What are Baytown City Public Records?
Baytown City’s administrators and employees allow interested persons to request public records under Texas’ Public Records Act. The Act claims that all records that state or city agencies produce, use, or store are publicly available. The law covers (but is not limited to) handwritten records or audio recordings from formal meetings, transcripts of court depositions, internet postings, official government emails, and more. Per the Public Records Act, the following persons or bodies must make their records public:
- State and local government bodies;
- Private entities receiving public funding;
- Private entities that the law has deemed to be governmental;
- Certain property owners’ associations;
- Government bodies holding records for other governmental agencies;
- Private entities that maintain records for governmental agencies.
Although the above-listed must provide public access to their records, the Texas Public Records Act restricts some documents from open view. These include:
- Protected health information;
- Tangible items such as physical evidence related to a crime;
- Personal notes and emails in personal accounts;
- Commercially available information.
Baytown City Crime Statistics
The Texas Department of Public Safety (TxDPS) collects crime and arrest data from local law enforcement in Baytown City and every other Texas city. The TxDPS uses this data to produce an annual crime statistics report which is publicly available on its Crime Records Reports and Statistical Information page.
In the TxDPS’ 2019 Crime Statistics Report, Baytown City law enforcement recorded three murders, 49 rapes, 91 robberies, and 182 instances of aggravated assault among the city’s 77,707 residents. These numbers were consistent with the previous year when law enforcement recorded two murders, 35 rapes, 94 robberies, and 171 cases of aggravated assault. Baytown City residents had a 0.42% chance of being violent crime victims, while the average Texan’s chances were 0.41%.
Among Baytown City property crimes in 2019, law enforcement reported 152 burglaries, 445 cases of larceny theft, and 34 vehicular thefts. These numbers were slightly lower than 2018’s numbers of 157 burglaries, 495 larceny-theft instances, and 31 cases of vehicular theft. The chance of being a property crime victim in Baytown City was 3.7%, while the statewide average was 2.3%.
Are Baytown City Criminal Records Public?
The Texas Public Records Law permits Baytown City residents to obtain criminal records like conviction information and remanded adjudications. The Texas Department of Public Safety is responsible for collecting and maintaining criminal records across the state and allows interested persons to search its Criminal History Search site for Baytown City criminal records. Researchers may input an offender’s name and find details of the arrest, prosecution, sentencing, and imprisonment.
Users must create accounts and purchase search credits for $3 each before searching for records. Each credit allows users to search an offender’s name and look through the matching record. However, if the researcher does not know the offender’s exact name, they may have to perform multiple searches (and spend extra credits) to find the desired record. TxDPS advises users to provide accurate information (if possible), including:
- Offender’s last name and first name (Required)
- Middle or Maiden name (Optional)
- Complete birth date (month, day, and year) (Optional)
- A partial birthdate (month, day, or year) (Optional)
How to Obtain Baytown City Police Reports and Arrest Records?
In Baytown City, the police department generates incident and accident reports and allows interested persons to request copies in person, by email, or by U.S. mail. Requesters must make requests as detailed as possible, explaining the type of case required and providing names and case numbers (if known).
By Mail:
City of Baytown
Attn: Police Department
3200 N. Main Street
Baytown, TX 77521
In-Person:
City of Baytown
Police Department
3200 N. Main Street
Baytown, TX 77521
Individuals looking to obtain Baytown City arrest records may also look through the police department’s Who’s In Jail page. The page contains regularly updated information on all individuals arrested in Baytown City.
Researchers that cannot find the desired record on Baytown City’s Who’s In Jail page can search the TxDPS’ Criminal History Search site for Baytown City arrest records. Researchers may input an arrestee’s name and find details of the arrest.
Users must create accounts and purchase search credits for $3 each before searching for records. Each credit allows users to search an arrestee’s name and look through the matching record. However, if the researcher does not know the person’s exact name, they may have to perform multiple searches (and spend extra credits) to find the desired record. TxDPS advises users to provide accurate information (if possible), including:
- Offender’s last name and first name (Required)
- Middle or Maiden name (Optional)
- Complete birth date (month, day, and year) (Optional)
- A partial birthdate (month, day, or year) (Optional)
How to Find Sex Offender Information in Baytown City
According to Texas’ Sex Offender Registry laws, anyone in Baytown City with a sex offense conviction must provide the City’s law enforcement with regular updates on their home and work addresses. Law enforcement in Baytown and other cities send data to the Texas Department of Public Safety. They collate the information and make it publicly available on the Public Sex Offender Registry. Individuals that wish to find Baytown City sex offender information may search by map address, registrant name, or institute of higher education.
Individuals that want to compare sex offenders across the other U.S. states may get a downloadable copy of the sex offender registry from the TxDPS site. The downloadable registry gets updated every other week. Interested individuals may also register for the Public Sex Offender Subscription Service, which sends out email alerts whenever sex offenders change location or move into town.
How to Find Baytown City Inmate Records
The Baytown Municipal Jail houses individuals arrested in Baytown City, keeps records of all inmates, and makes them available on the Who’s In Jail page. Interested persons can look through the list for inmates’ names, birth dates, arrest dates and times, and the charges.
The Texas Department of Safety also allows interested persons to perform a statewide search for inmates on its Offender Information Search page. The page enables interested persons to search for offenders by first or last name, TDCJ number or SID number, gender, or race.
How Do I Visit an Inmate in Baytown City Jail?
The Baytown Municipal Jail houses individuals arrested in Baytown City. The jail admin allows inmates to receive one visit per day, consisting of one adult and two minors. Visitation is according to the following schedule:
- 08:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. (male inmates);
- 02:00 p.m. to 05:00 p.m. (female inmates).
Each visit lasts for twenty minutes. Adult visitors must accompany minors and present a valid ID (for themselves) and a birth certificate (for the child). The prison will accept the following ID types:
- State driver’s license;
- DPS-issued Texas Election Identification Certificate;
- DPS-issued Texas personal identification card;
- DPS-issued Texas license to carry a handgun;
- United States military identification card containing the person’s photograph;
- United States citizenship certificate containing the person’s photograph;
- United States passport;
- Any Foreign Government-issued ID (Mexico ID).
Visitors and prisoners may not have physical contact and must follow the prison’s visitation guidelines - or risk eviction and a visitation ban. The prison expects visitors to dress appropriately and will not admit anyone wearing any of the following:
- Skintight or form-fitting clothes;
- Clothing or other items displaying gang-related symbols, themes, or colors;
- Clothing containing vulgar or objectionable language or images;
- Hats or hoodies;
- See-through clothing;
- Tank tops;
- Skirts or dresses that are above the knee in length;
- Shorts above mid-thigh level.
Visitors may not bring personal property into the visitation area as they are contraband. Examples include:
- Cell phones, tablets, or computers;
- Cameras, recording devices, or electronic devices of any kind;
- Food or drinks;
- Alcohol, tobacco, marijuana, or other intoxicants;
- Purses/bags and related products such as lighters or matches;
- Guns, knives, and any type of weapon.
Baytown City Court Records
Baytown City is in Harris County and is under its legal jurisdiction. The County has District Courts, Constitutional Courts, County Courts, Probate Courts, Justice Courts, and Municipal Courts in its legal system.
Individuals looking to obtain Baytown City court records may query the Harris County District Court Clerk and County Clerk’s offices. Both offices allow the public to access court records upon request. The Harris County District Court Clerk also offers an online portal where the public can search and view civil, criminal and other types of court documents. The public can use the site for free, but they must create accounts before searching.
Some of the courts related to Baytown City are:
Harris County 11th Civil District Court
Harris County Civil Courthouse
201 Caroline St, 9th Floor, Houston, TX 77002
Phone: (832) 927-2600
Harris County 262nd Criminal District Court
Harris County Civil Courthouse
201 Caroline St, 12th Floor,
Houston, TX 77002
Phone: (832) 927-3700
Fax: (832) 927-3790
Harris County 280th Family Protective Order Court
Harris County Juvenile Justice Center
1200 Congress St, 7th Floor,
Houston, TX 77002
Phone: (713) 274-4680
Harris County 281st Civil District Court
Harris County Civil Courthouse
201 Caroline St, 14th Floor,
Houston, TX 77002
Phone: (832) 927-2130
Harris County 308th Family District Court
Harris County Civil Courthouse
201 Caroline St, 8th Floor, Houston, TX 77002
Phone: (713) 274-4600
Harris County 313th Juvenile District Court
Harris County Juvenile Justice Center
1200 Congress St, 5th Floor,
Houston, TX 77002
Phone: (832) 927-8450
Harris County 333rd Civil District Court
Harris County Civil Courthouse
201 Caroline St, 14th Floor,
Houston, TX 77002
Phone: (832) 927-1800
Fax: (832) 927-1812
Harris County 337th Criminal District Court
Harris County Civil Courthouse
201 Caroline St, 11th Floor,
Houston, TX 77002
Phone: (832) 927-3750
Fax: (832) 927-2417
Harris County District Clerk Office
201 Caroline St, #420,
P.O. Box 4651, Houston, TX 77210
Phone: (832) 927-5800
Harris County Constitutional Court
Harris County Civil Courthouse
201 Caroline St, #310,
P.O. Box 1525, Houston, TX 77251
Phone: (713) 274-6390
Harris County Civil Court at Law No. 1
Harris County Civil Courthouse
201 Caroline St, #740,
Houston, TX 77002
Phone: (713) 274-1345
Harris County Criminal Court at Law No. 11
Physical: Harris County Family Law Center
1115 Congress Ave, 4th Floor, Houston, TX 77002
Mailing: Harris County Criminal Justice Center
1201 Franklin St, 7th Floor, Houston, TX 77002
Phone: (832) 927-3350
Harris County Criminal Court at Law No. 12
Physical: Harris County Family Law Center
1115 Congress Ave, 4th Floor,
Houston, TX 77002
Mailing: Harris County Criminal Justice Center
1201 Franklin St,
7th Floor,
Houston, TX 77002
Phone: (832) 927-3375
Fax: (832) 927-3395
Harris County Criminal Court at Law No. 13
Physical: Harris County Family Law Center
1115 Congress Ave, 5th Floor,
Houston, TX 77002
Mailing: Harris County Criminal Justice Center
1201 Franklin St,
7th Floor,
Houston, TX 77002
Phone: (832) 927-3400
Fax: (832) 927-3420
Harris County Criminal Court at Law No. 14
Physical: Harris County Family Law Center
1115 Congress Ave,
5th Floor,
Houston, TX 77002
Mailing: Harris County Criminal Justice Center
1201 Franklin St,
7th Floor,
Houston, TX 77002
Phone: (832) 927-3425
Fax: (832) 927-3490
Harris County Criminal Court at Law No. 15
Physical: Harris County Family Law Center
1115 Congress Ave,
3rd Floor,
Houston, TX 77002
Mailing: Harris County Criminal Justice Center
1201 Franklin St,
7th Floor,
Houston, TX 77002
Phone: (832) 927-3450
Fax: (832) 927-3420
Harris County Criminal Court at Law No. 16
Physical: Harris County Family Law Center
1115 Congress Ave, 6th Floor,
Houston, TX 77002
Mailing: Harris County Criminal Justice Center
1201 Franklin St, 7th Floor,
Houston, TX 77002
Phone: (832) 927-3475
Fax: (832) 927-3490
Harris County Probate Court No. 1
Harris County Civil Courthouse
201 Caroline St, 6th Floor,
Houston, TX 77002
Phone: (832) 927-1401
Fax: (832) 927-1400
Harris County Probate Court No. 2
Harris County Civil Courthouse
201 Caroline St, #680,
Houston, TX 77002
Phone: (832) 927-1402
Fax: (832) 927-1432
Harris County Probate Court No. 3
Harris County Civil Courthouse
201 Caroline St, 7th Floor,
Houston, TX 77002
Phone: (832) 927-1403
Fax: (832) 927-0010
Harris County Probate Court No. 4
Harris County Civil Courthouse
201 Caroline St, 7th Floor,
Houston, TX 77002
Phone: (832) 927-1404
Fax: (832) 927-1499
Harris County Justice of the Peace Precinct 1 - Place 1
7300 N Shepherd, #138,
Houston, TX 77091
Phone: (713) 274-0662 (Civil)
Fax: (713) 437-4389 (Civil)
Phone: (713) 274-0661 (Criminal)
Fax: (713) 437-4391 (Criminal)
Phone: (713) 274-0660 (Traffic)
Fax: (713) 437-4998 (Traffic)
Harris County Justice of the Peace Precinct 1 - Place 2
1302 Preston St,
Houston, TX 77002
Phone: (713) 274-0590 (Traffic)
Phone: (713) 775-1740
Harris County Justice of the Peace Precinct 2 - Place 1
10851 Scarsdale, #500,
Houston, TX 77089
Phone: (281) 481-9630
Fax: (281) 484-2869
Harris County Justice of the Peace Precinct 2 - Place 2
101 Richey, #B,
Pasadena, TX 77506
Phone: (713) 274-6100
Fax: (713) 437-4346
Harris County Justice of the Peace Precinct 3 - Place 1
14350 Wallisville Rd,
#102, Houston, TX 77049
Phone: (713) 274-0760
Fax: (713) 451-8074
Harris County Justice of the Peace Precinct 3 - Place 2
701 W Baker Rd,
Baytown, TX 77521
Phone: (281) 427-7449
Fax: (713) 437-8609 (Civil)
Fax: (281) 428-7485 (Criminal, Traffic)
Harris County Justice of the Peace Precinct 4 - Place 1
6831 Cypresswood Dr, #4,
Spring, TX 77379
Phone: (713) 274-6550
Fax: (713) 437-4608
Harris County Justice of the Peace Precinct 4 - Place 2
7900 Will Clayton Pkwy,
Humble, TX 77338
Phone: (713) 274-2450
Fax: (713) 437-4780
Harris County Justice of the Peace Precinct 5 - Place 1
6000 Chimney Rock,
#102,
Houston, TX 77081
Phone: (713) 661-2276
Harris County Justice of the Peace Precinct 5 - Place 2
16715 Clay Rd, #4,
Houston, TX 77084
Phone: (713) 274-0800
Fax: (281) 463-1059
Harris County Justice of the Peace Precinct 6 - Place 1
333 Lockwood Dr, Houston, TX 77011
Phone: (713) 274-3985
Fax: (713) 926-6795 (Civil)
Fax: (713) 921-1425 (Criminal)
Harris County Justice of the Peace Precinct 6 - Place 2
1001 SSGT Macario Garcia Drive,
Houston, TX 77011
Phone: (713) 921-6141
Fax: (713) 921-1408
Harris County Justice of the Peace Precinct 7 - Place 1
5737 Cullen Blvd,
Houston, TX 77021
Phone: (713) 747-3553
Fax: (713) 437-4226 (Civil, Small Claims)
Fax: (713) 437-4229 (Criminal, Traffic)
Harris County Justice of the Peace Precinct 7 - Place 2
5300 Griggs Rd,
Houston, TX 77021
Phone: (713) 274-0700
Fax: (713) 437-4282 (Civil)
Fax: (713) 437-4284 (Criminal)
Harris County Justice of the Peace Precinct 8 - Place 1
7330 Spencer Hwy,
Pasadena, TX 77505
Phone: (281) 479-6900
Fax: (281) 479-1407
Harris County Justice of the Peace Precinct 8 - Place 2
16603 Buccaneer,
Houston, TX 77062
Phone: (281) 488-8780
Fax: (281) 480-0553
Baytown Municipal Court
3120 N Main St,
Baytown, TX 77521
Phone: (281) 427-9511
Are Baytown City Court Records Public?
Per the Texas Public Records Act, Baytown City residents may query the Harris County District Court Clerk or County Court Clerk to access Baytown City court records. However, the public does not have permission to view or access any court information previously marked as confidential.
How to Obtain Baytown City Civil Court Case Records
The Harris County District Court is responsible for trying civil court cases in Baytown City and - along with the Harris County Clerk’s Office - allows the public to obtain copies of Baytown City civil court case records. The District Court Clerk's Office also provides an online portal that the public can use to locate and view Baytown City civil court case records. Users must create accounts before searching and provide accurate details to get the right results. The site is available for free, but the documents it contains are not official.
Individuals that wish to obtain certified copies of Baytown City civil court case records can query the Harris County District Court Clerk’s Office in person or in writing. Requesters must describe the record accurately, including the parties’ names and the case number.
Physical Address:
Harris County District Court Clerk
201 Caroline, Suite 420
Houston, TX 77002
Phone: (832) 927-5800
Mailing Address:
Harris County District Court Clerk
P.O. Box 4651
Houston, TX 77210-4651
How to Obtain Baytown City Criminal Court Records
The Harris County District Court handles all Baytown City Criminal court cases and allows the public to obtain copies of Baytown City criminal court records. The District Clerk also provides an online portal that the public can use to locate and view Baytown City criminal court records. Users must create accounts before searching and provide accurate details to get the right results. The site is available for free, but the documents it contains are not official.
Individuals that wish to obtain certified copies of Baytown City criminal court records can query the Harris County District Court Clerk’s Office in person or in writing. Requesters must describe the record accurately, including the defendant’s name, date of birth, and case number.
Physical Address:
Harris County District Court Clerk
201 Caroline, Suite 420
Houston, TX 77002
Phone: (832) 927-5800
Mailing Address:
Harris County District Court Clerk
P.O. Box 4651
Houston, TX 77210-4651
What are Baytown City Vital Records?
Baytown City agencies create vital records to document the important life events that its residents experience. Per Texas statutes, the public may access Baytown City vital records such as divorce decrees and marriage certificates. However, some vital documents - such as birth and death certificates - are restricted to the following persons:
- The record’s subject;
- The subject’s immediate family (parents, spouse, children, siblings, etc.);
- The subject’s legal representatives;
- Government agents on official business;
- Anyone with a court order.
The Harris County District Court Clerk’s Office offers copies of Baytown City Divorce Records, while the Harris County Clerk’s office issues copies of Baytown City Marriage Records. Individuals interested in getting copies of Baytown City birth and death certificates may contact the Texas Department of State Health Services Vital Statistics Section.
Where and How to Obtain Baytown City Divorce Records
The Harris County District Court handles all Baytown City divorce cases and allows the public to obtain copies of Baytown City divorce records. The District Clerk also provides an online portal that the public can use to locate and view Baytown City divorce records. Users must create accounts before searching and provide accurate details to get the right results. The site is available for free, but the documents it contains are not official.
Individuals that wish to obtain certified copies of Baytown City divorce records can query the Harris County District Court Clerk’s Office in person or in writing. Requesters must describe the record accurately, including:
- The divorcees’ names;
- The divorce date;
- Where the divorce happened.
Physical Address:
Harris County District Court Clerk
201 Caroline, Suite 420
Houston, TX 77002
Phone: (832) 927-5800
Mailing Address:
Harris County District Court Clerk
P.O. Box 4651
Houston, TX 77210-4651
Where and How to Get Public Baytown City Marriage Records
Baytown City residents get married under the Harris County Clerk’s jurisdiction. The County Clerk allows the public to obtain copies of Baytown City marriage certificates. Anyone may access copies of Baytown City marriage certificates by visiting the County Clerk’s Document Portal - where they may register, search for desired records, and print them. However, copies of papers on the Document Portal are unofficial and marked as such.
Individuals that wish to obtain copies without watermarks may visit the Harris County Clerk’s office in person or send a written request with the following information:
- The couples’ names (including the bride’s maiden name);
- The marriage date;
- Where the marriage happened.
In-person requests:
Harris County Clerk
Baytown Annex
701 W. Baker Rd.
Baytown, TX 77521
Phone: (713) 274-2248
Mail-in requests:
Harris County Clerk
Attn: Information Department
P.O. Box 1525
Houston, TX 77251
Where and How to Find Baytown City Birth Records
The Baytown City Vital Statistics issues birth certificates to residents and accepts copy requests from the following eligible persons:
- The registrant (above 18 years);
- The registrant’s parents (named on the record);
- The registrant’s child, brother, sister, spouse, or grandparent;
- The registrant’s legal guardian or managing conservator;
- Anyone with a court order.
The Vital Statistics Office accepts in-person and mail-in requesters. In-person requesters must complete a request form and submit it to the office anytime between 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m Monday through Friday. Applicants must provide the following information:
- Full name on the birth certificate;
- Date and place of birth;
- Father’s full name;
- Mother’s full maiden name;
- The Requester’s name, address, and phone number;
- The requester’s relationship to the person on the birth record;
- Notarized copy of valid identification (Driver's License Preferred);
- Purpose of obtaining the birth certificate.
Copies of Baytown City birth certificates cost $23 each ($3 if the registrant is the requester).
Baytown City Clerk
Vital Statistics Division
2401 Market Street
Baytown, TX 77520
Phone: (281) 420-6504, ext. 8139
Mail-in requesters must complete a mail-in form, attach a photocopy of a valid ID, and a sworn statement of their eligibility, and send the entire request to the Vital Statistics Division.
Baytown City Clerk
Vital Statistics Division
P.O. Box 424
Baytown, TX 77522
Where and How to Find Baytown City Death Records
The Baytown City Vital Statistics manages the city’s death register provides copies of Baytown City death certificates to the following eligible persons:
- The deceased’s parents, children, brothers, sisters, spouse, or grandparents;
- The deceased’s legal guardian or managing conservator;
- Anyone with a court order.
The Vital Statistics Office accepts in-person and mail-in requesters. In-person requesters must complete a request form and submit it to the office anytime between 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m Monday through Friday. Applicants must provide the following information:
- Full name on the death certificate;
- Date and place of death ;
- Father’s full name;
- The Requester’s name, address, and phone number;
- The requester’s relationship to the person on the death record;
- Notarized copy of valid identification (Driver's License Preferred);
- Purpose of obtaining the death certificate.
Copies of Baytown City birth certificates cost $21 for the initial copy and $4 per additional copy ordered simultaneously.
Baytown City Clerk
Vital Statistics Division
2401 Market Street
Baytown, TX 77520
Phone: (281) 420-6504, ext. 8139
Mail-in requesters must complete a mail-in form, attach a photocopy of a valid ID, and a sworn statement of their eligibility, and send the entire request to the Vital Statistics Division.
Baytown City Clerk
Vital Statistics Division
P.O. Box 424
Baytown, TX 77522
