Search Guadalupe County Police Records

Guadalupe County police records are managed by the Sheriff's Office in Seguin, located east of San Antonio along the I-10 corridor. The county has seen strong growth in recent years as more people move into the area from the San Antonio metro. Arrest records, incident reports, crash reports, and jail booking files are all held locally by the Sheriff's Office. You can also run statewide searches through the Texas DPS Crime Records Division for conviction history. Court records from criminal cases are on file with the county clerk and district clerk at the Guadalupe County Courthouse. Whether you need a single report or want to check someone's record, this page covers the steps to get what you need.

Guadalupe County Sheriff's Office

The Guadalupe County Sheriff's Office handles law enforcement for unincorporated parts of the county and operates the county jail. The main office is in Seguin. Deputies patrol a large area that includes portions of Schertz, Cibolo, and New Braunfels as well as rural communities spread across the county. The Sheriff's Office investigates crimes, serves warrants, and processes civil papers for the courts.

Police records at the Sheriff's Office include incident reports, arrest records, accident reports, and booking data from the jail. You can request copies by visiting the office in person or sending a written request. Staff can look up records by name, date, or case number. Fees for copies follow the state schedule. Most requests are handled within 10 business days, though simple lookups can be faster.

The county jail books and processes people arrested in Guadalupe County. Booking records include the person's name, charges, bond amount, and mugshot. Family members looking for someone in custody can call the jail or use the Texas VINE notification system to track custody status and get alerts about releases or transfers. VINE is free and available around the clock.

Finding Police Records in Guadalupe County

You have several options for finding police records tied to Guadalupe County. Start with the Guadalupe County website for local contact details and office information.

The county website lists departments, phone numbers, and directions to the courthouse in Seguin. From there you can reach the Sheriff's Office, the County Clerk, and the District Clerk for different types of records.

For statewide data, the Texas DPS Crime Records Division runs the Computerized Criminal History system. It holds conviction records from every county in Texas going back to 1975. You need to create an online account and purchase search credits at $3.00 per name search. The system shows convictions and deferred adjudications. Arrest records that did not result in a conviction are not available through this tool.

Crash reports involving Guadalupe County are available through the TxDOT CRIS portal. You can search by name, driver license number, or crash ID. Reports cost $6.00 for a plain copy or $8.00 for a certified version. They become public 60 days after the crash date.

Guadalupe County Records Requests

The Texas Public Information Act gives anyone the right to request government records. You do not have to live in Guadalupe County or explain why you want the records. Put your request in writing. Include your name, how to reach you, and a clear description of what you need. The more detail you give, the better.

Standard copy fees are $0.10 per page for regular paper. If you ask for a lot of records, labor charges of $15.00 per hour may apply after the first two hours. Electronic copies on disc cost $1.00 each. If the total will be more than $40.00, the office must send you an estimate first so you can decide if you want to go ahead.

Some records are exempt from release. Active criminal investigation files can be withheld under Texas Government Code Chapter 552. Juvenile records are confidential by law. If the county wants to withhold something, it must seek an opinion from the Attorney General within 10 business days. You can call the AG's open government hotline at 1-877-673-6839 with questions about the process.

Guadalupe County Criminal Court Records

Court records from criminal cases are separate from police reports. The County Clerk handles misdemeanor court records. The District Clerk keeps felony case files. Guadalupe County is part of the 25th Judicial District. You can visit the courthouse in Seguin to look up cases or request copies.

Criminal court records show the charges, plea, hearing dates, motions, and final disposition. If a case went to trial, the file includes the verdict and sentencing order. These records are public unless a judge has sealed them. The Texas Office of Court Administration also runs a statewide court records portal that may include Guadalupe County data.

The TDCJ Offender Search lets you look up people in state prison. This free tool shows the current facility, offense details, sentence length, and projected release date. You can search by name or TDCJ number. It covers anyone who has been in the state prison system since 1980.

Note: The Texas Commission on Law Enforcement maintains a free officer license lookup if you need to verify a peace officer's credentials in Guadalupe County.

Cities in Guadalupe County

Guadalupe County includes parts of several cities. New Braunfels straddles the county line with Comal County. Schertz and Cibolo are partly in Guadalupe County but also extend into other counties. Police reports go to whichever agency handled the call.

Other communities in Guadalupe County include Seguin, Schertz, Cibolo, Marion, and Santa Clara. Local police departments in those cities keep their own records. For incidents outside city limits, contact the Guadalupe County Sheriff's Office.

Nearby Counties

These counties neighbor Guadalupe County. Police records are filed in the county where the incident happened.