County Adult Detention Center Contact Information
200 N. Comal Street
San Antonio, TX 78207
Inmate/Bond Information: 210-335-6201
Detention Center: 210-335-6315
The inmate/bond information line is particularly useful when you need current charges, a bond amount or warrant information. Bexar County instructs callers to have the person’s full name and date of birth.
Bond and Release Information
Do not send money to anyone based only on a call, text message or screenshot. First identify the correct inmate and verify the current bond information through Bexar County.
Practical bond check
- Locate the correct inmate record.
- Note the SID, booking number, charge and displayed bond information.
- Call 210-335-6201 if you need to confirm the current bond amount or warrant information.
- If considering a surety company, verify that it is currently licensed through the Bexar County Bail Bond Board.
- Do not assume that posting a bond means immediate physical release. Other holds, processing requirements or court conditions can affect release.
For a Bexar County cash bond, the Sheriff’s published instructions state that the full bond amount is posted by cashier’s check or money order payable to the “Bexar County Sheriff’s Office.” The Sheriff’s page states that cash, personal checks and traveler’s checks are not accepted for that process and that valid identification is required.
Verify Current Bond RulesHow to Visit a Bexar County Jail Inmate
Bexar County uses a video-visitation system. Visitors must register with the county’s current visitation provider before scheduling a visit.
How to schedule
- Confirm the inmate and SID before making an appointment.
- Open the Sheriff’s official visitation page.
- Follow the county link to create or use the required ICSolutions account.
- Select the inmate and an available visitation time.
- Review visitor identification, dress and conduct rules before arriving or connecting.
| Day | Published public visitation hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | No regular public visits; professional visitation rules differ. |
| Tuesday-Friday | 8:30 a.m.-8:00 p.m. |
| Saturday | 8:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. |
| Sunday | Generally closed, with specified holiday exceptions. |
The Sheriff’s visitation rules state that visits are normally 20 minutes. Visitors age 17 or older need valid government-issued photo identification. The rules also restrict phones, cameras, bags and other items inside the Video Visitation Center.
Video Visitation questions: 210-335-8270. Because operating schedules can change for holidays or jail operations, verify the current schedule before traveling.
How to Send Money or a Care Package
Bexar County currently directs electronic commissary deposits to Access Corrections Secure Deposits. The county also provides an approved care-package route through Access SecurePak.
Electronic deposit
- Find the inmate first and confirm the SID.
- Open the Sheriff’s money and care-package page.
- Follow the official Access Corrections link supplied by Bexar County.
- Confirm the inmate before submitting payment.
- Keep the transaction receipt.
The county lists 866-345-1884 for Access Corrections telephone deposits and states that bilingual agents are available around the clock.
Money order or cashier’s check for the inmate trust fund
Bexar County states that personal checks are not accepted. A qualifying money order or cashier’s check should be payable to Inmate Trust Fund and should include the inmate’s name and SID number.
P.O. Box 831609
San Antonio, TX 78283
For inmate banking questions, the Sheriff’s Office lists a supervisor line at 210-335-6287.
How to Send Mail to an Inmate
For ordinary postal correspondence, the Sheriff’s Office requires the inmate’s name and SID number. Include the unit location if you know it.
[Unit location, if known]
Bexar County Adult Detention Center
200 N. Comal Street
San Antonio, TX 78207
Incoming correspondence is inspected and scanned for viewing through the jail kiosk system. The county says scanned mail can remain available to the inmate through the kiosk for up to six months, while the physical mail is held for two business days before destruction.
Bexar County permits a limited number of paperback books in the cell and publishes specific rules for books and publications. Because publication rules are stricter than ordinary letters, check the current inmate mail rules before placing an order.
Mailroom assistance: 210-335-6240 or 210-335-6868.
Find the Inmate’s Court Date or Criminal Case
The jail roster and the criminal case record serve different purposes. Use the jail search to answer “Is this person in custody?” and the court system to answer questions about filings, hearings and the progress of the criminal case.
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Start with the inmate record.
Save the legal name, SID, booking information and case number if available. -
Open the Bexar County Justice Portal.
Choose Smart Search for court records. -
Search the case number first when available.
This can be more precise than searching a common name. -
For a name search, use Last, First Middle format.
The county’s Justice Portal user guide uses this format and also explains wildcard searching when spelling is uncertain. -
Open the matching case and review the latest events.
Do not assume the original arrest charge represents the final court outcome.
The county’s official Justice System Searches & Records page also connects users to misdemeanor records, District Clerk criminal records, court dockets, recent arrests and jail activity reports.
Need an older record?
If the person is no longer in the current jail search, use the court-record system or submit an appropriate public-record request. Bexar County explains public-information requests through its official Information Request page.
Medical and Mental-Health Information
University Health provides medical and mental-health services inside the Bexar County Adult Detention Center. Family members can provide relevant health information, but privacy rules affect what medical information can be released back to relatives.
| Need | Published number |
|---|---|
| University Health main number | 210-335-6260 |
| 24-hour nurse | 210-335-6266 |
| Mental health – men | 210-335-6271 |
| Mental health – women | 210-335-6875 |
| Report suicidal feelings or ideation involving an inmate | 210-335-5670 |
The county states that outside medication cannot simply be dropped off at the detention center. Its medical-information page explains how family members can provide prescription and provider information.
Official Medical InformationOther Texas Jail Inmate Search Guides
If the person was arrested outside Bexar County, search the county that actually received the booking. These existing Texas guides may help:
San Antonio Jail Inmate Search FAQs
1. How do I find someone in jail in San Antonio, Texas?
For most adults held in the local county jail system, use Bexar County’s official Justice Portal Jail Search. Select Jail Search, locate the correct person and verify the booking details. For an arrest from roughly the last 24 hours, also check the Central Magistrate Search.
2. Is there a San Antonio County Jail?
No. San Antonio is the county seat of Bexar County, Texas. A search for “San Antonio County Jail” usually means the Bexar County Adult Detention Center and Bexar County Sheriff’s jail records.
3. What is the Bexar County jail address?
The Bexar County Adult Detention Center is located at 200 N. Comal Street, San Antonio, TX 78207.
4. What number do I call to check a San Antonio inmate’s charges or bond?
Call the Bexar County inmate/bond information line at 210-335-6201. Have the person’s full name and date of birth ready. The county says this line can provide inmate charges, bond amounts and warrant information.
5. How do I find someone who was just arrested in San Antonio?
Check the Bexar County Central Magistrate Search first. It covers qualifying arrests processed by the Central Magistrate Office during the previous 24 hours. If needed, follow up with the main Jail Search or call 210-335-6201.
6. Why is an inmate not showing in the Bexar County jail search?
The booking may still be processing, the name may be entered differently, the person may already have been released, or the person may be held by another jurisdiction. Check the recent-arrest search, retry the legal name and call the inmate information line when necessary.
7. How do I check a Bexar County inmate’s court date?
After identifying the inmate, open the Bexar County Justice Portal and use Smart Search or Search Hearings. A known case number is usually more precise than a common-name search.
8. How do I send money to a Bexar County inmate?
The Sheriff’s Office currently directs electronic commissary deposits to Access Corrections. Money orders and cashier’s checks can also be used under the county’s Inmate Trust Fund rules. Always verify the inmate name and SID before sending funds.
9. How do I send mail to someone in Bexar County Jail?
Include the inmate’s name and SID number, then address the correspondence to Bexar County Adult Detention Center, 200 N. Comal Street, San Antonio, TX 78207. Check the current mail rules before sending books, publications or unusual items.
10. Can I visit an inmate at the San Antonio jail?
Yes, subject to Bexar County’s current video-visitation schedule and eligibility rules. Visitors must register through the jail’s current visitation system and schedule an available visit. Verify current hours and restrictions before traveling.
What to Do Next
For a current San Antonio jail inmate search, begin with the Bexar County Jail Search. If the arrest happened today, check the Central Magistrate roster as well. Once you identify the correct person, save the SID and booking information before checking bond, visitation, mail, deposits or court records.
Jail custody, bond amounts, visitation schedules, service providers and release information can change. Use this guide to understand the process, then verify the final time-sensitive action with Bexar County before sending money, mailing property, scheduling a visit or traveling to the detention center.