Find Maverick County 72 Hour Booking
Maverick County 72 hour booking records are managed by the Sheriff's Office in Eagle Pass, a border city across the Rio Grande from Piedras Negras, Mexico. The county sees a mix of arrests tied to border activity, local incidents, and traffic along U.S. Highway 57. There is no online jail search for Maverick County, so you need to call (830) 773-5301 for current booking information. The Sheriff's Office keeps records of everyone booked into the county jail and can give you details over the phone.
Maverick County Overview
Maverick County Sheriff's Office
The Maverick County Sheriff's Office runs the jail in Eagle Pass and handles all 72 hour booking operations for the county. Eagle Pass sits right on the Mexican border, which means the county deals with border-related law enforcement in addition to regular patrol duties. The office works alongside U.S. Customs and Border Protection, the Eagle Pass Police Department, and state troopers in the area.
All local arrests go through the county jail regardless of which agency made the arrest. Federal arrests are handled separately through the federal system. The county jail processes 72 hour bookings under state law, and the staff maintains records on every person held in custody.
| Office | Maverick County Sheriff's Office |
|---|---|
| Address | Eagle Pass, TX 78852 |
| Phone | (830) 773-5301 |
| Website | co.maverick.tx.us |
The jail staff can provide booking details, custody status, and charge information over the phone. Walk-in inquiries are also welcome at the jail in Eagle Pass.
Search Maverick County Booking Records
Maverick County does not have an online inmate search portal. The phone-based system is how you check on bookings. Call (830) 773-5301 and give them a name. They can tell you if the person is in custody, what the charges are, and when the booking happened.
For criminal history searches that cover the whole state, try the Texas DPS Crime Records system. It costs $3 per name and pulls conviction data from all Texas counties. The DPS Crime Records main page also has details about other criminal history search options.
The Maverick County website provides basic contact information for county departments.
The county portal has phone numbers and addresses for the Maverick County Sheriff's Office and other departments in Eagle Pass.
Note: Federal arrests at the border are handled through the federal court system, not the Maverick County jail.
Maverick County 72 Hour Hold Laws
Texas law limits jail holds after warrantless arrests. Article 17.033 says misdemeanor holds cap at 24 hours with a $5,000 bond. Felony holds run up to 48 hours with a $10,000 bond. These apply when probable cause has not been found. The state can ask a magistrate for a 72 hour extension.
In Maverick County, the local magistrate handles these hearings. Under Article 14.06, every arrested person must see a magistrate within 48 hours. The magistrate sets bail, explains the charges, and advises the person about their right to counsel.
The Texas Indigent Defense Commission requires Maverick County to have a plan for court-appointed lawyers. Given the border location, the county handles a diverse range of cases that come through on 72 hour booking holds.
Maverick County Public Booking Records
Booking data in Maverick County is public under the Texas Public Information Act. Anyone can request arrest records from the Sheriff's Office. No reason required.
The office responds within ten business days. You can send a request by phone, mail, or in person. The Texas Attorney General's Open Government division resolves disputes over denied requests. Under Section 411.135, conviction records and deferred adjudication data are classified as public.
Track 72 Hour Booking in Maverick County
VINE covers Maverick County inmates. Search by name and sign up for alerts by phone, email, or text. The service is free and runs around the clock in English and Spanish. This is helpful in a border community where families may need quick updates on custody status.
The Texas Municipal Courts Education Center trains magistrates on the rules around 72 hour holds and bail settings. The TDCJ manages inmates who are sentenced to state prison after their case moves through Maverick County courts.
To get a paper copy of a Maverick County 72 hour booking record, file a request under the Texas Public Information Act with the Sheriff's Office in Eagle Pass. Include the person's name and arrest date. The office must respond within ten business days. Under Texas Government Code Section 411.135, conviction records tied to a 72 hour booking are public data. The DPS Criminal History search covers Maverick County records for $3 per name. Anyone can ask for this data regardless of where they live. The Attorney General's Open Government page explains how the full request process works, including fees and how to appeal a denial.
Maverick County sits on the Texas-Mexico border with Eagle Pass as the county seat. The area sees a range of law enforcement activity due to its border location. All arrests within the county go through the Maverick County jail for 72 hour booking processing. The jail logs charges, takes prints and photos, and enters data into state databases. The hold clock starts at the time of intake. Under Article 17.033, the state can ask a magistrate to extend the hold to a full 72 hours if probable cause has not yet been decided. This gives the prosecution more time to build the case before the person must be released on bond.
Cities in Maverick County
Eagle Pass is the county seat and the main city. The county also includes the community of El Indio. All arrests within Maverick County go through the county jail in Eagle Pass for booking.
Nearby Counties
Maverick County sits along the Rio Grande. These counties share borders with Maverick County.