Kleberg County Felony Records
Kleberg County felony records are filed with the District Clerk in Kingsville, Texas, and cover all criminal cases processed through the Kleberg County District Court. This page explains how to look up and obtain those public records in person and through state and online tools.
Kleberg County Overview
Kleberg County District Clerk
The Kleberg County District Clerk's office is in Kingsville at the county courthouse. The District Clerk maintains all felony criminal case records for the 105th District Court along with civil filings, family law matters, and juvenile cases. This office is the official custodian of all district court records in the county.
Kingsville is the home of Texas A&M University-Kingsville and is the largest city in Kleberg County. The District Court sees a range of felony cases common to a mid-sized South Texas county, including drug offenses, property crimes, assault, and DWI matters elevated to felony status. All of these cases are indexed and maintained by the District Clerk.
You can search for Kleberg County felony records in person at the courthouse or through the re:SearchTX online portal. In-person searches give you access to full case files and the ability to get certified copies. Copy fees are $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.
The Kleberg County official website provides contact details for the District Clerk and other county offices in Kingsville.
The county site lists addresses, phone numbers, and hours for offices at the Kleberg County Courthouse in Kingsville.
105th District Court
The 105th District Court serves Kleberg County and has jurisdiction over felony criminal cases as well as civil and family matters. The court sits in Kingsville. When a felony arrest occurs in Kleberg County, the case is eventually presented to a grand jury. If the grand jury indicts, the case is filed with the District Clerk and assigned a cause number in the 105th District Court.
Under the Texas Penal Code, felony levels run from capital at the top to state jail felonies at the bottom. Capital felonies carry death 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 case types are filed and indexed by the Kleberg County District Clerk.
The 105th District Court also handles felony revocations, bond forfeitures, and post-conviction matters such as expunctions and nondisclosures. The District Clerk manages all filings related to these proceedings.
Note: The 105th District Court hears both criminal and civil matters. If you are trying to find a specific case type, call the District Clerk and ask which docket or division you should contact.
Searching Kleberg County Felony Records Online
The re:SearchTX statewide portal is the primary online tool for finding Kleberg County felony cases without a courthouse visit. The system is free for basic searches and covers all 254 Texas counties. Search by defendant name, cause number, or attorney. Document images may require a paid subscription.
The Texas DPS Criminal History system allows $3 name-based searches of the statewide CCH database, which includes Kleberg County felony dispositions. 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 Kleberg County. The Texas Sex Offender Registry covers registered sex offenders in Kleberg County and is free to search online.
Kleberg County Sheriff and Jail
The Kleberg County Sheriff's Office handles law enforcement in unincorporated areas and manages the county jail in Kingsville. The Kingsville Police Department serves city limits. Both agencies make felony arrests that eventually flow through the 105th District Court. If you need to find out whether someone is currently in custody at the Kleberg County jail, contact the sheriff's office directly.
Jail records and court case records are separate. The sheriff holds booking records, bond information, and custody status. The District Clerk holds the court file. For a full picture of a felony matter, you may need to contact both offices.
Legal Help and Record Clearing
Expunction and nondisclosure procedures for Kleberg County cases are handled by the District Clerk. Expunction under Chapter 55 of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure destroys records when qualifying conditions are met. Nondisclosure under Government Code Chapter 411 seals records for qualifying deferred adjudication cases.
Self-help guides and forms are available at TexasLawHelp.org. The State Bar of Texas referral service is at (800) 252-9690. Legal aid organizations serving South Texas may provide free or reduced-cost help with qualifying civil matters tied to felony cases.
The Texas Attorney General's Open Government resources explain how to submit a public records request to Kleberg County. Under Government Code Chapter 552, government bodies have 10 business days to respond to a records request.
Nearby Counties
Kleberg County is in South Texas along the Gulf Coast. These pages cover felony records in neighboring counties.