Duval County Criminal Records

Duval County criminal records are filed with the District Clerk and County Clerk in San Diego, the county seat of this South Texas county located between Corpus Christi and Laredo. The District Clerk handles felony case files under the 229th Judicial District, which covers Duval County alone. All felony charges, hearings, pleas, and sentencing records are kept there. The County Clerk in San Diego maintains misdemeanor criminal records from the county court. To look up a case by name or number, reach out to either clerk office. The county courthouse in San Diego is the central location for all criminal filings in Duval County. Arrest records and booking data are kept at the Duval County Sheriff's Office rather than the clerk offices.

Duval County District Clerk

The District Clerk in San Diego maintains all felony criminal case records for Duval County. The 229th Judicial District Court hears serious felony charges including drug trafficking, assault with serious bodily injury, burglary, and other felonies. The county's location in South Texas means it sees a range of border-related criminal cases as well. The clerk holds case files from indictment through sentencing and any district-level appeals.

In-person searches are available at the Duval County Courthouse in San Diego. Staff search by name or case number. Certified copies carry a per-page fee and certification charge under Texas law.

The Duval County official website at co.duval.tx.us provides contact information for county offices. Use it to confirm hours and procedures for requesting records in San Diego.

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

Duval County Clerk - Misdemeanor Records

The Duval County Clerk holds misdemeanor criminal records for cases in the county court. Class A and Class B misdemeanors include DWI, simple assault, petty theft, and small-amount drug possession. The clerk holds plea records and final dispositions for all misdemeanor cases. You can reach the office at (361) 279-6241. Both offices share the Duval County Courthouse in San Diego.

Some records may appear in the statewide TOPICs system.

Duval County Arrest Records

The Duval County Sheriff's Office holds arrest and booking records for the county. Contact the Sheriff's Office at (361) 279-6275. Booking records include name, date of birth, charges at arrest, bond amount, and booking date. An arrest record reflects what was alleged at booking only and does not indicate a conviction. Check the District Clerk's case file for the final court outcome. Arrest records are public under Texas law.

Texas DPS Criminal History - Duval County

Duval 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. For county-level case details, the District Clerk in San Diego has more complete information. Check the Texas Sex Offender Registry for Duval County residents by name or zip code.

Expunction and Nondisclosure in Duval 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 229th District Court in San Diego for Duval 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 can explain applicable forms and fees.

Cities in Duval County

Nearby Counties

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