Comal County TX Arrest Records Search | Jail & Court 2026

Comal County Arrest, Jail & Court Records Guide

Search Comal County Jail Bookings, Bond Records and Criminal Court Cases

A Comal County arrest search can involve several different records that do not mean the same thing. The county’s public-access system separates jail records, jail bond records and criminal court cases, while an arrest report or offense report may still have to be requested from the Sheriff’s Office or the city police department that handled the incident.

This guide shows which record to search first, how to connect a booking to a filed misdemeanor or felony case, how to check bond and court information, when to request the underlying arrest report, and what to do when a person appears in jail records but no court case is visible yet.

Separate booking records from criminal cases
Search jail and bond records through Comal County
Route misdemeanor and felony cases correctly
Request reports from the agency holding the record
Comal County Sheriff Mark Reynolds
Comal County Jail 830-620-3450
Jail Records Division 830-620-3412
Jail address 3000 IH 35 South, New Braunfels
Editorial verification August 17, 2026
Read before using an arrest record

An Arrest, Booking, Charge and Conviction Are Not the Same Thing

A booking record shows custody activity, not guilt. A person may be arrested and released before a prosecutor files a court case, a charge may later change, a case may be dismissed, or the final court disposition may differ from the original booking allegation.
Arrest A law-enforcement action taking a person into custody.
Booking Jail-processing information created after custody is accepted.
Filed case A criminal matter formally entered into the appropriate court system.
Disposition The later court result, such as dismissal, plea, conviction or another outcome.
Identity warning: Never treat a name-only match as proof that a record belongs to a particular person. Compare all legally available identifiers, the arresting agency, case number, offense, dates and court before drawing conclusions.
Choose the right record first

Comal County Uses Different Systems for Jail, Arrest and Court Records

Jail / Sheriff Records

  • Jail bookings and custody information
  • Jail bond records
  • Jail open-record requests
  • Sheriff arrest or incident reports
  • Local jail background checks
  • Warrant and jail-contact questions

County Court at Law

  • Filed Class A and B misdemeanor cases
  • Case number and court assignment
  • Upcoming court dates
  • Disposition information
  • Misdemeanor document copies
  • Public County Court at Law records

District Clerk

  • Felony criminal cases
  • District-court filings
  • Orders and case histories
  • Certified and regular copies
  • Felony payment information
  • Eligible district-court public records
Arresting agency matters: If you need the actual incident, offense or arrest report—not merely the jail booking—request it from the law-enforcement agency that created or holds the report. Comal County specifically directs users to the Sheriff’s Office, New Braunfels Police Department, Bulverde Police Department or Garden Ridge Police Department when one of those agencies handled the event.

Start With the Exact Record You Need

Find a recent jail booking Open Comal County Public Access and select Jail Records. Search the person, then verify the booking information before using it.
Check bond information Use Jail Bond Records and compare the bond information with the current jail record and applicable court information.
Find a criminal court case Select Criminal Case Records. A booking may appear before a prosecutor has formally filed a case.
Request an arrest report Identify the arresting agency and submit an open-record request to the office that actually created or retains the report.
Verify a warrant Use court information where available and contact the Sheriff’s Warrants Section for current warrant questions.
Order court documents Request public misdemeanor documents from the County Court at Law Clerk or felony documents from the District Clerk.

Jump to Your Comal County Arrest-Record Task

Six Checks Before You Decide a Comal County Record Belongs to the Right Person

Full name Match spelling and suffixes.
Booking date Confirm the correct event.
Arresting agency Sheriff or city police.
Offense Compare charge wording.
Case number Link the court filing.
Disposition Check the final result later.
Do not identify someone from a mugshot or name alone. Similar names, aliases, name changes and multiple jail events can create false matches. Court disposition is also separate from the original arrest allegation.
What each record actually answers

Comal County Jail, Bond, Arrest-Report and Court-Record Decoder

Jail record Best for confirming a booking or jail event. It may show custody-related information and charges associated with that booking.
Jail bond record Best for reviewing bond information connected to the custody event. Always verify whether the bond or conditions have changed.
Arrest / offense report Best for the law-enforcement narrative, incident details and report information that the arresting agency is permitted to release.
Court case Best for filed charges, court assignment, docket activity and disposition after prosecution has begun.
Question Best record Where to start
Was this person booked into Comal County Jail? Jail record Comal County Public Access → Jail Records
What bond was associated with the booking? Jail bond record Public Access → Jail Bond Records
What did the arresting officer report? Incident / arrest report Agency that made the arrest or took the report
Has a misdemeanor case been filed? County Court at Law case Criminal Case Records or County Clerk
Has a felony case been filed? District-court case Criminal Case Records or District Clerk
What was the final outcome? Court disposition Court holding the filed criminal case
Is there an active warrant? Current warrant/court information Sheriff Warrants Section or appropriate court
Why records appear at different times

From Arrest to Final Court Record: Why a Search Can Look Incomplete

Arrest A law-enforcement agency takes the person into custody.
Booking Jail processing creates a custody record.
Magistration Charges and rights are explained and bail may be considered.
Case filing The prosecutor files the charge in the appropriate court.
Disposition Later court activity produces the case result.
Important search gap: A person can have a jail record while no filed County Court at Law case is visible yet. Comal County’s misdemeanor clerk explains that a case number and court assignment are created after the prosecutor files the complaint or information.
Unfiled-charge question: The County Court at Law Clerk directs questions about unfiled charges to the Magistrate/Sheriff route rather than treating the absence of a court case as proof that the arrest never occurred.
First court stage after arrest

What Happens at Comal County Magistrate Court?

Magistrate Court is the first court setting for many people shortly after arrest. The magistrate reviews the legal basis for detention, advises the accused of charges and rights, considers bail and bond conditions, and may address appointed counsel when appropriate.

Probable-cause review The magistrate determines whether the arrest and continued detention have a legal basis.
Charges and rights The defendant is informed of the allegations and important legal rights.
Bail decision The magistrate can set bail and consider whether a personal bond is appropriate.
Release conditions Standard or special conditions can be ordered as part of release on bond.
Appointed counsel Indigency information can be reviewed and counsel may be appointed where appropriate.
Later bond review Bond amounts or conditions can later be modified, reviewed or enforced through the court.
Public hearings: Comal County states that magistration hearings are generally open and usually begin around 9:30 a.m. daily, subject to operational and security considerations.
Comal County Magistrate Court 3000 IH 35 South, New Braunfels, TX 78130
Phone: 830-643-3844
Monday-Friday: 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Closed noon-1:00 p.m.
Bond amount is not the same as a conviction

How to Read Comal County Jail Bond Records

Cash bond A bond backed by the required money deposited for the defendant’s appearance. Confirm refund procedures with the clerk holding the case.
Surety bond A licensed bail-bond company posts the bond under the applicable agreement and rules.
Personal bond The defendant may be released without depositing the face amount of the bond, subject to the order and conditions imposed.
Bond scam warning: Comal County Jail states that it will not telephone you demanding bond money or another payment. Cash bonds are handled in person. A caller demanding immediate electronic payment while claiming to be the jail should be treated as suspicious.
Current jail payment rule: The county’s bail information page states that cash bonds and fines are currently accepted in the form of exact-amount money order or cashier’s check. It states that wire transfers and internet payments are not accepted for those transactions. Verify immediately before traveling because payment procedures can change.
Search Jail Bond Records. Open Comal County Public Access and select Jail Bond Records.
Match the person and booking. Confirm that the bond information belongs to the same jail event.
Read each charge separately. More than one charge can produce more than one bond or condition.
Confirm the current amount with the jail. Do this before purchasing a cashier’s check or money order.
Ask which court has jurisdiction. The correct clerk will later handle the filed case and any applicable cash-bond release process.
Keep every receipt. Retain the payment receipt, bond paperwork, booking identifier and court case number.
Official Bail Bonding Information Review current bond types, payment instructions and scam warnings.
Bail Bond Office 3000 IH 35 South, New Braunfels, TX 78130
Phone: 830-620-3450, ext. 2019
Published hours: 5:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m.
Use the offense level to choose the clerk

Comal County Criminal Court Records: Misdemeanor vs. Felony

Class C / Municipal / JP Matters

Traffic and Class C matters can be handled by a Justice of the Peace or municipal court rather than a County Court at Law.

Do not assume: A local jail background check includes every Justice of the Peace or municipal Class C record.

Class A & B Misdemeanors

Comal County Courts at Law have jurisdiction over Class A and B misdemeanor criminal cases.

Clerk: County Court at Law Clerk / County Clerk.

Felony Cases

The District Clerk manages official district-court records, including felony criminal cases, filings, orders and case histories.

Clerk: Comal County District Clerk.

How to connect a jail booking to a court case

Write down the booking charge exactly as displayed. Do not paraphrase it before you search.
Open Criminal Case Records. Return to Comal County Public Access and select Criminal Case Records.
Search the defendant’s name. Compare the filing date, offense, case number and court assignment with the jail information.
Determine the court level. Misdemeanor cases generally route to County Court at Law; felony cases route through the District Clerk and district courts.
Review docket activity and disposition. The court record is the better source for what happened after the initial booking.
Request documents when the online summary is not enough. The county warns that its public website may show summary information and case actions without providing images of every document online.
County Court at Law Criminal Misdemeanors Phone: 830-221-1240, option 3
Records: option 1
199 Main Plaza, Suite 1013
New Braunfels, TX 78130
District Clerk — Felony Records Phone: 830-221-1250
150 N. Seguin Avenue, Suite 3009
New Braunfels, TX 78130
When a summary page is not enough

How to Request Comal County Criminal Court Documents

Misdemeanor court-record request Public County Court at Law records requests must be submitted in writing. The county accepts requests through supported online, email, fax, mail or in-person routes.
Felony court-record request The District Clerk can provide copies of eligible district-court documents. Regular copies may be sent electronically; certified copies have separate handling requirements.

County Court at Law published copy fees

Record service Published fee Practical note
Electronic document, 10 pages or less $1 flat fee per document Ask for electronic delivery if certification is not required.
Additional electronic pages $0.10 per additional page Large requests may cost more.
Regular paper copy $1 per page Paper can be much more expensive than electronic delivery.
Certified paper document $5 certification fee per document Use when an agency or legal process requires certification.
Postage $3 Applies when physical records are mailed under the current clerk guidance.
Credit-card payment 2.85% convenience fee Paid to the payment vendor under the current clerk page.
Prepare before requesting: Include the full name, date of birth when permitted and appropriate, case number, exact documents requested and preferred delivery method. Specific requests are easier for the clerk to process than “send everything.”
The jail may not hold the police report

Where to Request a Comal County Arrest or Incident Report

A person can be booked into Comal County Jail after an arrest by a county or city law-enforcement agency. The jail record does not automatically make the jail the custodian of the arresting officer’s incident report.

If this agency handled the incident Where to request the report Useful information to provide
Comal County Sheriff’s Office Sheriff’s Office / open-record route Name, date, location, report or case number when known
New Braunfels Police Department NBPD Public Information Requests Incident date, person, location and report number when available
Bulverde Police Department Bulverde Public Information Request Specific existing documents or incident information
Garden Ridge Police Department Garden Ridge Open Records Date range, report number, incident date and requested document
Why a request can be redirected: Comal County Jail Records explains that some documents are actually held by city police, municipal courts, Texas DPS, Justice of the Peace courts or another agency. When the jail division does not hold the requested record, you may be directed to the actual document custodian.
Detailed booking or jail documents

Comal County Jail Open Records Request: Fees, Timing and Redactions

1. Submit in writing Jail open-record requests can be submitted through the county’s supported online, in-person or fax process.
2. Request specifically Identify the person, approximate jail date and exact document or information you need.
3. Review cost Large requests can include research or assembly charges in addition to copy costs.
4. Receive releasable records Confidential or legally excepted information can be redacted or withheld.
Processing time The jail records page states that requests may take up to 10 business days and are handled in the order received.
Pages 1-40 The published jail-record fee schedule says the first 40 pages are free.
More than 40 pages The current page lists $0.10 per page after the first 40; large requests may include research and assembly costs.
Payment method: The jail open-record page currently states that applicable fees are paid by money order or exact cash. Confirm the amount and method before sending or traveling.
Redaction is normal: The county states that releasable records may have confidential information blacked out. Examples listed by the jail records division include Social Security numbers, driver-license numbers and dates of birth.
Open Jail Records Request Instructions Read the current submission, fee, redaction and background-check rules before requesting.
Criminal / Jail Records Division 3000 IH 35 South
New Braunfels, TX 78130
Phone: 830-620-3412
Fax: 830-608-0147
Published hours: 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Local search vs. statewide criminal history

Comal County Background Check vs. Texas DPS Criminal History

Comal County Jail Records background check The jail records division says public background checks are provided for Comal County residents and return Comal County information only. The search does not cover federal records, other counties, Justice of the Peace Class C matters or other municipalities’ Class C misdemeanors.
Texas DPS criminal-history search Use the Texas Department of Public Safety when you need a broader Texas criminal-history search rather than a county-only jail-record check.

Use the right tool for the question

Question Best starting point
Was someone booked into Comal County Jail? Comal County Jail Records
What is the bond connected to that booking? Comal County Jail Bond Records
What happened in the filed Comal County case? Comal County Criminal Case Records
What Texas criminal history is publicly available statewide? Texas DPS Crime Records Division
What did the arresting officer report? Arresting law-enforcement agency
Name-based searches require caution: Texas DPS warns that name-based searches can match the wrong person or miss the correct record. Full identifying information makes a search more precise, and fingerprint-based checks are more accurate when an authorized process requires them.
Texas DPS Criminal History Search Use this when the task is broader than a Comal County jail or court lookup.
Verify before acting

How to Check a Comal County Warrant

The Sheriff’s Warrants and Civil Section enters, clears, updates and maintains warrants and other criminal or civil process handled through the office.

Search the court case When a filed case exists, review the court record for warrant-related status or docket information that may be visible.
Call the Warrants Section For current Comal County Sheriff warrant questions, call 830-620-3411.
Contact the issuing court If the warrant belongs to a Justice of the Peace or municipal court, confirm the resolution process with that court.
Do not rely on an old screenshot: Warrant status can change after payment, surrender, recall, court action or data processing. Verify the current status directly before making legal or travel decisions.
Do not ignore an old warrant: Comal County warns that a warrant does not simply disappear because years have passed. It remains active until it is properly resolved or otherwise cleared through the legal process.
Official Warrants / Civil Information Review the current Sheriff’s Office warrant contact information and related resources.
Comal County Jail visitation

How to Schedule an In-Person or Video Visit

Confirm that the person is still housed at Comal County Jail. Search the current jail record before scheduling.
Schedule through the approved visitation system. Comal County directs users to IC Solutions, the kiosk in the Bonding Lobby or telephone assistance at 888-506-8407.
Use valid identification. The current county visitation rules require a valid U.S. government-issued identification card for sign-in.
Arrive early. Visitors are instructed to arrive 10 minutes before the scheduled visitation time.
Check the recent-incarceration restriction. The county states that a person who has been incarcerated in Comal County Jail during the previous six months is not eligible for an in-person visit under the current rule.
Recheck the schedule before leaving. Jail operations, security conditions and housing changes can affect visitation.
Mail, money and commissary

How to Send Mail or Commissary Funds to a Comal County Jail Inmate

Regular inmate correspondence Comal County Jail, TX
Inmate’s First and Last Name; SO Number
P.O. Box 16120
Jonesboro, AR 72401
Packages and legal mail Comal County Jail
Inmate’s First and Last Name; SO Number
3000 IH 35 South
New Braunfels, TX 78130
Return-address requirement: The jail requires the sender’s first and last name and complete return address. Correspondence from an unidentified sender can be returned.

Commissary money

Access Corrections The jail directs families to Access Corrections for inmate-fund services.
Customer service Access Corrections telephone support: 866-345-1884.
Bonding Lobby kiosk Funds may also be deposited through the kiosk located in the Bonding Lobby.
Do not mail cash, checks or money orders for commissary: The jail’s current inmate-mail page says those items received through the mail will be returned to the sender.
Open Official Inmate Mail Rules Review the current addresses, prohibited content, money instructions and correspondence requirements before mailing anything.
When information is missing, old or inconsistent

What to Do When a Comal County Arrest or Court Record Looks Wrong

Problem Best next step Office to contact
Jail booking appears but no criminal case appears Allow for filing delay; verify unfiled-charge information through the appropriate Magistrate/Sheriff route. Magistrate / Sheriff
Court charge differs from booking charge Use the filed court case and later disposition for the prosecution history. County Court at Law or District Clerk
A city police report is missing from jail records Request the report from the city police department that handled the incident. NBPD, Bulverde PD or Garden Ridge PD
Old court case shows no final disposition Contact the clerk holding the case and request the relevant judgment, order or disposition record. County Clerk or District Clerk
Name match may be the wrong person Compare legal identifiers, dates, agency, offense and case information; do not rely on name alone. Record custodian
Need a certified disposition Request a certified court document rather than using an unofficial screenshot. Court clerk
Warrant status is unclear Verify current status with the Warrants Section or issuing court. Sheriff / court
State criminal history is missing a disposition Obtain the appropriate certified court disposition and follow Texas DPS correction procedures. Court clerk + Texas DPS
Expunction or nondisclosure: Texas law provides separate procedures that may apply to certain records, but eligibility depends on the exact case history. Comal County maintains local expunction information and forms; do not assume a dismissal automatically removes every public record.
Comal County Expunction Information Use the county’s current instructions and agency-service information if you are researching a possible expunction.
The correct document holder matters

Comal County Arresting Agencies and Record-Request Routes

Which Records Should You Check in Common Comal County Situations?

Situation Records to check What matters most
Family member was arrested today Jail Records → Jail Bond Records → Magistrate information Current custody, charge, bond and release information
Need the police narrative Arresting-agency report request Correct report number, date and agency
Need to know whether a misdemeanor case was filed Criminal Case Records / County Court at Law Case number, court assignment and filing status
Need felony case history Criminal Case Records / District Clerk District-court filings, orders and disposition
Need a formal background check County jail background check plus Texas DPS as appropriate Scope of search and identity matching
Need proof a case was dismissed Certified court disposition or dismissal order Use official court documentation rather than booking history
Need to know whether a warrant is still active Current court record + Warrants Section Current status, not an old online snapshot
Need jail mail or visitation information Current jail record + Sheriff Corrections pages SO number, housing status and current rules
Verified Comal County contacts

Comal County Jail, Sheriff and Criminal Court Offices

Comal County Jail 3000 IH 35 South
New Braunfels, TX 78130
830-620-3450
Criminal / Jail Records 3000 IH 35 South
New Braunfels, TX 78130
830-620-3412
Sheriff Administration 3005 W. San Antonio Street
New Braunfels, TX 78130
830-620-3400
Warrants Section Comal County Sheriff
830-620-3411
County Court at Law Clerk 199 Main Plaza, Suite 1013
New Braunfels, TX 78130
830-221-1240
District Clerk 150 N. Seguin Avenue, Suite 3009
New Braunfels, TX 78130
830-221-1250
Magistrate Court 3000 IH 35 South
New Braunfels, TX 78130
830-643-3844
Criminal District Attorney 199 Main Plaza, Suite 2007
New Braunfels, TX 78130
830-221-1300

Comal County Jail

Comal County Courthouse Area

Comal County Arrest Record Search Problems and Practical Fixes

Search problem What to do Best office
No jail result appears Check spelling, remove middle-name variations and confirm that Comal County Jail is the correct facility. Jail Records
Booking appears but no court case The charge may not have been formally filed yet; check again and contact the appropriate Magistrate/Sheriff route for unfiled-charge questions. Magistrate / Sheriff
Several people have the same name Compare arrest date, agency, available identifiers, charge, booking data and court case number. Record custodian
Need the actual arrest narrative Identify the arresting agency and request the incident or offense report there. Sheriff or city police
Misdemeanor court information is missing Call the County Court at Law Criminal Clerk at 830-221-1240, option 3. County Court at Law Clerk
Felony documents are missing Request the needed public record from the District Clerk. District Clerk
Bond information seems outdated Verify the current jail record and call the Bail Bond Office before arranging payment. Jail / Bail Bond Office
Need a certified final result Order a certified disposition, judgment or relevant order from the clerk holding the case. County Clerk / District Clerk
Local check is incomplete for employment Determine whether a Texas DPS or authorized fingerprint-based process is required for the purpose. Texas DPS / requesting entity
Warrant may have been cleared Verify current status directly with the Warrants Section or issuing court. Sheriff / court
“I am trying to match a Comal County booking to the correct criminal case. The name is __________, the jail or arrest date is approximately __________, the charge shown is __________, and the booking or case identifier I have is __________. Please tell me which office holds the current record and what identifier I should use for the next search.”
Official live-action routes

Final Comal County Arrest, Jail and Court Action Center

Choose the route based on the record you actually need. Do not substitute a jail booking for a final court disposition or a court summary for an arresting officer’s report.

Title-specific answers

Comal County TX Arrest Records Search FAQs

1. How do I search Comal County arrest and jail records online?

Open the official Comal County Public Access system and select Jail Records. Search the person’s name, open the matching jail event, verify the booking information, then separately check Jail Bond Records and Criminal Case Records when you need bond or court information.

2. Does a Comal County jail booking mean the person was convicted?

No. A jail booking records a custody event. The allegation may later be changed, declined, dismissed or resolved differently in court. Use the filed criminal case and final disposition when you need to know what happened after the arrest.

3. Why can I find a Comal County jail record but no criminal court case?

A booking can appear before the prosecutor formally files a misdemeanor or felony case. Comal County explains that a misdemeanor case number and court assignment are created after a complaint or information is filed. Check the court search again later or contact the appropriate Magistrate or clerk for the status of an unfiled charge.

4. Where do I find Comal County bond information?

Use the official Comal County Public Access system and select Jail Bond Records. Verify the same person and booking, then confirm the current bond amount and payment requirements with the jail before purchasing a money order, cashier’s check or arranging a surety bond.

5. How do I get a Comal County arrest or police report?

Request the report from the law-enforcement agency that made the arrest or took the report. Depending on the incident, that may be the Comal County Sheriff’s Office, New Braunfels Police Department, Bulverde Police Department, Garden Ridge Police Department or another agency that holds the record.

6. Which Comal County office handles misdemeanor criminal cases?

Comal County Courts at Law handle Class A and Class B misdemeanor criminal cases. The County Court at Law Clerk’s criminal department can be reached at 830-221-1240, option 3, while the records department uses option 1.

7. Which Comal County office handles felony criminal records?

The Comal County District Clerk manages district-court records, including felony criminal filings, orders, judgments and case histories. The District Clerk is located at 150 N. Seguin Avenue, Suite 3009, New Braunfels, and the main telephone number is 830-221-1250.

8. How do I check whether a Comal County warrant is still active?

Review the current court record when available and verify current status with the Comal County Sheriff’s Warrants Section at 830-620-3411 or the court that issued the warrant. Do not rely on an old screenshot or third-party warrant list.

9. Can I request a Comal County jail background check?

The Criminal/Jail Records Division states that it provides public background checks for Comal County residents, but the search is limited to Comal County information. It does not include federal records, other counties, Justice of the Peace records or other municipalities’ Class C misdemeanors. Use Texas DPS when a broader Texas criminal-history search is required.

10. How long can a Comal County jail open-record request take and what does it cost?

The county states that jail open-record requests may take up to 10 business days. The published schedule says pages 1 through 40 are free, additional pages are 10 cents each, and large requests may include research and assembly charges. Releasable records may contain legal redactions.

Official Sources and Editorial Verification

What was checked for this edition: Sheriff and jail contacts, official jail/court search routes, bond instructions, Magistrate Court, misdemeanor and felony clerk responsibilities, jail-record request fees, background-check scope, warrants, visitation, inmate mail, commissary instructions and city-police public-record routes.

CountyPropertyAppraiser.org is an independent informational website. It is not affiliated with Comal County, the Comal County Sheriff’s Office, Comal County Jail, County Court at Law, District Clerk, Criminal District Attorney, Magistrate Court, Texas DPS, New Braunfels Police Department, Bulverde Police Department, Garden Ridge Police Department, IC Solutions, Access Corrections or any court or law-enforcement agency.

Arrest, jail, bond, court, warrant, visitation and public-record information can change. Records can also be corrected, sealed, expunged, restricted, redacted or updated after publication. Confirm consequential information directly with the responsible government office.

Editorial verification date: August 17, 2026.

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