Burnet County Criminal Records

Burnet County criminal records are held by the District Clerk and County Clerk in Burnet, the county seat in the Texas Hill Country northwest of Austin. The District Clerk maintains felony case files from district court. The County Clerk keeps misdemeanor records. Arrest and booking records are with the Burnet County Sheriff's Office. The county has seen growth as part of the expanding Austin metro area, which brings more criminal filings than a typical rural county its size. The courthouse in Burnet is where all criminal cases are filed, and it is the starting point if you need to search for or access any criminal record in the county.

Burnet County District Clerk

The Burnet County District Clerk holds all felony criminal case records filed in the 33rd Judicial District. Burnet County has grown significantly in recent years as part of the Austin metro's expansion into the Hill Country. With a population around 49,000, the county handles a moderate volume of criminal cases. Felony charges include drug offenses, burglary, aggravated assault, DWI cases elevated to felony level, and other serious crimes. The clerk keeps the full case file from indictment through final disposition.

You can search Burnet County criminal records in person at the courthouse in Burnet. The clerk's office searches by name or case number. Certified copies are available for a per-page fee plus a certification charge set by state law. The courthouse is on the main square in Burnet.

The statewide re:SearchTX system covers Burnet County felony case records. Search by party name and access documents at 10 cents per page, capped at $6 per document. This works well when you need to search from Austin or elsewhere without making the drive to Burnet.

Burnet County Clerk - Misdemeanor Records

The Burnet County Clerk maintains misdemeanor criminal records from the county court. Class A and Class B misdemeanors are filed here. These cases cover DWI, simple assault, petty theft, and minor drug possession. The clerk holds charge details, plea records, and final dispositions for all misdemeanor matters in Burnet County.

The County Clerk's office is at the Burnet County Courthouse in Burnet. You can call (512) 756-5406 for questions. Both the District Clerk and County Clerk are in the same courthouse. Felony cases go to the District Clerk. Misdemeanors go to the County Clerk. If you're unsure, call and describe the case type.

Some Burnet County court records may appear in the statewide TOPICs system, which aggregates court data from participating Texas counties.

Burnet County Arrest Records

The Burnet County Sheriff's Office holds arrest records and jail booking data. Booking records include name, date of birth, charges at the time of arrest, bond amount, and booking date. These are separate from court case files but often relate to the same criminal matter.

Contact the Burnet County Sheriff's Office at (512) 756-8080. Requests can be made in person or by mail. City police in Burnet, Marble Falls, and Llano (Llano is in Llano County) typically book felony arrests through the county jail. Marble Falls is in Burnet County and is the second-largest community in the county.

An arrest record shows what was alleged at booking. Check the District Clerk's file for the final court outcome. Both together give the most complete picture of any criminal matter in Burnet County.

Texas DPS Criminal History - Burnet County

Burnet County criminal convictions and deferred adjudications feed into the Texas DPS Computerized Criminal History (CCH) system. Local courts report outcomes to the Texas Department of Public Safety, which consolidates data from all 254 Texas counties.

The DPS public name-based search at publicsite.dps.texas.gov costs $3 per search. Results only show convictions and deferred adjudications reported to DPS. Dismissed cases, arrests without conviction, and sealed records don't appear. Fingerprint-based checks through IdentoGO under the DPS FAST program are more thorough.

For case-level detail in Burnet County, the District Clerk in Burnet has more complete information. Use both sources for a thorough check.

You can also check the Texas Sex Offender Registry for Burnet County by name or zip code.

What Burnet County Criminal Records Contain

Criminal records in Burnet County vary by case type. Felony files at the District Clerk include the indictment or information, motions, hearing notices, plea agreements, jury records when applicable, the judgment, and sentencing documents. Misdemeanor files at the County Clerk cover similar ground but tend to be shorter.

Arrest records from the Sheriff's Office contain booking data: name, date of birth, physical description, charges at booking, bond amount, and release date. These show what was alleged at booking, not the final court result.

The DPS CCH gives a statewide conviction history. For detailed docket entries and case documents in Burnet County, the District Clerk is the right starting point for felony records. All three sources together provide the most complete picture of a criminal history in this county.

Expunction and Nondisclosure in Burnet 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 occurred. For Burnet County arrests, that is the 33rd District Court in Burnet. Once granted, all agencies holding those records must destroy them.

Qualifying cases include acquittals, pardons, identity theft situations, and some dismissals. Not every dismissed case qualifies. An order of nondisclosure under Texas Government Code Section 411 may apply for cases ending in deferred adjudication if expunction isn't available. Nondisclosure seals records from public view but doesn't destroy them. Serious felonies and sex offenses don't qualify. The Burnet County District Clerk can tell you what forms to file and what fees apply.

Cities in Burnet County

Burnet is the county seat. Marble Falls is the second-largest city in the county. All felony cases from across the county go through the 33rd District Court in Burnet.

Nearby Counties

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