Caldwell County Felony Records
Caldwell County felony records are kept by the District Clerk in Lockhart, Texas. The clerk's office maintains criminal case files, docket records, and court judgments for all felony charges filed in the district court. Caldwell County is in central Texas, south of Austin. You can search for felony records by visiting the courthouse in Lockhart, using the statewide re:SearchTX portal, or requesting records in writing. This page explains your options and what each resource provides.
Caldwell County Overview
Caldwell County District Clerk Office
The Caldwell County District Clerk is at the Caldwell County Courthouse, 110 S. Main St., Lockhart, TX 78644. You can call the office at (512) 398-1806. The clerk maintains the official court record for all felony cases filed in the county. This includes charging documents, pretrial motions, court orders, and final judgments. Staff can locate records by defendant name or case number and provide copies to anyone who requests them.
Caldwell County felony cases go through the 22nd District Court. This court handles all felony criminal matters as well as some civil cases at the district level. Because the court serves Caldwell County, the judge is based here rather than rotating from another county. For docket dates and case status, contact the clerk or check re:SearchTX. Court files are public unless sealed by a judge, and certified copies are available for a fee set under Texas Local Government Code.
The Caldwell County government website lists contact information for county offices, including the District Clerk and Courthouse in Lockhart.
The county website provides office contact details and links to departments that handle records requests in Caldwell County.
Online Case Search for Caldwell County
Use the re:SearchTX portal to search Caldwell County felony cases online. The system is maintained by the Texas Office of Court Administration and covers all 254 Texas counties. You can search by party name, case number, or attorney. Results include case details, docket events, document filings, and scheduled hearings. Free registration is required, and some advanced features or document downloads may carry a fee.
The Texas DPS Computerized Criminal History (CCH) portal is the state's main criminal records database. It captures arrests and dispositions from all Texas counties, including Caldwell. Public users search by name and partial date of birth through the CRS Public Website. You need an account and search credits. The system covers all felony-level charges and Class B misdemeanors and above.
For confirmed state prison sentences from Caldwell County felony convictions, check the TDCJ Offender Search. This free public tool shows current facility, release projections, and offense history for anyone sentenced to TDCJ custody. It does not reflect cases held at the local jail or sentences served on probation.
Texas Felony Classifications
Texas uses five levels of felony offense under the Penal Code. Capital felonies carry life or the death penalty. First-degree felonies carry 5 to 99 years or life in prison. 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. The charge level in a Caldwell County felony record tells you which sentencing range applied when the case was decided.
Texas Government Code Chapter 411, found at Texas Statutes Online, sets the rules for releasing criminal history data. Deferred adjudication cases, even without a final conviction, appear in the DPS system and are treated as public information. Nondisclosure orders can shield certain records from public view, but they require a court order under Government Code Sections 411.071-411.081.
Under the Texas Public Information Act, you have the right to request Caldwell County court records in writing. The office has ten business days to respond. If they want to withhold a record, they must seek a ruling from the Texas Attorney General. The Texas State Law Library guide explains the full process in plain language.
Note: Texas allows deferred adjudication to be sealed in some cases, but this requires a separate court proceeding and does not happen automatically.
Additional Resources
The Texas Sex Offender Registry shows registered offenders living in Caldwell County. Search by name, city, or address. The registry is operated by DPS under Government Code Chapter 62 and is updated regularly. It includes offense history and current registration details for covered offenders.
The Texas Commission on Jail Standards maintains data on the Caldwell County Jail, including inspection records and contact information for the sheriff's office. This is useful if you are trying to find someone held locally rather than in state prison.
If you need help understanding your rights or the record access process, the Texas Judicial Branch website provides links to court self-help resources, court directories, and information on how courts in Texas operate at the district level.
Nearby Counties
Caldwell County is in central Texas, near several counties with their own felony records systems.