Travis County Jail Booking, Bond and Criminal Case Lookup
Looking for someone recently arrested in Austin or Travis County? Start with the Sheriff’s current inmate search, then use the booking number and cause number to check bond, upcoming court settings, felony or misdemeanor records, visitation and legal-help options.
Choose the Correct Travis County Search First
There is no single portal that answers every custody, court, criminal-history and records-request question.
Search the Sheriff’s current inmate system. Call jail information when booking is too recent to appear.
Open the inmate detail. Bond information appears separately under each listed charge.
Use Odyssey for the case record and Criminal Docket Search for upcoming settings.
Use the Texas DPS criminal-history system rather than treating the jail roster as a background check.
What Do You Need to Do Right Now?
This browser tool requests no name, birth date, booking number or case information.
Six Different Records Users Commonly Confuse
Shows people currently searchable in Sheriff’s custody and may display booking, charge and bond details.
Use for adult felony cases, felony records, felony nondisclosures and expunction filings.
Use for Class A and B misdemeanor case data, copies, dockets and nondisclosure guidance.
Search upcoming settings by arrested person, lawyer, judge, court number or case number.
Use for available incident, incarceration or law-enforcement records maintained by TCSO.
Use the state system for public Texas computerized criminal-history data, subject to its access rules.
How to Search the Travis County Jail Roster
The Sheriff’s inmate search is the correct starting point for someone believed to be in current Travis County custody.
Do not confirm identity from a name alone
Travis County Jail and Correctional Complex Locations
Travis County operates a downtown central-booking facility and the larger Correctional Complex in Del Valle. Confirm the housing location before travelling a downtown central-booking facility and the larger Correctional Complex in Del Valle. Confirm, posting a cash bond or attempting a property transaction.
Austin, TX 78701
Use this location for central-booking and downtown jail routing. Call jail information before visiting because housing or bond processing may occur elsewhere.
Del Valle, TX 78617
The Del Valle complex houses inmates and is the location used for all TCCC and Travis County Jail onsite video visitation.
How to Check Travis County Bond Information
Bond appears under each charge in the inmate record. A person may have several charges with different bond types, amounts or holds.
Displayed entry | What it means | What to confirm | Next action |
|---|---|---|---|
Any type of bond | Cash, surety or personal bond may be permitted for that charge. | Other charges, holds and court conditions. | Call the jail or Pretrial Services before paying. |
Cash or surety | A personal bond will not be accepted for that charge. | Exact amount and approved method. | Use the cash-bond instructions or a currently licensed provider. |
No bond information available | No bond has yet been set for that charge; it may be set later. | Magistrate status and next court event. | Recheck the inmate record and court docket. |
Several charge lines | Each charge can carry a separate release condition. | That every charge and hold is satisfied. | Do not calculate release from one line alone. |
Cash bond steps
509 W. 11th Street
Austin, TX 78701
Del Valle, TX 78617
Call before travelling to confirm the defendant’s location.
Search Travis County Felony and Misdemeanor Cases
Use the case record to determine what was filed in court. Use the docket search to check an upcoming setting. These are related but different tasks.
Cause numbers beginning with D-1-DC are felony cases handled by the Travis County District Attorney. District Clerk online criminal records generally cover 2008 to present.
Cause numbers beginning with C indicate misdemeanor cases handled through the County Attorney and County Clerk systems.
Search by arrested person, attorney, judge, court number or case number. Check again the day before travelling because settings may change.
Micro-steps for a criminal case search
Need | Correct source | Useful search detail | What to verify |
|---|---|---|---|
Felony case status | Name or D-1-DC cause number | Court, filing year, charges and case events | |
Misdemeanor case data | Name or C cause number | Case status, documents and court | |
Next criminal setting | Person, attorney, court or case number | Date, time and appearance instructions | |
Certified felony documents | Cause number and requested document | Certification, cost and delivery method | |
Certified misdemeanor documents | Cause number and document name | Unofficial versus certified copy |
Search Travis County Warrants Carefully
The Sheriff provides a public warrant search by name or cause number. A public search result should be verified before anyone takes action.
Use the legal name and date of birth where requested. Compare the cause number and identity details before treating a result as a match.
Use the cause number from the criminal docket when available. A case may contain warrant-related events that require explanation from the court or a lawyer.
Central Warrants: 512-854-9751
Find a Travis County Public Defender or Criminal Lawyer
Representation may be provided through the Travis County Public Defender’s Office or a court-appointed private lawyer. Eligibility and appointment are determined through the criminal-court process.
Austin, TX 78701
Phone: 512-854-5100
The main entrance is on the south side of the building. Call before visiting and have the cause number and court ready.
Some appointed lawyers work through the Capital Area Private Defender Service rather than the county Public Defender office.
CAPDS: 512-774-4208
Use the State Bar of Texas Lawyer Referral and Information Service to seek a participating lawyer and confirm the consultation terms.
Before contacting legal help
Travis County Jail Visitation Rules and Scheduling
All TCCC and Travis County Jail onsite video visits take place at the Travis County Correctional Complex in Del Valle. Read the current schedule before travelling.
- Available Wednesday through Sunday, excluding county holidays.
- Face-to-face and onsite video hours: 8:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m.
- Visitors are allowed two visits per week.
- Face-to-face visits are non-contact.
- Face-to-face visits must be scheduled at least 24 hours in advance.
- Arrive at least 30 minutes before the scheduled visit.
- Check-in closes 15 minutes before the visit.
- Generally, only two visitors are permitted.
- The limit may be three when children under 12 are included.
- Minors under 17 must be with a parent or guardian.
- Visitors age 17 and older need government-issued photo ID.
- No outside food or beverages are allowed.
- A conservative dress code is enforced.
- Late visitors may lose the scheduled slot.
Contact an Inmate and Fund the Correct Account
Phone accounts, messaging, inmate trust funds and commissary are separate. Confirm which account the money is intended for before paying.
TCSO identifies ViaPath ConnectNetwork for prepaid inmate calling.
- Advanced Pay automated line: 1-800-483-8314
- PIN Debit: 1-855-706-2445
- Customer support: 1-877-650-4249
Inmate’s Full Name and Booking Number
P.O. Box 1368
Del Valle, TX 78617
Include the inmate’s full name, seven-digit booking number, date of birth, sender name and return address.
Inmate Trust Fund: 512-854-5319
SecurePak Commissary: 1-800-546-6283
Money-order and Western Union details
Method | Required information | Important limit | What to save |
|---|---|---|---|
Mail | Name, booking number, date of birth and sender return address | Money order or cashier’s check payable to Inmate Trust Fund; mailed money orders over $100 are not accepted | Copy and mailing proof |
Western Union | Seven-digit booking number plus last name, without spaces or hyphens | Provider fees and processing rules apply | Transaction number |
SecurePak | Correct inmate and facility information | Approved items and order restrictions apply | Order confirmation |
Phone account | Correct phone number and account type | Phone funds are not automatically inmate trust funds | Account and payment receipt |
Inmate Property and Money Release Hours
Property-release rules differ between the downtown jail and the Del Valle complex. Confirm the inmate’s location and authorisation before travelling.
Property and money release: seven days a week, 7:30 a.m.–8:30 p.m.
500 W. 10th Street, Austin, TX 78701Property release: seven days a week, 7:30 a.m.–8:30 p.m.
Money release: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–8:30 p.m.
3614 Bill Price Road, Del Valle, TX 78617When to Use the Texas DPS Criminal History Search
The Texas DPS name-search system is different from a Travis County inmate or court search. It searches public information in the Texas computerized criminal-history system under the program’s access rules.
A Texas public criminal-history search when you understand the system’s account, credit and result limitations.
A current local jail booking, bond status, future court setting, county case document or Sheriff’s report.
A name search is not the same as a fingerprint-based identity check. Follow the requesting organization’s instructions.
Request a Travis County Arrest, Jail or Court Record
Send the request to the office that actually maintains the record. The Sheriff, District Clerk, County Clerk and prosecutors hold different files.
Record needed | Responsible office | Contact or portal | Useful details to provide |
|---|---|---|---|
Current custody or booking | Travis County Sheriff | Legal name and booking number | |
Incarceration history | TCSO Central Records | Identity details and accepted ID | |
Incident or arrest report | Arresting agency or TCSO | Date, location, report number and exact document | |
Felony court disposition | Travis County District Clerk | D-1-DC cause number and defendant name | |
Misdemeanor court disposition | Travis County Clerk | C cause number and defendant name | |
Felony certified document | District Clerk Records | Cause number, document and certification need | |
Misdemeanor certified document | County Clerk Misdemeanor | Cause number and document description |
TCSO open-records micro-steps
Travis County Victim Services and Safety Resources
Victims and witnesses should use the office handling the criminal matter rather than depending only on a public docket.
For a pending felony matter handled by TCDA:
For Sheriff-related victim support and routing:
For qualifying misdemeanor and family-violence matters:
Travis County Expunction and Nondisclosure Help
Expunction can remove qualifying arrest records. Nondisclosure generally limits public access to an eligible record. Eligibility depends on the full case history and Texas law.
The Travis County Law Library offers free contact with an expunction reference attorney for eligible Travis County arrest questions.
The District Clerk handles all Travis County expunctions and felony nondisclosures.
Criminal Division: 512-854-9420, option 3
The County Clerk publishes guidance for petitions of nondisclosure involving its misdemeanor records.
Common Travis County Arrest Search Scenarios
Search the current inmate portal, allow booking time and call 512-854-4180 if no record appears.
Check every charge, court conditions, other holds and payment confirmation before estimating release.
Try the cause number, fewer name fields and the correct felony or misdemeanor clerk portal.
Use Criminal Docket Search and recheck the day before appearing because settings may change.
Onsite visits require scheduling and check-in rules. Confirm the reservation before travelling to Del Valle.
Obtain the disposition, ask about expunction or nondisclosure and update private listings only afterward.
Travis County Jail, Court and Legal-Help Contacts
- Central Records: 5555 Airport Boulevard, Austin, TX 78751
- General information: 512-854-9770
- General jail information: 512-854-9889
- Central Records: 512-854-9749
- Central Warrants: 512-854-9751
- TCSO general contact: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
- Jail-location and bond help: 512-854-4180
- Visitation: 512-854-4666
- Inmate Trust Fund: 512-854-5319
- Pretrial Services: 512-854-9381
- SecurePak: 1-800-546-6283
- 501 W. 11th Street, 2nd Floor, Room 2.300, Austin, TX 78701
- Criminal Division: 512-854-9420, option 3
- Disposition assistance: 512-854-9457
- Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
- Felony files, certified records, felony nondisclosures and all expunctions
- 1000 Guadalupe Street, Austin, TX 78701
- Misdemeanor Department: 512-854-9188
- Criminal court settings: 512-854-9244
- Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
- Misdemeanor case data, copies, dispositions and nondisclosure guidance
- 1010 Lavaca Street, Austin, TX 78701
- Telephone: 512-854-5100
- Ask about existing representation, court appointment and office routing
- 416 W. 11th Street, Austin, TX 78701
- Main: 512-854-9400
- Victim Services: 512-854-9449
- Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
- Felony prosecution and victim/witness case information
Travis County Correctional Complex Map
Use this map for the Del Valle complex, including onsite visitation. It is not the downtown Central Booking address.
Del Valle, TX 78617
Schedule first, arrive 30 minutes early, bring government photo ID when age 17 or older and follow the dress code.
Call 512-854-4180 before travelling to confirm that the defendant is housed at this facility.
Travis County Arrest, Jail and Court Resource Panel
Task | Official resource | Prepare | After opening |
|---|---|---|---|
Find a current inmate | Last and first name | Save the booking number, charges, bond and housing details | |
Check bond | Booking number and all charge lines | Confirm bond type, amount, location and accepted payment | |
Search a criminal case | Legal name or cause number | Verify the court, filing, events and disposition | |
Find the next court date | Name, attorney, court or case number | Recheck the day before the setting | |
Search a warrant | Name, birth date or cause number | Verify identity and seek legal guidance when appropriate | |
Schedule visitation | Inmate, visitor ID and available date | Schedule, read dress rules and confirm check-in time | |
Send money | Seven-digit booking number and last name | Choose the account and save the receipt | |
Request Sheriff records | Report details and exact record description | Submit in writing and retain confirmation | |
Search Texas history | Accurate identity details and search credits | Compare identity and verify court outcomes | |
Seek expunction help | Every case and final disposition | Call 512-854-1631 and discuss possible eligibility |
Fix Common Travis County Record Problems
Travis County Arrest Records FAQs
How do I find someone arrested in Travis County today?
Use the official Travis County Sheriff inmate search and begin with the last name. If the arrest is too recent to appear, call 512-854-4180 and ask whether booking is complete, where the person is housed and whether a booking number is available.
Does the Travis County inmate search include released people?
The portal is primarily used to locate people in current Sheriff custody. A released or transferred person may no longer appear. Check the criminal court record, incarceration-record request process or responsible agency when historical confirmation is needed.
How do I check a Travis County inmate’s bond?
Open the inmate detail and review the bond information under every charge. “Any” may permit cash, surety or personal bond, while “cash or surety” excludes personal bond. Confirm all charges, holds and payment instructions with the jail before paying.
Where can I post a Travis County cash bond?
Cash bonds are posted in person at the facility where the defendant is housed, either the Bonding Office at 509 W. 11th Street in Austin or the Travis County Correctional Complex at 3614 Bill Price Road in Del Valle. Call 512-854-4180 first.
How do I search a Travis County criminal court case?
Use the Travis County Odyssey Portal for the case record. A cause number beginning D-1-DC indicates a felony case, while a cause number beginning C indicates a misdemeanor case. Use Criminal Docket Search separately for upcoming settings.
How do I find a Travis County court date?
Use the official Criminal Docket Search and search by the arrested person, attorney, judge, court number or case number. Recheck the site the day before travelling because settings and appearance requirements can change.
How do I schedule a Travis County jail visit?
Use the official Travis County visitation page and ViaPath scheduling system. Face-to-face visits must be scheduled at least 24 hours ahead. Onsite visits occur at the Del Valle Correctional Complex, and visitors should arrive at least 30 minutes early.
How can I send money to a Travis County inmate?
Use the Sheriff’s official money and commissary instructions. A mailed deposit requires the inmate’s full name, seven-digit booking number, date of birth and the sender’s return address. Western Union and SecurePak options have separate requirements and fees.
Where can I find a Travis County Public Defender?
The Travis County Public Defender’s Office is at 1010 Lavaca Street in Austin and can be reached at 512-854-5100. Some court-appointed lawyers work through the Capital Area Private Defender Service, so check the court docket before assuming no lawyer has been assigned.
Can a Travis County arrest record be expunged or sealed?
Some records may qualify for expunction or nondisclosure, depending on the charge, disposition and complete criminal history. The Travis County Law Library offers a free expunction reference attorney at 512-854-1631, and the District Clerk handles all county expunction filings.
Official resources reviewed August 3, 2026
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Official links, addresses, phone numbers, published hours, visitation instructions, bond guidance and court-search routes were checked during the latest review. Jail status, court settings, fees, office availability, providers and local procedures can change. Confirm time-sensitive information directly with the responsible office.
Responsible-use notice: an arrest is not a conviction. Do not use a jail, warrant or criminal-record result to harass someone or to make employment, housing, credit, insurance or another decision requiring a legally compliant consumer report.