Access Guadalupe County Mugshots for Free (TX)

Perform a free Guadalupe County mugshot search in just minutes to stay informed, whether for public safety or personal interest. Booking photos are available to the general public at no cost through various official channels.

If you are seeking individual arrest records, particularly mugshots, this resource will streamline the process; this article provides easy-to-follow instructions on obtaining mugshots in Guadalupe County, Texas.

Where Can Mugshots Be Found for Free?

As with many counties in Texas, mugshots in Guadalupe County can be found through government resources, from city, county, state or federal custodians. These custodians often host databases that the public can access without any fee.

Primarily, mugshots can be found at the county level. To view mugshots, interested individuals can reach out to the Guadalupe County Sheriff’s Office, as they serve as the record repository of local arrest and inmate records.

However, for more recent records, you can connect to city police departments located within the county. In some cases, the state makes prisoner mugshots accessible to the general public.

Additionally, the Federal Bureau of Prisons can also be a valuable option for records at that level.

How To View Guadalupe County Mugshots at No Cost

When it comes to finding public records, particularly mugshots in Guadalupe County, interested individuals have various publicly accessible resources to explore.

As the primary custodians of arrest and inmate records, the Guadalupe County Sheriff’s Office makes mugshots available to anyone for free.¹ The office offers a Jail Records Search Tool, which is searchable by the defendant name or booking number. Providing additional information such as inmate’s date of birth, date booked and date of release will lead to a more refined result.

Click the “Search” button to initiate the lookup. Search results will then display a list of inmates (recent or prior) with their booking number, the defendant name, birth date, booked and released date, arresting agency and charges filed.

To view their mugshot, click on the hyperlinked booking number; inmate arrest photos can be found at the right site of the page (if available).

Alternatively, arrest records including mugshots can also be obtained through an Open Record Request. Complete the Open Record Request Form (Spanish) and submit it to the Guadalupe County Sheriff’s Office via postal mail, fax at 830.372.1000 or through email at [email protected].

Copies of records have an associated fee of $5.00 each, and an additional charge of $0.10 after 10 pages.

The process may take 10 days, and you may obtain the record requested at the Guadalupe County Sheriff’s Office lobby. The address can be found below:

Guadalupe County Sheriff’s Office
2617 N. Guadalupe St.
Seguin, TX 78155

Office Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM | Monday – Friday

If you have questions or concerns regarding the process, you may call 830.379.1224.

Moreover, mugshots may also be obtained directly at the Guadalupe County Adult Detention Center.⁴ For inquiries regarding jail records, call them at 830.303.6342 ext 2239. You can also refer to the tutorial on finding arrest and criminal records in Guadalupe County for more detailed guidance on navigating public records in the county.

Although not officially affiliated with the county, you can also utilize VINELink to search for offender records, including their custody status. However, this may not include police photographs.

Guadalupe County Services for Inmates & Families

The Guadalupe County Adult Detention Center provides inmate services for individuals in custody, allowing them to maintain their connection with their family, friends, colleagues or loved ones.

Posting Bail/Bond: Since Guadalupe is a Bail Bond Board County, posting a bond requires a licensed bail bond company. Concerned individuals should hire a licensed bondsman.

If you are curious about the bond amount, the county offers an online database that allows you to view the set cost; this tool is accessible by anyone for free. For inquiries and concerns regarding bond information, you may also contact 830.303.6342.

Furthermore, you can also reach out to the Guadalupe County Clerk at 830.303.4188 ext. 1516 and the District Court Clerk at 830.303.4188 ext. 1513 to verify the process of posting a bond/bail within the county.^{5, 6}

Contacting Inmates by Phone: The sheriff’s office does not accept incoming phone calls, but outgoing calls are allowed. Inmates have a 20 minute time limit and will be given a verbal warning before the call ends.

Sending by Mail: When sending mail in Guadalupe County, it is important to ensure to include the inmate’s full name and booking number. Mail should be sent to 2615 N Guadalupe St Seguin, TX 78155 (for privileged mail) and PO BOX 247 Phoenix, MD 21131 (for non-privileged mail).

Note: Privileged mail refers to the mail from courts, media, attorneys, or from any government officials, which is opened only with the inmate’s presence and is directly sent to the Galveston County Detention Center. On the other hand, non-privileged mail is sent to a third party provider and delivered to inmates with rules for physical items like books.

Sending Money to Inmates: There are 3 ways to give funds to an inmate account: by phone +1.866.232.1899, online through TouchPay Service or via kiosk, located at the Guadalupe County Jail Visitation Lobby.

Visitation: In Guadalupe County, the schedule of visitation is based on the first letter of the inmate’s last name. All inmates with A-L first letter of last name have visits every Friday and Sunday, while inmates with M-Z will have visits on Saturday and Monday. Each inmate is given two 30-minute visitation times – for a total of 60 minutes per week.

Note: Visitors must present a valid Identification or government-issued ID for security. For visitation-related inquiries, call them at 830.303.6342 ext 2270.

For more details about inmate services in the county, visit the Guadalupe County Adult Detention Center page or contact the sheriff’s office directly at:

Guadalupe County Sheriff’s Office
2617 N. Guadalupe St.
Seguin, TX 78155

24-Hour: 830.379.1224
Metro Phone Number: 830.303.5241
Fax Number: 830.372.5408
Email: [email protected]

Finding Mugshots in Guadalupe County’s Major Cities

If you are seeking more recent arrest information, including mugshots, you can turn your search to the arresting agency – which is usually the city police departments.

Mugshots are generally taken by police departments, during the booking process after an arrest, for offenders’ identification, records keeping and for public information. However, police departments in Guadalupe County do not host databases, or have jail rosters available online.

Thus, to obtain booking photos, you have several options: submit a record request, call or in person request.

For instance, in order to acquire mugshots via the Seguin Police Department, you need to submit a written record request at [email protected].⁷ Include details such as your name, address and contact information, date of the incident, and name(s) of person(s) involved; remember to specify the type of record requested.

For more information, call or visit the Record Division at:

Seguin Police Department
Records Division
350 N. Guadalupe St.
Seguin, TX 78155

Phone: 830.401.2350
Fax: 830.386.2544

Residents of the City of Cibolo may be able to find mugshots through an Online Records Request, which will require the requestor’s details – such as name, contact information and the type of record requested (arrest record/mugshots).⁸ Record requests carry a $0.10 fee per page and can be acquired in person at the Cibolo Police Department.

Cibolo Police Department
200 South Main St.
Cibolo, TX 78108

For inquiries, contact the Record Department at 210.658.9900.

Like the other cities in the county, obtaining records in the City of Staples can be done through a Records Request. Alternatively, you can also reach out to the Staples Police Department by phone at 1.830.379.1224 or by sending an email to [email protected] to obtain the record you need.⁹

Other than the city and county-level resources, you may also extend your search to the state and federal resources to view prison mugshots; this will be explained below.

Accessing Inmate Photos in Texas State & Federal Prisons

Mugshots are captured after an arrest, but they are also taken when an offender is transferred to prison

To look for prison mugshots, interested individuals should extend their search beyond county-level resources. State and federal prisoners’ information are accessible by the general public in Texas.

State prisons are under the jurisdiction of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ); thus, when looking up prisoner information, they may be a valuable option. However, they do not make mugshots available.

For interested individuals seeking inmate formation, aside from mugshots, the TDCJ offers a free Online Inmate Locator Tool. This tool allows the public to look up information of inmates who are currently incarcerated in state prisons. This tool is searchable by the prisoner’s name (first and last), TDCJ number or state ID number (SID).

Search results will show inmate details such as their full name, TDCJ number, race, gender, age, offense, and projected release date.

Inmate information can also be requested by sending an email or contacting the office by phone. See their contact information below:

Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ)
PO Box 99
Huntsville, Texas 77342-0099

Phone: 936.295.6371 / 800.535.0283
Email: [email protected]

The Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) also hosts an Online Inmate Locator, accessible for free.¹¹ However, the online results do not show mugshots. Mugshots may be available by reaching out directly to the BOP.

Access to these records is made available in accordance with the Texas Government Code, Chapter 552 and the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). Viewing mugshots or any detainee information should never be done for the purpose of harassment, stalking or intimidating anyone as restricted by the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) and enforced by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC).

For those seeking other public records, including vital records –marital, birth or death records, property information and more, refer to the instructions on accessing public records in Guadalupe County.

Having a complete understanding of laws and the process of conducting a Guadalupe County mugshot search is beneficial for ensuring information is accessed legally and responsibly.