Austin Police Booking Search, Travis County Jail and Court Case Lookup
Use this guide to find an Austin arrest, check whether the person is still in Travis County custody, view an APD booking photo when available, verify charges in the correct court, request a police report, understand bond and reach visitation or legal-help services.
Austin Arrest Records Quick Facts
Use the Travis County Sheriff inmate search, not the delayed APD photo database.
Eligible booking photographs are posted 13 days after the arrest date.
The public APD database updates daily and covers the latest 18 months.
Call 512-854-4180 to confirm housing or bond location.
Wednesday–Sunday, 8:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m., excluding county holidays.
Travis County District Clerk; criminal online coverage begins in 2008.
Travis County Clerk handles Class A and B misdemeanor court records.
Austin Municipal Court does not handle ordinary Travis County felony cases.
Search the Travis County inmate system first. If the person is not listed, call jail information with the full legal name, date of birth, arresting agency and approximate arrest time. Do not wait for the APD booking-photo database because eligible photos are delayed by 13 days.
What Do You Need to Find?
Select the task. This local tool routes you to the correct Austin or Travis County source without collecting names, dates of birth or case details.
Austin Police Records, Jail Records and Court Records Are Different
Use for present county custody, booking ID, charge and housing information.
Open official inmate searchUse for eligible booking photographs after the published 13-day delay.
Open APD booking-photo searchSearch public incident reports by case number, police area, ZIP code or census tract.
Search APD incident reportsUse for City of Austin Class C, traffic, ordinance and citation matters.
Search Municipal Court casesUse for county misdemeanor case data, dockets and copies.
Search misdemeanor recordsUse for adult felony cases, certified felony searches and expunction filings.
Open felony record searchHow to Find Someone Arrested in Austin Today
Austin Police and other local agencies use Travis County Central Booking. The Sheriff’s current-inmate search is therefore the practical first source after an Austin arrest.
Open Travis County inmate search
How the APD Booking Photo Database Works
The Austin Police booking-photo database is useful for historical identification, but it is intentionally delayed and should not be used to confirm same-day custody.
APD states that eligible arrestee photographs are posted 13 days after the arrest date.
Search by last name, first name, date of birth, booking number, booking date or charge.
The database may include booking photos from other police agencies that use Travis County Central Booking.
Open APD Booking Photo Search
Confirm Identity Before Sharing an Austin Arrest Record
How to Check and Post Bond in Travis County
Bond can differ by charge, court and hold. Confirm the current amount, type and posting location with the Sheriff before travelling or buying a cashier’s check or money order.
Austin Municipal, Travis County Misdemeanor and Felony Case Search
The arresting agency does not determine which online court portal you should use. The level of charge controls the practical search route.
Use for citations, city ordinance matters, traffic offenses and other lowest-level City of Austin cases.
Search Municipal CourtUse for DWI, assault, theft and other county misdemeanor matters handled by County Courts at Law.
Search misdemeanor casesUse for felony court records, certified felony searches, felony nondisclosures and all expunction filings.
Search felony casesSituation | Correct source | Search details | Important limitation |
|---|---|---|---|
Traffic or City citation | Austin Municipal Court | Case or citation number, name, driver-license information or plate. | Not the route for ordinary county felony records. |
Class A or B misdemeanor | Travis County Clerk | Name, case data, dockets and redacted documents. | Court data updates every 24 hours; new document images can take about 72 hours. |
Adult felony | Travis County District Clerk | Odyssey Smart Search by name or case number. | The public online criminal collection starts in 2008. |
Upcoming criminal setting | Travis County Criminal Docket Search | Defendant, attorney, court or case information. | Confirm time-sensitive settings with the court or lawyer. |
How to search the Travis County Odyssey portal
How to Search or Request an Austin Police Report
The APD database updates daily and includes public incident-report information from today back 18 months. Search by case number, police area, ZIP code or census tract.
Open APD Incident ReportsUse the City of Austin Public Records Center for reports or responsive records that are not available in the public database.
Open public-information request guidanceHow to Find Appointed or Private Criminal Defense Help
The office is one of two organizations providing court-appointed representation to adults who cannot afford an attorney. Appointment is made through the court.
Phone: 512-854-5100
Address: 1010 Lavaca Street, Austin, TX 78701.
Some court-appointed attorneys are provided through CAPDS rather than the county Public Defender’s staff.
Phone: 512-774-4208
Open CAPDSTravis County Jail Visitation Hours and Rules
All Travis County Jail and Travis County Correctional Complex onsite visits are administered at the Del Valle correctional complex.
Open Travis County visitation scheduling
Two visits per week, combining face-to-face and onsite kiosk visits.
Two visitors; up to three when children under 12 are included.
ViaPath visitation customer support: 1-855-208-7349.
How to Contact an Inmate or Send Approved Funds
ViaPath AdvancePay: 1-800-483-8314
PIN Debit: 1-855-706-2445
Customer support: 1-877-650-4249.
In-person deposits are handled at Finance Building 230, 3614 Bill Price Road, Monday–Friday, 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m., excluding county holidays.
Open trust-fund instructionsUse the inmate’s full name and jail or booking ID. Order support: 800-546-6283.
Read commissary rulesTrust-fund mail requirements
Inmate’s full name and jail ID or booking number
P.O. Box 1368
Del Valle, TX 78617
Include the inmate’s full name, booking number, date of birth, sender name and return address. Money orders over $100 are not accepted for deposit to an inmate trust account.
Normal inmate correspondence
500 W. 10th Street
Austin, TX 78701
3614 Bill Price Road
Del Valle, TX 78617
Where Did the Person Go After an Austin Arrest?
Possible reason | What to check | Official next source |
|---|---|---|
Recently released | Court events, bond and release confirmation. | |
Transferred to state custody | Search after state intake has updated. | |
Federal custody | Search by name or federal register number. | |
Wrong county or agency | Confirm where the arrest occurred and which agency accepted custody. | |
Search mismatch | Try surname only, full date of birth and alternate spelling. |
Travis County Victim Services and Custody Notifications
Support for victims and witnesses in pending felony matters.
Open victim-services guidanceAvailable custody notification and jail-information service in English and Spanish.
Open Texas VINECall 911 for a current emergency. Do not confront a person based on an arrest listing or release notice.
Expunction, Nondisclosure and Record Correction in Travis County
Expunction, nondisclosure and correction are different procedures. Eligibility depends on the complete case history and Texas law.
District Clerk Criminal Division, 501 W. 11th Street, Room 2.300, Austin.
Open District Clerk guidanceReview the Travis County Clerk process and current Texas court forms before filing.
Open County Clerk guidanceAustin Jail, Court, Police and Public Defender Maps
Use the buttons to switch the map. Call before travelling because booking, bond, visitation, court records and police-record requests are handled at different locations.
500 W. 10th Street, Austin, TX 78701
Jail information: 512-854-4180
Austin Police, Jail and Court Phone Numbers and Hours
Use for housing location, bond posting location and general jail routing.
Use for APD Public Information Request questions.
Building 310, Suite 175
Austin, TX 78744
Monday–Wednesday and Friday, 8:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.; Thursday, 8:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.
County Clerk hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Felony record office hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
The main entrance moved to the south side of the building in November 2025.
What to Do in Common Austin Arrest Situations
Use the Travis County inmate search and call jail information if central booking has not yet published the result.
APD photos are delayed 13 days. Use the jail search for current custody and return to the photo database later.
Check Austin Municipal Court because traffic, ordinance and Class C matters can remain in the city court system.
Call the jail to confirm payment, housing location, other holds and release processing.
Ask the court about appointed counsel and contact the Travis County Public Defender for routing.
Get the official disposition and review expunction, nondisclosure and DPS correction routes before contacting private publishers.
Austin, Travis County and Texas Arrest Record Links
Austin TX Arrest Records FAQs
How do I find someone arrested in Austin today?
Use the Travis County Sheriff current-inmate search because Austin Police and other agencies use Travis County Central Booking. Search by legal name, compare the date of birth and booking information, and call 512-854-4180 if the arrest is too recent to appear online.
Does the APD booking photo database show same-day arrests?
No. Austin Police states that eligible arrestee photographs are posted 13 days after the arrest date. Use the Travis County inmate search for current custody and return to the APD photo database later.
What can I search in the APD booking photo database?
You can search by last name, first name, date of birth, booking number, booking date or charge. The database may also include booking photographs from other police agencies that use Travis County Central Booking.
How do I check bond for a Travis County inmate?
Open the inmate record and call 512-854-4180 to confirm the current amount, bond type, holds and posting location. Cash bonds require the full amount by exact cash, cashier’s check or money order under the Sheriff’s current instructions.
Which court should I search after an Austin arrest?
Use Austin Municipal Court for City of Austin Class C, traffic and ordinance matters; the Travis County Clerk for Class A and B misdemeanors; and the Travis County District Clerk for adult felony cases.
How do I search a public Austin Police incident report?
Use the APD Incident Reports database and search by a known case number, police area, ZIP code or census tract. The database updates daily and provides public incident information from today back 18 months.
What are Travis County Jail visitation hours?
Onsite face-to-face and kiosk video visits are available Wednesday through Sunday from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., excluding county holidays. Schedule face-to-face visits at least 24 hours ahead and arrive 30 minutes early.
How do I send money to a Travis County inmate?
Use the official Inmate Trust Fund instructions. In-person deposits are handled at Finance Building 230 in Del Valle from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on county business days, or use the approved mail or Western Union routes with the inmate’s full name and booking number.
How do I request an Austin Police arrest or incident record?
Search the public incident database first. If the record is not available there, submit a focused request through the City of Austin Public Records Center using the case number, date, location, involved person and exact record needed.
Does an Austin arrest record prove a conviction?
No. An arrest, booking photograph, police report or jail record does not prove guilt or conviction. Check the correct Municipal Court, County Clerk or District Clerk record for filed charges, hearings and disposition.
Official-resource review completed August 3, 2026
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Custody status, bond, court settings, office hours, provider details, fees and visitation availability can change. Confirm time-sensitive information through the responsible official source before travelling, paying money or making a legal decision.
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