Search Bexar County Criminal Records

Bexar County criminal records are kept by the District Clerk and County Clerk in San Antonio, one of the largest urban court systems in Texas. The District Clerk handles the high volume of felony cases filed in district court, while the County Clerk holds misdemeanor records. Arrest and booking records come from the Bexar County Sheriff's Office and the San Antonio Police Department. San Antonio is the county seat and the state's second-largest city, so there are many active district courts processing criminal cases. Start with the District Clerk or County Clerk offices in downtown San Antonio to find any criminal case record.

Bexar County District Clerk

The Bexar County District Clerk maintains all felony criminal case records in the county. Bexar County is the fourth-largest county in Texas and one of the busiest in terms of criminal case volume. The district courts here handle a full range of felony charges, including murder, sexual assault, drug manufacturing and delivery, organized crime, robbery, and fraud. The District Clerk holds the complete case file from indictment through final disposition.

Bexar County has multiple district courts that handle criminal cases. The District Clerk's office is accessible in person at the Paul Elizondo Tower at 101 W. Nueva Street in San Antonio. Staff can search by name or case number. Certified copies are available. The office is busy, so calling ahead or using the online search tool is advisable before making a trip downtown.

The Bexar County Clerk's office page at bexar.org/County-Clerk provides information on how to access criminal and civil records in San Antonio.

The Bexar County Clerk page on bexar.org provides information on accessing records through the County Clerk's office in San Antonio, which handles misdemeanor criminal cases alongside other civil and governmental records.

The statewide re:SearchTX system includes Bexar County felony case records. This is especially useful for searching remotely rather than making a trip to downtown San Antonio. Documents cost 10 cents per page with a $6 cap per document.

Bexar County Clerk - Misdemeanor Records

The Bexar County Clerk maintains misdemeanor criminal records from the county courts at law. Bexar County has multiple county courts to handle its large misdemeanor caseload. Class A and Class B misdemeanors include DWI, assault, theft, and drug possession cases. The clerk keeps charge information, plea records, and final case outcomes for all misdemeanor matters in the county.

You can reach the County Clerk at (210) 335-2216. The office is at 100 Dolorosa Street in San Antonio. If you are not sure whether a case is a felony or misdemeanor, the charge type determines which clerk holds the file. Felonies go to the District Clerk. Misdemeanors go to the County Clerk. Both offices are in the same general downtown San Antonio courthouse complex.

Bexar County criminal cases are also accessible through the statewide TOPICs system, which is a useful tool for those needing a quick look at case data without traveling to San Antonio.

Bexar County Arrest Records

The Bexar County Sheriff's Office holds arrest records and booking data for the county. When someone is booked into the Bexar County Jail, the Sheriff's Office creates a record that includes the name, date of birth, charges at booking, bond amount, and booking date. These are separate from court case files, though both documents relate to the same criminal event.

Contact the Bexar County Sheriff's Office at (210) 335-6000 for arrest record requests. You can also access the Sheriff's Office records division page through bexar.org. The San Antonio Police Department handles city arrests and also books through the county jail for felony charges. Bexar County has multiple municipal police departments and a large constable system operating across the county.

The Bexar County Sheriff's records search page at bexar.org allows you to search for arrest and jail records for Bexar County, including recent bookings and outstanding warrants.

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

Texas DPS Criminal History - Bexar County

Bexar County criminal records feed into the Texas DPS Computerized Criminal History (CCH) system. Convictions and deferred adjudications from Bexar County's many courts are reported to DPS and added to the statewide database. Given the county's size, Bexar County contributes a significant share of the state's overall CCH records.

The DPS public name-based search at publicsite.dps.texas.gov costs $3 per search. Only convictions and deferred adjudications that were reported to DPS show up in public results. Dismissed cases, arrests without a conviction, and sealed records do not appear. For more thorough background checks, fingerprint-based searches through IdentoGO are available under the DPS FAST program.

The DPS search gives a statewide overview. For Bexar County case-level detail, the District Clerk in San Antonio has complete information on each case. The two sources together provide the most thorough picture. The Texas Sex Offender Registry is searchable by name or zip code for Bexar County residents.

What Bexar County Criminal Records Contain

Felony case files at the District Clerk typically contain the indictment, motions from both parties, hearing notices, plea agreements, jury instructions when applicable, the judgment, and sentencing documents. Bexar County handles a very large volume of cases, so records are generally well-indexed. 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. The Bexar County jail intake data is one of the most active in the state. Mugshots may be available through the Sheriff's Office. Arrest records can be requested from the Sheriff's records division.

Court records show legal outcomes. Arrest records show what was alleged. The DPS CCH gives consolidated statewide conviction history. For case-level detail in Bexar County, the District Clerk in San Antonio is the right starting point for felony records.

Expunction and Nondisclosure in Bexar 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. The petition is filed in the district court of the county where the arrest occurred. For Bexar County arrests, that is one of the district courts in San Antonio. Once the order is entered and served on all agencies, those agencies must destroy their records on that arrest.

Qualifying cases include acquittals, pardons, identity theft cases, and some dismissals. If expunction is not available, nondisclosure under Texas Government Code Section 411 may apply for deferred adjudication cases. Serious felonies and sex offenses do not qualify for nondisclosure. Waiting periods depend on the offense class. The Bexar County District Clerk can tell you which forms apply and what fees to expect. Given the county's size, the Clerk's office is accustomed to handling these requests.

Cities in Bexar County

San Antonio is both the county seat and the largest city in Bexar County. All felony criminal cases from cities across Bexar County are filed in the Bexar County District Courts in San Antonio.

• San Antonio - county seat and largest city in Bexar County

Nearby Counties

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