Refugio County Criminal Records
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Use the official court, custody, police-record, and statewide paths for Refugio County, Texas; jurisdiction limits are explained.
Searches are compiled from court, county, and statewide public-record sources.
Refugio County public records: common questions
Where to search Refugio County records
Refugio County, Texas court, custody, police, and statewide records are kept in separate systems. Start court research with Official District Clerk court dockets, local rules, standing orders, and courthouse information. Check current custody through Official Sheriff contacts, jail contact, custody-status link, complaints, and records information.
- Court casesOfficial District Clerk court dockets, local rules, standing orders, and courthouse information
- Current custodyOfficial Sheriff contacts, jail contact, custody-status link, complaints, and records 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.
- The Refugio County Courthouse is at 808 Commerce Street, Refugio, Texas 78377.
- The Sheriff's Office lists Matthew Tuttle as Sheriff, gives 361-526-2352 for the Sheriff's Office, 361-526-2351 for dispatch, and 361-526-1698 for the county jail.
- The Sheriff's Office directs users to VINELink for custody-status information and provides an official complaint form and vehicle-impound information.
- The County Clerk states that its office records real-property documents, provides property-search access, processes marriage licenses, and posts 2026 County Court docket dates.
- The District Clerk's page posts 2026 District Court docket information, local rules, standing orders, civil court costs, and records for Refugio County's district-court proceedings.
- The County Judge's official page states that the County Judge serves as judge of the County Court in certain criminal and civil cases, probate matters, juvenile matters, and appeals from Justice of the Peace Court.
| Record type | Agency or source | Scope | Action | Last checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Court cases | Official District Clerk court dockets, local rules, standing orders, and courthouse information | County or local | Open source | |
| Jail and custody | Official Sheriff contacts, jail contact, custody-status link, complaints, and records information | County or local | Open source | |
| Court cases | Official County Judge duties, county-court jurisdiction, and courthouse information | County or local | Open source | |
| Court cases | Official County Clerk recording, property-search, marriage, vital-record, and county-court docket information | County or local | Open source | |
| Court cases | Refugio County official source (co.refugio.tx.us) | County or local | Open source |
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This Refugio 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. Refugio County has 6,657 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
- 48-391
- Population
- 6,657 residents (2025 estimate)
- Local detail
- The Refugio County Courthouse is at 808 Commerce Street, Refugio, Texas 78377.
- Local detail
- The Sheriff's Office lists Matthew Tuttle as Sheriff, gives 361-526-2352 for the Sheriff's Office, 361-526-2351 for dispatch, and 361-526-1698 for the county jail.
- Local detail
- The Sheriff's Office directs users to VINELink for custody-status information and provides an official complaint form and vehicle-impound information.
- Local detail
- The County Clerk states that its office records real-property documents, provides property-search access, processes marriage licenses, and posts 2026 County Court docket dates.
- Local detail
- The District Clerk's page posts 2026 District Court docket information, local rules, standing orders, civil court costs, and records for Refugio County's district-court proceedings.
- Local detail
- The County Judge's official page states that the County Judge serves as judge of the County Court in certain criminal and civil cases, probate matters, juvenile matters, and appeals from Justice of the Peace Court.
What is specific about this local guide
- Local detail: The Refugio County Courthouse is at 808 Commerce Street, Refugio, Texas 78377.
- Local detail: The Sheriff's Office lists Matthew Tuttle as Sheriff, gives 361-526-2352 for the Sheriff's Office, 361-526-2351 for dispatch, and 361-526-1698 for the county jail.
- Local detail: The Sheriff's Office directs users to VINELink for custody-status information and provides an official complaint form and vehicle-impound information.
How can I search Refugio County County Court and District Court dockets?
The District Clerk's page posts 2026 District Court docket information, local rules, standing orders, civil court costs, and records for Refugio County's district-court proceedings. Open Official District Clerk court dockets, local rules, standing orders, and courthouse information for the court's current case-search and document-access instructions.
Which Refugio County court handles a felony, misdemeanor, civil, probate, juvenile, or family matter?
Refugio County has a County Court, district-court proceedings, and Justice of the Peace courts. The County Judge page describes County Court jurisdiction in certain criminal, civil, probate, juvenile, and appellate matters. District-court and JP venue depend on Texas law, court assignment, and geography. Check Official County Judge duties, county-court jurisdiction, and courthouse information to confirm the filing court, venue, and case type before relying on a search.
How can I check whether someone is in the Refugio County Jail?
Current approved sources for Refugio County do not substantiate a dedicated live inmate locator. Check Official Sheriff contacts, jail contact, custody-status link, complaints, and records information for the agency's current custody lookup or contact path; custody information can change quickly.
What are Refugio County jail booking, bond, visitation, mail, and release procedures?
Current approved sources for Refugio County do not substantiate complete visitation, release, booking, and medical-record procedures. Use Official Sheriff contacts, jail contact, custody-status link, complaints, and records information for the detention agency's current visitation, booking, release, and records procedures.
How do I request Refugio County Sheriff, incident, impound, or other public records?
The approved official source set for Refugio County does not document record-type-specific police request instructions. Use Official Sheriff contacts, jail contact, custody-status link, complaints, and records information to request the report from the agency that created or maintains it.
How do I search Refugio County property records or obtain a deed copy?
No reviewed official source for Refugio County establishes a dedicated land-record or recorder portal. Use Official County Clerk recording, property-search, marriage, vital-record, and county-court docket information for the responsible recording or county office's current access path.
Which Justice of the Peace precinct has jurisdiction over a specific address or case?
The approved official source set for Refugio County does not document a complete current map of every local agency boundary. Use Official Sheriff contacts, jail contact, custody-status link, complaints, and records 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. County and district docket pages may show scheduled matters without providing every filing, sealed record, juvenile record, or later docket update.
Criminal cases in Refugio County
Start with Official District Clerk court dockets, local rules, standing orders, and courthouse information for the official Refugio County court path. County: Refugio County government and courthouse services are centered at 808 Commerce Street in Refugio. The reviewed pages do not provide a complete current map of incorporated municipalities, unincorporated areas, or law-enforcement boundaries. Court: Refugio County has a County Court, district-court proceedings, and Justice of the Peace courts. The County Judge page describes County Court jurisdiction in certain criminal, civil, probate, juvenile, and appellate matters. District-court and JP venue depend on Texas law, court assignment, and geography.
Jail and custody information for Refugio County
For current custody information, start with Official Sheriff contacts, jail contact, custody-status link, complaints, and records information. The Sheriff's page provides a VINELink link rather than a complete jail roster or detailed booking and release schedule.
Municipal and local court records
Municipal and local court coverage is separate from the county trial-court path. Custody: The Refugio County Sheriff's Office provides the county-jail contact and directs the public to VINELink for custody status. Booking, bond, release, transfer, and housing details should be confirmed with the Sheriff, jail, or committing court. Municipal: The reviewed county pages do not specify municipal-court or city-police boundaries. Justice of the Peace local rules state that each JP court has a specific geographic area, so address-specific venue should be confirmed with the applicable precinct court.
Statewide sources for Texas records
Statewide Texas sources are separate from Refugio 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
The relevant local courts and agencies may serve different incorporated municipalities, so confirm the filing locality before relying on a record.
Official Refugio County and Texas record sources
For an official starting point, use Official District Clerk court dockets, local rules, standing orders, and courthouse information. Confirm current access rules, fees, contacts, and jurisdiction with the responsible agency.
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