Kendall County Criminal Records
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Use the official court, custody, police-record, and statewide paths for Kendall County, Texas; jurisdiction limits are explained.
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Kendall County public records: common questions
Where to search Kendall County records
Kendall County, Texas court, custody, police, and statewide records are kept in separate systems. Start court research with District Clerk criminal, civil, family, protective-order, child-protection and court-record search services. Check current custody through Kendall County Detention Center custody, capacity and sentenced-person information.
- Court casesDistrict Clerk criminal, civil, family, protective-order, child-protection and court-record search services
- Current custodyKendall County Detention Center custody, capacity and sentenced-person 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.
- Kendall County covers approximately 663 square miles, with 662.5 square miles of land, according to the Sheriff's Office.
- The Sheriff's Office describes itself as the primary law-enforcement agency for unincorporated Kendall County, including the township of Comfort.
- The Kendall County Detention Center page identifies a 153-bed facility that houses people accused of misdemeanor or felony charges pending trial and people serving county-jail sentences.
- The County Clerk provides online official records from 1983 to the present and lists deed records from sovereignty to 1982 as a separate resource.
- Kendall County has four Justice of the Peace precincts; the county provides separate offices and service information for each precinct.
- The county's 498th District Court page identifies jurisdiction over felony and misdemeanor criminal cases, civil cases, family matters, juvenile cases, contested probate and other listed matters.
| Record type | Agency or source | Scope | Action | Last checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Court cases | District Clerk criminal, civil, family, protective-order, child-protection and court-record search services | County or local | Open source | |
| Jail and custody | Kendall County Detention Center custody, capacity and sentenced-person information | County or local | Open source | |
| Police and incident records | Kendall County Sheriff's Office law-enforcement coverage, jail administration, staffing and county geography | County or local | Open source | |
| Court cases | County Clerk official records, deed records, e-recording, criminal matters and marriage-license services | County or local | Open source | |
| Court cases | Kendall County official source (co.kendall.tx.us) | County or local | Open source |
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This Kendall 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. Kendall County has 53,289 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
- 48-259
- Population
- 53,289 residents (2025 estimate)
- Local detail
- Kendall County covers approximately 663 square miles, with 662.5 square miles of land, according to the Sheriff's Office.
- Local detail
- The Sheriff's Office describes itself as the primary law-enforcement agency for unincorporated Kendall County, including the township of Comfort.
- Local detail
- The Kendall County Detention Center page identifies a 153-bed facility that houses people accused of misdemeanor or felony charges pending trial and people serving county-jail sentences.
- Local detail
- The County Clerk provides online official records from 1983 to the present and lists deed records from sovereignty to 1982 as a separate resource.
- Local detail
- Kendall County has four Justice of the Peace precincts; the county provides separate offices and service information for each precinct.
- Local detail
- The county's 498th District Court page identifies jurisdiction over felony and misdemeanor criminal cases, civil cases, family matters, juvenile cases, contested probate and other listed matters.
What is specific about this local guide
- Local detail: Kendall County covers approximately 663 square miles, with 662.5 square miles of land, according to the Sheriff's Office.
- Local detail: The Sheriff's Office describes itself as the primary law-enforcement agency for unincorporated Kendall County, including the township of Comfort.
- Local detail: The Kendall County Detention Center page identifies a 153-bed facility that houses people accused of misdemeanor or felony charges pending trial and people serving county-jail sentences.
How to search the Kendall County inmate roster
For Kendall County, start with Kendall County Sheriff's Office law-enforcement coverage, jail administration, staffing and county geography and Kendall County Detention Center custody, capacity and sentenced-person information, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How to search the Kendall County inmate roster depends on the record type and jurisdiction. Kendall County pages are internally inconsistent about district-court structure: the county organizational materials reference both the 451st and 498th District Courts, while the 498th page says Kendall County currently has one judicial district court.
How to contact the Kendall County Sheriff's Office about jail custody, bonds or visitation
For Kendall County, start with Kendall County Sheriff's Office law-enforcement coverage, jail administration, staffing and county geography and Kendall County Detention Center custody, capacity and sentenced-person information, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How to contact the Kendall County Sheriff's Office about jail custody, bonds or visitation depends on the record type and jurisdiction. Kendall County pages are internally inconsistent about district-court structure: the county organizational materials reference both the 451st and 498th District Courts, while the 498th page says Kendall County currently has one judicial district court.
How to request Kendall County Sheriff's Office or county public records
For Kendall County, start with Kendall County Sheriff's Office law-enforcement coverage, jail administration, staffing and county geography and Kendall County Detention Center custody, capacity and sentenced-person information, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How to request Kendall County Sheriff's Office or county public records depends on the record type and jurisdiction. Kendall County pages are internally inconsistent about district-court structure: the county organizational materials reference both the 451st and 498th District Courts, while the 498th page says Kendall County currently has one judicial district court.
How to search Kendall County deed and official records
For Kendall County, start with Kendall County Sheriff's Office law-enforcement coverage, jail administration, staffing and county geography and Kendall County Detention Center custody, capacity and sentenced-person information, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How to search Kendall County deed and official records depends on the record type and jurisdiction. Kendall County pages are internally inconsistent about district-court structure: the county organizational materials reference both the 451st and 498th District Courts, while the 498th page says Kendall County currently has one judicial district court.
Which Kendall County court handles a felony, misdemeanor, civil, family, juvenile or probate matter
For Kendall County, start with Kendall County Sheriff's Office law-enforcement coverage, jail administration, staffing and county geography and Kendall County Detention Center custody, capacity and sentenced-person information, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. Which Kendall County court handles a felony, misdemeanor, civil, family, juvenile or probate matter depends on the record type and jurisdiction. Kendall County pages are internally inconsistent about district-court structure: the county organizational materials reference both the 451st and 498th District Courts, while the 498th page says Kendall County currently has one judicial district court.
How to determine the correct Kendall County Justice of the Peace precinct
For Kendall County, start with Kendall County Sheriff's Office law-enforcement coverage, jail administration, staffing and county geography and Kendall County Detention Center custody, capacity and sentenced-person information, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How to determine the correct Kendall County Justice of the Peace precinct depends on the record type and jurisdiction. Kendall County pages are internally inconsistent about district-court structure: the county organizational materials reference both the 451st and 498th District Courts, while the 498th page says Kendall County currently has one judicial district court.
How Kendall County's district-court structure and 451st versus 498th references affect a case
For Kendall County, start with Kendall County Sheriff's Office law-enforcement coverage, jail administration, staffing and county geography and Kendall County Detention Center custody, capacity and sentenced-person information, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How Kendall County's district-court structure and 451st versus 498th references affect a case depends on the record type and jurisdiction. Kendall County pages are internally inconsistent about district-court structure: the county organizational materials reference both the 451st and 498th District Courts, while the 498th page says Kendall County currently has one judicial district court.
Which law-enforcement agency serves a specific address in Boerne, Fair Oaks Ranch, Comfort or unincorporated Kendall County
For Kendall County, start with Kendall County Sheriff's Office law-enforcement coverage, jail administration, staffing and county geography and Kendall County Detention Center custody, capacity and sentenced-person information, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. Which law-enforcement agency serves a specific address in Boerne, Fair Oaks Ranch, Comfort or unincorporated Kendall County depends on the record type and jurisdiction. Kendall County pages are internally inconsistent about district-court structure: the county organizational materials reference both the 451st and 498th District Courts, while the 498th page says Kendall County currently has one judicial district court.
Police, sheriff, and incident records
Request a police or incident record from the sheriff or municipal police agency that created it. The Sheriff's departments page states a detention-facility capacity of 102, while the current Detention Center page states 153 beds; capacity should be verified directly before publication.
Criminal cases in Kendall County
Start with District Clerk criminal, civil, family, protective-order, child-protection and court-record search services for the official Kendall County court path. County: Kendall County is in south-central Texas and is officially described as bordered by Gillespie, Blanco, Comal, Bexar, Bandera and Kerr counties. Court: Kendall County's official court pages identify four Justice of the Peace precincts and district-court services. The 498th District Court page describes general jurisdiction over criminal, civil, family, juvenile, probate and related matters; the District Clerk also publishes local rules for the 451st Judicial District Court.
Jail and custody information for Kendall County
For current custody information, start with Kendall County Sheriff's Office law-enforcement coverage, jail administration, staffing and county geography. Kendall County pages are internally inconsistent about district-court structure: the county organizational materials reference both the 451st and 498th District Courts, while the 498th page says Kendall County currently has one judicial district court.
Municipal and local court records
Municipal and local court coverage is separate from the county trial-court path. Custody: The Sheriff's Office operates the county jail and houses prisoners arrested within the county. The Sheriff's Office also states that it has agreements with Boerne and Fair Oaks Ranch concerning housing prisoners before formal commitment by a magistrate. Municipal: The Sheriff's Office identifies primary coverage in unincorporated areas, while county materials separately reference Boerne, Fair Oaks Ranch and Comfort. Kendall County states that it has not adopted zoning regulations in unincorporated areas, and area municipalities may impose separate requirements within city limits and extraterritorial jurisdictions.
Statewide sources for Texas records
Statewide Texas sources are separate from Kendall 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.
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Official Kendall County and Texas record sources
For an official starting point, use County Clerk official records, deed records, e-recording, criminal matters and marriage-license services. Confirm current access rules, fees, contacts, and jurisdiction with the responsible agency.
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