Find Inmate Population Records in Jim Hogg County

Jim Hogg County inmate population records are maintained by the Jim Hogg County Sheriff's Office in Hebbronville. The Sheriff's Office runs the county jail and processes all bookings for the county. There is no online search tool for Jim Hogg County inmates at this time, so contacting the jail directly by phone is the primary way to check on someone's custody status. This page explains how to reach the Sheriff's Office, what to have ready when you call, and what state resources are available if a local search does not give you the information you need.

Jim Hogg County Sheriff's Office Inmate Search

The Jim Hogg County Sheriff's Office in Hebbronville handles all arrests and bookings in the county. The jail is the single point of intake for county inmates, and all inmate population records are maintained there. You can reach the Sheriff's Office at (361) 527-4140. The office is located in Hebbronville, the county seat.

Jim Hogg County does not currently offer a public online inmate search. The county is small, and its jail handles a relatively low volume of bookings compared to larger Texas counties. Because of this, a phone call is typically the fastest and most reliable way to get custody information. When you call, staff can tell you whether a person is in custody, what the charges are, and whether bond has been set.

The county website at co.jim-hogg.tx.us has contact information for county offices including the Sheriff's Office. If you need to submit a written public records request for inmate population data, you can do so through the Sheriff's Office by mail or in person at the Hebbronville office.

For victims and others who need to track an inmate's custody status over time, the statewide VINELink system is a better tool than calling the jail for updates. VINELink sends automated alerts when an inmate's status changes, so you don't have to keep checking.

The VINELink victim notification system covers Jim Hogg County and all Texas county jails and state facilities.

Call VINELink at 1-866-277-7477 to register for custody alerts for any inmate held in Jim Hogg County or a TDCJ state facility.

How to Find Jim Hogg County Inmates

Since Jim Hogg County does not have a public online roster, your main option is to call the Sheriff's Office directly at (361) 527-4140. Jail staff can look up a person by name and tell you their current custody status, charge information, and bond details if applicable.

Have the person's full legal name ready before you call. A date of birth helps a lot, especially if the name is a common one. If you have a booking number or a case number from the court, that makes the lookup faster. Be prepared that some details, like home addresses or medical information, will not be shared over the phone. Staff can only release basic arrest and booking data.

If you believe the person was arrested in Jim Hogg County but staff cannot find them in the local system, there are a few possible explanations. The person may have been transferred to another county's facility, released on bond, or moved to a state facility after sentencing. In those cases, use the TDCJ search tool or VINELink to track their current location.

Jim Hogg County is a rural, sparsely populated county near the Texas-Mexico border. Booking volumes are lower than in most Texas counties, and staff should be able to assist with most inmate population inquiries during regular business hours.

Jim Hogg County Inmate Population and State Resources

When someone from Jim Hogg County is convicted and sent to state prison, they are no longer part of the local inmate population. You need to search the TDCJ Offender Search to find them. The TDCJ system covers all Texas state prison inmates and parolees and is separate from county jail records.

You can search TDCJ by name, TDCJ number, or State ID number. Results show where the person is held, how long their sentence is, and when they are scheduled for release. This search is free and open to the public. It only covers people in TDCJ custody or supervision, not people held in the Jim Hogg County jail.

For victim notification services, VINELink at 1-866-277-7477 provides around-the-clock alerts when an inmate is released, transferred, or has any change in custody status. The service is free and covers both county jails and state prisons in Texas.

The Texas Commission on Jail Standards oversees Jim Hogg County's jail operations along with all other county detention facilities in Texas. Their site publishes inspection records and population data for county jails. The Texas Attorney General's open government office handles disputes over public records requests that agencies deny.

Jim Hogg County Public Records Requests

Under the Texas Public Information Act (Government Code Chapter 552), you can request inmate population records and booking logs from the Jim Hogg County Sheriff's Office. Basic arrest information, including a person's name, age, charge, and booking date, must be released when requested under state law.

Submit requests in writing to the Jim Hogg County Sheriff's Office in Hebbronville, either by mail or in person. Paper copies of records cost $0.10 per page. Agencies have 10 business days to respond under the Public Information Act. If they need more time or are withholding records, they must explain why in writing. The Texas Attorney General's office can step in if an agency improperly denies access to records that should be public.

Some information is protected and will not be released. Ongoing investigation files, juvenile records, and certain protected personal data are excluded from public disclosure under state law. However, the basic custody record for any adult arrested in Jim Hogg County is a public record and must be provided upon request.

Cities in Jim Hogg County

Hebbronville is the county seat and main community in Jim Hogg County. Arrests anywhere in the county are processed through the Sheriff's Office jail in Hebbronville.

Hebbronville is the primary location for all Jim Hogg County inmate population records.

Nearby Counties

Jim Hogg County borders several south Texas counties. If you are not certain which county someone was booked in, check the pages below for neighboring counties that have pages on this site.