Find Laredo Felony Records
Laredo felony records are maintained by the Webb County District Clerk at the Webb County Justice Center on Victoria Street. All felony cases in Laredo go through the Webb County District Courts, and records are available to the public through online search tools and in-person visits to the Justice Center. The Laredo Police Department keeps separate records for incident reports and arrests. For statewide criminal history data beyond Webb County, the Texas DPS Crime Records Service and re:SearchTX portal both provide free public access to broader criminal record information.
Laredo Quick Facts
Webb County District Clerk - Laredo Felony Records
The Webb County District Clerk is the official custodian of all felony court records for Laredo. The clerk's office is at the Webb County Justice Center on Victoria Street in downtown Laredo. All felony indictments, pleas, trial results, and final judgments are filed with this office. You can access records in person during regular business hours, or use the county's online case search to find basic case information at no charge.
Laredo is both the county seat and the largest city in Webb County. The district courts based at the Justice Center handle all felony criminal matters for the county. For certified copies of case documents, you can contact the District Clerk's office by phone or visit in person. Copy fees apply per page, and certified copies carry an additional certification charge. The staff can assist with locating files and processing copy requests during office hours.
| Office | Webb County District Clerk |
|---|---|
| Address | 1110 Victoria St. Laredo, TX 78040 |
| Phone | (956) 523-4300 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Website | webbcountytx.gov |
The screenshot below shows the Webb County official website, the main portal for accessing the Webb County District Clerk and Laredo felony records search tools.
The Webb County website provides access to court records, the District Clerk's office, and other county services related to Laredo criminal cases.
Note: Webb County's online case search shows public records only. Cases expunged by court order or under non-disclosure are not visible to the public.
Searching Laredo Felony Records Online
The Webb County District Clerk's website at webbcountytx.gov is the starting point for online searches of Laredo felony case records. The county's case search portal lets you look up cases by party name or cause number. Results show charge descriptions, case status, court events, and other public case information.
For statewide coverage, the re:SearchTX portal from the Texas Office of Court Administration also covers Webb County district courts. Re:SearchTX is free and covers participating courts across all of Texas. It is especially useful if someone may have criminal cases in both Laredo and other Texas counties. You can search by name and get results from all participating courts in a single search.
For certified copies of Laredo felony case documents, contact the Webb County District Clerk at (956) 523-4300 or visit in person at 1110 Victoria St. During office hours, the staff can typically pull files and provide copies while you wait for straightforward requests. More complex requests for older files may require additional time.
For statewide criminal history beyond Webb County, the Texas DPS Crime Records Service is the most complete resource. It draws data from courts and law enforcement agencies across Texas and covers records from all counties, not just Webb. Basic name searches are available online at no charge.
Laredo Police Department Records
The Laredo Police Department handles public records requests for police incident reports and arrest records. LPD records are kept separately from the Webb County court records held by the District Clerk. Police records capture what officers documented during an incident or arrest, while court records cover what happened after charges were filed and the case entered the court system.
| Office | Laredo Police Department - Records |
|---|---|
| Address | 4712 Maher Ave. Laredo, TX 78041 |
| Phone | (956) 795-2800 |
| Website | laredotexas.gov/police |
Texas Government Code Chapter 552 gives the public the right to request records from any Texas government agency, including Laredo PD. The department must respond to requests within 10 business days. Incident reports for closed cases are generally available without issue. Records from active or pending investigations may be withheld or partially redacted under exceptions to the public information law.
Laredo Municipal Court
The Laredo Municipal Court handles Class C misdemeanors and city ordinance violations. These are not felony cases. Municipal court records are kept separate from the Webb County District Clerk's felony records. If you need records for traffic violations, minor city ordinance charges, or other Class C matters, the municipal court is the right office to contact.
| Address | 2916 Carnation Ave. Laredo, TX 78043 |
|---|---|
| Phone | (956) 791-7600 |
| Website | laredotexas.gov/municipal-court |
Municipal court handles city-level Class C matters only. These records will not appear in the Webb County District Clerk's felony case search system.
Note: If you need records for a city ordinance violation in Laredo, contact the municipal court. For felony or state-level charges, contact the Webb County District Clerk.
Texas Criminal Record Tools for Laredo
These statewide tools complement the Webb County resources and are useful when you need criminal history data that extends beyond Laredo or Laredo felony court records.
The TDCJ Offender Search covers people in Texas state prisons. If someone was convicted of a felony in Webb County and received a state prison sentence, they will appear in TDCJ records with current custody status, unit assignment, and projected release date. County jail inmates are not included in TDCJ records.
The Texas Sex Offender Registry is maintained by Texas DPS and is free to search by name or location. Registered sex offenders in Laredo appear here alongside registrants from across the state. The registry is updated as registrations are added, changed, or removed.
- re:SearchTX - statewide court records portal
- TDCJ Offender Search - Texas state prison records
- Texas DPS Criminal History - statewide criminal records
- Texas Sex Offender Registry - Laredo area sex offenders
Webb County Felony Records
Laredo is the county seat of Webb County, and all felony cases in the city go through the Webb County District Courts. The county page has more details on the District Clerk, available search tools, courthouse address, and how to request certified criminal case records.