Zavala County 72 Hour Booking
Zavala County 72 hour booking records are kept by the Zavala County Sheriff's Office in Crystal City. When a person is arrested in Zavala 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 online portal and phone or by calling the Sheriff's Office at (830) 374-3474. All booking data in Zavala County is public under Texas law. The jail at 101 E. Pipeline Street, Crystal City, TX 78839 processes all arrests made in the county.
Zavala County Overview
Zavala County Sheriff's Office
The Zavala County Sheriff's Office runs the jail and handles all booking operations. The office is at 101 E. Pipeline Street, Crystal City, TX 78839. Call (830) 374-3474 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. Zavala County has a population of about 12K residents.
Each 72 hour booking at the Zavala County Jail creates a record with the person's name, date of birth, address, and all charges. Prints and a mugshot are taken during intake. The bond from the magistrate is part of the file. Zavala County is in the 293rd Judicial District. Felony cases from a booking hold go to the district court in Crystal City. Misdemeanor charges stay with the county court. The jail also processes arrests from the Crystal City Police Department.
| Office | Zavala County Sheriff's Office |
|---|---|
| Address |
Zavala County Jail 101 E. Pipeline Street, Crystal City, TX 78839 |
| Phone | (830) 374-3474 |
Search Zavala County 72 Hour Booking Records
You can search Zavala County 72 hour booking records through the online portal and phone. Enter the person's last name to start. The more details you add, the better your results. Each record shows the booking date, charges, bond info, and housing assignment. The system covers all inmates in the Zavala County Jail.
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 Zavala County Sheriff's Office resource page:
Use this to find contact info, jail details, and booking data for Zavala County.
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 Zavala County
State law controls how long the Zavala 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 Zavala County.
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 Zavala County Booking Records
Zavala 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 Zavala 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 Zavala County
VINE (Victim Information and Notification Everyday) is a free tool for tracking the custody status of someone held in Zavala 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 Zavala 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.
Use VINE to keep track of a 72 hour booking hold in Zavala County. Search the person by name and sign up for alerts. When the hold ends, bond is posted, or a transfer takes place at the Crystal City jail, you get a notice. Pick phone, text, or email. The service is free and works all day. Zavala County is a small county, so the jail has few inmates at any given time. If the person is not showing in VINE yet, call the Sheriff's Office. For a paper copy of the 72 hour booking record, submit a written request to the office.
Nearby Counties
Counties next to Zavala County are listed below. Check the arrest location to find the right jail.