Austin County Criminal Records
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Use the official court, custody, police-record, and statewide paths for Austin County, Texas; jurisdiction limits are explained.
Searches are compiled from court, county, and statewide public-record sources.
Austin County public records: common questions
Where to search Austin County records
Austin County, Texas court, custody, police, and statewide records are kept in separate systems. Start court research with District Clerk felony, family, civil, juvenile, delinquent-tax, and records information. Check current custody through Sheriff contact and custody-status information.
- Court casesDistrict Clerk felony, family, civil, juvenile, delinquent-tax, and records information
- Current custodySheriff contact and custody-status information
- Statewide recordsUse the Texas state-level source described below when available.
- Federal recordsFederal court and custody records are outside county systems and require a separate federal search.
Verified local details
These details were drawn from the official sources linked in this guide. Reconfirm addresses, contacts, schedules, fees, and other time-sensitive details with the responsible agency.
- Austin County's Sheriff is listed as Jack Brandes at 417 North Chesley Street in Bellville, with VINELink provided for custody-status checks.
- The District Clerk identifies family-relationship cases, civil cases over $200,000, delinquent-tax cases, felony cases after grand-jury indictment, juvenile matters, adoptions, and name changes among its case responsibilities.
- The Austin County Court at Law was established January 1, 1986, and handles civil cases over $500 through $200,000, misdemeanor criminal cases, probate, mental-health, chemical-dependency, juvenile-justice, and specified appeals.
- The County Clerk's Office accepts electronic recording and maintains county official-record functions, including recording, probate, and vital records.
- Austin County has four Justice of the Peace precinct offices located in Bellville, Industry, Sealy, and Wallis.
- The county District Clerk states that public record searches include records filed in the 155th Judicial District Court and the Austin County Court at Law; felony criminal records are filed in the 155th District Court.
| Record type | Agency or source | Scope | Action | Last checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Court cases | District Clerk felony, family, civil, juvenile, delinquent-tax, and records information | County or local | Open source | |
| Jail and custody | Sheriff contact and custody-status information | County or local | Open source | |
| Court cases | County Court at Law jurisdiction, court contacts, and case categories | County or local | Open source | |
| Court cases | Austin County official source (austincounty.com) | County or local | Open source | |
| Court cases | Austin County official source (txcourts.gov) | County or local | Open source |
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This Austin County records guide is organized around the way the information is actually maintained. Begin with the Q&A for the record you need, then use the source map below to confirm a case, custody status, incident report, or statewide search. Austin County has 33,625 residents (2025 estimate). The source map below identifies the relevant local courts and agencies. Offices and online systems change, so confirm details with the agency before relying on a record.
Quick facts
- County-equivalent identity
- 48-015
- Population
- 33,625 residents (2025 estimate)
- Local detail
- Austin County's Sheriff is listed as Jack Brandes at 417 North Chesley Street in Bellville, with VINELink provided for custody-status checks.
- Local detail
- The District Clerk identifies family-relationship cases, civil cases over $200,000, delinquent-tax cases, felony cases after grand-jury indictment, juvenile matters, adoptions, and name changes among its case responsibilities.
- Local detail
- The Austin County Court at Law was established January 1, 1986, and handles civil cases over $500 through $200,000, misdemeanor criminal cases, probate, mental-health, chemical-dependency, juvenile-justice, and specified appeals.
- Local detail
- The County Clerk's Office accepts electronic recording and maintains county official-record functions, including recording, probate, and vital records.
- Local detail
- Austin County has four Justice of the Peace precinct offices located in Bellville, Industry, Sealy, and Wallis.
- Local detail
- The county District Clerk states that public record searches include records filed in the 155th Judicial District Court and the Austin County Court at Law; felony criminal records are filed in the 155th District Court.
What is specific about this local guide
- Local detail: Austin County's Sheriff is listed as Jack Brandes at 417 North Chesley Street in Bellville, with VINELink provided for custody-status checks.
- Local detail: The District Clerk identifies family-relationship cases, civil cases over $200,000, delinquent-tax cases, felony cases after grand-jury indictment, juvenile matters, adoptions, and name changes among its case responsibilities.
- Local detail: The Austin County Court at Law was established January 1, 1986, and handles civil cases over $500 through $200,000, misdemeanor criminal cases, probate, mental-health, chemical-dependency, juvenile-justice, and specified appeals.
How can someone check Austin County custody status?
Austin County's Sheriff is listed as Jack Brandes at 417 North Chesley Street in Bellville, with VINELink provided for custody-status checks. Check Sheriff contact and custody-status information for the agency's current custody lookup or contact path; custody information can change quickly.
Which office maintains felony, family, juvenile, and delinquent-tax records?
The District Clerk identifies family-relationship cases, civil cases over $200,000, delinquent-tax cases, felony cases after grand-jury indictment, juvenile matters, adoptions, and name changes among its case responsibilities. Use District Clerk felony, family, civil, juvenile, delinquent-tax, and records information for the local government's current program, location, schedule, fee, or department guidance.
What cases are handled by the Austin County Court at Law?
The reviewed Austin County source provides a direct court access path for this search. Open County Court at Law jurisdiction, court contacts, and case categories for the court's current case-search and document-access instructions.
Where are Austin County Justice of the Peace courts located?
The reviewed official sources for Austin County do not identify a case-specific court search or document-request procedure. Open County Court at Law jurisdiction, court contacts, and case categories for the court's current case-search and document-access instructions.
What is the difference between the County Clerk and District Clerk?
The District Clerk identifies family-relationship cases, civil cases over $200,000, delinquent-tax cases, felony cases after grand-jury indictment, juvenile matters, adoptions, and name changes among its case responsibilities. Open District Clerk felony, family, civil, juvenile, delinquent-tax, and records information for the court's current case-search and document-access instructions.
Which court handles an Austin County felony case or misdemeanor appeal?
The Austin County Court at Law was established January 1, 1986, and handles civil cases over $500 through $200,000, misdemeanor criminal cases, probate, mental-health, chemical-dependency, juvenile-justice, and specified appeals. Check District Clerk felony, family, civil, juvenile, delinquent-tax, and records information to confirm the filing court, venue, and case type before relying on a search.
How do Austin County municipal courts relate to the County Court at Law?
The 155th Judicial District serves Austin County and also serves Fayette and Waller counties. Austin County's statutory County Court at Law handles the local case categories listed on the county court page, and four Justice of the Peace precinct courts serve the county. Check County Court at Law jurisdiction, court contacts, and case categories to confirm the filing court, venue, and case type before relying on a search.
Police, sheriff, and incident records
Request a police or incident record from the sheriff or municipal police agency that created it. The Sheriff's Office page provides a custody-status link but does not expose a current searchable jail roster in the reviewed content.
Criminal cases in Austin County
Start with District Clerk felony, family, civil, juvenile, delinquent-tax, and records information for the official Austin County court path. County: Austin County county offices and courts are centered in Bellville. The county website provides Austin County precinct maps, while the Texas Judicial Branch provides current statewide court-jurisdiction maps. Court: The 155th Judicial District serves Austin County and also serves Fayette and Waller counties. Austin County's statutory County Court at Law handles the local case categories listed on the county court page, and four Justice of the Peace precinct courts serve the county.
Jail and custody information for Austin County
For current custody information, start with Sheriff contact and custody-status information. No selected official source was inaccessible during this research pass.
Municipal and local court records
Municipal and local court coverage is separate from the county trial-court path. Custody: The Austin County Sheriff's Office is the identified county custody contact and links to VINELink for offender custody status. The sheriff's listed office is in Bellville; no current online jail roster was verified. Municipal: The County Court at Law hears appeals from Austin County Justice Courts and municipal courts. The reviewed county sources did not provide a complete list of municipal court boundaries or municipal police jurisdictions.
Statewide sources for Texas records
Statewide Texas sources are separate from Austin County local records. Do not treat a statewide search as a complete county docket, jail roster, or police-record database.
Cities covered by local record systems
The relevant local courts and agencies may serve different incorporated municipalities, so confirm the filing locality before relying on a record.
Official Austin County and Texas record sources
For an official starting point, use District Clerk felony, family, civil, juvenile, delinquent-tax, and records information. Confirm current access rules, fees, contacts, and jurisdiction with the responsible agency.
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