Find Kerr County Criminal Records

Kerr County criminal records are kept by the District Clerk and County Clerk at the courthouse in Kerrville, the county seat in the Texas Hill Country. The District Clerk is responsible 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 request a copy of a criminal court record during normal business hours. The Kerr County Sheriff's Office and Kerrville Police Department hold arrest and booking records. Kerrville is the central location for all criminal case filings in Kerr County.

Kerr County District Clerk

The Kerr County District Clerk keeps all felony criminal case records for the 216th Judicial District. Kerr County serves as the hub of the Texas Hill Country and handles a steady volume of felony cases. Charges filed here include drug offenses, aggravated assault, burglary, DWI with felony enhancement, and other serious crimes. The clerk holds each case file from indictment through final disposition, including all motions, plea documents, and sentencing orders. All records are public.

You can search Kerr County felony records in person at the courthouse in Kerrville. Staff look up cases by name or case number. Certified copies are available at the state-set per-page fee plus certification charge. The courthouse is located at 700 Main Street in Kerrville. You can reach the District Clerk at (830) 792-2222.

The Kerr County portal at kerrcounty.org provides additional information on county services and offices. Confirm current hours and procedures before visiting the courthouse in Kerrville.

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

Kerr County Clerk - Misdemeanor Records

The Kerr 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 Kerr County.

The County Clerk is at the Kerrville courthouse. You can reach the office at (830) 792-2222. Felony cases go to the District Clerk. Misdemeanor cases go to the County Clerk. Both offices are in the same courthouse building at 700 Main Street. Staff can direct you to the right office if you are unsure which type of record you need.

Some Kerr County criminal cases may also appear in the statewide TOPICs court data system, which aggregates case information from participating Texas counties.

Kerr County Arrest Records

The Kerr 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. City police in Kerrville also book felony arrests through the county jail system.

You can contact the Kerr County Sheriff's Office at (830) 896-1216. 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. Always check both sources when you need a full picture of a criminal matter in Kerr County.

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

Texas DPS Criminal History - Kerr County

Kerr 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. The CCH covers all 254 Texas counties in one searchable system.

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 Kerr County case records, the District Clerk in Kerrville 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 Kerr County residents.

What Kerr County Criminal Records Contain

Criminal records in Kerr 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 in most cases.

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 Kerr 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 Kerr County, the District Clerk in Kerrville is the right starting point for felony records.

Expunction and Nondisclosure in Kerr 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 Kerr County arrests, that is the district court in Kerrville. 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 Kerr County District Clerk can explain what forms are needed and what fees to expect.

Cities in Kerr County

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

Nearby Counties

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