New Braunfels Criminal Records Lookup

New Braunfels criminal records are primarily handled by the Comal County District Clerk, as the city is the county seat of Comal County. A portion of New Braunfels also extends into Guadalupe County. Felony cases go through the District Clerk; misdemeanors go through the County Clerk. Which courthouse handles the case depends on where the offense occurred within the city limits.

Comal County District Clerk

The Comal County District Clerk holds felony criminal records for New Braunfels and the rest of Comal County. Felony charges like aggravated assault, serious drug cases, and robbery are handled in district court. The office keeps the complete case file from indictment through sentencing. New Braunfels is the Comal County seat, so the courthouse is located right in the city on Common Street.

Contact the District Clerk at (830) 221-1230 to ask about case lookup options, records requests, and current copy fees. Comal County also has online access to some court information. Visit the county website at co.comal.tx.us for any available case search tools or records request forms.

For cases that arose in the Guadalupe County portion of New Braunfels, the Guadalupe County District Clerk in Seguin handles those records. The Guadalupe County Courthouse is at 101 E. Court Street in Seguin.

How to Search New Braunfels Criminal Records

You can search New Braunfels criminal records through the statewide re:SearchTX portal or by visiting the Comal County Courthouse in person. If you are not sure which county has the records, search both Comal and Guadalupe counties. The DPS name search covers both at once from a conviction standpoint.

The re:SearchTX system covers both Comal County and Guadalupe County district court cases. Search by defendant name or cause number. Results show party names, docket history, and case status at no charge. Downloading documents costs 10 cents per page up to a $6 cap per file.

For a statewide conviction check, the Texas DPS name search at publicsite.dps.texas.gov runs $3. It returns convictions and deferred adjudications from courts across the state. Dismissed cases do not show up in the public results.

When searching, have ready:

• Full legal name
• Date of birth if you have it
• Approximate year the case was filed
• Cause number if available

New Braunfels Police Department

The New Braunfels Police Department maintains incident reports and arrest records for crimes that happen within city limits. Police records are separate from court records. If you need a report from a New Braunfels arrest or incident, contact the police department directly. NBPD processes public information requests under the Texas Public Information Act.

New Braunfels PD handles public information requests. You can submit requests in person or through the city's website. Reports from active investigations may be withheld or partially redacted until the case is resolved.

New Braunfels has a Municipal Court for Class C misdemeanors, traffic violations, and city ordinance matters. These records are separate from Comal County criminal court records and are managed by the city.

Texas DPS Criminal History for Comal County

Comal County courts report convictions and deferred adjudications to the Texas DPS Computerized Criminal History system. The public can search by name for $3 at the DPS website. Results cover courts across the state, not just Comal County. Dismissed charges and acquittals are not included in what the public can see through the name search.

For fingerprint-based background checks, IdentoGO accesses both Texas DPS and FBI records. These searches are for employers, licensing boards, and others with a permissible purpose. Call 1-888-467-2080 or schedule online through IdentoGO.

For case-level detail on New Braunfels criminal cases, re:SearchTX and the Comal County District Clerk give you more than the DPS name search provides. Use DPS as a quick starting point when you need a statewide check or do not have a specific cause number.

Record Expunction in Comal County

Texas lets qualifying people have criminal records expunged under Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Chapter 55. For New Braunfels-area arrests in Comal County, you file the expunction petition in Comal County District Court at the courthouse in New Braunfels. For cases in the Guadalupe County portion, file in Guadalupe County District Court in Seguin.

Expunction can cover acquittals, pardons, some dismissed charges, and identity theft situations. If the case does not qualify for expunction, a nondisclosure order under Texas Government Code Section 411 may be available after completing deferred adjudication for eligible offenses. Serious felonies and sex offenses do not qualify for nondisclosure.

For legal help in New Braunfels, call the Texas Bar lawyer referral line at (800) 252-9690. Lone Star Legal Aid serves the area and may assist qualifying individuals. The texaslawhelp.org site has guides, forms, and cost information for expunction and nondisclosure petitions.

Comal County Criminal Records

New Braunfels is the county seat of Comal County, and most local criminal cases go through Comal County courts. For full details on clerk offices, court divisions, and search tools for Comal County, see the county criminal records page.

View Comal County Criminal Records