Kimble County Felony Records
Kimble County felony records are filed with the District and County Clerk in Junction, Texas, and cover all criminal cases handled in the Kimble County District Court. This page explains how to search and obtain those public records in person and through statewide databases.
Kimble County Overview
Kimble County District and County Clerk
Kimble County operates a combined District and County Clerk's office in Junction at the county courthouse. This office maintains all felony criminal case records filed in district court along with county court records, probate filings, and vital records. Because Kimble County has a small population, the clerk's office runs with a limited staff.
To look up a Kimble County felony case, contact the clerk's office by phone first. Junction is a small Hill Country town, and the clerk's office may have limited hours on some days. Holiday schedules and court events can affect availability. Having the cause number ready will help speed up the search. Staff can also search by name but may charge a research fee when no cause number is provided.
Copy fees follow the standard Texas schedule: $1 per page for plain copies and $5 per document for certified copies. Cash and money orders are the safest payment forms for small county offices. Confirm accepted payment types before your visit.
The Kimble County official website provides contact details for the courthouse in Junction and links to available county services.
The county site lists addresses and contact numbers for offices at the Kimble County Courthouse in Junction.
District Court in Kimble County
Kimble County is served by a multi-county district court. The judge travels a circuit across several Hill Country and West Texas counties to hold court. Felony hearings in Kimble County take place at the Junction courthouse, but court sessions may not occur every week. Contact the clerk to find out when the next district court date is scheduled before traveling for a hearing.
Texas felony levels range from capital at the top to state jail at the bottom. Capital felonies carry life without parole or the death penalty. 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 case types at every level generate records filed with the Kimble County clerk.
Kimble County is a ranching and hunting area. Common felony case types include drug possession and trafficking charges along I-10, property crimes, and assault cases. The District Court handles all of these matters and the clerk maintains the files.
Online Search for Kimble County Records
The re:SearchTX portal is the best online tool for searching Kimble County felony records. It covers all 254 Texas counties and is free for basic case lookups. Search by name or cause number. Document images may require a paid subscription. Data is refreshed nightly.
The Texas DPS Criminal History system lets you run a $3 name-based search that pulls from the statewide CCH database including Kimble County felony records. Fingerprint searches are more accurate for formal use. Both require a free CRS account.
To look up a person serving time in Texas state prison from a Kimble County case, use the TDCJ Offender Search. The Texas Sex Offender Registry covers registered sex offenders in Kimble County and is searchable online.
Public Information Requests
Felony court records are presumed public under Government Code Chapter 552. You can request Kimble County felony records in person or by mail. Mail requests should go to the District Clerk in Junction. Include case details, your contact information, and any known cause number. The clerk has 10 business days to respond.
Expunction and nondisclosure petitions for Kimble County cases are filed with the District Clerk in Junction. Eligibility follows state law under Chapter 55 of the Code of Criminal Procedure and Government Code Chapter 411. Free guides are at TexasLawHelp.org.
Nearby Counties
Kimble County is in the Texas Hill Country. These pages cover felony records in neighboring counties.