Laredo Booking Records Search
Laredo 24 hour booking records are managed by the Laredo Police Department and the Webb County Sheriff's Office. Laredo sits on the Texas-Mexico border with a population around 260,000, making it the largest inland port city in the state. LPD runs a short-term city jail where people are held right after arrest. From there, inmates transfer to the Webb County Jail for longer stays. The county jail posts booking data that you can look up by name. If you need Laredo booking info, the county roster is where to start. You can also call LPD at (956) 795-2800 for recent arrest details or file a written records request.
Laredo Overview
Laredo Police Department Booking
The Laredo Police Department headquarters is at 4712 Maher Avenue. Officers handle law enforcement for the entire city, which covers a large area along the Rio Grande. When someone gets arrested, LPD processes them at the city jail. This is a short-term holding facility. People do not stay here long. After initial processing, inmates move to the Webb County Jail where they wait for their magistrate hearing and bond.
| Department | Laredo Police Department |
|---|---|
| Address | 4712 Maher Avenue, Laredo, TX 78041 |
| Phone | (956) 795-2800 |
| Records Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Website | cityoflaredo.com/police |
Under Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Article 15.17, every arrested person must appear before a magistrate within 48 hours. In Laredo, this happens at the Webb County courts. The magistrate sets bail and informs the person of the charges against them. That hearing creates another layer of records tied to the booking.
To get inmate info by phone, call LPD at (956) 795-2800 during business hours. Staff can tell you if someone was recently arrested and where they are being held. For certified copies or older records, submit a written request to the Records Division.
Find Laredo Booking Records
The Webb County Sheriff runs the main jail and posts an inmate roster. That is the fastest tool for checking if someone was booked in Laredo. You can search by name and see charges, booking dates, and bond amounts. The roster covers everyone in the county system, including people arrested by LPD, the sheriff's deputies, and other agencies operating in the area.
The screenshot below shows the Texas DPS website, which offers a statewide criminal history search that includes records from Laredo and all other Texas jurisdictions.
The DPS conviction database pulls criminal history data from courts and law enforcement across the state, including Webb County.
The Texas Public Information Act under Government Code Chapter 552 makes booking records accessible to everyone. You do not need to explain why you want the information. Basic arrest data like names, charges, and dates are always public. If an agency stalls or refuses your request, the Texas Attorney General's Open Records Division can help resolve the issue.
Laredo Booking and Texas Law
Laredo booking records fall under the same state laws as every other Texas city. Government Code Chapter 411 handles criminal history data at the state level. The Texas DPS keeps a conviction database you can search for $3. That shows convictions from all over Texas. For people in state prison, the TDCJ Offender Search is free and covers current and past inmates.
The Texas Commission on Jail Standards monitors jails statewide, including the Webb County Jail. They inspect facilities and publish population data. If you need legal help with a booking situation or want to learn about expunction and nondisclosure, Texas Law Help has free guides and forms. Laredo residents can also look into local legal aid organizations that serve Webb County for face-to-face help.
Note: Border-area arrests sometimes involve federal agencies, which have their own separate booking systems not covered by state public records law.
Laredo Municipal Court and Booking
The Laredo Municipal Court is at 2402 San Bernardo Avenue. Call (956) 791-4100 for questions. This court covers Class C misdemeanors. Most people who get a Class C ticket in Laredo receive a citation and a court date. They do not go through jail booking. But warrants on unpaid tickets can lead to an arrest and a booking record.
Higher-level cases go through the Webb County court system. Felonies and Class A and B misdemeanors create court records at the county level. Laredo is the county seat of Webb County, so the courthouse is in town. That makes it convenient to handle records requests in person if you prefer.
Webb County Booking Records
Laredo is the county seat of Webb County. All people arrested in the city who are held past the initial processing go to the Webb County Jail. The Webb County Sheriff handles the jail and posts booking records. For full county booking details, visit our Webb County page.