Kendall County Arrest Records

In Kendall County, Texas, arrest records provide details about individuals apprehended by law enforcement within the county’s jurisdiction. Inmates arrested in Kendall County are held at the Kendall County Detention Center. The Kendall County Sheriff’s Office is primarily responsible for generating and maintaining arrest records. However, other law enforcement agencies within the county, such as police departments, may also create arrest records.

In certain circumstances, Kendall County arrest records form part of Kendall County Court Records. For example, when the arrested person is prosecuted. Court records document the progress and outcome of the case.

Are Arrest Records Public in Kendall County?

By the Texas Public Information Act, Kendall County arrest records are public and accessible to record seekers. However, certain information within arrest records is exempt from public disclosure. Information exempt from the public includes information regarding juveniles, details about ongoing investigations, or information that could jeopardize law enforcement operations. Additionally, any records sealed or expunged by the court are not accessible to the public.

Kendall County Arrest Statistics

The data published by the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) through the Texas Uniform Crime Reporting Program reveals that Kendall County law enforcement made 81 arrests in 2023. There were 13 violent crime arrests and 68 property crime arrests. The violent crime arrests included two robberies and 11 assaults. The property crime arrests included five burglaries, 59 larcenies, and four auto thefts. There were no murder, rape, or arson arrests made.

Find Kendall County Arrest Records

To locate Kendall County arrest records and inmate information, individuals may use any of the county, state, or federal resources below:

• Kendall County inmate roster: provided by the Sheriff’s Office. It may be searched by name. Search results may be filtered by name, booking date, current, and released. The roster provides name, booking number, age, gender, race, address, arresting agency, booking date, charges, and bond.
• DPS Criminal History Name Search: This is an online search tool for criminal history records that also provides access to arrest records.
• Offender Information Search: This is an online tool provided by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) for locating incarcerated individuals in state facilities.
• Inmate Locator: It is operated by the Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) for searching individuals incarcerated in federal prisons.

How Long Do Arrests Stay on Your Record?

In Texas, arrest records are generally retained indefinitely as part of an individual’s criminal history unless specific legal actions are taken to remove them. There is no automatic mechanism for the removal of such records. To remove an arrest record, an individual must apply for an expunction or an order of nondisclosure, each with distinct requirements based on the nature of the arrest and the resolution of the case.

An expunction fully erases the record, legally treating the arrest as if it never occurred. This option is typically available to individuals whose charges were dismissed, who were acquitted, or who were arrested but not formally charged. Conversely, an order of nondisclosure seals the record from public access while still allowing certain entities, such as law enforcement and specific agencies, to view it. This remedy is often available to first-time offenders who successfully complete deferred adjudication probation.

To qualify for the expunction of an arrest record in Kendall County, applicants must meet one of the following conditions:

• The charges against the individual were dismissed, the statute of limitations expired, or the individual was acquitted at trial.
• The individual was arrested but never charged with a crime, and the statute of limitations has expired.
• The individual has received a pardon from the Governor of Texas or the President of the United States for the offense.
• The arrest was a result of mistaken identity, and another person falsely used the individual’s identity.

The expunction process in Kendall County includes:

• File a petition for expunction with any district court in Kendall County. This petition includes details about the arrest, the charges, and the reasons for seeking expungement.
• Provide notice of the expunction petition to the Kendall County District Attorney. The District Attorney may object to the petition if there are grounds to challenge the petition.
• If no objections are raised, the court may schedule a hearing to review the request for expunction. The petitioner may be required to provide testimony or evidence supporting the expungement in court.
• If the court determines that the petitioner meets the eligibility requirements for expunction, it will issue an order granting the expungement. This order directs law enforcement agencies to remove and destroy the arrest records.
• The court order for expunction is sent to relevant law enforcement agencies, the DPS, and any other entities with arrest records.
• After the expungement order is issued, the petitioner may need to follow up with various agencies to ensure that the arrest records have been removed and destroyed.

Kendall County Arrest Warrants

In Kendall County, arrest warrants are official documents issued by a judge granting law enforcement officers the authority to arrest and detain an individual suspected of engaging in criminal activity. These warrants are issued after a law enforcement agency presents evidence to establish probable cause that the individual has committed a crime. Such evidence may include witness testimonies, physical evidence, or sworn affidavits provided by officers.

Arrest warrants in Kendall County typically contain the following information:

• The name of the suspect - the full name and, if available, any aliases or identifying information of the individual to be arrested.
• Description of the offense - a description of the crime(s) for which the individual is charged or suspected of committing.
• Issuing court.
• Signature of the Judge.
• Conditions of Arrest - Any specific instructions or conditions related to the execution of the warrant, such as the time frame within which the arrest must be made.

Do Kendall County Arrest Warrants Expire?

In Kendall County, arrest warrants remain valid indefinitely unless the individual is apprehended or the warrant is officially revoked by a judge. While warrants do not automatically expire, there are instances where they may become less actively pursued, such as when circumstances change or law enforcement shifts focus to other priorities. Despite this, outstanding warrants should never be considered expired without taking proper legal action. Individuals with unresolved warrants are advised to take appropriate legal steps to address their status.