The Medina County jail roster lists people currently held at the county jail in Hondo, Texas. You can search by name or booking number to find an inmate's charges, bond amount, and current custody status. The Medina County Sheriff's Office maintains the roster and keeps it updated as new arrests come in. This page explains how to search the Medina County jail roster, what the records include, and how to contact the Sheriff's Office if you need more information.
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Medina County Sheriff's Office
The Medina County Sheriff's Office runs the county jail and handles law enforcement across the county. The jail in Hondo processes people arrested by the Sheriff's Office, Hondo Police Department, and other agencies working in Medina County. Each person booked goes through the standard Texas jail intake process including fingerprinting, a booking photo, medical screening, and classification.
Medina County is west of San Antonio and is part of the San Antonio metropolitan area. The county's population has grown steadily as people move further from the city. The Sheriff's Office handles a moderate volume of arrests each year. Most come from the county's main corridors along US-90 and FM roads throughout the area.
You can also check Jail Exchange for Medina County facility details and additional inmate search links. If you can't find someone online, call (830) 426-2020 to speak with jail staff. They can confirm custody status and provide basic information about anyone currently booked in Medina County.
Jail Exchange lists the Medina County Jail and links to inmate search tools for people detained in Hondo, Texas.
Jail Roster Records
Each entry on the Medina County jail roster includes the booking number, full legal name, date of birth, booking date, and charges. The charges list the offense name and may reference the Texas Penal Code section. Bond amounts are included when set by a magistrate. The booking photo is often included in online search results.
Under the Texas Public Information Act, most basic booking information is public. The county must respond to records requests within 10 business days. Some details may be withheld if they could harm an active investigation or if they involve protected categories of information.
Note: Records for people who have been released will not appear on the live roster. Contact the Sheriff's Office for older booking records.
Bond and Release
After a Medina County arrest, a magistrate sets bond. Texas law requires this hearing within 48 hours under the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure. Misdemeanor charges may qualify for release on a preset bail schedule. Felony charges need a magistrate hearing first.
Bond can be posted as cash, through a licensed surety bondsman, or as a personal recognizance bond if the court approves. Once bond is paid and all holds are cleared, the jail processes the release. The roster will no longer show the person after they leave custody.
Mail, Commissary, and Visitation
Sending mail to an inmate at the Medina County Jail requires the inmate's full name and booking number on the envelope. All mail is inspected before delivery. Plain letters and cards are accepted. Cash, stamps, food, and prohibited items will not be delivered. The Texas Commission on Jail Standards sets statewide rules for inmate mail and communications.
Family members can add funds to an inmate's commissary account for approved purchases. Call the jail to ask about accepted payment methods and commissary schedules. For visitation, call (830) 426-2020 ahead of time to confirm hours, ID requirements, and any scheduling rules. The facility may use in-person booths or video visitation depending on the inmate's housing unit.
Medina County uses the VINE system. Victims and others can sign up through VINELink to get alerts when an inmate is released, transferred, or escapes. The service sends notifications by phone, email, or text. Registration is free and confidential.
VINELink tracks custody status for Medina County jail inmates and sends automatic notifications when status changes.
VINE also covers state prison transfers. For TDCJ inmates, check the TDCJ Victim Services Division to register for state-level notifications.
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Nearby Counties
Medina County borders several South and Central Texas counties. Check these jail rosters if you're expanding your search:
