Bexar County Court Records
Court Records are formal documents generated during court proceedings in any Bexar County Court of Law. The county clerk or the district court clerk is responsible for maintaining court records in Bexar County. Activities of courts and its personnel in Bexar County are regulated by the Supreme Court of Texas via the Texas Rules of Court.
Court records include judicial records of criminal proceedings, civil and traffic offense records, dockets, subpoenas, transcripts, case files, indictments, mediation, etc. These records, along with other Bexar County Public Records, are made available to the public per state law.
Court records are useful in:
- Preserving information for historical purposes
- Providing a backdrop for further redress in an appellate court
- Preserved court records may serve as a precedence for future cases of a similar nature
- Carrying out a background search on an individual
- Court record aids in the delivery of justice and enforcement of court order
Are Court Records Public in Bexar County?
Yes. Court Records in Bexar County, Texas, are typically public records per Texas Public Information Act. Therefore, these records are available for examination and copying by members of the public. An exception to this rule is if the requested information is exempted from public disclosure or sealed by a court of law.
Examples of such restricted/confidential court records are:
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Matters involving attorney-client privilege
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Materials of pending civil or criminal litigation
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Adoption records
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Juvenile records
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Cases involving victims of human trafficking and sexual offenses
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Privacy protection on sensitive documents e.g. social security number, tax number, credit card number etc.
What Do Bexar County Court Records Contain?
Typically, Bexar County court records contain the following information:
- Case Summary: comprising of Case Number, case parties, court location, and date of filing
- Case Information: statistical closures, case closed default judgment, judgment date, case type, and case status
- Judge’s name
- Attorney name
- Case citation
- Case category
- Case caption
- Oral Argument Date/Time
- Events and orders of the Court: summary of hearings, record type, date/time, and location)
- Docket details (date, description, notes)
- Briefs: due date, date filed, party and attorney, and notes
- Future Scheduled Actions
- Disposition details (date, description, disposition type, publication status)
Where to Conduct a Bexar County Case Lookup
Court records are generated during judicial proceedings, and they contain court case information. A Bexar County case lookup can be conducted at:
How to Conduct a Bexar County Court Case Search
An inquirer can conduct a case record search online by mail or in person at the Bexar County courthouse. An In-person search
An inquirer can submit a written request via mail or in person at the address below:
The Bexar County Clerk’s Office
100 Dolorosa Street 104,
San Antonio, TX 78205.
For an online search, Bexar County has open record portals that allow inquirers requests records online and track in real-time the status of the same requests. However, to access the online option, requesters can create an account. An online search for civil and criminal records can be made on Bexar County reports and record searches.
Public computers which allow access to court record database searches are available in the research room in the basement of the Paul Elizondo Tower at the address below:
Paul Elizondo Tower
101 W. Nueva, Suite 217
San Antonio, TX 78205-3411
(210) 335-2113
Payment for court records searches and copying charges can be made via cheque, credit card, or money order. Online court records search can be paid for using a MasterCard or Visa. Fees paid to retrieve court records varies according to the service rendered. For example, plain and uncertified copies of printed records are charged at $1.00 per page, while certified copies are charged at $5.00.
Bexar County Civil Court Case Records
Bexar County civil court records are judicial records that provide a glimpse into legal conflicts filed by citizens or their businesses. The nature of civil disputes typically relates to money, business breach, or some breach of personal rights. The Bexar County Civil District Courts handle civil cases in compliance with the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure.
Civil Court records are maintained by the Bexar County clerk and district court clerk and may be obtained by conducting an online self-service search at no charge by initiating a public kiosk search at the record keeper’s office for a $5.00 fee. Civil court records are also obtainable via mail requests.
You may make your copy request by eFiling, mail, or in person. Please make sure to provide the name and case file number, if available, for each request. The fee for plain copies is $1.00 per page. There is an additional charge of $5.00 per document for certified copies. Copies cannot be faxed or emailed to customers. Checks or money orders are to be made payable to the Bexar County Clerk Civil Central Filing Department.
Civil Central Filing Department
100 Dolorosa, Suite 104
San Antonio, TX 78205
Bexar County Criminal Court Case Records
Bexar Criminal court case records refer to the documented criminal history of residents.
Criminal offenses in Bexar County are categorized into three; Felonies, Misdemeanors, and minor offenses/infractions. The County Clerk and District Court clerk maintain the criminal court case records and provide access to interested members of the public.
Starting from January 1, 2014, The Bexar County Criminal Division, following a mandate from the Texas Supreme Court, requires all lawyers in Bexar County, alongside nine other highly populated counties, to file court documents electronically.
Attorneys handling Civil, Probate, and Criminal cases in Bexar County are expected to utilize an electronic filing service provider that has been accredited by the Office of Court Administration. Nevertheless, Pro Se litigants representing themselves in Criminal cases are allowed to file their documents with the county clerk by hand. Also, in the case of an emergency, documents may also be filed by hand in the relevant court.
District Court case data can be found via Bexar District Clerk Criminal Records. The records are electronically filed in clusters using the first letter of the defendant’s last name. The Criminal record data is updated daily, but public Information on cases is often abridged. The record is distributed as a. CSV file (comma-separated values text file) which can be opened in Excel.
The Court Records SearchPortal is another online option that can be utilized in the search for criminal court case records. Accessing the Court records search requires the first and last name of the case party. There is also an advanced search option that requires more specific data such as; name, business name, SID case number and court to access the record.
To retrieve felony records or for a background check, copies of records for all felony matters should be requested from the Bexar County's Criminal Operations.
Bexar County's Criminal Operations provides felony background checks at a service cost of $5.00, which can be requested in person or by mail with payment enclosed. Additionally, self-service record searches can be conducted through Public Kiosks available on-site.
Also, copies of all felony records can be requested at a charge of $1.00 per page for plain and certified copies. Requests can be in person, by fax, or by mail, but copies are made available only upon receipt of payment. When sending a request by mail, acceptable forms of payment are cashier's checks and money orders.
How to Get Court Records Online for Free
Members of the public can get civil court records online for free via the Bexar County reports and record searches provided by the Bexar Court website. click on the “Online Services” option and click to view.
Individuals can get criminal court records for free via the Bexar County Odyssey Portal. Upon getting to the portal, scroll down and click on the “Search Hearings” tool. To conduct a search, it is required to fill the form provided requesting data such as:
- A court location
- Hearing types
- Search types (case number, party name, business name, attorney name, attorney bar number, judicial officer, or courtroom)
- Search by date range
Search results will reveal fundamental details like: a case number, defendant’s name, case type, hearing date/ time, hearing type, presiding judge, courtroom, and case category.
Considered open to citizens of the United States, court records are available through both traditional, government sources, and through third-party websites and organizations. In many cases, third-party websites make the search easier as they are not limited geographically or by technological limitations. They are considered a good place to start when looking for a specific record or multiple records. In order to gain access to these records, interested parties must typically provide:
- The name of the person listed in the record. Juveniles are typically exempt from this search method.
- The last known or assumed location of the person listed in the record. This includes cities, counties, and states.
While third-party sites offer such services, they are not government sponsored entities, and record availability may vary on these sites when compared to government sources.
Courts in Bexar County, Texas
Below is a list of Court addresses and contact information in Bexar County:
Bexar County District Courthouse
100 Dolorosa,
San Antonio, TX 78205, United States
Phone: (210) 335-2011
County Court At Law 5
300 Dolorosa St 4th Floor,
San Antonio, TX 78205, United States
Phone: (210) 335-2549
175th Criminal District Court
Cadena-Reeves Justice Center
300 Dolorosa, 2nd Floor
San Antonio, TX 78205, United States
Phone: (210) 335-2527
Court Of Appeals - 4TH District
Cadena-Reeves Justice Center
300 Dolorosa,Suite 3200
San Antonio, TX 78205-3037
Phone: (210) 335-2635
Fax: (210) 335-2762
Tejeda Juvenile Justice Center
235 E Mitchell
San Antonio, TX 78210
Phone: (210) 335-1171
Criminal District Attorney's Office
101 W. Nueva
Paul Elizondo Tower 4th Floor
San Antonio, TX 78205
Bexar County District Courts
Bexar County 37th Civil District Court
Bexar County Courthouse
100 Dolorosa Street
4th Floor, San Antonio, TX 78205
Phone: (210) 335-2515
Fax: (210) 335-0595
Bexar County 45th Civil District Court
Bexar County Courthouse
100 Dolorosa Street
San Antonio, TX 78205
Phone: (210) 335-2507
Bexar County 57th Civil District Court
Bexar County Courthouse
100 Dolorosa Street
4th Floor
San Antonio, TX 78205
Phone: (210) 335-2531
Bexar County 73rd Civil District Court
Bexar County Courthouse
100 Dolorosa Street
2nd Floor
San Antonio, TX 78205
Phone: (210) 335-2523
Bexar County 131st Civil District Court
Bexar County Courthouse
100 Dolorosa Street
4th Floor
San Antonio, TX 78205
Phone: (210) 335-2521
Fax: (210) 335-2092
Bexar County 144th Criminal District Court
Cadena-Reeves Justice Center
300 Dolorosa Street
2nd Floor
San Antonio, TX 78205
Phone: (210) 335-2511
Fax: (210) 335-2503
Bexar County 150th Civil District Court
Bexar County Courthouse
100 Dolorosa Street, #2.23
San Antonio, TX 78205
Phone: (210) 335-2533
Fax: (210) 335-3264
Bexar County 166th Civil District Court
Bexar County Courthouse
100 Dolorosa Street
5th Floor
San Antonio, TX 78205
Phone: (210) 335-2501
Bexar County 175th Criminal District Court
Cadena-Reeves Justice Center
300 Dolorosa Street
4th Floor
San Antonio, TX 78205
Phone: (210) 335-2527
Fax: (210) 335-2793
Bexar County 186th Criminal District Court
Cadena-Reeves Justice Center
300 Dolorosa Street
3rd Floor
San Antonio, TX 78205
Phone: (210) 335-2505
Fax: (210) 335-2509
Bexar County 187th Criminal District Court
Cadena-Reeves Justice Center
300 Dolorosa Street
2nd Floor
San Antonio, TX 78205
Phone: (210) 335-2517
Fax: (210) 335-2540
Bexar County 224th Civil District Court
Bexar County Courthouse
100 Dolorosa Street
2nd Floor
San Antonio, TX 78205
Phone: (210) 335-2132
Fax: (210) 335-2833
Bexar County 225th District Court - Children's Court
Bexar County Courthouse
100 Dolorosa Street
San Antonio, TX 78205
Phone: (210) 335-2768
Fax: (210) 335-2286
Bexar County 226th Criminal District Court
Cadena-Reeves Justice Center
300 Dolorosa Street
2nd Floor
San Antonio, TX 78205
Phone: (210) 335-2446
Fax: (210) 335-2551
Bexar County 227th Criminal District Court
Cadena-Reeves Justice Center
300 Dolorosa Street
4th Floor
San Antonio, TX 78205
Phone: (210) 335-2304
Fax: (210) 335-2574
Bexar County 285th Civil District Court
Bexar County Courthouse
100 Dolorosa Street
2nd Floor
San Antonio, TX 78205
Phone: (210) 335-2086
Bexar County 288th Civil District Court
Bexar County Courthouse
100 Dolorosa Street
4th Floor
San Antonio, TX 78205
Phone: (210) 335-2663
Bexar County 289th Juvenile District Court
600 Mission Road
San Antonio, TX 78210
Phone: (210) 335-1185
Fax: (210) 335-1174
Bexar County 290th Criminal District Court
Cadena-Reeves Justice Center
300 Dolorosa Street
4th Floor
San Antonio, TX 78205
Phone: (210) 335-2696
Fax: (210) 335-2648
Bexar County 379th Criminal District Court
Cadena-Reeves Justice Center
300 Dolorosa Street
4th Floor
San Antonio, TX 78205
Phone: (210) 335-2911
Fax: (210) 335-2472
Bexar County 386th Juvenile District Court
Tejeda Juvenile Justice Center
235 East Mitchell Street
San Antonio, TX 78210
Phone: (210) 335-1150
Fax: (210) 335-1159
Bexar County 399th Criminal District Court
Cadena-Reeves Justice Center
300 Dolorosa Street
1st Floor
San Antonio, TX 78205
Phone: (210) 335-3667
Fax: (210) 335-3888
Bexar County 407th Civil District Court
Bexar County Courthouse
100 Dolorosa Street
4th Floor
San Antonio, TX 78205
Phone: (210) 335-2462
Bexar County 408th Civil District Court
Bexar County Courthouse
100 Dolorosa Street
3rd Floor
San Antonio, TX 78205
Phone: (210) 335-2831
Bexar County 436th Juvenile District Court
Tejeda Juvenile Justice Center
235 East Mitchell Street
San Antonio, TX 78210
Phone: (210) 335-1194
Fax: (210) 335-7685
Bexar County 437th Criminal District Court
Cadena-Reeves Justice Center
300 Dolorosa Street
3rd Floor
San Antonio, TX 78205
Phone: (210) 335-2711
Fax: (210) 335-2183
Bexar County 438th Civil District Court
Bexar County Courthouse
100 Dolorosa Street
4th Floor
San Antonio, TX 78205
Phone: (210) 335-0448
Fax: (210) 335-1535
Bexar County District Court - Central Magistrate Office
200 North Comal
San Antonio, TX 78207
Phone: (210) 335-6111
Bexar County Constitutional County Court
Bexar County Constitutional Court
Bexar County Courthouse,
100 Dolorosa Street, #104
San Antonio, TX 78205
Phone: (210) 335-2216
Bexar County County Courts at Law
Bexar County Court at Law No. 1
Cadena-Reeves Justice Center
300 Dolorosa Street
1st Floor
San Antonio, TX 78205
Phone: (210) 335-2571
Fax: (210) 335-3211
Bexar County Court at Law No. 2
Cadena-Reeves Justice Center
300 Dolorosa Street
4th Floor
San Antonio, TX 78205
Phone: (210) 335-2573
Fax: (210) 335-2649
Bexar County Court at Law No. 3
Bexar County Courthouse
100 Dolorosa Street, #B.21
San Antonio, TX 78205
Phone: (210) 335-2575
Fax: (210) 335-3945
Bexar County Court at Law No. 4
Cadena-Reeves Justice Center
300 Dolorosa Street, #2090
San Antonio, TX 78205
Phone: (210) 335-2426
Fax: (210) 335-2088
Bexar County Court at Law No. 5
Cadena-Reeves Justice Center
300 Dolorosa Street
4th Floor
San Antonio, TX 78205
Phone: (210) 335-2549
Fax: (210) 335-3212
Bexar County Court at Law No. 6
Cadena-Reeves Justice Center
300 Dolorosa Street
2nd Floor
San Antonio, TX 78205
Phone: (210) 335-2156
Fax: (210) 335-2275
Bexar County Court at Law No. 7
Cadena-Reeves Justice Center
300 Dolorosa Street
3rd Floor
San Antonio, TX 78205
Phone: (210) 335-2002
Fax: (210) 335-1640
Bexar County Court at Law No. 8
Cadena-Reeves Justice Center
300 Dolorosa Street
1st Floor
San Antonio, TX 78205
Phone: (210) 335-2005
Fax: (210) 335-0539
Bexar County Court at Law No. 9
Cadena-Reeves Justice Center
300 Dolorosa Street
4th Floor
San Antonio, TX 78205
Phone: (210) 335-2008
Fax: (210) 335-3958
Bexar County Court at Law No. 10
Bexar County Courthouse
100 Dolorosa Street, #B.29
San Antonio, TX 78205
Phone: (210) 335-2947
Fax: (210) 335-2908
Bexar County Court at Law No. 11
Cadena-Reeves Justice Center
300 Dolorosa Street
1st Floor
San Antonio, TX 78205
Phone: (210) 335-2023
Fax: (210) 335-2040
Bexar County Court at Law No. 12
Cadena-Reeves Justice Center
300 Dolorosa Street
2nd Floor
San Antonio, TX 78205
Phone: (210) 335-2750
Fax: (210) 335-3047
Bexar County Court at Law No. 13
Cadena-Reeves Justice Center
300 Dolorosa Street
3rd Floor
San Antonio, TX 78205
Phone: (210) 335-2625
Fax: (210) 335-1639
Bexar County Court at Law No. 14
Cadena-Reeves Justice Center
300 Dolorosa Street
2nd Floor
San Antonio, TX 78205
Phone: (210) 335-1670
Fax: (210) 335-1675
Bexar County Court at Law No. 15
Cadena-Reeves Justice Center
300 Dolorosa Street
4th Floor
San Antonio, TX 78205
Phone: (210) 335-1245
Fax: (210) 335-1219
Bexar County Statutory Probate Courts
Bexar County Probate Court No. 1
Bexar County Courthouse
100 Dolorosa Street, #123
San Antonio, TX 78205
Phone: (210) 335-2670
Fax: (210) 335-3998
Bexar County Probate Court No. 2
Bexar County Courthouse
100 Dolorosa Street, #117
San Antonio, TX 78205
Phone: (210) 335-2190
Fax: (210) 335-2029
Bexar County Justice Courts
Bexar County Justice Court - Central Magistrate Office
City of San Antonio Municipal Court Building
401 South Frio Street
San Antonio, TX 78227
Phone: (210) 335-6111
Bexar County Justice of the Peace Precinct 1
3505 Pleasanton Road
San Antonio, TX 78221
Phone: (210) 335-4500
Bexar County Justice of the Peace Precinct 2
7723 Guilbeau Road, #105
San Antonio, TX 78250
Phone: (210) 335-4800
Bexar County Justice of the Peace Precinct 3
8918 Tesoro Drive, #300
San Antonio, TX 78217
Phone: (210) 335-4700
Bexar County Justice of the Peace Precinct 4
2711 SouthEast Loop 410
San Antonio, TX 78222
Phone: (210) 335-4900
