Refugio County Criminal Records

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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 County Clerk recording, property-search, marriage, vital-record, and county-court docket information. Check current custody through Official Sheriff contacts, jail contact, custody-status link, complaints, and records information.

Court casesOfficial County Clerk recording, property-search, marriage, vital-record, and county-court docket 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.

Refugio County official record-source actions
Record type	Agency or source	Scope	Action	Last checked
Court cases	Official County Clerk recording, property-search, marriage, vital-record, and county-court docket information	County or local	Open source	August 10, 2026
Jail and custody	Official Sheriff contacts, jail contact, custody-status link, complaints, and records information	County or local	Open source	August 10, 2026
Court cases	Official District Clerk court dockets, local rules, standing orders, and courthouse information	County or local	Open source	August 10, 2026
Court cases	Refugio County official source (co.refugio.tx.us)	County or local	Open source	August 10, 2026
Court cases	Refugio County official source (co.refugio.tx.us)	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 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?

For Refugio County, start with Official Sheriff contacts, jail contact, custody-status link, complaints, and records information and Official County Clerk recording, property-search, marriage, vital-record, and county-court docket information, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How can I search Refugio County County Court and District Court dockets depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The Sheriff's page provides a VINELink link rather than a complete jail roster or detailed booking and release schedule.

Which Refugio County court handles a felony, misdemeanor, civil, probate, juvenile, or family matter?

For Refugio County, start with Official Sheriff contacts, jail contact, custody-status link, complaints, and records information and Official County Clerk recording, property-search, marriage, vital-record, and county-court docket information, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. Which Refugio County court handles a felony, misdemeanor, civil, probate, juvenile, or family matter depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The Sheriff's page provides a VINELink link rather than a complete jail roster or detailed booking and release schedule.

How can I check whether someone is in the Refugio County Jail?

For Refugio County, start with Official Sheriff contacts, jail contact, custody-status link, complaints, and records information and Official County Clerk recording, property-search, marriage, vital-record, and county-court docket information, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How can I check whether someone is in the Refugio County Jail depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The Sheriff's page provides a VINELink link rather than a complete jail roster or detailed booking and release schedule.

What are Refugio County jail booking, bond, visitation, mail, and release procedures?

For Refugio County, start with Official Sheriff contacts, jail contact, custody-status link, complaints, and records information and Official County Clerk recording, property-search, marriage, vital-record, and county-court docket information, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. What are Refugio County jail booking, bond, visitation, mail, and release procedures depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The Sheriff's page provides a VINELink link rather than a complete jail roster or detailed booking and release schedule.

How do I request Refugio County Sheriff, incident, impound, or other public records?

For Refugio County, start with Official Sheriff contacts, jail contact, custody-status link, complaints, and records information and Official County Clerk recording, property-search, marriage, vital-record, and county-court docket information, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How do I request Refugio County Sheriff, incident, impound, or other public records depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The Sheriff's page provides a VINELink link rather than a complete jail roster or detailed booking and release schedule.

How do I search Refugio County property records or obtain a deed copy?

For Refugio County, start with Official Sheriff contacts, jail contact, custody-status link, complaints, and records information and Official County Clerk recording, property-search, marriage, vital-record, and county-court docket information, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How do I search Refugio County property records or obtain a deed copy depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The Sheriff's page provides a VINELink link rather than a complete jail roster or detailed booking and release schedule.

Which Justice of the Peace precinct has jurisdiction over a specific address or case?

For Refugio County, start with Official Sheriff contacts, jail contact, custody-status link, complaints, and records information and Official County Clerk recording, property-search, marriage, vital-record, and county-court docket information, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. Which Justice of the Peace precinct has jurisdiction over a specific address or case depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The Sheriff's page provides a VINELink link rather than a complete jail roster or detailed booking and release schedule.

Which city, county, constable, or Sheriff's Office has law-enforcement jurisdiction over an incident?

For Refugio County, start with Official Sheriff contacts, jail contact, custody-status link, complaints, and records information and Official County Clerk recording, property-search, marriage, vital-record, and county-court docket information, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. Which city, county, constable, or Sheriff's Office has law-enforcement jurisdiction over an incident depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The Sheriff's page provides a VINELink link rather than a complete jail roster or detailed booking and release schedule.

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.

Nearby Texas records pages

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Official Refugio County and Texas record sources

For an official starting point, use Official County Clerk recording, property-search, marriage, vital-record, and county-court docket information. Confirm current access rules, fees, contacts, and jurisdiction with the responsible agency.

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