Val Verde County 72 Hour Booking
Val Verde County 72 hour booking records are kept by the Val Verde County Sheriff's Office in Del Rio. When a person is arrested in Val Verde County, the Sheriff's Office logs the booking at the county jail. The booking record shows the person's name, charges, bond amount, and arrest date. You can search for these records through the county's phone inquiry or by calling the Sheriff's Office at (830) 774-7513. All booking data in Val Verde County is public under Texas law. The jail at 2451 State Highway 277, Del Rio, TX 78840 processes all arrests made in the county.
Val Verde County Overview
Val Verde County Sheriff's Office
All Val Verde County 72 hour booking records start at the Sheriff's Office. The main office sits at 2451 State Highway 277, Del Rio, TX 78840. The phone number is (830) 774-7513. When someone gets arrested anywhere in Val Verde County, they end up at the Val Verde County Jail. The jail runs around the clock. Booking staff take prints, snap a photo, and enter the charges into the system. Del Rio is the county seat.
A 72 hour booking record in Val Verde County includes the person's name, date of birth, address, and all charges. The bond set by the magistrate goes in the file too. Val Verde County sits on the border with Mexico, and the jail processes arrests from both local and federal agencies. Val Verde County is part of the 63rd Judicial District. Felony cases from a booking hold go to the district court in Del Rio. Misdemeanor matters go to the county court.
| Office | Val Verde County Sheriff's Office |
|---|---|
| Address |
Val Verde County Jail 2451 State Highway 277, Del Rio, TX 78840 |
| Phone | (830) 774-7513 |
Search Val Verde County 72 Hour Booking Records
To check on a 72 hour booking in Val Verde County, call the Sheriff's Office at (830) 774-7513. Jail staff can look up current inmates by name. They will tell you the charge, bond, and custody status. In smaller counties like Val Verde, the phone is often the fastest way to get info. Walk-in requests are taken during office hours, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
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.
The following shows Val Verde County jail and records resources:
This page connects you to Val Verde County jail services, inmate search tools, and public records resources.
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 Val Verde County
State law controls how long the Val Verde County Jail can hold someone after a warrantless arrest. Article 17.033 of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure says a misdemeanor arrestee must be released within 24 hours on bond up to $5,000 if no probable cause finding is made. Felony holds run 48 hours with a $10,000 bond cap. These rules apply to every jail in Texas, including Val Verde County.
The state can ask a magistrate to push the hold to 72 hours. This is not automatic. The prosecution has to make the request. The magistrate then decides if the extra time is needed. Under Article 14.06, the arrested person must see a magistrate within 48 hours. At that hearing, the magistrate sets bail and tells the person their rights.
Public Access to Val Verde County Booking Records
Booking records in Val Verde 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 Val Verde 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 Val Verde County
Use VINE to track an inmate's custody status in Val Verde County. It is free. You search by name and the system shows if the person is in jail, out on bond, or transferred. You can register for alerts so you get a notice when something changes. The service runs in English and Spanish around the clock.
VINE is useful for checking a 72 hour booking hold. If the hold expires or the person bonds out, you get a notice right away. You can track more than one person at a time. The Texas Municipal Courts Education Center also has info on how magistrates handle probable cause hearings in Texas counties.
Val Verde County 72 hour booking holds can be tracked in real time through VINE. Once you enter the person's name, the system shows their current status in the Del Rio jail. You get alerts when anything changes. Bond posted, hold ended, or transfer to another facility. Pick how you want the alert: phone, email, or text. The service is free and works all hours. For a formal copy of the 72 hour booking record from Val Verde County, submit a written request to the Sheriff's Office. Texas law gives them ten business days to respond.
Nearby Counties
The following counties are near Val Verde County. Booking jurisdiction depends on where the arrest was made.