Real County Criminal Records

Real County criminal records are kept by the District Clerk and County Clerk offices in Leakey, the county seat in the Texas Hill Country. The District Clerk handles felony case files from the district court, and the County Clerk maintains misdemeanor records from the county court. Real County is a small, rural county with a low population, and the courthouse in Leakey is where all criminal case filings are processed and stored. If you need to find a criminal case or look up court records in Real County, those two clerk offices hold the files you need. Arrest and booking data is maintained by the Real County Sheriff's Office.

Real County District Clerk

The Real County District Clerk keeps all felony criminal records for the 198th Judicial District. Real County is one of the smallest counties in Texas by population, located in the Texas Hill Country. Felony charges filed here can include drug offenses, assault, burglary, and other serious crimes. The clerk holds the full case file from indictment through final disposition, including motions, plea documents, and sentencing orders.

In-person searches are available at the Real County Courthouse in Leakey. Staff can search by name or case number. Certified copies cost a per-page fee. Leakey is a very small county seat, so the courthouse handles all criminal filings for the county. Call ahead to confirm hours before making the drive.

The Real County official website at co.real.tx.us links to county offices including the District Clerk, County Clerk, and Sheriff's Office.

The realcounty.org portal provides additional Real County contact information and resources for residents and those searching county records.

Real County felony records are searchable through the statewide re:SearchTX system. You can search by party name from any computer. Pages cost 10 cents each, capped at $6 per document. Given the remote location of Leakey, this online option is especially useful.

Real County Clerk - Misdemeanor Records

The Real 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, and petty theft. The clerk keeps charge documents, plea records, and final case dispositions for all misdemeanor cases in Real County.

The County Clerk is at the courthouse in Leakey. Phone is (830) 232-5202. Records are open to the public. Felonies go to the District Clerk. Misdemeanors go to the County Clerk. Both offices are in the same courthouse in Leakey. Real County is one of the least populous counties in Texas, so the courthouse staff handles a lower volume of cases than larger counties.

Real County Arrest Records

The Real County Sheriff's Office holds arrest and booking records for the county. When someone is booked into the county jail, the Sheriff's Office creates a record with the person's name, charges at arrest, date of birth, bond amount, and booking date. Real County has no large cities, so the Sheriff's Office handles most arrests in the county.

Contact the Real County Sheriff's Office at (830) 232-5201 to ask about arrest records. Requests can be made in person or by mail. An arrest record reflects what was alleged at booking. The District Clerk's case file shows the final legal outcome. Always check both sources for a complete picture of any criminal matter in Real County.

Arrest records in Real County are public under Texas law. Some details may be withheld in active cases. Real County is in the Hill Country and is visited by many outdoor recreation travelers. Some arrests may involve out-of-county or out-of-state individuals.

Real County is one of the most rural counties in Texas. The county jail in Leakey serves as the booking facility. Cases sometimes involve transfers to larger nearby counties for court proceedings when the local docket is limited.

Texas DPS Criminal History - Real County

Real County criminal records feed into the Texas DPS Computerized Criminal History (CCH) system. Convictions and deferred adjudications reported by Real County courts appear in the statewide database, which covers all 254 Texas counties.

The DPS public search at publicsite.dps.texas.gov costs $3 per search. Only convictions and deferred adjudications that courts reported to DPS appear. Dismissed cases, arrests without charges, and sealed records do not show up. Fingerprint-based searches through IdentoGO provide more thorough results.

For Real County case-level detail, the District Clerk in Leakey has the most complete records. Use the DPS search for a quick statewide overview.

The Texas Sex Offender Registry can be searched for Real County residents by name or zip code.

What Real County Criminal Records Contain

Felony case files at the District Clerk include the indictment or information, motions from both sides, hearing notices, plea agreements, jury instructions if a trial occurred, the final judgment, and sentencing documents. These records are public and available during office hours. Misdemeanor files at the County Clerk follow a similar structure.

Arrest records from the Sheriff's Office include booking data: name, date of birth, physical description, charges at booking, bond amount, and release date. Real County has a small population, so the number of records is low. The same types of documents are available as in larger counties.

Court records show legal outcomes. Arrest records show what was alleged. The DPS CCH shows statewide conviction history. For full Real County felony case details, start at the District Clerk in Leakey.

Expunction and Nondisclosure in Real County

Texas law allows eligible people to expunge or seal criminal records. 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 Real County arrests, that is the 198th District Court in Leakey.

Qualifying situations include acquittals, pardons, identity theft cases, and some dismissals. Not every dismissed case qualifies. If expunction does not apply, an order of nondisclosure under Texas Government Code Section 411 may be available for deferred adjudication cases. Nondisclosure seals records from the public but does not destroy them. Serious felonies and sex offenses do not qualify. The Real County District Clerk can explain which forms apply and what fees to expect.

Cities in Real County

Leakey is the county seat and main community in Real County. All felony criminal cases in the county are filed with the District Clerk in Leakey.

Nearby Counties

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