Victoria County Arrest Records

Information on bookings and arrests made in the county may be obtained through the Victoria County arrest records. These records serve various purposes. For example, they are used by law enforcement to resolve criminal cases. The Texas Code of Criminal Procedure states that police officers may arrest without a warrant if they believe someone has committed a crime. However, a police officer needs reasonable suspicion that the subject of the arrest has committed a crime before they may conduct an arrest.

Since arrest records serve vital purposes, government entities maintain secure access to these records. Keeping track of arrests inside the county is the responsibility of the Victoria County Sheriff's Office. Residents may also find arrest records at the Victoria County Clerk's Office, which maintains Victoria County Court Records.

Are Arrest Records Public in Victoria County?

The Texas Public Information Act contains the state's freedom of information laws. Everyone has the right to complete information on the activities of the government under the Act. According to it, any data made, sent, received, or kept on file by a governmental body's employees or officers while serving in that position is considered public information.

Therefore, everyone has the right to view and copy arrest records in the county. However, requesters cannot view restricted details in an arrest record. Examples of restricted information include:

• Personal information such as home address or medical information.
• Information that, if released, could jeopardize an ongoing investigation or criminal proceedings.
• Information that could hurt community safety.

Additionally, only record subjects may request certified copies of their arrest records. The public may only view them.

What Do Public Arrest Records Contain?

Arrest records include various data depending on the jurisdiction and the technology law enforcement uses. The following is a general summary of what an arrest record may contain:

• Name, birth date, and name(s) of the arrestee.
• Arresting the agency and the officer.
• The time, date, and place of the arrest.
• Charges (and the reason for the arrest).
• If there was a warrant involved.
• The circumstances leading up to the arrest.

Victoria County Arrest Statistics

According to data from the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Crime Data Explorer, the Victoria County Sheriff’s Office made 476 arrests from 2023 to 2024. 327 of those arrested were men. On the other hand, 149 of the persons arrested were women. The race with the highest number of arrests was White, with 420 total arrests, with black/African Americans and Asians having 55 and one arrestees, respectively. The crime with the highest number of arrests in this time period was drug offenses, with 158 arrests. This was closely followed by All Other Offenses, with 138 arrests.

Find Victoria County Arrest Records

Interested parties may find Victoria County inmate records on the Sheriff’s Office website. The Office maintains an inmate search portal individuals may use to find inmate records. Users may utilize different search options to find the records they are looking for, such as the inmate’s name, the charges, and the number of days in detention. The county jail is where all detained persons in Calvert County are housed. Record seekers may also visit the County Jail to find inmate records at:

Victoria County Sheriff’s Office
115 N. Bridge St.
Victoria TX. 77901

Free Arrest Record Search in Victoria County

In addition to the free search option provided by the Victoria County Sheriff's Office, interested parties may also obtain Victoria County arrest records by visiting third-party websites. These websites aggregate information from government websites for easy and unrestricted access; however, users should be aware that they may not have accurate or updated information as the website is not government-owned. Moreover, access to these websites may require a subscription.

Victoria County Arrest Records Vs. Criminal Records

Criminal and arrest records signify distinct phases of the legal procedure. When someone is detained by the police on suspicion of a crime, the detaining agency creates an arrest record. It includes basic details such as the person's name, the date of the arrest, the charges, and the arresting agency. These documents are publicly accessible and do not indicate guilt or innocence; nevertheless, specific facts may be withheld to preserve privacy or to safeguard ongoing investigations.

On the other hand, criminal records are created following a person's conviction in court and contain thorough information about the arrest, charges, trial (if any), and sentencing. A criminal record may be sealed or erased, especially in situations involving minors, and is not usually available to the general public. A criminal record may significantly impact a person's future. This is especially concerning housing, work, and professional licensure.

How Long Do Arrests Stay on Your Record?

An arrest record is permanent and appears on a person's criminal record. The only way the record will be deleted is if the person on the record takes action to be removed from it. After being accused of a crime, the record custodian may ask to have an arrest record sealed or erased.

Expunge Victoria County Arrest Records

People in Victoria County have the option to have their criminal records sealed or expunged. Interested parties may use an Order of Nondisclosure or an Order of Expunction. An Order of Nondisclosure may keep a person's criminal history entirely or partially hidden from the general public. It should be noted that an order of nondisclosure only conceals an individual's arrest record; it does not wholly remove it. Furthermore, since this procedure is state-specific, the federal government may still access a person's sealed criminal record.

Individuals are usually granted nondisclosures if they were convicted of a nonviolent misdemeanor for the first time and have successfully completed a deferred adjudication. However, there are restrictions on who is eligible to receive a nondisclosure. These restrictions may not have anything to do with the charge that the individual wishes to seal. For example, a person found guilty of domestic violence charges or placed on deferred adjudication will not be eligible to acquire a nondisclosure for any crime.

Expunctions are typically only granted in cases where:

• An individual was detained without ever being prosecuted.
• The accusations made against a specific person were withdrawn or dropped.
• During a trial, someone was declared innocent or acquitted.
• A person finished a diversion or pretrial intervention program.
• A person found guilty of carrying a weapon illegally.

Victoria County Arrest Warrants

A judge will issue an arrest warrant in court, enabling police to detain someone suspected of committing an offense. An arrest warrant proves that there is cause to suspect someone of a crime and that they should be taken into custody. Law enforcement must submit an affidavit to the court outlining the nature of the alleged offense and any evidence that may identify the perpetrator to obtain an arrest warrant. After reviewing the affidavit, the judge determines whether sufficient evidence exists to arrest. In that case, a warrant is issued. Reviewing the affidavit, the judge decides if there is a compelling reason to arrest. Felonies are considered serious crimes, and warrants are typically issued for these types of offenses. However, the courts may also issue warrants for misdemeanors.

Do Victoria County Arrest Warrants Expire?

Warrants are valid in Victoria County and do not expire unless the person specified in the warrant is apprehended, the court or magistrate who issued it recalls the warrant or the charges against the person are withdrawn.