Refugio County 72 Hour Booking Data
72 hour booking records in Refugio County are kept by the Sheriff's Office in Refugio, Texas. Deputies patrol the county and process all arrests through the main jail. All arrests in the county flow through the jail for booking. A magistrate reviews each case to decide probable cause within the time limits set by Texas law. You can search for booking data by calling (361) 526-2351 or checking the county's online tools. These records are available to anyone under the Texas Public Information Act.
Refugio County Overview
Refugio County Sheriff's Office Details
The Refugio County Sheriff's Office oversees jail operations in Refugio. 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 Refugio 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 | Refugio County Sheriff's Office |
|---|---|
| Address | Refugio, TX |
| Phone | (361) 526-2351 |
| Online Search | Limited |
The Refugio 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.
Look Up Refugio County Booking Records
You can look up Refugio 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 (361) 526-2351. 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 Refugio County resources for booking and jail information:
This page links to jail services and booking information for Refugio County.
When searching for someone in Refugio 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 Refugio County jail.
Note: Search results reflect current inmates. People who bonded out or were released may not show up.
72 Hour Hold Rules in Refugio 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 Refugio County, these hearings take place at the courthouse in Refugio. Article 14.06 requires the arrested person to appear before a magistrate within 48 hours, where bail is set and rights are explained.
Get Refugio County Booking Records
All booking records in Refugio 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 Refugio 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 Refugio County jail, the Commission accepts written complaints at P.O. Box 12985, Austin, TX 78711.
Monitor Refugio County Booking Holds
VINE lets you track the custody status of someone in Refugio 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 Refugio 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.
If someone held in Refugio County gets sentenced and moved to a state prison, the TDCJ inmate search takes over. The county jail only holds people during the pretrial phase and for short sentences. For longer sentences, the person goes to a state facility. The TDCJ search at their website can help you find someone who is no longer in the county system.
Cities in Refugio County
Refugio County covers Refugio and surrounding communities. All arrests in the county go through the Refugio County jail system.
Nearby Counties
If you are unsure which county processed the arrest, check the address. These counties are near Refugio County.