Kendall County Felony Records
Kendall County felony records are filed with the District Clerk in Boerne, Texas, and include all criminal cases handled by the Kendall County District Court. This page covers how to search those records in person and online through local and statewide resources.
Kendall County Overview
Kendall County District Clerk
The Kendall County District Clerk's office is in Boerne at the county courthouse. The clerk maintains all felony criminal case records for the 216th District Court along with civil filings, family law cases, and juvenile matters. Kendall County has grown significantly in recent years as part of the San Antonio metro area expansion into the Texas Hill Country. That growth has brought a larger caseload to the district courts.
You can look up Kendall County felony cases in person at the courthouse or through the re:SearchTX online portal. In-person searches allow you to review full case files and get certified copies on the same visit. Bring the cause number if you have it. Staff can also search by name, though a research fee may apply when no cause number is provided.
Copy fees are $1 per page for plain copies and $5 per document for certified copies. The office is open Monday through Friday. Hours follow the standard courthouse schedule. Call ahead to confirm before traveling.
The Kendall County official website provides office directories, contact numbers, and links to county services including the District Clerk in Boerne.
The county site includes addresses and hours for all offices at the Boerne courthouse.
216th District Court
The 216th District Court serves Kendall County and handles felony criminal cases along with civil and family matters. The court sits in Boerne. When a felony arrest is made in Kendall County, the case is typically presented to a grand jury. If indicted, it is filed with the District Clerk and assigned a cause number in the 216th District Court.
Texas felony levels under the Penal Code range from capital offenses to state jail felonies. Capital felonies can bring the death penalty or life without parole. First-degree felonies carry 5 to 99 years. 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. All of these types of cases generate records filed with the Kendall County District Clerk.
Kendall County felony cases range from assault and drug charges to theft and DWI offenses elevated to felony level. The 216th handles the full spectrum of felony types that appear in a growing suburban and rural Texas county.
How to Search Kendall County Felony Records
Online searches are available through re:SearchTX, the statewide court portal covering all 254 Texas counties. This is the fastest way to look up a Kendall County case without driving to Boerne. Search by name or cause number. Basic data is free. Document images may require a paid subscription.
The Texas DPS Criminal History system lets you run a name-based search for $3. Results pull from the statewide CCH database and include Kendall County felony dispositions. Fingerprint-based searches are more accurate if the results will be used for formal purposes. A free account is required for both search types.
The TDCJ Offender Search shows people sentenced to Texas state prison from Kendall County. You can search by name or TDCJ number and see current facility, release date, and offense data. This is useful when trying to locate a specific person convicted of a felony in Kendall County.
The Texas Sex Offender Registry is searchable by county and includes all registered sex offenders in Kendall County.
Kendall County Sheriff
The Kendall County Sheriff's Office handles law enforcement in unincorporated parts of the county and operates the county jail. People arrested on felony charges in Kendall County are booked at the jail and held until bond is set or they are transferred. Jail roster and inmate information may be available through the sheriff's office or the county website.
Arrest records held by the sheriff are separate from court case records held by the District Clerk. If you need to know whether someone has been arrested and is currently in custody, contact the sheriff. For court case history and filings, go to the District Clerk. Both offices are accessible in Boerne.
Expunctions and Nondisclosures in Kendall County
People who qualify can seek to clear their Kendall County felony records through expunction or nondisclosure. Expunction under Chapter 55 of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure completely destroys records when the case was dismissed, the person was acquitted, or other qualifying conditions are met. Nondisclosure under Government Code Chapter 411 seals records for qualifying deferred adjudication cases.
Both types of petitions are filed with the Kendall County District Clerk. The clerk's office can tell you which forms to use and where to file. Legal help with these matters is available through the State Bar of Texas lawyer referral service at (800) 252-9690. Self-help guides are available at TexasLawHelp.org.
Note: Not all offenses qualify for expunction or nondisclosure. Waiting periods and eligibility rules vary. Consult an attorney to assess your specific situation before filing.
Nearby Counties
Kendall County is in the Texas Hill Country northwest of San Antonio. These pages cover felony records for neighboring counties.