Find Felony Records in Live Oak County
Live Oak County felony records are maintained by the District Clerk in George West, Texas. Whether you need to look up a felony case, check someone's criminal court history, or find filings from one of the district courts that serve this South Texas county, this page covers your main options for searching those records.
Live Oak County Overview
Live Oak County District Clerk
The Live Oak County District Clerk holds all felony criminal case files for the county. The office is located at the Live Oak County Courthouse in George West, TX 78022. You can call the courthouse at (361) 449-2733 to reach the clerk's office. Staff can look up cases, pull documents, and let you know what copy fees apply. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Live Oak County is served by three district courts: the 36th, 156th, and 343rd District Courts. These courts rotate among five South Texas counties including Aransas, Bee, Live Oak, McMullen, and San Patricio. The court calendar is posted on the district courts website at 36-156-343districtcourts.org, where you can find scheduled court dates and which court is sitting in Live Oak County on a given day. This is helpful if you need to attend a hearing or know when a case is set.
Felony case records include the indictment or information, all motions and orders, plea documents, and the final disposition. Conviction records are public under Texas law. If you need certified copies, the clerk charges a per-page copy fee plus a certification fee per document, as set by the Texas Local Government Code. Plain copies cost less. You can also request records by mail if you include the case number or defendant name and the appropriate payment.
Live Oak County's official website provides courthouse contact details and general information for residents seeking public records.
Use the county site to find direct contact information for the District Clerk and other county offices handling criminal records.
Online Search for Live Oak County Cases
The official statewide search tool is re:SearchTX, operated by the Texas Office of Court Administration. It covers all 254 Texas counties, including Live Oak. You can search by party name, case number, or attorney name. The system shows case status, filed documents, and scheduled hearings. Registration is free. Some document-level access may require a paid subscription. Data refreshes nightly, so results reflect recent activity but may lag by up to one business day.
The Texas DPS Computerized Criminal History (CCH) is the state's main criminal history database. It covers all Class B misdemeanor offenses and above, which includes all felony levels. You can run a name-based search through the CRS Public Website after setting up an account and purchasing search credits. Name-based results can return multiple matches. For a definitive result tied to one individual, a fingerprint-based search through an approved channeler is the better route.
The Texas Office of Court Administration also publishes annual statistical reports that break down felony filings, dispositions, and pending caseloads by county. These reports cover all five felony degree levels and give a clear picture of criminal court activity in counties like Live Oak.
TDCJ Offender Search
The Texas Department of Criminal Justice Offender Search is a free public database covering people sentenced to state prison after a felony conviction in Texas, including Live Oak County cases. You can search by name, TDCJ number, or SID number. Results include the offender's current facility, projected release date, physical description, and a list of current and prior offenses.
This database does not include people held in the Live Oak County Jail, those on deferred adjudication, or those who have already been discharged from state supervision. For local jail information, contact the Live Oak County Sheriff's Office in George West.
Note: TDCJ updates its records on a regular basis but does not guarantee that every entry reflects the most current status.
Felony Charge Levels in Texas
Texas divides felony offenses into five levels, each carrying a distinct punishment range under the Texas Penal Code. Reading a Live Oak County case record is easier when you understand what each charge level means.
- Capital felony: death penalty or life without parole
- First-degree felony: 5 to 99 years or life
- Second-degree felony: 2 to 20 years
- Third-degree felony: 2 to 10 years
- State jail felony: 180 days to 2 years in a state jail facility
The Texas Statutes site has the full Penal Code and related laws. Texas Government Code Chapter 411 governs access to criminal history records and who can request them. The Texas Public Information Act under Government Code Chapter 552 gives the public the right to request government records, including felony court files held by the District Clerk.
Sex Offender Registry
The Texas DPS Sex Offender Registry covers registered sex offenders who live or work in Live Oak County. Search by name, city, county, zip code, or proximity to an address. The registry shows each offender's address, offense history, and registration dates. Texas Government Code Chapter 62 requires registered sex offenders to report to local law enforcement and maintain current information. Failure to register is a separate criminal offense under Texas law.
The Texas State Law Library criminal records guide is a useful resource for understanding all the record types available in Texas, how to request them, and the rules around expunction and nondisclosure.
Nearby Counties
Live Oak County is surrounded by other South Texas counties, each with its own district clerk and court records.