Medina County Criminal Records

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Medina County public records: common questions

Where to search Medina County records

Medina County, Texas court, custody, police, and statewide records are kept in separate systems. Start court research with Medina County official source (card.txcourts.gov). Check current custody through Official Sheriff and jail addresses, contacts, custody messaging, records, warrants, and dispatch information.

Court casesMedina County official source (card.txcourts.gov)
Current custodyOfficial Sheriff and jail addresses, contacts, custody messaging, records, warrants, and dispatch information
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.

Hondo is the county seat, and the Medina County Courthouse is at 1100 16th Street in Hondo.
The county homepage links to the cities of Natalia, Devine, Hondo, Castroville, and Lytle.
The current Texas court directory lists the 454th District Court for Medina County.
The current Texas court directory lists one Medina County Court and four Justice of the Peace precinct courts.
The Medina County Sheriff's Office lists its administrative office at 801 Avenue Y and the county jail at 2319 8th Street, both in Hondo.
The Sheriff's Office provides a county-jail phone number of 830-741-6058 and states that communications, dispatch, and jail operations are available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

Medina County official record-source actions
Record type	Agency or source	Scope	Action	Last checked
Court cases	Medina County official source (card.txcourts.gov)	County or local	Open source	August 10, 2026
Jail and custody	Official Sheriff and jail addresses, contacts, custody messaging, records, warrants, and dispatch information	County or local	Open source	August 10, 2026
Official records	Medina County Elections Department public-information request form and submission contact	County or local	Open source	Not yet published
Court cases	Official county courthouse, municipal links, precinct map, public notices, and county services	County or local	Open source	Not yet published
Court cases	District Clerk public-record search procedures, fees, and copy requests	County or local	Open source	Not yet published

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.

If you are checking a Medina County record, start by identifying which agency created it. Court dockets, municipal cases, jail information, police reports, and state records are separate sources. This page brings those paths together for Medina County. Medina County is centered on Hondo and has 56,881 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: Hondo
County-equivalent identity: 48-325
Population: 56,881 residents (2025 estimate)
Local detail: Hondo is the county seat, and the Medina County Courthouse is at 1100 16th Street in Hondo.
Local detail: The county homepage links to the cities of Natalia, Devine, Hondo, Castroville, and Lytle.
Local detail: The current Texas court directory lists the 454th District Court for Medina County.
Local detail: The current Texas court directory lists one Medina County Court and four Justice of the Peace precinct courts.
Local detail: The Medina County Sheriff's Office lists its administrative office at 801 Avenue Y and the county jail at 2319 8th Street, both in Hondo.

What is specific about this local guide

Local detail: Hondo is the county seat, and the Medina County Courthouse is at 1100 16th Street in Hondo.
Local detail: The county homepage links to the cities of Natalia, Devine, Hondo, Castroville, and Lytle.
Local detail: The current Texas court directory lists the 454th District Court for Medina County.

How do I search a Medina County district-court record?

For Medina County, start with Official county courthouse, municipal links, precinct map, public notices, and county services and Official Sheriff and jail addresses, contacts, custody messaging, records, warrants, and dispatch information, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How do I search a Medina County district-court record depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The District Clerk record-search document is an older PDF and includes historical fees and references that may not reflect current pricing or procedures.

Which court handles a misdemeanor, probate, civil, or mental-health matter in Medina County?

For Medina County, start with Official county courthouse, municipal links, precinct map, public notices, and county services and Official Sheriff and jail addresses, contacts, custody messaging, records, warrants, and dispatch information, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. Which court handles a misdemeanor, probate, civil, or mental-health matter in Medina County depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The District Clerk record-search document is an older PDF and includes historical fees and references that may not reflect current pricing or procedures.

How do I contact the Medina County Jail or send an inmate message?

For Medina County, start with Official county courthouse, municipal links, precinct map, public notices, and county services and Official Sheriff and jail addresses, contacts, custody messaging, records, warrants, and dispatch information, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How do I contact the Medina County Jail or send an inmate message depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The District Clerk record-search document is an older PDF and includes historical fees and references that may not reflect current pricing or procedures.

How can I check custody status or contact the Medina County Sheriff's Office records staff?

For Medina County, start with Official county courthouse, municipal links, precinct map, public notices, and county services and Official Sheriff and jail addresses, contacts, custody messaging, records, warrants, and dispatch information, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How can I check custody status or contact the Medina County Sheriff's Office records staff depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The District Clerk record-search document is an older PDF and includes historical fees and references that may not reflect current pricing or procedures.

Which Justice of the Peace precinct covers my address?

For Medina County, start with Official county courthouse, municipal links, precinct map, public notices, and county services and Official Sheriff and jail addresses, contacts, custody messaging, records, warrants, and dispatch information, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. Which Justice of the Peace precinct covers my address depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The District Clerk record-search document is an older PDF and includes historical fees and references that may not reflect current pricing or procedures.

How do I submit a Medina County public-information request?

For Medina County, start with Official county courthouse, municipal links, precinct map, public notices, and county services and Official Sheriff and jail addresses, contacts, custody messaging, records, warrants, and dispatch information, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How do I submit a Medina County public-information request depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The District Clerk record-search document is an older PDF and includes historical fees and references that may not reflect current pricing or procedures.

Where are Medina County foreclosure or trustee sales held?

For Medina County, start with Official county courthouse, municipal links, precinct map, public notices, and county services and Official Sheriff and jail addresses, contacts, custody messaging, records, warrants, and dispatch information, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. Where are Medina County foreclosure or trustee sales held depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The District Clerk record-search document is an older PDF and includes historical fees and references that may not reflect current pricing or procedures.

How do Medina County municipal courts differ from county and district courts?

For Medina County, start with Official county courthouse, municipal links, precinct map, public notices, and county services and Official Sheriff and jail addresses, contacts, custody messaging, records, warrants, and dispatch information, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How do Medina County municipal courts differ from county and district courts depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The District Clerk record-search document is an older PDF and includes historical fees and references that may not reflect current pricing or procedures.

Jail, booking, and custody records

For current custody information, start with Official Sheriff and jail addresses, contacts, custody messaging, records, warrants, and dispatch information. The District Clerk record-search document is an older PDF and includes historical fees and references that may not reflect current pricing or procedures.

Finding Medina County criminal court records

Start with District Clerk public-record search procedures, fees, and copy requests for the official Medina County court path. County: The reviewed current county pages provide a Medina County precinct map but do not state a complete neighboring-county list in text. Address-level county boundaries should be verified against the county map or GIS before use. Court: Medina County is served by the 454th District Court, one County Court, and four Justice of the Peace precinct courts according to the current Texas judicial directory. The older official District Clerk record-search document refers to 38th Judicial District records, so district numbering should be treated as time-sensitive.

Local courts, citations, and municipal records

Use Official county courthouse, municipal links, precinct map, public notices, and county services for a local or municipal court path. Custody: The Medina County Sheriff's Office identifies the county jail at 2319 8th Street, Hondo, and provides jail contact, inmate messaging, and custody-status resources. The reviewed page does not guarantee that every custody record is publicly searchable. Municipal: The county homepage links to Natalia, Devine, Hondo, Castroville, and Lytle. Municipal courts and police jurisdiction remain separate from county courts and the Sheriff's Office.

Local police and incident-report sources

Request a police or incident record from the sheriff or municipal police agency that created it. The county public-information request form is for the Elections Department and should not be assumed to govern Sheriff, Clerk, or District Clerk requests.

City pages and jurisdiction boundaries

Hondo is the principal locality identified for this guide; incorporated municipalities may use separate courts and police agencies.

Statewide Texas criminal-record sources

Statewide Texas sources are separate from Medina County local records. Do not treat a statewide search as a complete county docket, jail roster, or police-record database.

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Official Medina County and Texas record sources

For an official starting point, use Medina County Elections Department public-information request form and submission contact. Confirm current access rules, fees, contacts, and jurisdiction with the responsible agency.

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Prefer an official source? For an official starting point, use Medina County Elections Department public-information request form and submission contact. Confirm current access rules, fees, contacts, and jurisdiction with the responsible agency.

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