Leon County Criminal Records
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Use the official court, custody, police-record, and statewide paths for Leon County, Texas; jurisdiction limits are explained.
Searches are compiled from court, county, and statewide public-record sources.
Leon County public records: common questions
Where to search Leon County records
Leon County, Texas court, custody, police, and statewide records are kept in separate systems. Start court research with District Clerk civil, family, criminal, filing, jury, and case-search 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 casesDistrict Clerk civil, family, criminal, filing, jury, and case-search 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.
| Record type | Agency or source | Scope | Action | Last checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Court cases | District Clerk civil, family, criminal, filing, jury, and case-search information | County or local | Open source | |
| Jail and custody | Leon County Sheriff and custody-status contact information | County or local | Open source | |
| Statewide records | Texas Judiciary statewide court and judicial directory | State | Open source | |
| Official records | Official Leon County government portal and county office directory | County or local | Open source | |
| Court cases | County Clerk deeds, vital records, marriage licenses, probate, misdemeanor, juvenile, and recording information | 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 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?
No reviewed official source for Leon County establishes a case-specific court search or document-request procedure. Open District Clerk civil, family, criminal, filing, jury, and case-search information for the court's current case-search and document-access instructions.
Which Leon County clerk handles a civil, family, felony, misdemeanor, juvenile, or probate record?
No reviewed official source for Leon County establishes a definitive court assignment for every case type. Check County Clerk deeds, vital records, marriage licenses, probate, misdemeanor, juvenile, and recording information to confirm the filing court, venue, and case type before relying on a search.
How are cases assigned among the 87th, 278th, and 369th District Courts?
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. Open District Clerk civil, family, criminal, filing, jury, and case-search information for the court's current case-search and document-access instructions.
How can I check Leon County custody status through VINELink or contact the Sheriff's Office?
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. Use Leon County Sheriff and custody-status contact information for the detention agency's current visitation, booking, release, and records procedures.
How can I request Leon County Sheriff's incident, warrant, jail, or public-safety records?
Current approved sources for Leon County do not substantiate record-type-specific police request instructions. Use Leon County Sheriff and custody-status contact information to request the report from the agency that created or maintains it.
Which Justice of the Peace precinct handles a Leon County small-claims, eviction, or Class C misdemeanor matter?
The reviewed official sources for Leon County do not identify a complete current map of every local agency boundary. Use Leon County Sheriff and custody-status contact information to confirm the responsible law-enforcement agency before requesting a record.
What fees apply to Leon County document recording, copies, certifications, and court filings?
The approved official source set for Leon County does not document a case-specific court search or document-request procedure. Open District Clerk civil, family, criminal, filing, jury, and case-search information for the court's current case-search and document-access instructions.
Are Buffalo, Centerville, Jewett, Leona, Marquez, Normangee, Oakwood, and Hilltop Lakes municipal records maintained by Leon County or by separate city custodians?
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. Use Leon County Sheriff and custody-status contact information to confirm the responsible law-enforcement agency before requesting a record.
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.
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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