Look Up Real County 72 Hour Booking
Real County 72 hour booking records are managed by the Sheriff's Office in Leakey, Texas. The office serves the county seat and surrounding communities. When someone is arrested in Real County, the jail processes the booking and holds the person while a magistrate reviews probable cause. You can search for recent bookings by calling the Sheriff's Office at (830) 232-5201 or checking online. All booking data is public under the Texas Public Information Act, so anyone can request it without giving a reason.
Real County Overview
Real County Sheriff's Office Details
The Real County Sheriff's Office oversees jail operations in Leakey. All bookings for arrests made in the county go through the Sheriff's Office. Whether it is a city officer, a deputy, or a state trooper, the person arrested ends up at the county jail. The 72 hour hold begins at the time of booking. Staff at the jail log each booking with the person's name, charges, and bond amount.
The jail sits in Leakey near the county courthouse. Inmates stay there until they bond out or go to court. You can call the jail for basic booking details at any time.
| Office | Real County Sheriff's Office |
|---|---|
| Address | Leakey, TX |
| Phone | (830) 232-5201 |
| Online Search | Limited |
The Real County jail processes arrests from all law enforcement agencies in the county. That includes city police departments, the highway patrol, and the Sheriff's own deputies. Each booking gets logged into the system with the person's name, date of birth, charges, and bond information. The data is available to the public once the booking is complete. Jail staff work around the clock to handle new bookings as they come in.
How to Search Real County Bookings
You can look up Real County inmates by calling or checking available online tools. Type in a name and the system pulls up matching results. The search shows charges, booking dates, and bond details. Data updates as the jail population changes.
If the online search does not show what you need, call (830) 232-5201. Jail staff can check if someone is being held and give you basic details about the 72 hour booking. For formal records, write to the Sheriff's Office and cite the Texas Public Information Act. They have ten business days to get back to you.
Here is a look at Real County resources for booking and jail information:
This page links to jail services and booking information for Real County.
When searching for someone in Real County, use the person's full legal name for the best results. Nicknames or shortened names may not return a match. If you are not sure how the person's name was entered, try different spellings. The booking system logs names as they appear on the person's identification at the time of arrest. Keep in mind that the search only shows people who are currently in custody at the Real County jail.
Note: Search results reflect current inmates. People who bonded out or were released may not show up.
72 Hour Booking Hold Rules in Real County
Under Article 17.033, Texas law sets firm time limits for holding someone after a warrantless arrest. Misdemeanor arrests mean release within 24 hours on bond up to $5,000 if no probable cause finding is made. Felony arrests allow 48 hours with a bond cap of $10,000.
A magistrate can extend the hold to a full 72 hours if the state asks for it. The request must come from the prosecution. In Real County, these hearings take place at the courthouse in Leakey. Article 14.06 requires the arrested person to appear before a magistrate within 48 hours, where bail is set and rights are explained.
Public Access to Real County Booking Records
All booking records in Real County are public. Under the Texas Attorney General's Open Government rules, arrest records are covered by the Public Information Act. Anyone can request them. No reason is needed.
Chapter 552 of the Texas Government Code sets the rules. The Sheriff's Office gets ten business days to respond. There may be fees for copies. If a request is denied, the law provides a way to challenge that. Conviction records are public under Section 411.135. You can run a DPS Criminal History check for $3.
The Texas Commission on Jail Standards keeps tabs on every county jail in the state, including the one in Real County. The Commission publishes monthly population reports that show how many people are held in each facility. You can find these reports at their website. If you have concerns about conditions at the Real County jail, the Commission accepts written complaints at P.O. Box 12985, Austin, TX 78711.
Track 72 Hour Booking in Real County
VINE lets you track the custody status of someone in Real County for free. Type in a name and the system tells you if the person is still held, has bonded out, or got moved. Sign up for alerts by phone, email, or text. The service runs around the clock.
The service works well for watching a 72 hour hold. You get a notice the moment the person's status changes. The Texas Indigent Defense Commission requires Real County to have a plan for appointing lawyers to people who qualify. The Texas Municipal Courts Education Center has more on how magistrates handle these cases.
The Texas Department of Criminal Justice also runs an inmate search for people who have been moved from county jail to state prison. If someone was held in Real County but later transferred to a state facility, you can search for them at the TDCJ website. That search covers all state prisons in Texas and shows the person's current location, projected release date, and other details.
Cities in Real County
Real County covers Leakey and surrounding communities. All arrests in the county go through the Real County jail system.
Nearby Counties
If you are unsure which county processed the arrest, check the address. These counties are near Real County.