Uvalde County Criminal Records

Uvalde County criminal records are kept by the District Clerk and County Clerk in Uvalde, the county seat. Felony case files go to the District Clerk for cases heard in district court, while the County Clerk handles misdemeanor records from the county court. If you need to find a criminal case, look up charges, or search for a court outcome in Uvalde County, both clerk offices hold those files and respond to public requests. The Uvalde County Sheriff's Office holds arrest and booking records separately. Uvalde is located in South Texas between San Antonio and Del Rio, and the courthouse in Uvalde is the central location for all criminal case filings in the county.

Uvalde County District Clerk

The Uvalde County District Clerk keeps all felony criminal records filed in the 38th Judicial District. Felony charges here can include drug trafficking, aggravated assault, burglary, and other serious crimes under Texas law. The clerk holds each case file from indictment through final disposition. That includes motions from both sides, plea agreements, verdicts, and sentencing orders. All files are open to the public during office hours.

You can search Uvalde County felony records in person at the courthouse in Uvalde. Staff search by name or case number. They can pull certified copies on request, and fees are set by state law. The courthouse is located in the city of Uvalde. Call the clerk's office at (830) 278-3911 before visiting to confirm hours and procedures.

The statewide re:SearchTX system covers Uvalde County case records for remote searching. Look up cases by party name across Texas courts. Downloads cost 10 cents per page with a $6 cap per document.

Uvalde County Clerk - Misdemeanor Records

The Uvalde County Clerk holds misdemeanor criminal records from the county court. Class A and Class B misdemeanors are filed here. These cases cover DWI, simple assault, petty theft, and minor drug possession. The County Clerk maintains charge information, plea records, and final case dispositions for all misdemeanor matters in Uvalde County.

The County Clerk is also at the Uvalde courthouse. You can reach the office at (830) 278-3911. Records are available for public inspection. If you aren't sure whether a case is a felony or misdemeanor, the charge type tells you which office holds the file. Both clerks share the same courthouse building in Uvalde.

Some Uvalde County criminal cases may be accessible through the statewide TOPICs system, which collects court data from participating Texas counties.

Uvalde County Arrest Records

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

You can contact the Uvalde County Sheriff's Office at (830) 278-2525. Requests for arrest records can be made in person or by mail. The Sheriff's Office handles arrests made by county deputies, and city police in Uvalde also book through the county jail for felony charges.

An arrest record shows what was alleged at the time of booking. Charges may have been changed, dropped, or never filed. The District Clerk's case file shows the final outcome. Check both sources when you need a complete picture of a criminal matter in Uvalde County.

Note: Arrest records are public under Texas law, but some details may be withheld for active cases or protected categories.

Texas DPS Criminal History - Uvalde County

Uvalde County criminal records flow into the Texas DPS Computerized Criminal History (CCH) system. When courts here report convictions or deferred adjudications to the Texas Department of Public Safety, those records go into the statewide database. The CCH consolidates data from 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 that were reported to DPS. Dismissed cases, arrests without conviction, and sealed records don't show up. For a more complete search, fingerprint-based checks are available through IdentoGO under the DPS FAST program.

The DPS search gives a quick statewide view. For county-level case detail in Uvalde County, the District Clerk in Uvalde has more complete information on each individual case. Use both sources together for a thorough check.

You can also check the Texas Sex Offender Registry for Uvalde County residents by name or zip code.

What Uvalde County Criminal Records Contain

Criminal records in Uvalde County vary by case type and stage. Felony case files at the District Clerk typically contain the indictment or information, motions from both sides, hearing notices, plea agreements, jury instructions if the case went to trial, the judgment, and sentencing documents. Misdemeanor files at the County Clerk are similar but generally shorter.

Arrest records from the Sheriff's Office include booking data: name, date of birth, physical description, charges at booking, bond amount, and release date. Jail records may also include mugshots. The type of record you need depends on your purpose. Court case records show legal outcomes. Arrest records show charges at booking. The DPS CCH shows the statewide conviction history. Start with the District Clerk in Uvalde for detailed court records.

Expunction and Nondisclosure in Uvalde County

Texas law lets eligible people 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 of the county where the arrest occurred. For Uvalde County arrests, that means the 38th District Court in Uvalde. Once granted, all agencies holding those records must destroy their copies.

Qualifying situations include acquittals, pardons, identity theft cases, and some dismissals. Not every dismissed case qualifies. If expunction is not an option, you may seek nondisclosure under Texas Government Code Section 411 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 Uvalde County District Clerk can explain what forms apply and what fees to expect.

Cities in Uvalde County

Uvalde is the county seat and the largest city in the county. All criminal cases from cities and communities in Uvalde County are filed through the District Clerk's office in Uvalde.

Nearby Counties

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