Kerr County Criminal Records

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Where to search Kerr County records

Kerr County, Texas court, custody, police, and statewide records are kept in separate systems. Start court research with County Clerk records, County Court, County Court at Law, probate, guardianship, and vital-statistics services. Check current custody through County public-records portal, court and land records, jail and bond records, and open-records request links.

Court casesCounty Clerk records, County Court, County Court at Law, probate, guardianship, and vital-statistics services
Current custodyCounty public-records portal, court and land records, jail and bond records, and open-records request links
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.

Kerr County official record-source actions
Record type	Agency or source	Scope	Action	Last checked
Court cases	County Clerk records, County Court, County Court at Law, probate, guardianship, and vital-statistics services	County or local	Open source	August 10, 2026
Jail and custody	County public-records portal, court and land records, jail and bond records, and open-records request links	County or local	Open source	August 10, 2026
Police and incident records	Kerr County official source (kerrcountysheriff.org)	County or local	Open source	Not yet published
Court cases	District Clerk records, criminal court information, dockets, court-appointed counsel, and records requests	County or local	Open source	August 10, 2026
Court cases	Kerr County official source (kerrcountytx.gov)	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 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?

For Kerr County, start with County public-records portal, court and land records, jail and bond records, and open-records request links and County Clerk records, County Court, County Court at Law, probate, guardianship, and vital-statistics services, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How do I search a Kerr County criminal, civil, probate, or family court case depends on the record type and jurisdiction. 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.

Which Kerr County district court handles my felony, divorce, or civil matter?

For Kerr County, start with County public-records portal, court and land records, jail and bond records, and open-records request links and County Clerk records, County Court, County Court at Law, probate, guardianship, and vital-statistics services, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. Which Kerr County district court handles my felony, divorce, or civil matter depends on the record type and jurisdiction. 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.

How do I find out whether someone is in the Kerr County Jail or has been magistrated?

For Kerr County, start with County public-records portal, court and land records, jail and bond records, and open-records request links and County Clerk records, County Court, County Court at Law, probate, guardianship, and vital-statistics services, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How do I find out whether someone is in the Kerr County Jail or has been magistrated depends on the record type and jurisdiction. 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.

How do I check Kerr County jail, bond, or magistrate information?

For Kerr County, start with County public-records portal, court and land records, jail and bond records, and open-records request links and County Clerk records, County Court, County Court at Law, probate, guardianship, and vital-statistics services, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How do I check Kerr County jail, bond, or magistrate information depends on the record type and jurisdiction. 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.

How do I request a Kerr County Sheriff's Office incident or arrest record?

For Kerr County, start with County public-records portal, court and land records, jail and bond records, and open-records request links and County Clerk records, County Court, County Court at Law, probate, guardianship, and vital-statistics services, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How do I request a Kerr County Sheriff's Office incident or arrest record depends on the record type and jurisdiction. 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.

How do I obtain Kerr County deed, land, marriage, birth, or death records?

For Kerr County, start with County public-records portal, court and land records, jail and bond records, and open-records request links and County Clerk records, County Court, County Court at Law, probate, guardianship, and vital-statistics services, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How do I obtain Kerr County deed, land, marriage, birth, or death records depends on the record type and jurisdiction. 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.

Where should I file a document with the Kerr County District Clerk during any temporary relocation?

For Kerr County, start with County public-records portal, court and land records, jail and bond records, and open-records request links and County Clerk records, County Court, County Court at Law, probate, guardianship, and vital-statistics services, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. Where should I file a document with the Kerr County District Clerk during any temporary relocation depends on the record type and jurisdiction. 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.

Does a Kerr County matter belong in municipal court, Justice of the Peace Court, County Court at Law, or District Court?

For Kerr County, start with County public-records portal, court and land records, jail and bond records, and open-records request links and County Clerk records, County Court, County Court at Law, probate, guardianship, and vital-statistics services, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. Does a Kerr County matter belong in municipal court, Justice of the Peace Court, County Court at Law, or District Court depends on the record type and jurisdiction. 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.

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.

Nearby Texas records pages

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Nearby county links will be added after the neighboring pages pass the same source and content review.

Official Kerr County and Texas record sources

For an official starting point, use County Clerk records, County Court, County Court at Law, probate, guardianship, and vital-statistics services. Confirm current access rules, fees, contacts, and jurisdiction with the responsible agency.

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