Kleberg County Arrest Records

In Kleberg County, arrest records refer to official documents regarding an arrest event. Such documents typically include information on the arrestee, criminal charges, booking date, and bond amount. Arrests typically occur when peace officers apprehend persons who violate state or federal statutes. Officers also detain persons who are likely to cause potential harm to life or property. Arrested persons are booked and temporarily held in the county jail.

The Kleberg County sheriff's office generates arrest records and maintains and releases them upon request from interested persons or entities. Most crime-related public documents contain information on arrest events. Kleberg County court records and inmate databases may include arrest information such as the arrestee's personal information, exhibits, booking date, bond amount, and criminal charges.

Are Arrest Records Public in Kleberg County?

Under the Texas Public Information Act, most arrest information is classified as public records in Kleberg County. This means public members may inspect and get copies of the documents from specific government entities. In turn, the entities must offer options for the public to obtain arrest records. Arresting agencies like the county sheriff's office allow in-person requests for arrest records at this location:

1500 East King Avenue
Kingsville, TX 78363
Phone: (361) 595-8500

The state laws allow government entities to withhold public access to certain arrest information. Examples of such exempt records include the following:

• Arrest information concerning threats made against law enforcement personnel.
• Information whose disclosure will interfere with ongoing investigations.
• Internal law enforcement records concerning non-conviction records.
• Sensitive or gruesome crime scene videos or photos.
• Arrest records that are classified as confidential under statutes or court orders.

Kleberg County Arrest Statistics

According to the Texas Department of Public Safety, Kleberg County's arresting agencies made 276 arrests as of January 7, 2025. The state's Commission on Jail Standards also maintains an online report concerning inmates held in correctional facilities. Per the report, the Kleberg County jail housed 99 inmates as of August 1, 2022.

Find Kleberg County Arrest Records

In Kleberg County, persons or entities may search inmate records for arrest information. Such records contain post-arrest data like the names, physical descriptions, criminal charges, booking numbers, and bond amounts. To find inmate records, record seekers must search online databases. For example, the Kleberg County sheriff's office hosts an online inmate roster for current inmates in the county jail. You may view records on the platform by entering the arrestee's name into the search field.

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice also maintains an online inmate search platform for current inmates in state correctional facilities. Interested parties may view inmate records by filling out the following data:

• The inmate's full name, race, and gender.
• SID number.
• TDCJ number.

Conversely, the Federal Bureau of Prisons, via the inmate locator, offers online access to inmate records. Interested parties must provide the inmate's name or prison number so they may view records on the platform.

Kleberg County Arrest Records vs. Criminal Records

In Kleberg County, there are major differences between arrest and criminal records. Although they both contain crime-related data, the documents differ in the following ways:

They cover different events.

As the name implies, arrest records only provide access to information regarding arrest events. Such records may include the arrestee's name, physical features, arrest charges, mugshot, witness or victim's testimonials, and booking date. However, criminal records cover all information concerning an individual's criminal history.

They fall under the jurisdiction of different agencies.

The Texas Department of Public Safety is the main custodian of criminal history records. In addition, the courts also maintain a version of criminal records. These agencies create criminal records by collecting information from multiple agencies. In contrast, law enforcement agencies are the primary record custodians of arrest records. The agencies typically create arrest records after an arrest event.

They have different social implications.

Criminal records contain court convictions and may lead to societal discrimination and ostracization. In contrast, arrest records have no negative impact since they do not reveal if the arrestee is guilty of the charges.

How Long Do Arrests Stay on Your Record?

In Kleberg County, arrest charges remain permanently on your record until they are sealed or expunged. There are specific legal procedures for expunging arrest records in the county. For instance, arrestees must meet the legal requirements before filing for expungement.

Kleberg County Arrest Warrants

Kleberg County arrest warrants are written directives that empower peace officers to arrest defendants. Municipal or county judges will issue arrest warrants upon receiving a complaint or affidavit from arresting agencies.
Arrest warrants are legally valid if they contain these details:

• It is issued under the "State of Texas".
• The defendant's personal information, including names, physical description, and known address.
• The crime description.
• A court statement that the defendant must be arrested.
• The arresting officer's name
• The court judge's signature.

Do Kleberg County Arrest Warrants Expire?

Arrest warrants issued in Kleberg County do not have an expiration date. Instead, the records remain active until the court revokes them or the defendant gets arrested. Note that the statute of limitations does not affect the lifespan of an arrest warrant.

Expunge Kleberg County Arrest Records

In Kleberg County, you may expunge arrest records by petitioning the district clerk's office. To expunge arrest records, you must first fulfill these legal requirements:

• You were tried and later acquitted by the court.
• The statute of limitations for the crime has passed.
• You were convicted but later received a pardon.
• You were not convicted, and there was no court-ordered supervision.

How to expunge arrest records in Kleberg County?

Eligible parties may expunge arrest records by following these steps:

1. Create a petition that contains this information:
   1. The petitioner's names or known aliases.
   2. Arrest information, including arrest date and location.
   3. Criminal charges, case number, and the court that handled the case.
   4. List of all agencies that may have handled the record at times in the past.
2. Make copies of the records and send them to the district court clerk's office at:
   P.O. Box 312
   Kingsville, Texas 78364
   Phone: (361) 595-8561
   Fax: (361) 595-8525

Upon receiving the request, the court will set up a hearing date to determine whether to grant or deny it. If the petition is granted, the court will issue an order to expunge all concerned agencies.