Wilson County Felony Records

Wilson County felony records are on file at the District Clerk's office in Floresville, Texas. Wilson County, located southeast of San Antonio, is served by two district courts: the 38th and 218th. Both handle felony criminal cases, and all case files are stored at the courthouse on 3rd Street in Floresville. You can search Wilson County felony records online or visit the courthouse in person for certified copies and detailed case file review.

Wilson County District Clerk

The Wilson County District Clerk in Floresville maintains felony records for the 38th and 218th District Courts. Both courts handle felony criminal cases. The clerk files and stores all case documents and provides public access to those records. Staff can search by name or cause number across both courts.

The County Clerk at the same address handles the Wilson County Court at Law records and misdemeanor cases. Call (830) 393-7307 for County Clerk matters. For felony records, contact the District Clerk at (830) 393-7308. Both offices are at 1420 3rd Street in Floresville.

Searching Wilson County Felony Records

Wilson County felony records can be found through state online tools or at the courthouse in Floresville. Here are the main options.

The re:SearchTX portal covers all 254 Texas counties. Wilson County cases from both the 38th and 218th District Courts appear in the system. Search by name or cause number. Docket entries and some documents are viewable online. Free registration is required.

The Texas DPS criminal history system tracks felony arrests and convictions statewide. Wilson County data is included. Create a free CRS Public Website account and pay per search. Name-based searches are available to the public and cover all Texas counties including Wilson.

For state prison inmates, the TDCJ Offender Search shows people sentenced to state custody for felony offenses. Search by name or TDCJ number to find offense details and current facility location.

For in-person visits to the Floresville courthouse, bring photo ID. Staff can search both district courts by name or cause number. Certified copies are available for a fee. Plain copies are less expensive. You can also submit a written records request by mail if you cannot visit in person.

Wilson County Official Website

The Wilson County official website provides county government information including contacts for the District Clerk's office that maintains felony court records in Floresville.

The Wilson County homepage is the starting point for finding department contacts and accessing court records through the District Clerk in Floresville.

Wilson County Court System

Wilson County is served by the 38th and 218th District Courts, both of which handle felony criminal cases. The Wilson County Court at Law handles misdemeanors and lower civil matters. The District Clerk maintains records for the two district courts. The County Clerk maintains County Court at Law records.

Having two district courts reflects Wilson County's growing population and its location in the San Antonio metro region. The county has seen population growth as people move to communities outside the city. Felony case volume has increased along with that growth.

Texas felony classifications under Texas Penal Code Chapter 12 apply to all cases in both Wilson County district courts. State jail felonies through capital felonies are all handled at the district court level here in Floresville.

Statewide Texas Felony Record Resources

Several state agencies maintain tools that include Wilson County felony data. These are useful for online searches before or instead of visiting the courthouse.

The Texas Sex Offender Registry at sor.dps.texas.gov lists registered sex offenders by county. Search Wilson County to see active registrations, offense history, and current addresses. The registry is updated regularly by DPS.

The Texas Attorney General's open government portal at texasattorneygeneral.gov/open-government explains public records rights. Wilson County felony records are public under the Texas Public Information Act. If a request is denied, call the AG's hotline at (877) OPEN-TEX.

Annual court statistics at txcourts.gov/oca include Wilson County felony data from both district courts. These reports show filing volumes and disposition statistics by court and year. They are useful for tracking trends in the Wilson County court system over time.

Texas Law on Felony Record Access

Wilson County felony records are public under Texas Government Code Chapter 552. You do not need to give a reason when requesting them. The District Clerk must respond within 10 business days. Most routine requests are completed faster.

Deferred adjudication records are public in Texas. A person who received deferred adjudication may have that case appear in public searches even after discharge. A court order of nondisclosure can limit access. Not all cases qualify for nondisclosure under Texas Government Code Chapter 411.

Expunction under Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Chapter 55 removes records from public access for dismissed or acquitted cases. After expunction, those records should not appear in public searches. If a case you expect to find is missing, it may have been expunged or sealed by a court order.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Wilson County in South-Central Texas. Each maintains its own court system and District Clerk for felony records.