Search Kendall County Criminal Records

Kendall County criminal records are kept at the courthouse in Boerne, the county seat in the Texas Hill Country northwest of San Antonio. The District Clerk is the right office for felony case files handled in district court. Misdemeanor records from the county court at law are maintained by the County Clerk. Both offices are open to the public, and you can search for a case, look up charges, or get a copy of a criminal court record during regular hours. The Kendall County Sheriff's Office handles arrest and booking records for the county. Boerne serves as the central hub for all criminal record requests in Kendall County.

Kendall County District Clerk

The Kendall County District Clerk keeps all felony criminal case records for the 216th Judicial District. Kendall County is part of the San Antonio metro area and has grown rapidly, bringing increased demand for the district court. Felony charges filed here include drug offenses, aggravated assault, DWI with felony enhancement, burglary, and other serious crimes. The clerk holds each case file from indictment through final disposition, including all motions, plea documents, and sentencing orders.

You can search Kendall County felony records in person at the courthouse in Boerne. Staff look up cases by name or case number and can pull records for review. Certified copies are available at the state-set per-page fee plus certification charge. The courthouse is located at 201 E. San Antonio Avenue in Boerne. You can reach the District Clerk at (830) 249-9343.

The Kendall County official website at co.kendall.tx.us provides contact information for the District Clerk, County Clerk, and Sheriff's Office. Check the site for current hours before visiting Boerne.

The statewide re:SearchTX system includes Kendall County felony records. You can search by party name across multiple Texas courts without driving to Boerne. Document downloads cost 10 cents per page with a $6 cap per document.

Kendall County Clerk - Misdemeanor Records

The Kendall County Clerk handles misdemeanor criminal records from the county court at law. Class A and Class B misdemeanor cases are filed here, including DWI charges, simple assault, lower-value theft, and small-amount drug possession. The County Clerk holds charge data, plea records, and final case outcomes for all misdemeanor matters in Kendall County.

The County Clerk is at the Boerne courthouse. You can reach the office at (830) 249-9343. Felony cases go to the District Clerk. Misdemeanor cases go to the County Clerk. Both offices are in the same courthouse building. Staff can direct you to the right office if you are unsure which type of record you need.

Kendall County Arrest Records

The Kendall County Sheriff's Office holds arrest and jail booking records for the county. Each booking record includes the person's name, date of birth, charges at arrest, bond amount, and release date. These records are separate from court case files but relate to the same criminal matter. As Kendall County grows, the volume of bookings at the county jail has increased alongside the county's population.

You can contact the Kendall County Sheriff's Office at (830) 249-9721. Requests for arrest records can be made in person or by mail. An arrest record only shows what was alleged at booking. Charges may be dropped or never formally filed. Check the District Clerk's case file for the final legal outcome. City police agencies in Boerne also book felony arrests through the county jail system.

Kendall County arrest records are public records under Texas law. Some details may be withheld for active cases or protected categories.

Texas DPS Criminal History - Kendall County

Kendall County criminal convictions are reported to the Texas DPS Computerized Criminal History (CCH) system. When local courts send conviction and deferred adjudication data to the Texas Department of Public Safety, those records appear in the statewide database covering all 254 Texas counties.

The DPS public name-based search at publicsite.dps.texas.gov costs $3 per search. Results show convictions and deferred adjudications reported to DPS. Dismissed cases, arrests without conviction, and sealed records do not appear. Fingerprint-based searches for more complete results are available through IdentoGO under the DPS FAST program.

For detailed Kendall County case records, the District Clerk in Boerne has full docket information on each case. The Texas Sex Offender Registry at the DPS public site is searchable by name or zip code and includes Kendall County residents.

What Kendall County Criminal Records Contain

Criminal records in Kendall County vary by case type. Felony case files at the District Clerk include the indictment or information, all motions filed, hearing records, plea agreements, jury documents when the case went to trial, the judgment, and sentencing orders. Misdemeanor files at the County Clerk are similar but 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. Contact the Sheriff's Office directly for Kendall County arrest records. Court files show legal outcomes. Arrest records show what was alleged. The DPS CCH shows the statewide conviction history. For detailed case documents in Kendall County, the District Clerk in Boerne is the right starting point for felony records.

Expunction and Nondisclosure in Kendall 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 took place. For Kendall County arrests, that is the district court in Boerne. Once an order is granted, all agencies holding records on that arrest must destroy their copies.

Qualifying cases include acquittals, pardons, identity theft cases, and some dismissals. Not all dismissed cases qualify. If expunction is not available, nondisclosure under Texas Government Code Section 411 may apply for cases that ended in deferred adjudication. Nondisclosure seals records from the public but does not destroy them. Serious felonies and sex offenses do not qualify. Waiting periods depend on offense class. The Kendall County District Clerk can explain what forms are needed and what fees to expect.

Cities in Kendall County

Boerne is the county seat and largest city in Kendall County. All felony criminal cases from cities across Kendall County are filed in the district court in Boerne.

Nearby Counties

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