Kenedy County Criminal Records
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Use the official court, custody, police-record, and statewide paths for Kenedy County, Texas; jurisdiction limits are explained.
Searches are compiled from court, county, and statewide public-record sources.
Kenedy County public records: common questions
Where to search Kenedy County records
Kenedy County, Texas court, custody, police, and statewide records are kept in separate systems. Start court research with Official county government homepage, courthouse location, notices, and county contacts. Check current custody through Official sheriff contact, office hours, and custody-information referral.
- Court casesOfficial county government homepage, courthouse location, notices, and county contacts
- Current custodyOfficial sheriff contact, office hours, and custody-information referral
- 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.
- Kenedy County's seat is Sarita, Texas, and the courthouse is at 101 East La Parra Avenue, Sarita, TX 78385, telephone 361-294-5224.
- The official county clerk page lists Veronica Vela at 151 Mallory, Sarita, with telephone 361-294-5220, fax 361-294-5218, and office hours Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- The official district clerk page lists Veronica Vela at 101 Mallory, Sarita, with telephone 361-294-5220, fax 361-294-5218, and the same weekday hours.
- The official sheriff page lists Sheriff Ramon Salinas III at 175 Cuellar Avenue, Sarita, with telephone 361-294-5205, main fax 361-294-5260, and administrative fax 361-294-5209.
- The Texas Judicial Branch county-court directory lists Kenedy County Court as handling criminal, probate, civil, and juvenile matters, with no family-court caseload listed.
- The official county clerk page publishes 2026 Commissioners Court minutes for meetings held from January through May 2026.
| Record type | Agency or source | Scope | Action | Last checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Court cases | Official county government homepage, courthouse location, notices, and county contacts | County or local | Open source | |
| Jail and custody | Official sheriff contact, office hours, and custody-information referral | County or local | Open source | |
| Court cases | Official county clerk records, contact, and operating-hours page | County or local | Open source | |
| Court cases | Kenedy County official source (kenedycountytx.gov) | County or local | Open source | |
| Court cases | Kenedy County official source (txcourts.gov) | County or local | Open source | |
| Court cases | Kenedy County official source (txcourts.gov) | County or local | Open source |
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This Kenedy 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. Kenedy County has 319 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
- 48-261
- Population
- 319 residents (2025 estimate)
- Local detail
- Kenedy County's seat is Sarita, Texas, and the courthouse is at 101 East La Parra Avenue, Sarita, TX 78385, telephone 361-294-5224.
- Local detail
- The official county clerk page lists Veronica Vela at 151 Mallory, Sarita, with telephone 361-294-5220, fax 361-294-5218, and office hours Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- Local detail
- The official district clerk page lists Veronica Vela at 101 Mallory, Sarita, with telephone 361-294-5220, fax 361-294-5218, and the same weekday hours.
- Local detail
- The official sheriff page lists Sheriff Ramon Salinas III at 175 Cuellar Avenue, Sarita, with telephone 361-294-5205, main fax 361-294-5260, and administrative fax 361-294-5209.
- Local detail
- The Texas Judicial Branch county-court directory lists Kenedy County Court as handling criminal, probate, civil, and juvenile matters, with no family-court caseload listed.
- Local detail
- The official county clerk page publishes 2026 Commissioners Court minutes for meetings held from January through May 2026.
What is specific about this local guide
- Local detail: Kenedy County's seat is Sarita, Texas, and the courthouse is at 101 East La Parra Avenue, Sarita, TX 78385, telephone 361-294-5224.
- Local detail: The official county clerk page lists Veronica Vela at 151 Mallory, Sarita, with telephone 361-294-5220, fax 361-294-5218, and office hours Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- Local detail: The official district clerk page lists Veronica Vela at 101 Mallory, Sarita, with telephone 361-294-5220, fax 361-294-5218, and the same weekday hours.
How do I contact the Kenedy County Clerk or District Clerk for court and public records?
For Kenedy County, start with Official county government homepage, courthouse location, notices, and county contacts and Official sheriff contact, office hours, and custody-information referral, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How do I contact the Kenedy County Clerk or District Clerk for court and public records depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The Texas Judicial Branch trial-court directory used for the 105th District Court listing was published in 2025; verify current court personnel and scheduling through the live judicial directory.
Which criminal, civil, probate, and juvenile matters are handled by Kenedy County Court?
For Kenedy County, start with Official county government homepage, courthouse location, notices, and county contacts and Official sheriff contact, office hours, and custody-information referral, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. Which criminal, civil, probate, and juvenile matters are handled by Kenedy County Court depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The Texas Judicial Branch trial-court directory used for the 105th District Court listing was published in 2025; verify current court personnel and scheduling through the live judicial directory.
What district court serves Kenedy County, and which counties share that court?
For Kenedy County, start with Official county government homepage, courthouse location, notices, and county contacts and Official sheriff contact, office hours, and custody-information referral, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. What district court serves Kenedy County, and which counties share that court depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The Texas Judicial Branch trial-court directory used for the 105th District Court listing was published in 2025; verify current court personnel and scheduling through the live judicial directory.
How can I verify whether someone is in custody for a Kenedy County case?
For Kenedy County, start with Official county government homepage, courthouse location, notices, and county contacts and Official sheriff contact, office hours, and custody-information referral, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How can I verify whether someone is in custody for a Kenedy County case depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The Texas Judicial Branch trial-court directory used for the 105th District Court listing was published in 2025; verify current court personnel and scheduling through the live judicial directory.
Why does the Kenedy County sheriff page refer to the Kleberg County inmate roster?
For Kenedy County, start with Official county government homepage, courthouse location, notices, and county contacts and Official sheriff contact, office hours, and custody-information referral, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. Why does the Kenedy County sheriff page refer to the Kleberg County inmate roster depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The Texas Judicial Branch trial-court directory used for the 105th District Court listing was published in 2025; verify current court personnel and scheduling through the live judicial directory.
How do I request Kenedy County Sheriff's records under Texas public-records law?
For Kenedy County, start with Official county government homepage, courthouse location, notices, and county contacts and Official sheriff contact, office hours, and custody-information referral, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How do I request Kenedy County Sheriff's records under Texas public-records law depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The Texas Judicial Branch trial-court directory used for the 105th District Court listing was published in 2025; verify current court personnel and scheduling through the live judicial directory.
Where can I find Kenedy County Commissioners Court minutes and public notices?
For Kenedy County, start with Official county government homepage, courthouse location, notices, and county contacts and Official sheriff contact, office hours, and custody-information referral, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. Where can I find Kenedy County Commissioners Court minutes and public notices depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The Texas Judicial Branch trial-court directory used for the 105th District Court listing was published in 2025; verify current court personnel and scheduling through the live judicial directory.
Which office handles municipal-court records for places within or near Kenedy County?
For Kenedy County, start with Official county government homepage, courthouse location, notices, and county contacts and Official sheriff contact, office hours, and custody-information referral, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. Which office handles municipal-court records for places within or near Kenedy County depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The Texas Judicial Branch trial-court directory used for the 105th District Court listing was published in 2025; verify current court personnel and scheduling through the live judicial directory.
Police, sheriff, and incident records
Request a police or incident record from the sheriff or municipal police agency that created it. The county website provides clerk and sheriff contacts but no comprehensive online criminal-case docket.
Criminal cases in Kenedy County
Start with Official county clerk records, contact, and operating-hours page for the official Kenedy County court path. County: Kenedy County government offices and county courts are centered in Sarita; county sources do not establish authority beyond Kenedy County. Court: The reviewed Texas Judicial Branch directory identifies the 105th District Court as serving Kenedy County, along with Kleberg and Nueces counties. Kenedy County Court handles the listed county-level criminal, civil, probate, and juvenile matters; case assignment depends on statutory jurisdiction.
Jail and custody information for Kenedy County
For current custody information, start with Official sheriff contact, office hours, and custody-information referral. The Texas Judicial Branch trial-court directory used for the 105th District Court listing was published in 2025; verify current court personnel and scheduling through the live judicial directory.
Municipal and local court records
Municipal and local court coverage is separate from the county trial-court path. Custody: The Kenedy County sheriff is the local law-enforcement contact. The official sheriff page refers users to the Kleberg County Sheriff's inmate roster, but that roster identifies Kleberg County Detention Center inmates and does not verify a Kenedy County-specific custody roster. Municipal: The reviewed Kenedy County sources do not provide a municipal-court or municipal-police directory. Municipal matters should be directed to the relevant city or town agency.
Statewide sources for Texas records
Statewide Texas sources are separate from Kenedy 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 Kenedy County and Texas record sources
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