The Jim Wells County jail roster is a public resource that lists individuals currently held in the county jail in Alice, Texas. JimwellsCourt.us can help you find publicly available information about current and recent inmates. You can also access jail roster information through the Jim Wells County Sheriff's Department jail page, by calling the jail directly, or by visiting in person. A jail roster search lets the public confirm whether someone is in custody, view the charges against them, and find basic booking details. The Jim Wells County Sheriff's Department maintains the roster, which is hosted on the sheriff's official website and updated on a regular basis.
Search Current Inmates in Jim Wells Jail
There are several ways to look up someone currently held in the Jim Wells County Jail.
Online Search
- Visit JimwellsCourt.us to search publicly available court record and inmate information.
- Go to the Jim Wells County Sheriff's jail page and click the link to view the current jail roster.
- The roster typically displays as a browsable list. If there is no built-in search field, use your browser's find function (Ctrl+F on Windows, Cmd+F on Mac) to locate a specific name.
- You will need the individual's full legal name. A booking number, if known, can help narrow results.
Note: The sheriff's office advises that the roster works best in the Chrome browser, particularly on Apple and Android devices.
By Phone
Call the Jim Wells County Sheriff's Department at the number below. Provide the full legal name of the person you are looking for. Staff can confirm whether someone is currently in custody.
In Person
You can visit the jail in Alice, Texas, and inquire at the lobby or public information window.
Jim Wells County Sheriff's Department / Jail
Juvenile offenders are not listed on the public jail roster. Their records are confidential under Texas law.
Find Jim Wells Jail Booking Records Online
A booking record is created each time someone is processed into the Jim Wells County Jail. During booking, jail staff collect personal information and document the circumstances of the arrest. A typical booking record includes:
- Booking number
- Date and time of booking
- Full legal name and physical description
- Charges at the time of booking
- Arresting agency (e.g., Jim Wells County Sheriff's Department, Alice Police Department, DPS)
- Bond amount, if set
You can view current booking records through the jail roster on the sheriff's website. For older or more detailed records that may not appear on the online roster, contact the sheriff's office directly at 361-668-0341 or submit a public records request.
If you need criminal history information beyond what the jail roster provides, the Texas DPS Criminal History Name Search allows you to look up statewide criminal records. There is a fee for that service. For individuals who have been transferred to state custody, the Texas Department of Criminal Justice offender search can provide location, offense, and projected release date information.
Court case records tied to a booking can be searched through the Jim Wells County Court Portal, which contains case information from county and district courts.
Search the Jim Wells Jail Roster by Last Name or Booking Number
The Jim Wells County jail roster supports two primary ways to find an inmate:
Search by Last Name
- Enter or scan for the individual's last name. If the roster is a scrollable list, use your browser's find function to jump to the name.
- Double-check spelling. A single incorrect letter can cause a name to be missed entirely.
- If a common last name returns multiple results, add the first name to narrow the list.
Search by Booking Number
- If you already have a booking number — from a bail bondsman, attorney, or prior search — use it to go directly to the correct record.
- Booking numbers are unique to each intake, so this method avoids confusion when multiple people share the same name.
If Your Search Returns No Results
There are several reasons a name might not appear:
- The person may not yet be fully processed into the system. There can be a delay between arrest and the record appearing on the roster.
- The person may have already been released or transferred.
- The name may be spelled differently than expected — try alternate spellings or check for hyphenated names.
- The person may be held in a different facility. If you believe they were arrested in Jim Wells County but cannot find them, call the jail at 361-668-0341 to verify.
Jail Roster Updates and Search Limitations in Jim Wells
The Jim Wells County jail roster is updated regularly, but it is not always instantaneous. Keep these limitations in mind:
- Processing delays: After an arrest, it can take several hours for an individual's information to appear on the roster. Booking, fingerprinting, and data entry all take time.
- Release lag: Once someone is released — whether on bond, by court order, or after serving their sentence — their name may remain on the roster briefly before being removed.
- Current custody only: The roster reflects who is in the jail right now. It is not a historical archive. If someone was booked and released weeks ago, their record will generally no longer appear online.
- Data accuracy: Charge descriptions and bond amounts on the roster reflect the information available at the time of booking. Charges can change as a case moves through the courts.
For historical booking records or more detailed case information, you can contact the sheriff's office or search through the Jim Wells County Court Portal. The Jim Wells County Clerk's office maintains court records and can assist with requests for documents tied to criminal cases filed in county court.