Comal County Inmate Population

Comal County inmate population records are kept by the Comal County Sheriff's Office in New Braunfels. If you need to find out whether someone is currently in the Comal County jail, you can call the Sheriff's Office directly or check available online resources. The Sheriff's Office handles all bookings and holds for the county. This page explains how to search the Comal County inmate population, who to contact, and what state tools you can use if local records don't turn up what you need.

Comal County Sheriff's Office Inmate Search

The Comal County Sheriff's Office runs the county jail in New Braunfels and handles all inmate population records for the county. Anyone arrested in Comal County goes through the Sheriff's Office booking process. You can reach the jail at (830) 620-3451. The jail is located at 3000 Interstate 35 East, Suite 105, New Braunfels, TX 78130.

Comal County has limited online search access for current inmates. The county website offers some information, but the most reliable way to check on a specific person is to call the jail directly. Staff can confirm whether someone is in custody, what charges they face, and whether bond has been set. They cannot share medical information or certain personal details about inmates.

The Comal County website at co.comal.tx.us has contact information for the Sheriff's Office and other county departments. If you need to file a public records request, you can do so through the Sheriff's Office or the county clerk.

The screenshot below shows the Comal County official website, which serves as the starting point for county inmate population inquiries and public records requests.

The Comal County website provides access to Sheriff's Office contact details and public records resources for the county.

The Comal County website is the main online resource for contact information related to the Comal County inmate population.

How to Find Comal County Inmates

The main way to check on someone in the Comal County inmate population is to call the Sheriff's Office at (830) 620-3451. Online access is limited, so a phone call is often the fastest route. When you call, have the person's full legal name ready. A date of birth helps narrow things down if the name is common.

Jail staff can confirm whether someone is in custody and what charges they face. They can also tell you if a bond has been set and the amount. If you want to visit an inmate, ask about the current visitation schedule when you call. Rules and scheduling can change, so it's worth confirming each time before you make the trip to New Braunfels.

If the person you are looking for was arrested in New Braunfels by city police, they may still be booked into the Comal County jail, since the city and county share jail facilities. If the arrest happened in a smaller part of the county, it also goes through the same Sheriff's Office booking process. Either way, (830) 620-3451 is the right number to call first.

Comal County Inmate Population and State Resources

Not everyone arrested in Comal County stays at the local jail long-term. After sentencing, some people are transferred to a Texas Department of Criminal Justice facility. If that has happened, the Comal County jail roster will not show them. You need to use the TDCJ Offender Search to find state prison inmates.

TDCJ lets you search by name, TDCJ number, or State ID. Results include current facility, offense details, sentence length, and projected release date. This is separate from the Comal County local jail system. Someone could appear in one and not the other, depending on where they are in the legal process at any given time.

Victims who need to track an offender's location or release can register with VINELink at 1-866-277-7477. The VINE system covers both county jails and TDCJ prisons. You sign up for alerts and get notified by phone, text, or email when an inmate's status changes. VINE operates around the clock every day.

The Texas Commission on Jail Standards oversees county jails statewide. Their site has population reports and inspection results for facilities like the Comal County jail. You can see how the local facility stacks up against state rules and what any recent inspections found.

The screenshot below shows the VINELink notification system, which covers both local and state-level Texas inmate population tracking.

The VINELink victim notification service allows anyone to register for custody status alerts tied to Comal County or TDCJ inmates.

VINELink provides real-time custody notifications for Comal County inmates and those held in Texas state facilities.

Comal County Public Records Requests

Under the Texas Public Information Act (Government Code Chapter 552), you have the right to request records from Comal County agencies. This includes booking records, jail logs, and other documents related to the Comal County inmate population.

To submit a request, contact the Comal County Sheriff's Office at 3000 Interstate 35 East, Suite 105, New Braunfels, TX 78130. Requests can be made in writing, in person, or by other means the agency accepts. Paper copies cost $0.10 per page. Agencies must respond within 10 business days under state law.

Some records have restrictions. Basic arrest data including a person's name, age, charge, and booking date must be released on request under Government Code Section 552.108. Certain records held by TDCJ are confidential under Section 552.134. If a request is denied and you believe it should be granted, the Texas Attorney General's open government office can review the denial and issue a ruling.

Cities in Comal County

Comal County is anchored by New Braunfels, a fast-growing city in the I-35 corridor between San Antonio and Austin. Arrests anywhere in the county are processed through the Comal County Sheriff's Office jail in New Braunfels.

New Braunfels has a dedicated city page. You can find city-specific inmate population information at New Braunfels.

Nearby Counties

These counties border or sit close to Comal County. If you are not sure which county processed a booking, check the pages below.