DeWitt County Criminal Records

DeWitt County criminal records are filed with the District Clerk and County Clerk in Cuero, the county seat of this South Texas county. Felony cases go to the District Clerk, which maintains all case files under the 24th Judicial District. That includes charges, court dates, pleas, and final sentencing records for serious offenses. The County Clerk in Cuero handles misdemeanor cases from the county court. If you are trying to find the outcome of a criminal case in DeWitt County, both offices in Cuero are where to start. Cuero is the hub for all court activity in the county. Arrest and booking records are a separate set of files maintained by the DeWitt County Sheriff's Office, which can be reached directly for that information.

DeWitt County District Clerk

The District Clerk in Cuero maintains all felony criminal case records for DeWitt County. Cases filed in the 24th Judicial District Court cover drug offenses, assault with serious bodily injury, burglary, theft over threshold amounts, and other serious felonies. The clerk holds case files from indictment through sentencing and any district-level appeals.

You can search DeWitt County criminal records at the courthouse in Cuero. Staff search by name or case number and can pull certified copies. Certified copies carry a per-page fee and certification charge under Texas law.

The DeWitt County official website at co.dewitt.tx.us links to the District Clerk, County Clerk, and Sheriff's Office. Use it to confirm current hours and procedures before visiting Cuero.

DeWitt County felony records are searchable through the statewide re:SearchTX system. Downloads cost 10 cents per page, capped at $6 per document.

DeWitt County Clerk - Misdemeanor Records

The DeWitt County Clerk holds misdemeanor criminal records from the county court. Class A and Class B misdemeanors here include DWI, simple assault, petty theft, and small-amount drug possession. The clerk holds plea records and final dispositions for all misdemeanor cases in the county.

The County Clerk is at the Cuero courthouse. You can reach the office at (361) 275-3724. Felony cases go to the District Clerk. Misdemeanors stay with the County Clerk. Both offices share the same courthouse building. Some records may also appear in the statewide TOPICs system.

DeWitt County Arrest Records

The DeWitt County Sheriff's Office holds arrest and booking records for the county. Booking records include name, date of birth, charges at arrest, bond amount, and booking date. Contact the Sheriff's Office at (361) 275-5734. An arrest record reflects what was alleged at booking only. Check the District Clerk's case file for the final court outcome.

Arrest records are public under Texas law, though some information in active cases may be withheld. City police in Cuero may also book through the county jail for felony charges.

Texas DPS Criminal History - DeWitt County

DeWitt County criminal records feed into the Texas DPS Computerized Criminal History (CCH) system. The DPS public search at publicsite.dps.texas.gov costs $3 per search and returns convictions and deferred adjudications only. Dismissed cases and arrests without conviction do not appear. For county-level case details, the District Clerk in Cuero has more complete information.

Check the Texas Sex Offender Registry for DeWitt County by name or zip code.

Expunction and Nondisclosure in DeWitt 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. File the petition in the 24th District Court in Cuero for DeWitt County arrests. Qualifying situations include acquittals, pardons, and some dismissals.

If expunction is not available, an order of nondisclosure under Texas Government Code Section 411 may apply for cases ending in deferred adjudication. Serious felonies and sex offenses do not qualify. The District Clerk in Cuero can explain which forms apply and what fees to expect.

Cities in DeWitt County

Nearby Counties

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