Kimble County Criminal Records

Kimble County criminal records are kept at the courthouse in Junction, the county seat in the Texas Hill Country where the North and South Llano Rivers meet. The District Clerk holds felony case files from district court. Misdemeanor records from county court are maintained by the County Clerk. Both offices are open to the public, and you can search for a criminal case, check charges, or request a court document during regular business hours. Kimble is a rural county with a small population, so the courthouse staff is limited. The Kimble County Sheriff's Office handles arrest records and is the primary law enforcement agency for the area.

Kimble County District Clerk

The Kimble County District Clerk keeps felony criminal case records for the 198th Judicial District. Kimble County is a rural Hill Country county with a small population. The clerk holds all felony case files from indictment through final disposition, including motions, plea documents, and sentencing orders. All records are public and available during office hours. Call ahead before visiting Junction, as courthouse staff is limited.

In-person searches at the Junction courthouse are the direct way to access Kimble County felony records. Staff look up cases by name or case number. Certified copies carry the standard state-set fees. The courthouse is located at 501 Main Street in Junction.

The Kimble County official website at co.kimble.tx.us has contact information for county offices. Confirm current hours by phone before visiting Junction.

The statewide re:SearchTX system may include Kimble County felony case records. You can search by party name across multiple Texas courts without traveling to Junction. Document downloads cost 10 cents per page with a $6 cap per document.

Kimble County Clerk - Misdemeanor Records

The Kimble County Clerk handles misdemeanor criminal records from the county court. Class A and Class B misdemeanor cases are filed here, including DWI charges, simple assault, and minor drug possession. The County Clerk holds charge data, plea records, and final case outcomes for all misdemeanor matters in Kimble County.

You can reach the County Clerk at (325) 446-3351. The office is at the Junction courthouse. Felony cases go to the District Clerk. Misdemeanor cases go to the County Clerk. Both offices are in the same courthouse building. Staff can help you find the right record when you visit or call.

Kimble County Arrest Records

The Kimble 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.

You can contact the Kimble County Sheriff's Office at (325) 446-2615. Requests for arrest records can be made in person or by mail. An arrest record only reflects 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. Kimble County arrest records are public records under Texas law. Some details may be withheld for active cases or protected categories.

Texas DPS Criminal History - Kimble County

Kimble County criminal convictions are reported to the Texas DPS Computerized Criminal History (CCH) system. When local courts send conviction 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 Kimble County case records, the District Clerk in Junction has the full docket information on each case. Given the county's small size, the statewide DPS system may be the easiest first step. The Texas Sex Offender Registry at the DPS site is searchable by name or zip code.

What Kimble County Criminal Records Contain

Criminal records in Kimble County vary by case type. Felony case files at the District Clerk include the indictment or information, motions filed, hearing records, plea agreements, 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 at (325) 446-2615 for Kimble County arrest records. Court files show legal outcomes. Arrest records show what was alleged. The DPS CCH shows the statewide conviction history.

Expunction and Nondisclosure in Kimble 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 Kimble County arrests, that is the district court in Junction. 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. The Kimble County District Clerk can explain what forms apply and what fees to expect.

Cities in Kimble County

Junction is the county seat and largest city in Kimble County. All criminal cases from the county are filed in the district court in Junction.

Nearby Counties

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