Medina County Criminal Records

Medina County criminal records are maintained at the county courthouse in Hondo, the county seat west of San Antonio. The District Clerk handles felony case files from the district court. The County Clerk keeps misdemeanor records from the county court. If you want to search for a criminal case, look up what charges were filed, or check on a court outcome, those two offices in Hondo are where you start. Arrest and booking records come from the Medina County Sheriff's Office. Medina County has grown as part of the San Antonio metro area, and the courthouse in Hondo processes all criminal filings for the county.

Medina County District Clerk

The Medina County District Clerk holds all felony criminal case records filed in the 38th Judicial District. Felony charges include aggravated assault, burglary, drug offenses, robbery, and other serious crimes. The clerk maintains the complete case file from indictment through final disposition, covering motions, plea agreements, and sentencing orders. Records are open to the public during office hours.

You can search Medina County felony records in person at the courthouse in Hondo. The clerk searches by name or case number and can pull certified copies on request. Certified copies carry a per-page fee plus a certification charge set by state law. Call (830) 741-6070 to confirm current hours and procedures before visiting.

The Medina County portal at medinacounty.org links to the District Clerk, County Clerk, and Sheriff's Office. All three hold parts of the county's criminal records.

The statewide re:SearchTX system covers Medina County court records. Search by party name across multiple courts. Documents cost 10 cents per page with a $6 cap per document.

Medina County Clerk - Misdemeanor Records

The Medina County Clerk holds misdemeanor criminal records from the county court. Class A and Class B misdemeanors are filed here. These cases include DWI, simple assault, theft, and minor drug possession. The clerk keeps charge data, plea records, and case outcomes for all misdemeanor filings in Medina County.

The County Clerk is at the same courthouse in Hondo. The charge type determines which office holds a given file. Felonies go to the District Clerk. Misdemeanors go to the County Clerk. Call (830) 741-6070 to reach either office before your visit. Both are in the same building.

Some Medina County cases may appear in the statewide TOPICs system, which aggregates court data from participating Texas counties.

Medina County Arrest Records

The Medina County Sheriff's Office holds arrest records and jail booking data for the county. When someone is arrested and booked into the county jail, the Sheriff's Office creates a record with the person's name, charges at booking, date of birth, bond amount, and booking date. These records are separate from court case files but relate to the same matter.

Contact the Medina County Sheriff's Office at (830) 741-6152. Requests for arrest records can be made in person or by written request. City police agencies in Medina County may also route felony arrests through the county jail. Medina County borders Bexar County (San Antonio) to the east, and the county handles some cases tied to the broader San Antonio metro area. An arrest record only shows what was alleged at booking. Check the District Clerk's files for the final case outcome.

Note: Arrest records in Medina County are public records under Texas law. Some details may be withheld for active cases or certain protected categories.

Texas DPS Criminal History - Medina County

Medina County criminal convictions feed into the Texas DPS Computerized Criminal History (CCH) system. When Medina County courts report convictions or deferred adjudications to DPS, those records enter 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 only convictions and deferred adjudications reported to DPS. Dismissed cases, arrests without conviction, and sealed records do not appear. Fingerprint-based checks through IdentoGO under the DPS FAST program give more complete results.

For county-level case detail in Medina County, the District Clerk in Hondo has more complete records on individual cases. Use both sources together for a thorough search.

You can also check the Texas Sex Offender Registry for Medina County residents. The registry is maintained by DPS and searchable by name or zip code.

What Medina County Criminal Records Contain

Criminal records in Medina County include different documents based on case type. Felony files at the District Clerk typically contain the indictment, motions from both sides, plea agreements, the judgment, and sentencing orders. Trial cases also include jury instructions and the verdict. Misdemeanor files at the County Clerk are 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. Court records show legal outcomes. Arrest records show what was alleged. The DPS CCH shows consolidated conviction history. For detailed case documents in Medina County, start with the District Clerk in Hondo.

Expunction and Nondisclosure in Medina County

Texas law allows some people to have criminal records expunged or sealed. Expunction under Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Chapter 55 removes and destroys records for qualifying cases. You file the petition in the district court where the arrest occurred. For Medina County arrests, that means the 38th District Court in Hondo. Once granted, all agencies holding records must destroy their copies.

Qualifying situations include acquittals, pardons, identity theft cases, and some dismissals. Not all dismissed cases qualify. Nondisclosure under Texas Government Code Section 411 may apply to deferred adjudication cases if expunction is not available. Nondisclosure seals records from public view but does not destroy them. Serious felonies and sex offenses do not qualify. The Medina County District Clerk can advise on applicable forms and fees.

Cities in Medina County

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

Nearby Counties

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