Find Kinney County Felony Records
Kinney County felony records are maintained by the District Clerk in Brackettville, Texas, and cover all criminal cases filed in the Kinney County District Court. This page explains how to search and access those records locally and through state databases.
Kinney County Overview
Kinney County District Clerk
The Kinney County District Clerk's office is in Brackettville at the county courthouse. This office is the official custodian of felony criminal records for the county. All felony case filings, indictments, plea records, trial documents, and sentencing orders are maintained here. The clerk also handles civil case records and county court matters.
Kinney County sits along the Texas-Mexico border in Southwest Texas. Its location on US Highway 90 makes it a corridor for cross-border activity. The court system handles a notable volume of felony cases relative to its small population, particularly drug trafficking and human smuggling cases prosecuted through state courts. All of these cases generate public records filed with the District Clerk.
To search for a Kinney County felony case, visit the District Clerk's office in Brackettville or use the re:SearchTX online portal. In-person searches allow access to full case files and certified copies. Online searches give basic case data at no cost. Copy fees are $1 per page for plain copies and $5 per document for certified copies.
The Kinney County official website provides contact information for county offices including the District Clerk in Brackettville.
The county site lists addresses, phone numbers, and contact details for the Brackettville courthouse.
District Court in Kinney County
Kinney County is served by a multi-county district court covering Southwest Texas. The district judge sits in Brackettville on a rotating schedule. Because of the border location and the volume of state-level felony prosecutions involving smuggling and drug offenses, the court may hold sessions more frequently than in other rural counties of similar size.
Texas Penal Code felony levels: 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. The District Clerk files and maintains records for all of these case types.
In addition to cases processed at the state level, Kinney County also sees federal criminal cases handled through the federal court system in Del Rio. Federal cases are separate from state felony records and not maintained by the Kinney County District Clerk. Federal records are held by the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas.
Note: State felony cases and federal criminal cases are completely separate systems. The Kinney County District Clerk only holds records for cases prosecuted in state court. Federal records require a separate request to the U.S. District Court.
How to Search Kinney County Records Online
The re:SearchTX portal covers Kinney County along with all other Texas counties. Search by defendant name or cause number for free. Basic case data is available without registration. Document images may require a subscription. The data updates each night.
The Texas DPS Criminal History system lets you search the statewide CCH database by name for $3. Kinney County felony dispositions are included. Fingerprint searches are more accurate for formal use. Both require a free CRS account.
The TDCJ Offender Search shows people sentenced to Texas state prison from Kinney County. The Texas Sex Offender Registry lists registered sex offenders in Kinney County by name and address.
Kinney County Sheriff and Border Law Enforcement
The Kinney County Sheriff's Office manages the county jail in Brackettville and handles law enforcement in unincorporated areas. Because of the county's border location, Kinney County sees heightened law enforcement activity involving state and federal agencies. The sheriff's office works alongside DPS troopers, Border Patrol agents, and other agencies. Arrests made by any of these entities on state felony charges flow through the Kinney County court system.
If someone has been arrested and is being held at the Kinney County jail, contact the sheriff's office for custody and bond information. Jail records are separate from court case records. For case history and filings, go to the District Clerk. Both offices are in Brackettville.
The Texas Sex Offender Registry and the TDCJ offender search are also useful resources for checking the background of individuals connected to Kinney County criminal cases.
Legal Resources and Record Clearing
Expunction petitions under Chapter 55 of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure and nondisclosure orders under Government Code Chapter 411 are available for qualifying Kinney County cases. Both petitions are filed with the District Clerk. Self-help guides and forms are at TexasLawHelp.org.
The Texas Public Information Act under Government Code Chapter 552 entitles you to access Kinney County felony court records. Mail requests to the District Clerk in Brackettville. Include the case name, cause number if known, and your contact information. Responses are due within 10 business days.
Nearby Counties
Kinney County is in Southwest Texas along the Rio Grande border region. These pages cover felony records in neighboring counties.