Bastrop County Criminal Records

Bastrop County criminal records are split between the District Clerk and County Clerk at the courthouse in Bastrop, the county seat on the Colorado River east of Austin. Felony cases go to the District Clerk, who handles records from district court. Misdemeanor records are with the County Clerk. Arrest and booking records come from the Bastrop County Sheriff's Office. The county has seen population growth as part of the Austin metro area, which drives a busier court docket. The Bastrop courthouse is where you go to look up cases or find any criminal record filed in the county.

Bastrop County District Clerk

The Bastrop County District Clerk maintains all felony criminal case records filed in the county. Bastrop County has seen steady growth as part of the Austin metro area, and the District Clerk's office handles a significant volume of felony cases. Charges tried in district court include drug offenses, aggravated assault, burglary, sexual assault, and theft over specified values. The clerk holds the full case file from indictment through final disposition, including motions, plea documents, and sentencing orders.

You can search Bastrop County criminal records in person at the courthouse in Bastrop. Staff can look up records by name or case number. Certified copies are available, with fees set by state law. The courthouse is at 804 Pecan Street in Bastrop. Confirm current hours before visiting, as the office can be busy during peak periods.

The Bastrop County official website at co.bastrop.tx.us links to the District Clerk, County Clerk, and Sheriff's Office in Bastrop.

The Bastrop County official website provides access to county office contacts and information, including the clerks and Sheriff's Office that hold criminal records in the county.

The statewide re:SearchTX system includes Bastrop County felony case records. Search by party name across multiple courts. Documents cost 10 cents per page with a $6 cap per document. This is a useful option when you want to check records without a trip to Bastrop.

Bastrop County Clerk - Misdemeanor Records

The Bastrop County Clerk holds misdemeanor criminal records from the county court at law. Class A and Class B misdemeanors are filed here. Those cases include DWI, simple assault, petty theft, and minor drug possession. The clerk keeps charge information, plea records, and final outcomes for all misdemeanor cases in Bastrop County.

The County Clerk's office is reached at (512) 332-7230. Both clerk offices are at the same courthouse in Bastrop. Felonies go to the District Clerk. Misdemeanors go to the County Clerk. The charge type determines which office has the file.

Bastrop County criminal cases may also appear in the statewide TOPICs system, which aggregates court data from participating Texas counties into one searchable platform.

Bastrop County Arrest Records

The Bastrop County Sheriff's Office holds arrest records and booking data for the county. When someone is booked into the county jail, the Sheriff's Office creates a record with the name, date of birth, charges at booking, bond amount, and booking date. These records are separate from court case files but relate to the same criminal matter.

Contact the Bastrop County Sheriff's Office at (512) 549-5100. Requests can be made in person or by mail. City police agencies in Bastrop County, including those in Bastrop city and Smithville, also route felony arrests through the county jail system.

An arrest record only shows what was alleged at booking. The final charge and outcome are in the District Clerk's file. Check both for a complete picture of any criminal matter in Bastrop County.

Note: Bastrop County is part of the greater Austin metro area. Some individuals arrested in nearby Travis County may have records there instead of Bastrop County, depending on where the offense occurred.

Texas DPS Criminal History - Bastrop County

Bastrop County criminal records feed into the Texas DPS Computerized Criminal History (CCH) system. When Bastrop County courts report convictions and deferred adjudications to DPS, those records are added to the statewide database. The CCH covers all 254 Texas counties.

The DPS public name-based search at publicsite.dps.texas.gov costs $3 per search. Only convictions and deferred adjudications reported to DPS show in public results. Dismissed cases and arrests without a conviction do not appear. Fingerprint-based checks through IdentoGO provide more thorough results.

For case-level detail in Bastrop County, the District Clerk in Bastrop has full records on each case. The Texas Sex Offender Registry is searchable by name or zip code for Bastrop County residents.

What Bastrop County Criminal Records Contain

Felony case files at the District Clerk typically contain the indictment, motions from both sides, hearing notices, plea agreements, jury instructions if applicable, the judgment, and sentencing documents. Misdemeanor files at the County Clerk are similar but shorter in most cases. Both are public records under Texas law.

Arrest records from the Sheriff's Office include booking data: name, date of birth, physical description, charges at booking, bond amount, and release date. Bastrop County arrest records can be requested from the Sheriff's Office. Mugshot availability depends on current county policy.

Court records show legal outcomes. Arrest records show what was alleged. The DPS CCH shows consolidated statewide conviction history. For full case detail in Bastrop County, the District Clerk in Bastrop is the right starting point.

Expunction and Nondisclosure in Bastrop County

Texas law allows eligible people to have criminal records expunged or sealed. Expunction under Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Chapter 55 removes and destroys records for qualifying cases. You file the petition in the district court of the county where the arrest took place. For Bastrop County arrests, that is the district court in Bastrop. All agencies must destroy their copies of the records once the order is entered and served.

Qualifying situations include acquittals, pardons, identity theft cases, and some dismissals. If expunction does not apply, nondisclosure under Texas Government Code Section 411 may be available for deferred adjudication cases. Serious felonies and sex offenses do not qualify. The Bastrop County District Clerk can explain the forms and fees involved.

Cities in Bastrop County

Bastrop is the county seat of Bastrop County. All felony criminal cases from cities across the county are filed in the Bastrop County District Courts in Bastrop.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Bastrop County. Each has its own District Clerk and court system for criminal records.