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Kermith Zapata-Bernardez

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Booking #2607615 · March 17, 2026 Travis County
Record updated April 20, 2026 at 07:35 PM
Bond Amount
$75,000
Charge
Kidnapping
Offense Level
Felony, 3rd Degree
Age at Arrest
20
Offense #
NONE
Facility
Travis County Correctional Complex
Arresting Agency
Travis County Sheriffs Office
Court
CAFA

Kermith Zapata-Bernardez was arrested on March 17, 2026 in Travis County, Texas by the Travis County Sheriffs Office and charged with Kidnapping (Felony, 3rd Degree). Kermith was booked at Travis County Correctional Complex. Bond was set at $75,000.

⚠️ An arrest is not a conviction. Kermith is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law. This record is sourced directly from Travis County official public booking data and may not reflect subsequent legal proceedings or outcomes, including dismissals, acquittals, or expungements.

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⚖️ About This Charge
Offense
Kidnapping
Texas Statute
Texas Penal Code § 20.03 ↗
Classification
Third-Degree Felony
Max Penalty
2–10 years in prison + up to $10,000 fine
Kidnapping under Texas Penal Code § 20.03 is a Third-Degree Felony involving the abduction — intentional and knowing restraint — of another person with intent to prevent liberation using secretion or a threat. Aggravated kidnapping (§ 20.04) elevates the charge to a First-Degree Felony when the abduction involves a hostage, ransom, terroristic threat, or felony facilitation. Travis County bookings often show this charge alongside domestic violence or robbery offenses.
⚡ Potential Penalty Enhancements
If this condition applies… Charge escalates to Statute
Defendant abducted victim to use as a shield or hostage First-Degree Felony — 5–99 years or life § 20.04(a)(1)
Abduction to facilitate commission of a felony or flight First-Degree Felony § 20.04(a)(2)
Victim is under 17 and defendant is not a parent Third-Degree Felony minimum; First-Degree if aggravated § 20.03 / § 20.04

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Important: An arrest is not a conviction. Kermith Zapata-Bernardez is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law. This record is sourced from official Travis County public booking data and may not reflect subsequent legal outcomes.
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