Search Wilson County Criminal Records

Wilson County criminal records are filed and maintained by the District Clerk and County Clerk offices in Floresville, Texas. The District Clerk handles felony cases in the 81st Judicial District Court, while the County Clerk keeps misdemeanor records from the county court. Floresville is the county seat, and the courthouse there is where all criminal case filings for Wilson County are centralized. The Wilson County Sheriff's Office holds arrest and jail booking records for the county.

Wilson County District Clerk

The Wilson County District Clerk is the official keeper of felony criminal case records filed in the 81st Judicial District Court. Felony charges can include serious offenses like aggravated assault, drug manufacturing or delivery, robbery, burglary, and murder. The clerk holds the complete case file from indictment through final disposition, including motions, plea documents, verdicts, and sentencing orders. Records are available for public inspection during office hours.

You can search Wilson County criminal records in person at the courthouse in Floresville. The clerk's office searches cases by name or case number. Staff can locate files and pull certified copies. Certified copies carry a per-page fee plus a certification charge under Texas law. If you need records for a specific case, call ahead to confirm the office has those files ready or to ask about any mail-in request process.

The Wilson County official website has contact and office information for the District Clerk and other county offices. The site lists office hours and can help you prepare before visiting in person.

Both the official Wilson County website and the county portal link to the District Clerk, County Clerk, and Sheriff's Office in Floresville.

The statewide re:SearchTX system covers Wilson County felony case records. You can search by party name remotely without going to Floresville. Document downloads cost 10 cents per page with a $6 cap per document.

Wilson County Clerk - Misdemeanor Records

The Wilson County Clerk maintains misdemeanor criminal records from the county court. Class A and Class B misdemeanors are filed here. These cases cover DWI, simple assault, theft, and possession of small amounts of controlled substances. The County Clerk holds charge information, plea records, and final dispositions for all misdemeanor cases in Wilson County.

The County Clerk's office is at the courthouse in Floresville. You can reach the office by phone at (830) 393-7306. Records are open to the public, and staff can pull certified copies on request. Felony records go to the District Clerk. Misdemeanor records go to the County Clerk. Both offices are in the Wilson County courthouse in Floresville.

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

Wilson County Arrest Records

The Wilson County Sheriff's Office holds arrest and booking records 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, date of birth, charges at booking, bond amount, and release date. These records are separate from court case files but relate to the same criminal events.

You can contact the Wilson County Sheriff's Office at (830) 393-2535. The Sheriff's Office handles arrests made by county deputies. City police in Floresville and other communities book through the county jail for felony charges. Requests for arrest records can be made in person or by mail. Contact the office first to ask about procedures and any applicable fees.

An arrest record reflects what was alleged at booking. It does not show whether charges were later filed or how the case ended in court. The District Clerk's case file shows the final outcome. For a complete picture of any criminal matter in Wilson County, check both the Sheriff's Office and the District Clerk.

Arrest records in Wilson County are public records under Texas law. Some details may be withheld if a case is still active or involves a protected category.

Texas DPS Criminal History - Wilson County

Wilson County criminal records feed into the Texas DPS Computerized Criminal History (CCH) system. When Wilson County courts report convictions or deferred adjudications to the Texas Department of Public Safety, those entries appear in the statewide database. The CCH consolidates data from all 254 Texas counties into one searchable index.

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 searches through IdentoGO under the DPS FAST program are available for more complete background checks.

The DPS search gives a useful statewide overview. For full case-level detail on Wilson County matters, the District Clerk in Floresville has the complete records. Both sources work well together for a thorough records check.

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

What Wilson County Criminal Records Contain

Criminal records in Wilson County include a range of documents depending on the case type and stage. Felony case files at the District Clerk typically contain the indictment or information, motions, 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 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, though access varies. Wilson County arrest records are available through the Sheriff's Office by request.

Court case records show legal outcomes. Arrest records show what was alleged. The DPS CCH shows statewide conviction history. For detailed court documents and docket entries, start with the District Clerk in Floresville for Wilson County felony records.

Expunction and Nondisclosure in Wilson 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. You file the petition in the district court of the county where the arrest occurred. For Wilson County arrests, that means the 81st District Court in Floresville. Once granted, all agencies holding records on that arrest must destroy their copies.

Qualifying situations include acquittals, pardons, identity theft cases, and some dismissals. Not all dismissed cases qualify. If expunction is not available, you may seek an order of nondisclosure under Texas Government Code Section 411 for cases that ended in deferred adjudication. Nondisclosure seals records from the public without destroying them. Serious felonies and sex offenses do not qualify for nondisclosure. Waiting periods depend on the offense class. The Wilson County District Clerk can tell you what forms apply and what fees to expect.

After an expunction order is served on all agencies, the Wilson County District Clerk removes the records and DPS deletes the entry from the state CCH database.

Cities in Wilson County

Floresville is the county seat and the largest city in Wilson County. All felony criminal cases from cities across Wilson County are filed in the 81st District Court in Floresville.

Nearby Counties

These counties border or lie near Wilson County. Each has its own District Clerk and court system for criminal records.