The Comal County jail roster is a public resource that lists individuals currently held in the Comal County Jail in Texas. ComalCourt.us can help you find publicly available information about current and recent inmates. You can also access jail roster information through the Comal County Sheriff's Office website, by calling the jail directly, or by visiting in person. A jail roster search allows the public to look up who is in custody, view charges, and confirm booking details. The Comal County Sheriff's Office maintains the roster, and it is updated as inmates are booked in or released.
Search Current Inmates in Comal Jail
There are several ways to search for someone currently held in the Comal County Jail:
Online Search
- Visit ComalCourt.us to search publicly available court and inmate record information for Comal County.
- You can also check the Comal County Sheriff's Office jail roster page on the Comal County official website. The roster typically displays a browsable list of current inmates. If a search field is not available, use your browser's find function (Ctrl+F or Cmd+F) to locate a specific name.
- To begin a search, have the individual's full legal name ready. A booking number or SO number, if known, can help narrow results.
By Phone
Call the Comal County Jail directly at 830-620-3400. Staff can confirm whether an individual is currently in custody. Have the person's full name and date of birth available when you call.
In Person
You can visit the Comal County Sheriff's Office and inquire at the jail's public information area during regular business hours.
Comal County Sheriff's Office
Important: Juvenile offenders are not included on the public jail roster. Records for juveniles are confidential under Texas law.
The Comal County Crime Stoppers wanted suspects page also lists active arrest warrants provided by the Sheriff's Office, though this is separate from the current inmate roster.
Find Comal Jail Booking Records Online
A booking record is created each time an individual is processed into the Comal County Jail. During booking, jail staff record key details that become part of the inmate's file:
- Booking number (sometimes called an SO number)
- Date and time of booking
- Charges at the time of arrest
- Arresting agency (e.g., Comal County Sheriff's Office, New Braunfels Police Department, or another local agency)
- Personal identifiers such as name, date of birth, and physical description
Current booking information is generally visible on the jail roster for anyone presently in custody. If you need booking records that are no longer displayed on the roster — such as records for individuals who have been released — you can submit a request through the Comal County Jail open records request page. Note that the jail records unit provides background checks for Comal County residents only, and searches return Comal County information only — no federal or out-of-state records are included.
For broader criminal history searches beyond what the jail roster offers, the Texas DPS Criminal History Name Search tool allows you to look up statewide records. If someone has been transferred to a state facility, the Texas Department of Criminal Justice offender search can help locate them.
Search the Comal Jail Roster by Last Name or Booking Number
The Comal County jail roster supports two primary ways to find an inmate:
Search by Last Name
- Enter the individual's last name. Adding a first name can help narrow results, especially for common surnames.
- Use correct spelling. If you are unsure of the exact spelling, try variations or partial name entries if the system allows it.
- If the roster displays a full list rather than a search field, use your browser's built-in find function to locate the name on the page.
Search by Booking Number
- If you have the inmate's booking number or SO number, enter it directly. This is the fastest way to pull up a specific record.
- Booking numbers are typically assigned at intake and may appear on bond paperwork or court documents.
What to Do If the Search Returns No Results
- Double-check the spelling of the name and try alternate spellings or name variations.
- The person may have been recently released, transferred, or not yet fully processed into the system.
- Call the jail at 830-620-3400 to ask whether the individual is in custody.
- If the person may be held in a different jurisdiction, check with the New Braunfels Police Department or the arresting agency.
Jail Roster Updates and Search Limitations in Comal
The Comal County jail roster is updated on a rolling basis as bookings and releases are processed. However, there can be a delay between when someone is physically booked into the jail and when their information appears on the public roster. This lag is typically a matter of hours but may be longer during high-volume periods or overnight.
Key limitations to keep in mind:
- Current custody only: The roster reflects individuals who are in the jail right now. Once someone is released, bonded out, or transferred, their record is generally removed from the active roster.
- Not a historical archive: The roster is not a complete database of everyone ever booked into the Comal County Jail. For older booking records, submit a request through the jail open records request process.
- Data entry delays: Names, charges, or booking details may not appear immediately. If an arrest happened within the last few hours, the record may still be in processing.
- Restricted records: Juvenile records, sealed cases, and records subject to court-ordered nondisclosure will not appear. Texas law provides mechanisms for expunction and nondisclosure that can remove certain records from public view.
- Comal County records only: The roster does not include inmates held in other counties or in state or federal facilities.
If you cannot find someone on the roster and believe they may be in custody, contact the Comal County Jail by phone. Staff can provide the most current information about whether an individual is being held.