Burleson County Felony Records
Burleson County felony records are kept by the District Clerk in Caldwell, Texas. The clerk's office maintains all criminal case filings for felony charges heard in the district court, along with case histories, court orders, and final judgments. Burleson County is located in central Texas, between Bryan-College Station and Austin. If you need to search a felony case, get copies of court documents, or check an offender's current status, this page covers the key resources for doing so in Burleson County.
Burleson County Overview
District Clerk in Burleson County
The Burleson County District Clerk is located at the Burleson County Courthouse, 100 W. Buck St., Caldwell, TX 77836. You can reach the office at (979) 567-2329. The clerk keeps all felony case files, including the original charging documents, filed motions, hearing records, and final court orders. Staff can help you locate a case by defendant name or case number and pull documents for review or copying.
Felony cases in Burleson County go through the 21st District Court, which is a multi-county court that also covers Lee and Washington counties. The rotating judge schedule means hearing dates may vary. For current docket information, contact the clerk's office directly or check re:SearchTX online. Certified copies of court records carry a per-page fee set under Texas Local Government Code. The clerk can confirm current rates by phone before you visit.
The Burleson County website includes contact details for county offices and the courthouse in Caldwell.
The county site lists office hours, phone numbers, and department contacts relevant to accessing felony records in Burleson County.
Searching Burleson County Cases Online
For online case lookups, use re:SearchTX, the official statewide court records portal managed by the Texas Office of Court Administration. The system covers all 254 Texas counties and lets you search by case number, party name, or attorney. Case information, docket events, and filed documents are accessible through the portal. Free registration is required to use the system, and some document access carries a fee.
The Texas DPS CCH system holds statewide criminal history data and includes Burleson County felony records. Name-based searches are available to the general public through the CRS Public Website. You create an account, buy search credits, and run queries by name and partial birth date. The system captures all Class B misdemeanors and above, including every felony level. For the most reliable match, fingerprint-based searches are preferred but require a certified channeler.
The TDCJ Offender Search is free and shows Burleson County felony convicts currently in state prison. Search by name or TDCJ number to get current location, offense type, and release dates. The tool does not cover people held in the Burleson County Jail or those serving probation.
Texas Felony Definitions and Public Access Rules
Texas classifies felonies by degree under the Penal Code. Capital felonies carry life or death. First-degree felonies carry 5 to 99 years or life. Second-degree felonies carry 2 to 20 years. Third-degree felonies carry 2 to 10 years. State jail felonies carry 180 days to 2 years in a state jail facility, not a state prison. When you read a Burleson County case record, the charge section will tell you which degree was alleged and what the final sentence was.
Public access to these records is governed by Texas Government Code Chapter 411 and the Texas Public Information Act under Chapter 552. Court records are generally public unless sealed by court order. Deferred adjudication records are also public. If you want to challenge a record or pursue expunction, see the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Chapter 55 through the Texas State Law Library guide.
- Court records are presumed public under Government Code Chapter 552
- Sealed records require a court order and are not publicly accessible
- Expunctions under Chapter 55 can remove qualifying arrest records
- Deferred adjudication remains in the DPS CCH database even without conviction
Sex Offender and Jail Information
Registered sex offenders living in Burleson County appear in the Texas Sex Offender Registry. DPS maintains this statewide database under Government Code Chapter 62. You can search by name, county, zip code, or proximity to an address. The registry shows current address, registration dates, and offense information.
For people held in the Burleson County Jail pending felony charges, contact the Burleson County Sheriff's Office in Caldwell. The sheriff runs the county detention facility and can tell you about current detainees and booking status. Jail rosters are generally public records under the Public Information Act.
The Texas Commission on Jail Standards maintains a directory of county jails, including Burleson County, with contact information and inspection records. This is useful if you need to verify current facility status or compliance data.
Note: Local jail records and state prison records are separate systems. Check both if you are not sure where someone is being held.
Nearby Counties
Burleson County is near several central Texas counties, each with its own district clerk and felony court records.