Gonzales County Criminal Records
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Use the official court, custody, police-record, and statewide paths for Gonzales County, Texas; jurisdiction limits are explained.
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Gonzales County public records: common questions
Where to search Gonzales County records
Gonzales County, Texas court, custody, police, and statewide records are kept in separate systems. Start court research with District Court, District Clerk, standing orders, and judicial-district information.
- Court casesDistrict Court, District Clerk, standing orders, and judicial-district information
- Current custodyConfirm the current jail or detention source with the local agency.
- 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 Gonzales County Sheriff's Office identifies the Gonzales County Jail at 1713 Sarah DeWitt Drive, Gonzales, Texas 78629, with telephone number 830-672-6524.
- The County Judge's office is at 414 St. Joseph Street, Suite 200, Gonzales, and lists Patrick C. Davis as County Judge.
- The county's District Clerk is at 414 St. Joseph Street, Suite 300, Gonzales, and lists telephone number 830-672-2326.
- The official District Court page identifies the 25th Judicial District and the 2nd 25th Judicial District as serving Gonzales, Guadalupe, Lavaca, and Colorado counties.
- The county lists Justice of the Peace offices for Precincts 1, 3, and 4, with offices in Gonzales, Waelder, and Nixon respectively.
- The Texas judiciary directory lists the Gonzales County Clerk at 427 St. George Street, Suite 200, and identifies County Court records as including criminal, civil, probate, and mental-health matters.
| Record type | Agency or source | Scope | Action | Last checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Court cases | District Court, District Clerk, standing orders, and judicial-district information | County or local | Open source | |
| Police and incident records | County Sheriff and jail contact source | County or local | Open source | |
| Official records | Texas judiciary directory entry for the Gonzales County Clerk and County Court records | County or local | Open source | |
| Court cases | County Court and County Judge information | County or local | Open source | |
| Court cases | Gonzales County official source (co.gonzales.tx.us) | County or local | Open source | Not yet published |
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 Gonzales 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. Gonzales County has 20,159 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
- 48-177
- Population
- 20,159 residents (2025 estimate)
- Local detail
- The Gonzales County Sheriff's Office identifies the Gonzales County Jail at 1713 Sarah DeWitt Drive, Gonzales, Texas 78629, with telephone number 830-672-6524.
- Local detail
- The County Judge's office is at 414 St. Joseph Street, Suite 200, Gonzales, and lists Patrick C. Davis as County Judge.
- Local detail
- The county's District Clerk is at 414 St. Joseph Street, Suite 300, Gonzales, and lists telephone number 830-672-2326.
- Local detail
- The official District Court page identifies the 25th Judicial District and the 2nd 25th Judicial District as serving Gonzales, Guadalupe, Lavaca, and Colorado counties.
- Local detail
- The county lists Justice of the Peace offices for Precincts 1, 3, and 4, with offices in Gonzales, Waelder, and Nixon respectively.
- Local detail
- The Texas judiciary directory lists the Gonzales County Clerk at 427 St. George Street, Suite 200, and identifies County Court records as including criminal, civil, probate, and mental-health matters.
What is specific about this local guide
- Local detail: The Gonzales County Sheriff's Office identifies the Gonzales County Jail at 1713 Sarah DeWitt Drive, Gonzales, Texas 78629, with telephone number 830-672-6524.
- Local detail: The County Judge's office is at 414 St. Joseph Street, Suite 200, Gonzales, and lists Patrick C. Davis as County Judge.
- Local detail: The county's District Clerk is at 414 St. Joseph Street, Suite 300, Gonzales, and lists telephone number 830-672-2326.
Which Gonzales County court handles a felony, civil, probate, juvenile, or mental-health matter?
The reviewed official sources for Gonzales County do not identify a definitive court assignment for every case type. Check District Court, District Clerk, standing orders, and judicial-district information to confirm the filing court, venue, and case type before relying on a search.
How do I contact the Gonzales County District Clerk or County Clerk for court records?
Gonzales County has County Court, District Court, Justice of the Peace courts, and juvenile and probate functions. Confirm venue and case-specific jurisdiction with the applicable clerk. Open District Court, District Clerk, standing orders, and judicial-district information for the court's current case-search and document-access instructions.
Which Justice of the Peace precinct serves a particular Gonzales County address?
Current approved sources for Gonzales County do not substantiate a complete current map of every local agency boundary. Use County Sheriff and jail contact source to confirm the responsible law-enforcement agency before requesting a record.
How can I verify current custody or booking information at the Gonzales County Jail?
The approved official source set for Gonzales County does not document a dedicated live inmate locator. Check County Sheriff and jail contact source for the agency's current custody lookup or contact path; custody information can change quickly.
What counties are served by the 25th and 2nd 25th Judicial District Courts?
The reviewed official sources identify Gonzales County offices and county courts. The District Court pages state that the 25th and 2nd 25th Judicial Districts serve multiple counties, including Gonzales. Check District Court, District Clerk, standing orders, and judicial-district information to confirm the filing court, venue, and case type before relying on a search.
Where can I find Gonzales County court calendars, standing orders, and local rules?
District Court calendars and standing orders may change and should be confirmed with the District Clerk or court administrator. Open District Court, District Clerk, standing orders, and judicial-district information for the court's current case-search and document-access instructions.
How do I identify the correct municipal court for a city-level case in Gonzales County?
The reviewed official sources for Gonzales County do not identify a case-specific court search or document-request procedure. Open District Court, District Clerk, standing orders, and judicial-district information for the court's current case-search and document-access instructions.
Police, sheriff, and incident records
Request a police or incident record from the sheriff or municipal police agency that created it. The Texas judiciary directory is a personnel and records-office reference and may not reflect every current local procedure.
Criminal cases in Gonzales County
Start with County Court and County Judge information for the official Gonzales County court path. County: The reviewed official sources identify Gonzales County offices and county courts. The District Court pages state that the 25th and 2nd 25th Judicial Districts serve multiple counties, including Gonzales. Court: Gonzales County has County Court, District Court, Justice of the Peace courts, and juvenile and probate functions. Confirm venue and case-specific jurisdiction with the applicable clerk.
Jail and custody information for Gonzales County
For current custody information, start with County Sheriff and jail contact source. The official county pages provide contacts and general court descriptions but not a complete live docket or case-search system.
Municipal and local court records
Municipal and local court coverage is separate from the county trial-court path. Custody: The Gonzales County Sheriff's Office identifies and operates the county jail contact point at 1713 Sarah DeWitt Drive. The reviewed official page does not provide a live inmate roster or booking search. Municipal: The reviewed county and Texas judiciary sources do not provide a complete list or jurisdiction description for municipal courts within Gonzales County. City-specific matters should be confirmed with the relevant city court.
Statewide sources for Texas records
Statewide Texas sources are separate from Gonzales 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 Gonzales County and Texas record sources
For an official starting point, use Texas judiciary directory entry for the Gonzales County Clerk and County Court records. Confirm current access rules, fees, contacts, and jurisdiction with the responsible agency.
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