Kerr County Criminal Records
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Use the official court, custody, police-record, and statewide paths for Kerr County, Texas; jurisdiction limits are explained.
Searches are compiled from court, county, and statewide public-record sources.
Kerr County public records: common questions
Where to search Kerr County records
Kerr County, Texas court, custody, police, and statewide records are kept in separate systems. Start court research with District Clerk records, criminal court information, dockets, court-appointed counsel, and records requests.
- Court casesDistrict Clerk records, criminal court information, dockets, court-appointed counsel, and records requests
- 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.
- Kerrville is the county seat, and the Kerr County Courthouse is listed at 700 Main Street in Kerrville.
- Kerr County is served by the 198th and 216th District Courts. The 198th District Court serves Kerr and Bandera counties, while the 216th District Court serves Kerr and Gillespie counties.
- The District Courts have general jurisdiction, including felony criminal cases, divorce, title-to-land cases, election contests, and qualifying civil matters.
- The Kerr County Clerk is the official record keeper for vital statistics, County Court, County Court at Law, Commissioners Court, land records, and other public records.
- The Magistrate Court is stationed inside the Kerr County Jail at 400 Clearwater Paseo in Kerrville and handles magistration and bond-related functions.
- The County Clerk's page states that, effective September 1, 2025, people filing documents in person in Kerr County real-property records must provide photo identification.
| Record type | Agency or source | Scope | Action | Last checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Court cases | District Clerk records, criminal court information, dockets, court-appointed counsel, and records requests | County or local | Open source | |
| Official records | County public-records portal, court and land records, jail and bond records, and open-records request links | County or local | Open source | |
| Court cases | County Clerk records, County Court, County Court at Law, probate, guardianship, and vital-statistics services | County or local | Open source | |
| Court cases | Kerr County official source (kerrcountytx.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 Kerr 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. Kerr County is centered on Kerrville and has 54,037 residents (2025 estimate). Offices and online systems change, so confirm details with the agency before relying on a record.
Quick facts
- County seat or principal locality
- Kerrville
- County-equivalent identity
- 48-265
- Population
- 54,037 residents (2025 estimate)
- Local detail
- Kerrville is the county seat, and the Kerr County Courthouse is listed at 700 Main Street in Kerrville.
- Local detail
- Kerr County is served by the 198th and 216th District Courts. The 198th District Court serves Kerr and Bandera counties, while the 216th District Court serves Kerr and Gillespie counties.
- Local detail
- The District Courts have general jurisdiction, including felony criminal cases, divorce, title-to-land cases, election contests, and qualifying civil matters.
- Local detail
- The Kerr County Clerk is the official record keeper for vital statistics, County Court, County Court at Law, Commissioners Court, land records, and other public records.
- Local detail
- The Magistrate Court is stationed inside the Kerr County Jail at 400 Clearwater Paseo in Kerrville and handles magistration and bond-related functions.
What is specific about this local guide
- Local detail: Kerrville is the county seat, and the Kerr County Courthouse is listed at 700 Main Street in Kerrville.
- Local detail: Kerr County is served by the 198th and 216th District Courts. The 198th District Court serves Kerr and Bandera counties, while the 216th District Court serves Kerr and Gillespie counties.
- Local detail: The District Courts have general jurisdiction, including felony criminal cases, divorce, title-to-land cases, election contests, and qualifying civil matters.
How do I search a Kerr County criminal, civil, probate, or family court case?
The reviewed Kerr County source provides a direct court access path for this search. Open District Clerk records, criminal court information, dockets, court-appointed counsel, and records requests for the court's current case-search and document-access instructions.
Which Kerr County district court handles my felony, divorce, or civil matter?
The reviewed official sources for Kerr County do not identify a definitive court assignment for every case type. Check District Clerk records, criminal court information, dockets, court-appointed counsel, and records requests to confirm the filing court, venue, and case type before relying on a search.
How do I find out whether someone is in the Kerr County Jail or has been magistrated?
The reviewed official sources for Kerr County do not identify a dedicated live inmate locator. Check County public-records portal, court and land records, jail and bond records, and open-records request links for the agency's current custody lookup or contact path; custody information can change quickly.
How do I check Kerr County jail, bond, or magistrate information?
The Kerr County Jail is located at 400 Clearwater Paseo in Kerrville and houses the Magistrate Court. The reviewed official sources provide jail and bond-record links but do not expose a current public booking-search interface. Use County public-records portal, court and land records, jail and bond records, and open-records request links for the current official access path.
How do I request a Kerr County Sheriff's Office incident or arrest record?
No reviewed official source for Kerr County establishes record-type-specific police request instructions. Use County public-records portal, court and land records, jail and bond records, and open-records request links to identify the agency that created the report before submitting a request.
How do I obtain Kerr County deed, land, marriage, birth, or death records?
Current approved sources for Kerr County do not substantiate a dedicated land-record or recorder portal. Use County public-records portal, court and land records, jail and bond records, and open-records request links for the responsible recording or county office's current access path.
Where should I file a document with the Kerr County District Clerk during any temporary relocation?
The District Clerk page contains temporary-office and courthouse-relocation notices that may change; users should confirm the current filing location before visiting. Open District Clerk records, criminal court information, dockets, court-appointed counsel, and records requests for the court's current case-search and document-access instructions.
Does a Kerr County matter belong in municipal court, Justice of the Peace Court, County Court at Law, or District Court?
Current approved sources for Kerr County do not substantiate a definitive court assignment for every case type. Check District Clerk records, criminal court information, dockets, court-appointed counsel, and records requests to confirm the filing court, venue, and case type before relying on a search.
Police, sheriff, and incident records
For police or incident records, use District Clerk records, criminal court information, dockets, court-appointed counsel, and records requests. The District Clerk page contains temporary-office and courthouse-relocation notices that may change; users should confirm the current filing location before visiting.
Criminal cases in Kerr County
Start with County Clerk records, County Court, County Court at Law, probate, guardianship, and vital-statistics services for the official Kerr County court path. County: Kerr County government services and county records apply throughout Kerr County. The county seat and primary county-government address are in Kerrville. Court: Kerr County has county-level courts, Justice of the Peace precinct courts, a County Court at Law, and the 198th and 216th District Courts. The district courts have multi-county geographic assignments as established by state law.
Jail and custody information for Kerr County
For current custody information, start with County public-records portal, court and land records, jail and bond records, and open-records request links. The official county public-records page links to jail and bond records, but the reviewed pages did not expose a current direct booking or active-warrant search URL.
Municipal and local court records
Municipal and local court coverage is separate from the county trial-court path. Custody: The Kerr County Jail is located at 400 Clearwater Paseo in Kerrville and houses the Magistrate Court. The reviewed official sources provide jail and bond-record links but do not expose a current public booking-search interface. Municipal: Municipal police and municipal courts operate separately from county courts and the Sheriff's Office. County public-records materials link to the City of Kerrville as a separate local-government resource.
Statewide sources for Texas records
Statewide Texas sources are separate from Kerr 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
Kerrville is the principal locality identified for this guide; incorporated municipalities may use separate courts and police agencies.
Official Kerr County and Texas record sources
For an official starting point, use County public-records portal, court and land records, jail and bond records, and open-records request links. Confirm current access rules, fees, contacts, and jurisdiction with the responsible agency.
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