Find Comal County Mugshots and Booking Records Through the Official Jail System
If you are trying to confirm a Comal County arrest, current jail booking, older incarceration or bond record, begin with the county’s official public Case Records Search. The portal separates Jail Records, Jail Bond Records and Criminal Case Records so you can use the record that matches your question.
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A mugshot or jail booking documents an arrest and detention event. It does not establish guilt or show the final result of a criminal case.
Which Comal County Record Should You Search?
Comal County does not treat every arrest-related record as the same thing. Its public Odyssey portal currently offers separate searches for Jail Records, Jail Bond Records and Criminal Case Records.
Is the person in the Comal County jail system?
Use the county’s Jail Records search for booking and jail information available through the public portal.
Are you looking for bond information?
The same official portal contains a separate Jail Bond Records search. Use that rather than assuming the current bond from an old screenshot or third-party page.
What happened after the arrest?
Use the portal’s Criminal Case Records search and the correct court clerk when you need filed charges, hearings or disposition information.
Need records not shown online?
The Sheriff’s Criminal / Jail Records Division accepts written jail open-records requests online, in person or by fax.
Need a County Court at Law record?
The County Court at Law Clerk supports misdemeanor criminal records for Comal County Courts at Law.
Need a District Court criminal record?
The District Clerk manages district-court records, including felony criminal filings, judgments, orders and case histories.
How to Search Comal County Jail and Booking Records
The Comal County Sheriff links directly to the county’s public Case Records Search. The current landing page includes a Jail Records database along with separate criminal and bond searches.
Open the official Comal County Case Records Search
Use the county portal rather than starting with a commercial mugshot gallery.
Select Jail Records
The public portal separates jail records from criminal case and bond records. Choose the jail database when your immediate question concerns booking or custody.
Search using accurate identifying information
Enter the person’s legal name and any other search information the portal accepts. If several people have similar names, do not rely on the name alone.
Compare the returned booking details
Review identifying details, dates, charges and available jail information before concluding that you found the correct person.
Move to bond or criminal case records when needed
If your question is about release conditions, use Jail Bond Records. If you need filed charges or the later case outcome, switch to Criminal Case Records and the correct court clerk.
Comal County Jail Bond Records
Comal County’s public case portal lists Jail Bond Records as a separate search type. That distinction matters because a booking record and a current bond record answer different questions.
For current bond information
Use the official Jail Bond Records database and verify the current amount and status rather than relying on an old search-engine result.
If the online result is unclear
Contact Comal County Jail / Corrections at 830-620-3450. The county directory also lists the Bail Bond Office through the jail.
How to Request Comal County Jail Records
If the public jail search does not contain the record you need, the Sheriff’s Criminal / Jail Records Division provides a separate open-records process.
| Requirement | Current Comal County instruction |
|---|---|
| Request format | The request must be made in writing. |
| Submission methods | Online, in person or by fax. |
| Processing order | Requests are handled in the order received. |
| Processing time | The county says requests may take up to 10 business days. |
| Pages 1–40 | Free. |
| More than 40 pages | 10 cents per page. |
| Large requests | Research and assembly costs may be calculated. |
| Payment | Money order or exact cash is currently listed. |
Criminal / Jail Records Division
3000 IH 35 SouthNew Braunfels, TX 78130
Phone: 830-620-3412
Fax: 830-608-0147
Office hours: 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
Submit online
The county links to an online Jail Open Records Request Form in addition to its printable form.
Where Do Comal County Mugshots Fit Into the Record?
People commonly search for “Comal County mugshots,” but the county’s official system is organized around jail, bond and criminal case records rather than a stand-alone entertainment-style mugshot gallery.
If a booking photograph is displayed with an official jail record, treat it as part of that booking event. If the image you need is not publicly displayed, use the Criminal / Jail Records Division request process and ask whether the relevant booking photograph is available for release.
Use the Criminal Court Record to See What Happened After Arrest
The jail record documents custody. The criminal court record is usually the more useful source when you need to know whether charges were filed, what court received the case, whether hearings occurred and how the case was resolved.
| Question | Best source | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Was someone booked? | Jail Records | Tracks the jail / booking stage. |
| What is the current bond record? | Jail Bond Records | Separate county database for bond-related information. |
| Was a misdemeanor case filed? | County Court at Law records | The County Clerk supports misdemeanor criminal courts. |
| Was a felony case filed? | District Clerk | The District Clerk manages felony criminal district-court records. |
| What was the final court result? | Correct court clerk / criminal case record | Later court activity is not established by the original mugshot. |
Open the official Comal County Criminal Case Records Search →
Comal County Misdemeanor Records
The Comal County Court at Law Clerk’s Office supports the county’s misdemeanor criminal courts and maintains public judicial records for the County Courts at Law.
County Court at Law Clerk’s Office
199 Main Plaza, Suite 1013New Braunfels, TX 78130
Phone: 830-221-1240
Fax: 830-608-2021
Office hours: Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
Lobby closes: 4:30 p.m.
Closed for lunch: Noon–1 p.m.
Public record copies
The office says requests must be submitted in writing. Requests may be submitted online, by email, fax or in person.
Records can also be viewed in the lobby at no charge. The online case search shows summary information and case actions, but the clerk states that document images are not available through that public search.
Current County Court at Law copy fees
| Copy type | Current listed fee |
|---|---|
| Electronic document, 10 pages or less | $1 flat fee per document |
| Electronic pages after 10 | $0.10 each additional page |
| Paper copy | $1 per page |
| Certification | $5 per document, paper only |
| Postage | $3 currently listed |
Comal County Felony Criminal Records
The Comal County District Clerk manages district-court records and specifically lists felony criminal cases among its responsibilities.
Comal County District Clerk
150 N. Seguin Avenue, Suite 3009New Braunfels, TX 78130
Phone: 830-221-1250
Fax: 830-608-2006
Office hours
Monday–Thursday: 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
Friday: 8 a.m.–4 p.m.
Closed for lunch: Noon–1 p.m.
The District Clerk states that the office keeps official district-court filings, judgments, orders and case histories and provides access to eligible court records while following privacy rules.
Comal County Jail Background Checks Are Local, Not Statewide
The Sheriff’s current Jail Open Records page says the Criminal / Jail Records Division provides background checks for Comal County residents only.
The county also explains that these searches return Comal County information only. They do not include federal records, records from other counties, Justice of the Peace records or Class C misdemeanor records from other municipalities.
Why Some Records Must Be Requested From Another Police Department
The Comal County Jail may contain people arrested by several law-enforcement agencies. The Sheriff’s records guidance specifically notes that some documents may actually belong to agencies or courts such as New Braunfels Police, Schertz Police, Cibolo Police, Garden Ridge Police, Fair Oaks Police, Texas DPS or local municipal and Justice of the Peace courts.
The Criminal / Jail Records Division may not be able to release another agency’s document. In that situation, the county says the requester may be directed to the government office that actually holds the record.
If the Person Is No Longer in Comal County Jail
A person can disappear from a local jail search after release, transfer or movement into another custody system. Do not repeatedly search the county jail if the case suggests the person has moved into Texas Department of Criminal Justice custody.
Check the criminal case
Use Comal County Criminal Case Records to see the later court history and determine which court handled the case.
Check Texas state custody
The TDCJ Offender Search accepts a name, SID number or current TDCJ number. It also supports wildcard searching for partial information.
Comal County Mugshot and Jail Search Troubleshooting
| Problem | Possible explanation | Next step |
|---|---|---|
| No jail result appears | The spelling may differ, the person may have been released or the record may not be available through the public search. | Recheck identity details, then use Jail Open Records or the criminal case search. |
| No mugshot appears | The public jail interface may not display a booking image for that record. | Ask the Criminal / Jail Records Division whether a releasable booking photo exists. |
| Bond amount looks outdated | Bond can change through later court action. | Use the separate Jail Bond Records search or call the jail. |
| Jail charge differs from court charge | The arrest-stage allegation and the filed criminal case are different stages. | Use Criminal Case Records and the correct clerk. |
| County cannot release a police report | Another police department or municipal court may own the document. | Submit the request to the agency that created the record. |
| Person is no longer in county custody | The person may have been released, transferred or moved to state custody. | Check the criminal case and TDCJ if appropriate. |
| Several people share the same name | Name-only searches can produce mistaken identities. | Compare dates, case numbers and other official identifiers before relying on the result. |
Comal County Jail, Sheriff and Court Contacts
Comal County Jail / Corrections
3000 IH 35 SNew Braunfels, TX 78130
Phone: 830-620-3450
Fax: 830-627-8681
Comal County Sheriff’s Office
3005 W. San Antonio StreetNew Braunfels, TX 78130
Phone: 830-620-3400
Fax: 830-608-2082
Criminal / Jail Records Division
3000 IH 35 SouthNew Braunfels, TX 78130
Phone: 830-620-3412
Fax: 830-608-0147
Hours: 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
County Court at Law Clerk
199 Main Plaza, Suite 1013New Braunfels, TX 78130
Phone: 830-221-1240
Fax: 830-608-2021
Comal County District Clerk
150 N. Seguin Avenue, Suite 3009New Braunfels, TX 78130
Phone: 830-221-1250
Fax: 830-608-2006
Emergency
Call 911 for an emergency or crime in progress. Do not use a public-record request or jail-search portal for urgent law-enforcement help.
How to Interpret Comal County Arrest Information
- A booking record does not prove guilt.
- A mugshot does not show the final court disposition.
- A bond entry may change after later court action.
- Verify identity before sharing information about another person.
- Use the correct court record when the outcome matters.
- Do not assume a missing online photo means no booking occurred.
- Use the responsible government agency when requesting incident reports or historical records.
This independent website is not the Comal County Sheriff’s Office, Comal County government, a court, a jail or a consumer-reporting agency. It does not operate the official databases linked in this guide.
Comal County Mugshots and Jail Records FAQ
Where can I find official Comal County mugshots and booking records?
Start with Comal County’s official Case Records Search and select Jail Records. If you need a booking photograph or jail document that is not available through the public portal, use the Sheriff’s Jail Open Records Request process.
Does Comal County have an official inmate or jail search?
Yes. The Comal County Sheriff links to the county’s public Odyssey Case Records Search, which includes a Jail Records database.
How do I look up Comal County bond records?
Use the Jail Bond Records option on the official Comal County public records portal. Bond information can change, so recheck the current county record when timing matters.
How do I request an older Comal County jail record?
Submit a written request to the Comal County Criminal / Jail Records Division. The county currently accepts requests online, in person or by fax and says requests may take up to 10 business days.
How much does a Comal County jail records request cost?
The county currently states that pages 1 through 40 are free and pages beyond 40 cost 10 cents per page. Large requests may also include calculated research and assembly costs.
Does a Comal County mugshot mean someone was convicted?
No. A mugshot or booking entry documents an arrest-stage event. Use the criminal court record to determine what charges were filed and how the case was resolved.
Where do I find Comal County misdemeanor court records?
Use the Comal County Criminal Case Records search and the County Court at Law Clerk’s Office for misdemeanor criminal court records and copies.
Where do I find Comal County felony records?
The Comal County District Clerk manages district-court records, including felony criminal cases. The District Clerk is located at 150 N. Seguin Avenue, Suite 3009, New Braunfels.
What should I do if Comal County cannot release the arrest report?
The report may belong to another law-enforcement agency. Comal County notes that jail files can contain documents originating with municipal police departments, courts or Texas DPS. Request the document from the agency that created it.
What if the person is no longer in Comal County Jail?
Check the criminal court case and determine whether the person was released or transferred. If Texas state-prison custody is possible, use the official TDCJ Offender Search.
Government Sources for Comal County Arrest and Jail Records
- Comal County Sheriff’s Office
- Comal County Case Records Search
- Comal County Jail Open Records Request
- Comal County Court at Law Clerk’s Office
- Comal County District Clerk
- Texas Department of Criminal Justice Offender Search
Official sources were reviewed October 5, 2026. Jail data, court procedures, fees, office hours and government portal behavior can change. Recheck the responsible agency before paying fees, mailing documents or making an in-person visit.
More Texas Mugshot and Jail Record Resources
You can also use the recently booked mugshots and arrest-search guide to understand the difference between a current roster and a recent-booking archive.
For another Texas jurisdiction, see the Lubbock mugshots and jail-record guide or Dallas County jail mugshots and booking-search guide.
Bottom Line
For Comal County mugshots, arrests and bookings, begin with the official Comal County Case Records Search and choose the Jail Records database. Use Jail Bond Records when the question is about bond, and switch to Criminal Case Records when you need the filed case or later court outcome.
If the public search does not contain the jail document or booking photograph you need, use the Sheriff’s Criminal / Jail Records Division open-records process rather than relying on an unofficial mugshot directory.