Search Kerr County Felony Records
Kerr County felony records are maintained by the District Clerk's office in Kerrville, Texas, and cover all criminal cases processed through the Kerr County District Court. Kerr County provides criminal court records, inmate and jail bond records, and crime incident reports through its online portals. This page explains where to find them.
Kerr County Overview
Kerr County District Clerk
The Kerr County District Clerk's office is located at the Kerr County Courthouse in Kerrville. The District Clerk maintains all felony criminal case records, civil filings, family law cases, and juvenile matters handled in the 198th District Court. This office is the starting point for any formal records request related to felony cases in Kerr County.
Kerr County provides criminal court records through its online portal along with inmate information and jail bond records. The county has worked to put more records online in recent years, which makes it easier to do initial searches without a trip to Kerrville. For a full case file or certified copies, however, you still need to contact the District Clerk directly.
Standard copy fees apply: $1 per page for plain copies and $5 per document for certified copies. A $5 research fee per name may apply when no cause number is provided. Payment types accepted at the Kerr County courthouse typically include cash, check, money order, and credit or debit card. Confirm accepted payment types when you call.
The Kerr County official website links to the District Clerk, Sheriff, and other county offices serving Kerrville and the surrounding Hill Country area.
From the Kerr County site you can find contact details, office hours, and links to online county resources.
198th District Court
The 198th District Court sits in Kerrville and handles felony criminal cases for Kerr County. The court has jurisdiction over all felony levels from capital offenses to state jail felonies. The judge presides over arraignments, plea hearings, jury trials, and sentencing. All of these proceedings generate records that the District Clerk maintains.
Texas Penal Code felony levels: Capital felonies bring life without parole or the death penalty. First-degree felonies carry 5 to 99 years. Second-degree felonies run 2 to 20 years. Third-degree felonies run 2 to 10 years. State jail felonies run 180 days to 2 years. The court processes each of these case types along with the civil, family, and juvenile matters that the 198th also handles.
Kerr County is part of the Texas Hill Country and draws a mix of local residents and people from surrounding areas. Felony cases in the county run the range of drug offenses, assault, property crimes, and DWI matters elevated to felony status. The court docket is active given the county's population and its position as a regional center for the Hill Country.
Note: The 198th District Court handles both criminal and civil matters. If you are not sure which docket a case is on, the District Clerk can look it up by name or cause number and direct you to the right division.
How to Search Kerr County Felony Records
Kerr County felony records can be searched several ways. The county provides criminal court records online through its own portal, which is a good first stop. For cases indexed there, you can get basic case information without a visit. For full files and certified copies, visit the District Clerk at the courthouse in Kerrville.
The statewide re:SearchTX portal also covers Kerr County and is another free option for basic lookups. Search by name or cause number. Document access may require a subscription. The Texas DPS Criminal History system allows name-based searches of the statewide CCH database for $3 each. Fingerprint-based searches give more accurate results for formal purposes.
For currently incarcerated individuals, the TDCJ Offender Search shows people serving felony sentences in Texas state prisons. The Texas Sex Offender Registry covers registered sex offenders in Kerr County and is searchable online at no cost.
Kerr County Jail and Inmate Records
The Kerr County Sheriff's Office manages the county jail in Kerrville. Kerr County provides jail bond records and inmate information through online resources, which is more access than many small Texas counties offer. The jail holds people on pretrial detention facing felony charges. Bond information and custody status can be found through the sheriff's online tools or by calling the jail directly.
Jail records differ from court records. The sheriff maintains booking records, bond amounts, and custody status. The District Clerk holds the court case file. For a full picture of a felony matter, you may need information from both offices. The jail roster may show who is currently held, while the court file shows what charges are pending and what the case status is.
The Kerr County Sheriff's Office can also provide crime incident reports for offenses that occurred in unincorporated parts of the county. City of Kerrville incidents are handled by the Kerrville Police Department, which holds its own set of incident reports separate from the sheriff.
Statewide Resources and Legal Help
The Texas Attorney General's Open Government resources explain how to submit a public records request to Kerr County offices. Under Government Code Chapter 552, government bodies must respond to requests within 10 business days. If records are denied, the Attorney General's office can review the decision.
Expunction and nondisclosure procedures for Kerr County cases follow statewide Texas law. Expunction petitions under Chapter 55 of the Code of Criminal Procedure are filed with the District Clerk. Nondisclosure petitions under Government Code Chapter 411 follow the same filing process. Self-help guides are at TexasLawHelp.org.
For legal representation in Kerr County, the State Bar of Texas referral service is available at (800) 252-9690. Hill Country Legal Aid may serve the area for qualifying low-income residents. Search TexasLawHelp.org for local legal aid programs in the Kerrville area.
Nearby Counties
Kerr County is in the Texas Hill Country. These pages cover felony records in neighboring counties.