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Travis County, TX Arrests, Mugshots & Jail Records

How to Search Travis County Arrest Records?

Texas reports over 1,045,940 arrests statewide annually, with Travis County accounting for 64,252 of these arrests. Arrest records are public under the Texas Public Information Act (TPIA). However, certain records are restricted from public disclosure to protect privacy. These include records related to juveniles, confidential information, ongoing investigations, or cases that could jeopardize the safety of individuals or law enforcement operations. Fees for copies of arrest records range from $1 to $25, depending on the request details. Exempt records may only be accessed by specific parties with a legitimate interest, such as the individuals named in the records, law enforcement agencies, and Travis County District Attorney's Office.

How to Look Up Travis County Arrest Records?

Arrest records in Travis County may be accessed through multiple agencies, including local police departments, the County Sheriff's Office, and the Texas Department of Public Safety.

Travis County Sheriff Arrest Records

To obtain Travis County arrest records, interested individuals may contact the Travis County Sheriff's Office by phone at (512) 854-9718 or in person by visiting the Sheriff's Office at:

Travis County Sheriff's Office

5555 Airport Boulevard

Austin, TX 78751

The Sheriff's online Inmate Search portal offers additional details on arrest records. Individuals may use this tool to look up incarceration records, including booking dates, charges, and release status.

Travis County Police Arrest Records

Arrest records may also be obtained from any Police Department where the arrest occurred within the county. Moreover, arrest record requests may be made online through the respective Police Department's platform, with specific fees charged for copies which vary depending on the Department and the type of record requested. Listed below are some major Police Departments in Travis County:

Texas Department of Public Safety

Interested individuals may access Travis County arrest records online through the Texas Department of Public Safety Criminal History Name Search portal. To use this service, create an account and search using the subject's first and last name. Certain fees apply per search and for obtaining copies. For more information, individuals may contact the Criminal History Search Support Unit at (855) 481-7071.

In Travis County, arrest records that are not open to the general public may be requested by eligible individuals. These include persons named in the record, legal representatives, law enforcement, government officials, employers conducting background checks, and entities with a court order.

Travis County Criminal Court Records

Individuals seeking arrest records that have resulted in formal charges may access these records through the appropriate local courthouse, depending on the nature of the offense. For felony cases, records are maintained by the Travis County District Clerk, while misdemeanor cases are handled by the Travis County Clerk.

To obtain criminal court records, individuals may use online portals or visit the respective Clerk's Office in person. Felony case records may be accessed via the District Clerk's Online Records Search Portal, while misdemeanor record searches are available through the County Clerk's Online Records Search platform. Fees may apply for obtaining copies of records.

Additionally, interested individuals may find current arrest records on third-party websites like InfoTracer. These platforms compile public records from multiple sources, providing a convenient way to search for arrest information.

Arrest Statistics

Travis County reports a crime rate of 4,573.4 per 100,000 residents, with an arrest rate of 334.19 per 100,000 people. Below are the statistical data related to Travis County's arrest records.

Arrest TypeNumber of Arrests
Murder53
Rape155
Auto Theft696
Aggravated Assault1,835
Larceny1,363
Robbery570
Burglary499
Total Number of Arrests5,171

Travis County Jail

Prisons and Jails in Travis County

NameAddressPhone
Avalon - Austin Residential Reentry Center3154 East Hwy 71512-386-5300
Avalon - Austin Transitional Center3154 East Hwy 71512-386-5722
McCabe Center1915 E. Martin Luther King Blvd512-322-0925
Travis County State Jail8101 Fm 969512-926-4482 **118
Travis County TX - Gardner-Betts Juvenile Justice Center2515 South Congress Avenue512-854-7000
Travis County TX Jail / Central Booking500 West 10th Street512-854-9770
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