Tom Green County 72 Hour Booking
If you need Tom Green County 72 hour booking records, the Sheriff's Office in San Angelo is where to start. The Tom Green County Detention Center processes arrests from all law enforcement in the county. Booking data includes the person's name, date of arrest, charges, and bond info. Search the online roster or call (325) 655-8111 for inmate status. Texas law makes these records public. The jail sits at 4382 N US Highway 277, San Angelo, TX 76905 and handles bookings around the clock.
Tom Green County Overview
Tom Green County Sheriff's Office
The Tom Green County Sheriff's Office runs the jail and handles all booking operations. The office is at 222 W. Harris Avenue, San Angelo, TX 76903. Call (325) 655-8111 for general inquiries. The jail is open 24 hours a day for bookings. Staff process each person who comes in, log the charges, and assign a housing unit. Tom Green County has a population of about 119K residents.
Every 72 hour booking at the Tom Green County Detention Center creates a record with the person's full name, date of birth, charges, and bond amount. Staff take prints and a photo during intake. The file also notes the arresting agency, whether it was the sheriff's office, San Angelo police, or another department. Tom Green County is part of the 51st Judicial District and felony cases that come from a booking hold go to the district court in San Angelo.
Visit the Tom Green County Sheriff's Office website for more details on the department and its services.
| Office | Tom Green County Sheriff's Office |
|---|---|
| Address |
Tom Green County Detention Center 4382 N US Highway 277, San Angelo, TX 76905 |
| Phone | (325) 655-8111 |
| Website | Tom Green County Sheriff's Office |
Search Tom Green County 72 Hour Booking Records
Tom Green County offers a online roster for looking up current inmates. You can search by name to find people held in the Tom Green County Detention Center. Results show the person's charges, bond amount, booking date, and custody status. The system updates as new bookings come in and as people are released.
The Tom Green County inmate roster page shows current inmates and recent bookings. It is free and open to anyone.
You can also use the DPS Criminal History search to look up criminal conviction records statewide for $3 per search. That system covers class B misdemeanors and above.
Here is a resource for Tom Green County booking and jail information:
Use this to find contact info, jail details, and booking data for Tom Green County.
Note: The online search shows the current jail population only. If someone has been released, their record may no longer appear in the live system.
72 Hour Booking Hold Rules in Tom Green County
Texas law puts strict time limits on how long someone can sit in the Tom Green County Jail after a warrantless arrest. Under Article 17.033 of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure, a person picked up for a misdemeanor must be let go within 24 hours on a bond of no more than $5,000 if probable cause has not been found. For felony arrests, the time limit is 48 hours with a bond cap of $10,000.
If the state needs more time, it can request a 72 hour hold from a magistrate. That request has to come from the prosecution. It is not given by default. Article 14.06 also says every arrested person must go before a magistrate within 48 hours. The magistrate sets bail and explains the right to a lawyer. If the person can't pay for one, the court starts the appointment process.
Public Access to Tom Green County Booking Records
Booking records in Tom Green County are public. The Texas Attorney General's Open Government division says arrest records fall under the Texas Public Information Act. You don't need to be the arrested person. You don't need a reason. Anyone can ask for the data.
The Tom Green County Sheriff's Office must respond within ten business days. You can make a request in person at the jail, by mail, or by phone. Copy fees run about $0.10 per page. Texas Government Code Section 411.135 says conviction records and deferred adjudication data are public. The DPS lets you search those for $3 each.
Some records may be held back. If release would hurt an active investigation, law enforcement can withhold data under Section 552.108 of the Government Code. Juvenile records are also protected from public view.
Track 72 Hour Booking Status in Tom Green County
VINE (Victim Information and Notification Everyday) is a free tool for tracking the custody status of someone held in Tom Green County. Search by name to see if the person is still in jail, has been released, or has been moved. Sign up for alerts by phone, email, or text. The service works 24 hours a day in both English and Spanish.
If you need to know when someone leaves the Tom Green County Jail on a 72 hour hold, VINE sends the update fast. The Texas Indigent Defense Commission sets guidelines for appointing lawyers to people who can't afford one. If a person held on a booking asks for counsel, the magistrate must send the request to the right court within 24 hours.
Cities in Tom Green County
These cities are in Tom Green County. Any arrest made by a city police department in the county goes through the Tom Green County Sheriff's Office for booking.
Nearby Counties
The following counties are near Tom Green County. Booking jurisdiction depends on where the arrest was made.