Webb County 72 Hour Booking Records
If you need Webb County 72 hour booking records, the Sheriff's Office in Laredo is where to start. The Webb County Jail 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 search or call (956) 722-6678 for inmate status. Texas law makes these records public. The jail sits at 1001 Washington Street, Laredo, TX 78040 and handles bookings around the clock.
Webb County Overview
Webb County Sheriff's Office
All Webb County 72 hour booking records start at the Sheriff's Office. The main office sits at 902 Victoria Street, Laredo, TX 78040. The phone number is (956) 722-6678. When someone gets arrested anywhere in Webb County, they end up at the Webb County Jail. The jail runs around the clock. Booking staff take prints, snap a photo, and enter the charges into the system. Laredo is the county seat. Sheriff Martin Cuellar leads the department.
Each 72 hour booking file at the Webb County Jail includes the person's name, date of birth, address, and all charges. The bond set by the magistrate is in the record too. Webb County sits on the border with Mexico, so the jail also processes some federal holds. Webb County is part of the 49th Judicial District. Felony cases that start with a booking hold go to the district court in Laredo.
Visit the Webb County Sheriff's Office website for more details on the department and its services.
The Webb County website has links to all departments including the courts and jail.
| Office | Webb County Sheriff's Office |
|---|---|
| Address |
Webb County Jail 1001 Washington Street, Laredo, TX 78040 |
| Phone | (956) 722-6678 |
| Website | Webb County Sheriff's Office |
Search Webb County 72 Hour Booking Records
Webb County offers a online search for looking up current inmates. You can search by name to find people held in the Webb County Jail. 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.
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.
Below is the Webb County Sheriff's Office resource page:
The Webb County portal gives you access to inmate data, court info, and booking records.
Note: Records requests must be for data that already exists. The Sheriff's Office does not have to create new documents or answer legal questions.
72 Hour Booking Hold Rules in Webb County
Texas law puts strict time limits on how long someone can sit in the Webb 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.
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 Webb County Booking Records
Webb County 72 hour booking records are public information. Under Texas Government Code Chapter 552, anyone can request arrest and booking data from the Sheriff's Office. You do not need to explain why you want the records. The request must be for records that already exist.
The Webb 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 Webb County
Use VINE to track an inmate's custody status in Webb 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.
Webb County handles a high number of bookings due to its border location near Laredo. Tracking a 72 hour booking hold through VINE helps you stay informed without visiting the jail. Search the name and register for alerts. The system sends a phone call, text, or email when the status changes. If bond is posted or the hold ends, you know right away. The data comes from the Webb County Jail system. It costs nothing to use. For a paper copy of the 72 hour booking record, file a written request with the Webb County Sheriff's Office.
Cities in Webb County
These cities are in Webb County. Any arrest made by a city police department in the county goes through the Webb County Sheriff's Office for booking.
Nearby Counties
Counties next to Webb County are listed below. Check the arrest location to find the right jail.