Brewster County Criminal Records
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Use the official court, custody, police-record, and statewide paths for Brewster County, Texas; jurisdiction limits are explained.
Searches are compiled from court, county, and statewide public-record sources.
Brewster County public records: common questions
Where to search Brewster County records
Brewster County, Texas court, custody, police, and statewide records are kept in separate systems. Start court research with Brewster County District Clerk records, 394th Judicial District Court support, jury management, filings, and court calendar. Check current custody through Brewster County Sheriff's Office and County Jail contacts, personnel, and custody information.
- Court casesBrewster County District Clerk records, 394th Judicial District Court support, jury management, filings, and court calendar
- Current custodyBrewster County Sheriff's Office and County Jail contacts, personnel, and custody 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.
- The Brewster County Clerk's Office is located at 201 West Avenue E in Alpine and maintains Commissioners Court, county court, deed, birth and death, assumed-name, and livestock-brand records; it also issues marriage licenses.
- The Brewster County District Clerk supports the 394th Judicial District Court and is custodian of civil and criminal pleadings and court records; the office is at 203 North 7th Street in Alpine.
- The Brewster County Judge presides over misdemeanor criminal cases, small civil cases, probate, guardianship, juvenile justice, and appeals from Justice of the Peace Court.
- Brewster County has Justice of the Peace offices for Precinct 1 in Alpine, Precinct 2 in Terlingua, and Precinct 3 in Marathon; Precinct 3 handles civil, criminal or traffic, administrative, eviction, and small-claims matters.
- The Brewster County Sheriff's Office is at 201 West Avenue E in Alpine, while the Brewster County Jail is listed at 307 West Sul Ross Avenue in Alpine.
- The Sheriff's Office states that Brewster County inmates are held at the Brewster County Jail and identifies Jose Gutierrez as jail administrator; the county's official land-record links cover searches from 1998 to the present and index books from 1877 to 1998.
| Record type | Agency or source | Scope | Action | Last checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Court cases | Brewster County District Clerk records, 394th Judicial District Court support, jury management, filings, and court calendar | County or local | Open source | |
| Jail and custody | Brewster County Sheriff's Office and County Jail contacts, personnel, and custody information | County or local | Open source | |
| Official records | Brewster County Clerk records, land records, vital records, assumed names, brands, and marriage licenses | County or local | Open source | |
| Court cases | Brewster County Judge county-court judicial duties, probate, guardianship, juvenile, and Justice of the Peace appeals | County or local | Open source | |
| Court cases | Brewster County official source (brewstercounty.gov) | County or local | Open source |
How this guide is maintained: This matrix only republishes government and agency destinations supported by the researched guide or its reviewed county source registry. Page updated . Agency sites and coverage can change, so confirm current rules with the source. Read our county source-review and correction policy.
This Brewster 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. Brewster County has 9,458 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
- 48-043
- Population
- 9,458 residents (2025 estimate)
- Local detail
- The Brewster County Clerk's Office is located at 201 West Avenue E in Alpine and maintains Commissioners Court, county court, deed, birth and death, assumed-name, and livestock-brand records; it also issues marriage licenses.
- Local detail
- The Brewster County District Clerk supports the 394th Judicial District Court and is custodian of civil and criminal pleadings and court records; the office is at 203 North 7th Street in Alpine.
- Local detail
- The Brewster County Judge presides over misdemeanor criminal cases, small civil cases, probate, guardianship, juvenile justice, and appeals from Justice of the Peace Court.
- Local detail
- Brewster County has Justice of the Peace offices for Precinct 1 in Alpine, Precinct 2 in Terlingua, and Precinct 3 in Marathon; Precinct 3 handles civil, criminal or traffic, administrative, eviction, and small-claims matters.
- Local detail
- The Brewster County Sheriff's Office is at 201 West Avenue E in Alpine, while the Brewster County Jail is listed at 307 West Sul Ross Avenue in Alpine.
- Local detail
- The Sheriff's Office states that Brewster County inmates are held at the Brewster County Jail and identifies Jose Gutierrez as jail administrator; the county's official land-record links cover searches from 1998 to the present and index books from 1877 to 1998.
What is specific about this local guide
- Local detail: The Brewster County Clerk's Office is located at 201 West Avenue E in Alpine and maintains Commissioners Court, county court, deed, birth and death, assumed-name, and livestock-brand records; it also issues marriage licenses.
- Local detail: The Brewster County District Clerk supports the 394th Judicial District Court and is custodian of civil and criminal pleadings and court records; the office is at 203 North 7th Street in Alpine.
- Local detail: The Brewster County Judge presides over misdemeanor criminal cases, small civil cases, probate, guardianship, juvenile justice, and appeals from Justice of the Peace Court.
How do I search Brewster County deed, lien, plat, or other land records?
Current approved sources for Brewster County do not substantiate a dedicated land-record or recorder portal. Use Brewster County Clerk records, land records, vital records, assumed names, brands, and marriage licenses for the responsible recording or county office's current access path.
How do I obtain a Brewster County birth, death, or marriage record?
The Brewster County Clerk's Office is located at 201 West Avenue E in Alpine and maintains Commissioners Court, county court, deed, birth and death, assumed-name, and livestock-brand records; it also issues marriage licenses. Use Brewster County Clerk records, land records, vital records, assumed names, brands, and marriage licenses for the current official access path.
Which Brewster County court handles my criminal, civil, family, probate, or guardianship matter?
The Brewster County Judge presides over misdemeanor criminal cases, small civil cases, probate, guardianship, juvenile justice, and appeals from Justice of the Peace Court. Check Brewster County Judge county-court judicial duties, probate, guardianship, juvenile, and Justice of the Peace appeals to confirm the filing court, venue, and case type before relying on a search.
How do I search the 394th Judicial District Court docket or obtain a court record?
The Brewster County District Clerk supports the 394th Judicial District Court and is custodian of civil and criminal pleadings and court records; the office is at 203 North 7th Street in Alpine. Open Brewster County District Clerk records, 394th Judicial District Court support, jury management, filings, and court calendar for the court's current case-search and document-access instructions.
How do I check custody status or contact the Brewster County Jail?
The Brewster County Sheriff's Office is the local law-enforcement and custody contact. The county lists the Brewster County Jail at 307 West Sul Ross Avenue in Alpine. Use Brewster County Sheriff's Office and County Jail contacts, personnel, and custody information for the detention agency's current visitation, booking, release, and records procedures.
Which Justice of the Peace precinct handles my traffic, eviction, small-claims, or debt matter?
Current approved sources for Brewster County do not substantiate a complete current map of every local agency boundary. Use Brewster County Sheriff's Office and County Jail contacts, personnel, and custody information to confirm the responsible law-enforcement agency before requesting a record.
What are the current Brewster County court filing fees and service fees?
Court calendars and filing fees may change; the District Clerk identifies its public calendar as tentative and subject to change. Open Brewster County District Clerk records, 394th Judicial District Court support, jury management, filings, and court calendar for the court's current case-search and document-access instructions.
Is my local ordinance matter handled by a Brewster County court or a municipal court?
The 394th Judicial District Court serves Brewster County. County Court judicial duties are handled by the Brewster County Judge, and Justice of the Peace jurisdiction is divided among Precincts 1, 2, and 3. Check Brewster County Judge county-court judicial duties, probate, guardianship, juvenile, and Justice of the Peace appeals 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 page does not provide a complete current inmate roster, visitation schedule, or release procedure.
Criminal cases in Brewster County
Start with Brewster County District Clerk records, 394th Judicial District Court support, jury management, filings, and court calendar for the official Brewster County court path. County: Brewster County government and constitutional offices serve countywide matters. The reviewed official pages do not provide a complete parcel or neighboring-county boundary description. Court: The 394th Judicial District Court serves Brewster County. County Court judicial duties are handled by the Brewster County Judge, and Justice of the Peace jurisdiction is divided among Precincts 1, 2, and 3.
Jail and custody information for Brewster County
For current custody information, start with Brewster County Sheriff's Office and County Jail contacts, personnel, and custody information. The County Clerk states that its online land-record database is not the official repository and may omit or redact information; official copies should be confirmed with the Clerk.
Municipal and local court records
Municipal and local court coverage is separate from the county trial-court path. Custody: The Brewster County Sheriff's Office is the local law-enforcement and custody contact. The county lists the Brewster County Jail at 307 West Sul Ross Avenue in Alpine. Municipal: Municipal or city ordinance matters may be handled separately from Brewster County courts and Justice of the Peace courts. A complete current list of municipal courts and boundaries was not verified.
Statewide sources for Texas records
Statewide Texas sources are separate from Brewster 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 Brewster County and Texas record sources
For an official starting point, use Brewster County District Clerk records, 394th Judicial District Court support, jury management, filings, and court calendar. Confirm current access rules, fees, contacts, and jurisdiction with the responsible agency.
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