Search Bee County Recent Bookings
Bee County recent bookings are processed at the county jail in Beeville, the county seat in South Texas between San Antonio and Corpus Christi along US 181. Beeville is also home to a Naval Air Station, which adds to the local population and the range of arrests handled by law enforcement. The Sheriff's Office manages all jail operations and booking records. This page shows you how to find recent bookings and related court records in Bee County.
Bee County Booking Overview
Bee County Recent Bookings Search
The Bee County Sheriff's Office runs the jail and handles all bookings. Arrests from Beeville PD, the sheriff's deputies, DPS troopers, and other agencies all lead to the same jail. During intake, staff collect the person's name, date of birth, charges, and description. A mugshot and fingerprints are taken. All this becomes part of the booking record.
Call the Sheriff's Office to ask about someone. They can confirm if the person is in custody and share charges and bond details. For court records, the re:SearchTX system covers Bee County and every other Texas county. It is free and run by the Texas Judicial Branch.
The screenshot below shows the Texas Department of Criminal Justice search tool, used for tracking inmates after they leave county custody.
The TDCJ offender search lets you find someone who was booked in Bee County and later sent to state prison. It shows their current unit and projected release date.
All booking data in Texas is public. The Texas Public Information Act guarantees access without requiring any explanation.
Note: New bookings may take several hours to show up in online systems. Call the Bee County Jail for the most current custody status.
After Recent Bookings in Bee County
After booking, the person must appear before a magistrate within 48 hours. The Texas Code of Criminal Procedure requires this. The magistrate explains the charges, checks probable cause, and sets bond. The defendant's right to a lawyer is addressed at this hearing too.
Bond types in Bee County match the rest of Texas. Cash bonds need the full amount. Surety bonds go through a bondsman. PR bonds let the person out on a promise. The judge looks at the offense, record, and community ties. Felonies get higher bonds. Some serious charges can mean no bond at all.
Bee County is in the 156th Judicial District. Felonies go to district court. Misdemeanors are handled in county court. After charges are filed, the District Clerk manages the case records. They are searchable through the clerk or re:SearchTX.
Bee County Court Records and Recent Bookings
Booking records cover the arrest. Court records cover the case. The Bee County District Clerk keeps all case files at the courthouse in Beeville. You can search by name or case number, in person or by phone.
The Texas Code of Criminal Procedure governs arrest procedures and post-booking processes in Bee County and statewide.
The Texas Code of Criminal Procedure sets the rules for everything from arrest through magistration and bail. These procedures apply to every booking in Bee County.
The Texas Commission on Jail Standards also publishes inspection data and population counts for all county jails, including Bee County's facility.
Requesting Bee County Booking Records
Under the Texas Public Information Act, you have the right to request booking record copies from the Bee County Sheriff's Office. Submit a written request or visit in person. Include the person's name and approximate arrest date.
Standard copies are $0.10 per page. Certified copies cost $1.00 per page. The agency must respond within 10 business days. Most booking requests are simple. Section 552.108 lets agencies withhold details that could interfere with an investigation, but basic booking information like name, charges, and bond is nearly always disclosed. An attorney general ruling is required before anything is withheld.
Charge Types in Bee County Bookings
Bee County bookings include a range of offenses. DWI arrests are common along US 181 and US 59. Drug charges, theft, assault, and outstanding warrants make up a large share. The presence of the Naval Air Station means some arrests involve military-connected individuals, though on-base offenses fall under federal jurisdiction.
The Texas Penal Code sets penalty ranges. First degree felonies carry 5 to 99 years. Second degree is 2 to 20. Third degree is 2 to 10. State jail felonies run 180 days to 2 years. All felonies can include fines up to $10,000. Misdemeanor Class A is up to one year and $4,000. Class B maxes at 180 days and $2,000. Class C is fine-only, $500 cap.
Bee County Jail Standards
The Texas Commission on Jail Standards inspects the Bee County Jail regularly. Inspections check intake, housing, medical, staffing, and records. Results are public. Problems must be fixed.
The Local Government Code puts the sheriff in charge of the jail and its records. Together with the Public Information Act, this creates a system of maintained and accessible booking data.
Legal Help in Bee County
Anyone who can not afford a lawyer can request a court-appointed attorney at the magistrate hearing. The Texas Indigent Defense Commission monitors appointment practices in every county.
Bee County has a modest local bar, and some court-appointed attorneys come from the broader judicial district. Texas RioGrande Legal Aid serves the area for civil matters.
- Bee County court-appointed attorneys for qualifying defendants
- Texas RioGrande Legal Aid at (888) 988-9996
- State Bar of Texas referral at (800) 252-9690
- Bee County Courthouse in Beeville
- Naval Air Station Corpus Christi legal office for military personnel
Nearby Counties
These counties surround Bee County. Each has its own jail. Verify where the arrest took place to search the correct county.