Real County Felony Records
Real County felony records are maintained by the District Clerk in Leakey, Texas, and cover all criminal cases heard in the county district court. This page explains how to find, search, and request copies of those records.
Real County Overview
Real County District Clerk
The Real County District Clerk maintains all felony case records for the county. The office is at the Real County Courthouse in Leakey, Texas. Staff can search cases by name or cause number, pull file copies, and certify documents. The District Clerk files and indexes all felony indictments, motions, orders, and judgments from the district court.
Real County is in the Texas Hill Country south of Kerrville and north of Uvalde. Leakey is a small community that serves as the county seat. The county is known for clear rivers and outdoor recreation, but it is also a very small, rural county. The District Clerk's office has limited staffing. Call ahead before visiting to confirm current hours and the clerk's availability. Mail requests take longer to process in small offices.
Copy fees are $1 per page for plain copies and $5 per document for certified copies. A name search fee may apply. Include the defendant's full name, approximate case year, cause number if available, and payment with any mail request, payable to Real County.
The Real County official website provides contact information for county offices including the District Clerk.
Use the county site to find the District Clerk's phone number and hours before making a trip or mailing a request.
198th District Court and Real County Felonies
The 198th District Court serves Real County along with Mason, McCulloch, and Menard Counties. This court rotates among the four counties on a set schedule. When the court sits in Real County, it handles all pending felony criminal cases. The District Clerk in Leakey keeps records of all Real County cases.
Texas felonies are classified from the most serious to the least: capital (death or life), first-degree (5 to 99 years or life), second-degree (2 to 20 years), third-degree (2 to 10 years), state jail (180 days to 2 years). All levels are processed through the 198th District Court when it sits in Real County and are indexed by the District Clerk.
Because the court serves four counties, hearings in Real County may not occur frequently. If you need to know when a specific case will next be heard, contact the District Clerk. Current case schedules are also available through the statewide re:SearchTX portal for cases already entered into the system.
Searching Real County Felony Records Online
The re:SearchTX portal covers all 254 Texas counties including Real. This free system lets you search by defendant name or cause number. Results include case type, parties, docket entries, and status. For a very small county like Real, the online case count is low, but current and recent cases should appear. Older cases from before digital migration are in paper form and require a direct request to the clerk.
In-person searches can be done at the District Clerk's office in Leakey. If you do not have a cause number, staff can search by name. Call ahead before visiting to confirm current hours and that staff are available to assist. For old cases, allow extra time for manual index searches.
The Texas DPS Crime Records Service provides statewide criminal history searches for $3 per name. Results draw from the DPS database covering all Texas counties. Fingerprint searches are required for some formal background check purposes.
Note: Real County is very small and remote. Online database coverage may be limited. The District Clerk's office in Leakey is the most reliable source for case information. Call before visiting.
Arrest Records and the Real County Sheriff
The Real County Sheriff's Office handles arrests and manages the county jail. Felony arrests generate booking records submitted to the Texas DPS criminal history database. Most arrest records are public under the Texas Public Information Act.
Submit written public information requests to the Sheriff's Office. Under Government Code Chapter 552, the agency has 10 business days to respond. Records tied to active investigations may be withheld with written notice of the legal reason.
The Texas Department of Criminal Justice offender search covers all state prison inmates. Real County convictions resulting in state prison sentences appear in this system. Search by name or TDCJ number for facility, sentence, and release date information.
Expunctions and Nondisclosure in Real County
Under Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Chapter 55, a person may petition to expunge a felony arrest when the case was dismissed, resulted in acquittal, or was not prosecuted in time. All agencies must permanently destroy the records. Petitions are filed in the 198th District Court when it sits in Real County.
Nondisclosure orders are available for some deferred adjudication cases after successful discharge from supervision. This seals the record from public view but not from government access. Serious and violent offenses are excluded from eligibility. Official forms are at txcourts.gov and free guidance is at texaslawhelp.org. An attorney can help confirm eligibility and prepare the required documents.
Statewide Resources
The Texas Sex Offender Registry is searchable by county, zip code, or name. Registered offenders with Real County addresses appear here. The registry is free and managed by the Texas DPS.
The Texas Attorney General Open Government page explains public records rights and handles disputes. The hotline is (877) OPEN-TEX. All Texas county agencies must respond to public information requests under Government Code Chapter 552.
The Texas Judicial Branch site has official court forms and general guidance for all Texas courts including the 198th District Court. TexasCourtHelp.org provides plain-language guides for navigating Texas criminal court procedures.
Nearby Counties
Real County is in the Texas Hill Country. Felony records for neighboring counties are available through their county pages.