DeWitt County Information
DeWitt County is found in the state of Texas. The county organized in 1846. In 2020, a census indicated that 19,824 inhabitants were living in the county.
The county seat is Cuero.
The county is named for Green DeWitt, who founded an early colony in Texas.
Arrest Records
In 2021, there were 53 property crimes and 32 violent crimes in DeWitt County. Records for arrests can be obtained at:
DeWitt County Sheriff’s Office
Carl Bowen, Sheriff
208 E Live Oak St
Cuero, TX 77954
Phone: (361) 275-5734
Fax: (361) 275-0936
DeWitt County Criminal Records
Across America, the State Police are required to keep a repeatedly modified registry of all sex-offenders currently in their jurisdiction. This registry offers an up-to-date list on not only those residing in the area, but working, attending school, and those incarcerated too. The up-to-date list can be viewed by members of the public. Residents can make use of the tools online to do a search for any nearby offenders.
DeWitt County Court Records
In DeWitt County, the County Courthouse is in command of all civil, family, and criminal cases. The County Clerk holds all records in relation to these cases in DeWitt County. These contacts can be used to access these records:
District Clerk: Esther Ruiz
DeWitt County Courthouse
307 N. Gonzales Street
Cuero, Texas 77954
Hours of Operation:
Monday - Friday
8:00 a.m. -12:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Phone: (361) 275-0931
Fax: (361) 275-0934
Email: esther.ruiz@dwcotx.org
Note - Official or certified documents can only be delivered via mail.
DeWitt County Public Records
All DeWitt County data files are maintained by the County Clerk. Someone's important life events are all found within these vital details. These milestone life events comprise of births, deaths, marriages, and divorces, among others. The documents themselves normally include, but aren't limited to birth certificates, death certificates, marriage certificates, marriage licenses, and divorce details. All details in DeWitt County are maintained in one key state registry.
Residents in DeWitt County can apply for replicates of these documents, as they are public files. In order to attain documents, a person must inquire online, or obtain copies in person at:
Natalie Carson, County Clerk
DeWitt County Courthouse
106 N. Esplanade St.
Cuero, Texas 77954
Phone: (361) 275-0864
Fax: (361) 275-0866
natalie.carson@co.dewitt.tx.us
Note - The office opens between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., and someone frequently has to put the request in writing and share a photocopy of some form of photo ID, such as a driver’s license or state ID.
