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Where to search Leon County records

Leon County, Texas court, custody, police, and statewide records are kept in separate systems. Start court research with County Clerk deeds, vital records, marriage licenses, probate, misdemeanor, juvenile, and recording information. Check current custody through Leon County Sheriff and custody-status contact information. Use Texas Judiciary statewide court and judicial directory for the state-level path described in this guide.

Court casesCounty Clerk deeds, vital records, marriage licenses, probate, misdemeanor, juvenile, and recording information
Current custodyLeon County Sheriff and custody-status contact information
Statewide recordsTexas Judiciary statewide court and judicial directory
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.

Leon County's county offices are based in Centerville, including the County Clerk at 155 North Cass Street and the District Clerk at 139 East Main Street.
The County Clerk handles deeds, birth and death certificates, marriage licenses, probate, civil matters up to $20,000, misdemeanor criminal matters, juvenile matters, assumed names, military-discharge records, and marks and brands.
The County Clerk states that document recording costs $15 for the first page and $4 for each additional page per instrument, subject to the applicable fee schedule.
The District Clerk files civil, divorce, delinquent-tax, adoption, and name-change cases, and states that felony criminal cases are filed by indictment only.
Leon County is served by the 87th, 278th, and 369th District Courts, with local rules assigning civil and family cases by rotation and assigning criminal cases to the 278th District Court and juvenile cases to the 87th District Court.
The Leon County Sheriff is listed as Kevin Ellis at 606 East St. Mary's Street in Centerville, and the county directs users to VINELink for offender custody-status information.

Leon County official record-source actions
Record type	Agency or source	Scope	Action	Last checked
Court cases	County Clerk deeds, vital records, marriage licenses, probate, misdemeanor, juvenile, and recording information	County or local	Open source	August 10, 2026
Jail and custody	Leon County Sheriff and custody-status contact information	County or local	Open source	August 10, 2026
Statewide records	Texas Judiciary statewide court and judicial directory	State	Open source	August 10, 2026
Official records	Official Leon County government portal and county office directory	County or local	Open source	August 10, 2026
Court cases	District Clerk civil, family, criminal, filing, jury, and case-search information	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 Leon 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. Leon County has 16,894 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: 48-289
Population: 16,894 residents (2025 estimate)
Local detail: Leon County's county offices are based in Centerville, including the County Clerk at 155 North Cass Street and the District Clerk at 139 East Main Street.
Local detail: The County Clerk handles deeds, birth and death certificates, marriage licenses, probate, civil matters up to $20,000, misdemeanor criminal matters, juvenile matters, assumed names, military-discharge records, and marks and brands.
Local detail: The County Clerk states that document recording costs $15 for the first page and $4 for each additional page per instrument, subject to the applicable fee schedule.
Local detail: The District Clerk files civil, divorce, delinquent-tax, adoption, and name-change cases, and states that felony criminal cases are filed by indictment only.
Local detail: Leon County is served by the 87th, 278th, and 369th District Courts, with local rules assigning civil and family cases by rotation and assigning criminal cases to the 278th District Court and juvenile cases to the 87th District Court.
Local detail: The Leon County Sheriff is listed as Kevin Ellis at 606 East St. Mary's Street in Centerville, and the county directs users to VINELink for offender custody-status information.

What is specific about this local guide

Local detail: Leon County's county offices are based in Centerville, including the County Clerk at 155 North Cass Street and the District Clerk at 139 East Main Street.
Local detail: The County Clerk handles deeds, birth and death certificates, marriage licenses, probate, civil matters up to $20,000, misdemeanor criminal matters, juvenile matters, assumed names, military-discharge records, and marks and brands.
Local detail: The County Clerk states that document recording costs $15 for the first page and $4 for each additional page per instrument, subject to the applicable fee schedule.

How can I search Leon County deeds, Commissioner Court minutes, assumed names, or other official records?

For Leon County, start with Official Leon County government portal and county office directory and County Clerk deeds, vital records, marriage licenses, probate, misdemeanor, juvenile, and recording information, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How can I search Leon County deeds, Commissioner Court minutes, assumed names, or other official records depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The County Clerk's online official-record search is a linked vendor system, and search coverage, image access, certification, and fees should be confirmed with the Clerk.

Which Leon County clerk handles a civil, family, felony, misdemeanor, juvenile, or probate record?

For Leon County, start with Official Leon County government portal and county office directory and County Clerk deeds, vital records, marriage licenses, probate, misdemeanor, juvenile, and recording information, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. Which Leon County clerk handles a civil, family, felony, misdemeanor, juvenile, or probate record depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The County Clerk's online official-record search is a linked vendor system, and search coverage, image access, certification, and fees should be confirmed with the Clerk.

How are cases assigned among the 87th, 278th, and 369th District Courts?

For Leon County, start with Official Leon County government portal and county office directory and County Clerk deeds, vital records, marriage licenses, probate, misdemeanor, juvenile, and recording information, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How are cases assigned among the 87th, 278th, and 369th District Courts depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The County Clerk's online official-record search is a linked vendor system, and search coverage, image access, certification, and fees should be confirmed with the Clerk.

How can I check Leon County custody status through VINELink or contact the Sheriff's Office?

For Leon County, start with Official Leon County government portal and county office directory and County Clerk deeds, vital records, marriage licenses, probate, misdemeanor, juvenile, and recording information, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How can I check Leon County custody status through VINELink or contact the Sheriff's Office depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The County Clerk's online official-record search is a linked vendor system, and search coverage, image access, certification, and fees should be confirmed with the Clerk.

How can I request Leon County Sheriff's incident, warrant, jail, or public-safety records?

For Leon County, start with Official Leon County government portal and county office directory and County Clerk deeds, vital records, marriage licenses, probate, misdemeanor, juvenile, and recording information, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How can I request Leon County Sheriff's incident, warrant, jail, or public-safety records depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The County Clerk's online official-record search is a linked vendor system, and search coverage, image access, certification, and fees should be confirmed with the Clerk.

Which Justice of the Peace precinct handles a Leon County small-claims, eviction, or Class C misdemeanor matter?

For Leon County, start with Official Leon County government portal and county office directory and County Clerk deeds, vital records, marriage licenses, probate, misdemeanor, juvenile, and recording information, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. Which Justice of the Peace precinct handles a Leon County small-claims, eviction, or Class C misdemeanor matter depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The County Clerk's online official-record search is a linked vendor system, and search coverage, image access, certification, and fees should be confirmed with the Clerk.

What fees apply to Leon County document recording, copies, certifications, and court filings?

For Leon County, start with Official Leon County government portal and county office directory and County Clerk deeds, vital records, marriage licenses, probate, misdemeanor, juvenile, and recording information, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. What fees apply to Leon County document recording, copies, certifications, and court filings depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The County Clerk's online official-record search is a linked vendor system, and search coverage, image access, certification, and fees should be confirmed with the Clerk.

Are Buffalo, Centerville, Jewett, Leona, Marquez, Normangee, Oakwood, and Hilltop Lakes municipal records maintained by Leon County or by separate city custodians?

For Leon County, start with Official Leon County government portal and county office directory and County Clerk deeds, vital records, marriage licenses, probate, misdemeanor, juvenile, and recording information, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. Are Buffalo, Centerville, Jewett, Leona, Marquez, Normangee, Oakwood, and Hilltop Lakes municipal records maintained by Leon County or by separate city custodians depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The County Clerk's online official-record search is a linked vendor system, and search coverage, image access, certification, and fees should be confirmed with the Clerk.

Police, sheriff, and incident records

Request a police or incident record from the sheriff or municipal police agency that created it. The District Clerk states that official filings must follow Texas laws and rules and cannot be accepted by fax or email.

Criminal cases in Leon County

Start with District Clerk civil, family, criminal, filing, jury, and case-search information for the official Leon County court path. County: Leon County offices maintain county administrative, County Clerk, District Clerk, election, public-record, and county-court functions. County Clerk and District Clerk responsibilities are separate. Court: Leon County has a constitutional County Court, three Justice of the Peace precincts, and service from the 87th, 278th, and 369th District Courts. The district courts also serve other counties, so the responsible clerk and venue should be confirmed for each case.

Jail and custody information for Leon County

For current custody information, start with Leon County Sheriff and custody-status contact information. The County Clerk's online official-record search is a linked vendor system, and search coverage, image access, certification, and fees should be confirmed with the Clerk.

Municipal and local court records

Municipal and local court coverage is separate from the county trial-court path. Custody: The Leon County Sheriff's Office is the local county custody and jail contact. VINELink provides custody-status information, while court appearance, disposition, probation, and state-prison records may have separate custodians. Municipal: County election and county materials identify municipalities including Buffalo, Centerville, Jewett, Leona, Marquez, Normangee, Oakwood, and Hilltop Lakes. Municipal court, police, ordinance, and city records should be requested from the applicable municipality.

Statewide sources for Texas records

Use Texas Judiciary statewide court and judicial directory as the statewide starting point. 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 Leon County and Texas record sources

For an official starting point, use Official Leon County government portal and county office directory. Confirm current access rules, fees, contacts, and jurisdiction with the responsible agency.

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