Comal County Criminal Records

Comal County criminal records are filed and maintained through the District Clerk and County Clerk offices in New Braunfels. If you need to search for a felony case, look up a misdemeanor charge, or find an arrest record in Comal County, both clerk offices keep records for their respective court types. The county seat is New Braunfels, and the courthouse serves the growing population of this fast-expanding county in the Texas Hill Country. Felony cases go through the district courts, while misdemeanor matters are handled in the county courts. Arrest records and jail information come from the Comal County Sheriff's Office.

Comal County District Clerk

The Comal County District Clerk holds all felony criminal records for the county. Felony cases handled here include charges like aggravated assault, burglary, drug manufacturing, robbery, and other serious offenses. The office keeps indictments, court orders, plea agreements, and final judgments. You can visit in person at the courthouse in New Braunfels or make a written request for copies of case documents.

The District Clerk is located at 150 N. Seguin Ave, New Braunfels, TX 78130. The office is inside the Comal County Courthouse. Staff can help you search by defendant name or case number during regular business hours. Certified copies of court records are available for a per-page fee. The 207th and 433rd District Courts serve Comal County for felony criminal matters.

The Comal County official site provides department contact details and information on court services for residents seeking criminal case records.

The county site links to clerk offices, court departments, and public information for Comal County criminal cases.

Search Comal County Criminal Records Online

Comal County uses the statewide re:SearchTX system for e-filed court documents. This tool lets you search for cases filed in the district courts and county courts of Comal County. You can look up by defendant name, cause number, or attorney. Document downloads cost 10 cents per page with a $6 cap per document. Basic case lookups are free.

The county portal at comalcounty.org provides additional access to county services and public information related to court records.

This portal connects residents to county departments, including clerk offices that handle criminal court filings in New Braunfels.

The statewide Texas DPS Criminal History search is another option. It shows convictions and deferred adjudications reported to DPS from Comal County courts and courts statewide. The public name-based search costs $3. It does not show arrests that did not result in a conviction.

Note: Some case records in Comal County may be sealed or restricted by court order. Expunged records do not appear in public searches.

Comal County Clerk - Misdemeanor Records

The Comal County Clerk handles misdemeanor criminal case records. Class A and Class B misdemeanors such as DWI, simple assault, theft, and minor drug offenses go through county courts at law. The County Clerk office is at 150 N. Seguin Ave, New Braunfels, TX 78130, the same courthouse building as the District Clerk.

You can request misdemeanor case records in person during business hours. The clerk's staff can search by defendant name or cause number. Certified copies are available for a fee. Make sure you identify the right office before your visit: felony cases go to the District Clerk and misdemeanor cases go to the County Clerk. Both offices are in the Comal County Courthouse.

Comal County has seen significant population growth in recent years. More residents means more court filings across both felony and misdemeanor dockets. The courts here stay active, so processing times for record requests can vary.

Comal County Sheriff - Arrest Records

Arrest records and jail booking data for Comal County are kept by the Comal County Sheriff's Office. The Sheriff handles bookings for arrests made by county deputies as well as arrests transferred from local police departments within the county. Booking records include charges at arrest, bond amounts, booking photos, and release dates.

The Comal County Sheriff's Office is located at 3005 N. Business IH 35, New Braunfels, TX 78130. For current inmate information, custody status, or recent booking records, contact the Sheriff's Office directly. Arrest records show what was alleged at the time of booking. The final outcome in court may be different from the initial charge.

Note: An arrest record in Comal County does not mean a conviction occurred. Check the District Clerk or County Clerk for the full court record and case disposition.

Texas DPS Criminal History for Comal County

When Comal County courts report convictions and deferred adjudications to the state, those records go into the Texas DPS Computerized Criminal History (CCH) system. The CCH is the central database for criminal history in Texas. Courts across all 254 counties send disposition data to DPS. Comal County's records are included in this statewide database.

The public can run a name-based search through publicsite.dps.texas.gov for $3 per search. Results show convictions and deferred adjudications that were properly reported to DPS. If you need a fingerprint-based search, the FAST system through IdentoGO provides a more complete result at a higher fee. Schedule an appointment at 1-888-467-2080 or through the IdentoGO website.

For Comal County-specific case details, the District Clerk and County Clerk records give you more depth than the state database alone. The DPS search is a useful first step but it does not show case-level details or documents.

Expunction and Nondisclosure in Comal County

Texas law provides two paths to clear or seal a criminal record. Expunction under Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Chapter 55 destroys records for qualifying arrests. Situations that may qualify include acquittal, identity theft, and certain dismissals. You file the petition in the district court of the county where the arrest occurred. For arrests in Comal County, that means filing with the 207th or 433rd District Court in New Braunfels.

Nondisclosure is a different option. It seals records from public view but does not destroy them. It applies to people who completed deferred adjudication probation. After completing deferred adjudication, some misdemeanor petitions can be filed right away. Most felony cases require a five-year wait after discharge. Not all offenses qualify. Serious felonies and sex offenses are generally excluded.

If you need legal help with an expunction or nondisclosure petition in Comal County, contact the District Clerk's office for required forms and filing information. Legal aid resources in the region include organizations serving the San Antonio and Hill Country area.

Cities in Comal County

Comal County includes New Braunfels and several smaller communities. All felony criminal cases from cities in Comal County are filed in the district courts at the courthouse in New Braunfels.

Other communities in Comal County include Bulverde, Spring Branch, Canyon Lake, and Garden Ridge. Criminal cases from all these areas are handled through the Comal County court system.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Comal County. Each has its own court system and clerk offices for criminal records.