McCulloch County 72 Hour Booking
McCulloch County 72 hour booking records are maintained by the Sheriff's Office in Brady. The county jail has 32 licensed beds and typically holds between 15 and 30 inmates at any given time. McCulloch County uses the Kologik system for online jail records, which lets you search for current inmates from your computer. You can also reach the Sheriff's Office at (325) 597-2290 for booking details. Brady calls itself the Heart of Texas, and the county sits right at the geographic center of the state.
McCulloch County Overview
McCulloch County Sheriff's Office
The McCulloch County Sheriff's Office runs the county jail in Brady. The jail has 32 licensed beds. Daily population usually runs between 15 and 30 inmates. The office handles patrol, investigations, and all jail operations for the county.
Brady is a crossroads town where U.S. Highways 87, 190, and 377 meet. That brings a fair amount of through traffic. The Sheriff's Office serves Brady and the surrounding ranch country. All arrests in the county go through the jail in Brady for booking, whether the arrest was made by a city officer or a county deputy.
| Office | McCulloch County Sheriff's Office |
|---|---|
| Address | Brady, TX 76825 |
| Phone | (325) 597-2290 |
| Website | co.mcculloch.tx.us |
Search McCulloch County 72 Hour Booking
McCulloch County uses the Kologik system for jail records. This online tool shows current inmates, booking dates, charges, and bond information. It is one of the better search options available in a county of this size. You can check on a 72 hour booking without calling the jail.
If you prefer to call, dial (325) 597-2290. The staff will check the roster for you. For statewide criminal history, the Texas DPS Crime Records search costs $3 per name and covers every Texas county.
The McCulloch County website links to county offices and the Sheriff's department.
The county portal connects you to the Sheriff's Office, courts, and other departments serving McCulloch County residents.
Note: The Kologik system shows current jail population. Historical records may require a written request to the Sheriff's Office.
72 Hour Hold Rules in McCulloch County
State law controls how long someone can be held after a warrantless arrest. Article 17.033 sets a 24-hour limit for misdemeanors and 48 hours for felonies. Bond caps are $5,000 and $10,000. The state can request a magistrate extend the hold to 72 hours.
In McCulloch County, the local justice of the peace handles magistrate duties. The hearing must happen within 48 hours per Article 14.06. At that point, bail is set and the person learns about their right to a lawyer. With a 32-bed jail that runs at about half capacity on average, McCulloch County processes cases at a manageable pace.
The Texas Indigent Defense Commission requires the county to appoint counsel for those who cannot pay. The magistrate forwards the request within 24 hours.
McCulloch County Public Booking Records
Booking records in McCulloch County are public. The Texas Public Information Act covers arrest data. Anyone can make a request. The office must respond within ten business days.
The Attorney General's Open Government division steps in when requests are denied. Under Section 411.135, conviction records are public. The DPS Crime Records Service offers statewide searches at $3 per name.
Track McCulloch County 72 Hour Booking
VINE covers McCulloch County. Search by name, get custody status updates, and sign up for alerts. The service is free and runs in English and Spanish.
The Texas Municipal Courts Education Center provides training for McCulloch County magistrates. The Texas Department of Criminal Justice handles inmates who are sentenced to state prison after their case concludes in McCulloch County.
72 Hour Booking Hold Rules in McCulloch County
Article 17.033 of the Code of Criminal Procedure sets the hold limits for warrantless arrests. A person arrested for a misdemeanor must be released within 24 hours if a magistrate has not found probable cause. The bond cap is $5,000. For felonies, the limit is 48 hours with a $10,000 bond cap. The state can ask a magistrate to extend the hold to 72 hours. That is where the term 72 hour booking comes from. The request must come from the prosecution. It is not automatic.
Under Article 14.06, the arrested person must go before a magistrate within 48 hours. At that hearing, bail is set and the person is told about their right to a lawyer. If they cannot pay for one, the magistrate starts the appointment process under the Texas Fair Defense Act. McCulloch County follows these same rules for every 72 hour booking at the county jail in Brady.
Public Access to McCulloch County Booking Records
McCulloch County booking records are public. Under the Texas Public Information Act, anyone can request arrest data. Send a written request to the Sheriff's Office in Brady with the person's name and the arrest date. The office has ten business days to respond. There may be a small fee for copies.
Under Texas Government Code Section 411.135, conviction records from a McCulloch County 72 hour booking are public data. The DPS Criminal History search covers McCulloch County for $3 per name. The Texas Attorney General's Open Government page has a handbook on the full request process. Law enforcement can withhold records if release would interfere with an active case under Section 552.108.
Cities in McCulloch County
Brady is the county seat and the main town. The county also includes smaller communities like Rochelle and Mercury. All bookings go through the McCulloch County jail in Brady.
Nearby Counties
McCulloch County sits in the heart of Texas. These counties are nearby.