Jim Wells County 24 Hour Booking Records
Jim Wells County 24 hour booking records are managed by the Sheriff's Office in Alice. This South Texas county processes all arrests through the county jail, where each booking is logged with charges, personal information, and the time of intake. The Jim Wells County Sheriff's Office can help you find information about a recent booking or check on someone currently in custody. You can reach them by phone, go in person, or use state search tools for a broader look at criminal history that includes Jim Wells County data.
Jim Wells County Overview
Jim Wells County Sheriff and Jail Booking
The Jim Wells County Sheriff's Office operates the jail and handles all 24 hour booking in the county. The office is on North Main Street in Alice. When someone is arrested in Jim Wells County, they are brought to the jail for intake. Staff process fingerprints, take a mugshot, and enter the charges into the system. The booking record is created at that point.
Alice is the county seat and the biggest city in Jim Wells County. Premont and Orange Grove are other communities in the area. The Alice Police Department makes arrests within the city, but bookings for all agencies go through the county jail. The jail runs around the clock. Arrests at any hour get processed right away. The Sheriff's Office also covers the unincorporated parts of the county, including the ranch land and oil patches between the towns.
| Office | Jim Wells County Sheriff's Office |
|---|---|
| Address |
300 N. Main Street Alice, TX 78332 |
| Phone | (361) 668-0341 |
| Hours | Jail: 24/7 | Office: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Website | jimwellscounty.org |
How to Look Up Jim Wells County Booking Records
The quickest way to check on a booking is to call the jail at (361) 668-0341. Staff can tell you if someone is in custody or was recently booked. For records from further back, a written request under the Texas Public Information Act is the standard approach. Agencies must respond within 10 business days.
You can also visit in person during office hours. Bring your ID and give the staff a name or date range. They will search the booking log. Jim Wells County does not currently run an online inmate lookup, so calling or walking in are the main ways to get this data.
For a statewide search, the Texas DPS Crime Records Service has criminal history from all 254 counties. A search costs $3 and shows convictions and deferred adjudications. It pulls Jim Wells County records along with everything else in the state.
Jim Wells County 24 Hour Booking Process
The booking process at the Jim Wells County Jail follows state rules. When someone is brought in after an arrest, the first step is identification. Name, date of birth, and address. Then fingerprints and a photo. Charges are logged one by one.
The record tracks the arresting officer, the time, and the location of the arrest. Under Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Article 15.17, the person must appear before a magistrate within 48 hours. Bail gets set and rights are explained at that hearing. The magistrate's decision becomes part of the booking file. So the 24 hour booking record in Jim Wells County grows from a simple intake entry into a full account of the arrest and initial court step. Medical screening and property inventory are also required during intake. The Texas Commission on Jail Standards oversees these procedures.
Public Access to Jim Wells County Booking Data
Booking records in Jim Wells County are public under the Texas Public Information Act. Names, charges, arrest dates, and basic booking details must be shared when someone requests them. Only information tied to an open case can be withheld.
The DPS Crime Records Service portal shown below is another way to search for records tied to Jim Wells County.
Enter a name and date of birth. Results cover all Texas counties, Jim Wells included. The cost is $3 per search and results come back right away.
Criminal History from Jim Wells County Bookings
Texas Government Code Chapter 411 controls the statewide criminal history system. DPS runs the database. Arrests in Jim Wells County get reported to it. The public version shows convictions and deferred adjudications only.
If an arrest did not lead to a conviction, it will not show in the DPS public search. But the Jim Wells County Jail keeps its own booking log. Contact the Sheriff's Office for the original intake record. People who find errors in their criminal history can use the DPS Error Resolution Unit to get corrections made.
Legal Help in Jim Wells County
Texas Law Help offers free information on criminal records, expunction, and nondisclosure. If you were booked in Jim Wells County, this is a good place to learn about your options.
The Texas Attorney General's Open Government division can assist if a records request is denied or ignored. Call (877) 673-6839. Texas RioGrande Legal Aid serves the South Texas area and may help qualifying individuals. The State Bar of Texas referral line is (800) 252-9690.
State Prison Records and Jim Wells County
If someone arrested in Jim Wells County went on to state prison, the TDCJ Offender Search can locate them. Search by name or TDCJ number. Results show the offense, sentence length, and projected release date.
State prison records are separate from the county booking log. For the original arrest and intake data, you need the Jim Wells County Sheriff's Office in Alice.
Nearby Counties
Jim Wells County is bordered by several South Texas counties. Each one keeps its own 24 hour booking records.
Cities in Jim Wells County
Jim Wells County includes Alice, Premont, and Orange Grove. All arrests in the county go through the Jim Wells County Jail. None of these communities have separate city pages, but the county resources above apply to the entire area.