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Where to search Erath County records

Erath County, Texas court, custody, police, and statewide records are kept in separate systems. Start court research with 266th Judicial District Court local rules, courthouse location, and clerk contacts. Check current custody through County online portal for court records, eDiscovery, land records, inmate listing, and payments.

Court cases266th Judicial District Court local rules, courthouse location, and clerk contacts
Current custodyCounty online portal for court records, eDiscovery, land records, inmate listing, and payments
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.

Erath County's courthouse is at 100 West Washington Street in Stephenville, Texas.
The county government identifies the 266th Judicial District Court and Justice of the Peace precincts 1, 2, 3, and 4 as county courts.
The County Clerk handles misdemeanor records, probate, vital records, elections, marriage licenses, foreclosure notices, plat filings, and cattle brands.
The District Clerk, County Clerk, and eDiscovery services are available through a unified county online portal; the portal also links to an inmate listing.
The Sheriff's Office is located at 1043 Glen Rose Highway in Stephenville, and county dispatch is listed at 254-965-3318.
The Sheriff's Office open-records page states that basic public information is generally released within 10 days and that requests costing more than $40 require a cost estimate with advance payment rules.

Erath County official record-source actions
Record type	Agency or source	Scope	Action	Last checked
Court cases	266th Judicial District Court local rules, courthouse location, and clerk contacts	County or local	Open source	August 10, 2026
Jail and custody	County online portal for court records, eDiscovery, land records, inmate listing, and payments	County or local	Open source	August 10, 2026
Police and incident records	County government structure, clerk duties, courts, and sheriff responsibilities	County or local	Open source	August 10, 2026
Police and incident records	Erath County official source (co.erath.tx.us)	County or local	Open source	August 10, 2026
Police and incident records	Erath County official source (co.erath.tx.us)	County or local	Open source	August 10, 2026

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 August 10, 2026. Agency sites and coverage can change, so confirm current rules with the source. Read our county source-review and correction policy.

This Erath 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. Erath County has 43,911 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: 48-143
Population: 43,911 residents (2025 estimate)
Local detail: Erath County's courthouse is at 100 West Washington Street in Stephenville, Texas.
Local detail: The county government identifies the 266th Judicial District Court and Justice of the Peace precincts 1, 2, 3, and 4 as county courts.
Local detail: The County Clerk handles misdemeanor records, probate, vital records, elections, marriage licenses, foreclosure notices, plat filings, and cattle brands.
Local detail: The District Clerk, County Clerk, and eDiscovery services are available through a unified county online portal; the portal also links to an inmate listing.
Local detail: The Sheriff's Office is located at 1043 Glen Rose Highway in Stephenville, and county dispatch is listed at 254-965-3318.
Local detail: The Sheriff's Office open-records page states that basic public information is generally released within 10 days and that requests costing more than $40 require a cost estimate with advance payment rules.

What is specific about this local guide

Local detail: Erath County's courthouse is at 100 West Washington Street in Stephenville, Texas.
Local detail: The county government identifies the 266th Judicial District Court and Justice of the Peace precincts 1, 2, 3, and 4 as county courts.
Local detail: The County Clerk handles misdemeanor records, probate, vital records, elections, marriage licenses, foreclosure notices, plat filings, and cattle brands.

Which Erath County court handles a felony, misdemeanor, traffic citation, or probate matter?

For Erath County, start with County online portal for court records, eDiscovery, land records, inmate listing, and payments and County government structure, clerk duties, courts, and sheriff responsibilities, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. Which Erath County court handles a felony, misdemeanor, traffic citation, or probate matter depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The county online portal links to court records and an inmate listing, but the underlying search systems may require separate access or may not display every historical record.

How can someone search Erath County District Clerk and County Clerk records online?

For Erath County, start with County online portal for court records, eDiscovery, land records, inmate listing, and payments and County government structure, clerk duties, courts, and sheriff responsibilities, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How can someone search Erath County District Clerk and County Clerk records online depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The county online portal links to court records and an inmate listing, but the underlying search systems may require separate access or may not display every historical record.

Which Justice of the Peace precinct handles a particular Erath County address?

For Erath County, start with County online portal for court records, eDiscovery, land records, inmate listing, and payments and County government structure, clerk duties, courts, and sheriff responsibilities, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. Which Justice of the Peace precinct handles a particular Erath County address depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The county online portal links to court records and an inmate listing, but the underlying search systems may require separate access or may not display every historical record.

How can someone check the Erath County inmate listing or verify custody status?

For Erath County, start with County online portal for court records, eDiscovery, land records, inmate listing, and payments and County government structure, clerk duties, courts, and sheriff responsibilities, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How can someone check the Erath County inmate listing or verify custody status depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The county online portal links to court records and an inmate listing, but the underlying search systems may require separate access or may not display every historical record.

How can a person request an incident report or other record from the Sheriff's Office?

For Erath County, start with County online portal for court records, eDiscovery, land records, inmate listing, and payments and County government structure, clerk duties, courts, and sheriff responsibilities, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How can a person request an incident report or other record from the Sheriff's Office depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The county online portal links to court records and an inmate listing, but the underlying search systems may require separate access or may not display every historical record.

What fees and response timelines apply to an Erath County Sheriff's Office open-records request?

For Erath County, start with County online portal for court records, eDiscovery, land records, inmate listing, and payments and County government structure, clerk duties, courts, and sheriff responsibilities, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. What fees and response timelines apply to an Erath County Sheriff's Office open-records request depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The county online portal links to court records and an inmate listing, but the underlying search systems may require separate access or may not display every historical record.

Are municipal police and court records included in the county's online court portal?

For Erath County, start with County online portal for court records, eDiscovery, land records, inmate listing, and payments and County government structure, clerk duties, courts, and sheriff responsibilities, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. Are municipal police and court records included in the county's online court portal depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The county online portal links to court records and an inmate listing, but the underlying search systems may require separate access or may not display every historical record.

What is the role of the 266th Judicial District Court in Erath County criminal cases?

For Erath County, start with County online portal for court records, eDiscovery, land records, inmate listing, and payments and County government structure, clerk duties, courts, and sheriff responsibilities, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. What is the role of the 266th Judicial District Court in Erath County criminal cases depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The county online portal links to court records and an inmate listing, but the underlying search systems may require separate access or may not display every historical record.

Police, sheriff, and incident records

For police or incident records, use County government structure, clerk duties, courts, and sheriff responsibilities. The open-records page describes Sheriff's Office response and cost procedures but states that releasability is determined case by case under the Texas Public Information Act.

Criminal cases in Erath County

Start with 266th Judicial District Court local rules, courthouse location, and clerk contacts for the official Erath County court path. County: Erath County government and the Erath County Sheriff's Office serve county jurisdiction, subject to separate municipal, state, and federal authority. Court: The 266th Judicial District Court is the county's district court. The County Clerk handles misdemeanor records and County Court at Law matters, while four Justice of the Peace precincts handle their respective limited-jurisdiction matters.

Jail and custody information for Erath County

For current custody information, start with County online portal for court records, eDiscovery, land records, inmate listing, and payments. The county online portal links to court records and an inmate listing, but the underlying search systems may require separate access or may not display every historical record.

Municipal and local court records

Municipal and local court coverage is separate from the county trial-court path. Custody: The Erath County Sheriff's Office supervises the county jail and prisoners. The county's online services page provides an inmate-listing link, but custody status should be confirmed with the Sheriff's Office. Municipal: Municipal police departments and municipal courts retain jurisdiction over incidents and ordinances within their city limits. The reviewed county sources do not provide a consolidated list of all municipal court boundaries or records portals.

Statewide sources for Texas records

Statewide Texas sources are separate from Erath 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.

Nearby Texas records pages

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Official Erath County and Texas record sources

For an official starting point, use 266th Judicial District Court local rules, courthouse location, and clerk contacts. Confirm current access rules, fees, contacts, and jurisdiction with the responsible agency.

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Prefer an official source? For an official starting point, use 266th Judicial District Court local rules, courthouse location, and clerk contacts. Confirm current access rules, fees, contacts, and jurisdiction with the responsible agency.

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