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Tom Green County, Texas State Court Records

According to Rule 12 of the Texas Rules of Judicial Administration, Tom Green County court records include papers, sheets, notes, recordings, and e-files produced by the clerk, transcriptors, or administrative staff to capture the court's case-related judicial duties. Tom Green County court records are maintained primarily by the county's court clerks. The clerks' offices maintain these records in different file formats using their custom records management systems. The clerk's office also has a dedicated records management unit staffed with trained professionals who assist with storing and retrieving court records.

The types of documents produced by the courts or included from other government agency records within Tom Green County court records management systems depend on the type of case and the section of the court that handles particular court cases. For example, criminal cases include documents from law enforcement, such as arrest and criminal records. Civil cases produce documents such as divorce, marriage, and birth records, as well as other types of vital records.

Are Tom Green County Court Records Public?

Yes, Tom Green County court records are public records according to the Texas Rules of Judicial Administration and the Texas Public Information Act (PIA). These laws collectively mandate an open records policy regarding access to court records in any Texas county, including Tom Green County. Based on these laws, anyone can request, view, and make copies of court records through any court records custodian in Tom Green County. However, there are statutory exceptions within the Texas public access laws that prevent access to specific court records, such as :

  • Juvenile court records
  • Civil court records that show trade secrets
  • Court documents that reveal personal information of victims
  • Court records from open investigations

What Information is Available in Tom Green County Court Records?

Some of the information that can be found within Tom Green County court records includes:

  • Full name of defendant
  • Full name of the plaintiff
  • Name of lead attorneys
  • Register of actions
  • Case number
  • Citation no.
  • Charges
  • Bond information and surety
  • Statute to support charges
  • The date the case was filed
  • Indictment number
  • Arrest date
  • Sentencing date
  • Hearing dates
  • Financial payments and fines

Tom Green County Court Records Search

Tom Green County judicial administrators have provided three distinct yet equally effective channels for record seekers to access court records. These request channels include:

Online Access

Anyone can search and locate Tom Green County records using the county's online judicial records portal. The portal is an online tool that hosts a database of civil, criminal, and probate court documents. Record seekers can initiate a search on the portal by selecting the specific county court where the court case was held and then providing either one or a combination of :

  • Party information: last name of a person or name of a business that is a plaintiff, defendant or attorney in the case
  • Case information: case status (open or closed), case number, and date the case was filed.

A quick search on the portal can provide information seekers with a different non-certified court document that they can download, view, and make copies of at no cost.

In-Person Access

Another option for finding Tom Green County court records is to visit the Tom Green County Clerk's office and request them in person. At the clerk's office, citizens will be provided with a records request form and guided through its completion by staff. The clerk's staff will require requestors to describe the record they are searching for using unique identifiers such as the names of parties involved in the case and the civil or criminal case number assigned by the court. Requests made in person are usually resolved within a few minutes, especially if the records have not been moved to the archives section of the county's records department.

Mail and Phone Requests

Mail and e-mail requests for court records in Tom Green County are a good option for individuals who live far from the county clerk's office. Mail requests can be completed by downloading the civil or criminal Tom Green court records request form, which is specific to the type of records requested. The request form should be mailed or emailed to one of the following addresses, depending on whether a civil, probate or criminal record is being requested.

Criminal records request

Mailing Address:

Tom Green County Clerk's Office

Attn: Criminal Department

124 West Beauregard

San Angelo, TX 76903

Email: criminal.records@co.tom-green.tx.us

Civil or probate records request

Mailing Address:

Tom Green County Clerk's Office

Attn: Civil/Probate Department

124 West Beauregard

San Angelo, TX 76903

Email: civil.probate@co.tom-green.tx.us

The mail requests should be sent in a stamped, self-addressed envelope along with the record request fees, which can be paid by money order, check, or credit card.

Fees for Court Records in Tom Green County

The district court clerk sets the fees for requesting Court records in Tom Green County. The cost of requesting and obtaining records is as follows:

  • Criminal and civil court records search -$5 per search
  • Searching and certifying records -$10 per copy
  • Paper Copies - $ 1.00 per page
  • Digital/Electronic Copies - Each Document -$ 0.10
  • Minimum Copy Fees: $1.00 per document
  • Copies Certified by Clerk, Additional Fee - $ 5.00
  • Exemplified Copies, Additional Fee -$ 5.00

Tom Green County Courthouse Locations

The court system in Tom Green County, Texas, consists of 5 types of courts situated in 12 locations throughout the county. The district court is the largest and highest in the county. District courts have comprehensive jurisdiction over all criminal and civil matters, although they usually hear only cases that fall outside other courts' authority. The other types of courts are those with special jurisdiction over specific civil and criminal cases. These courts include: justice of the peace courts, municipal courts, constitutional county courts, and county courts at law. The locations of these courts in Tom Green County are as follows:

District Courts in Tom Green County

Tom Green County 51st District Court

112 W Beauregard,

San Angelo, TX 76903

Phone: 325-659-6579 (Civil/Family)

Phone: 325-659-6582 (Criminal)

Tom Green County 119th District Court

112 W Beauregard,

San Angelo, TX 76903

Phone: 325-659-6579 (Civil/Family)

Phone: 325-659-6582 (Criminal)

Tom Green County 340th District Court

112 W Beauregard,

San Angelo, TX 76903

Phone: 325-659-6579 (Civil/Family)

Phone: 325-659-6582 (Criminal)

Tom Green County 391st District Court

112 W Beauregard,

San Angelo, TX 76903

Phone: 325-659-6579 (Civil/Family)

Phone: 325-659-6582 (Criminal)

Constitutional County Courts in Tom Green County

Tom Green County Constitutional Court

124 W Beauregard, San Angelo, TX 76903

Phone: 325-653-6553

Fax: 325-659-3251

County Courts at Law in Tom Green County

Tom Green County Court at Law

124 W Beauregard, San Angelo, TX 76903

Phone: 325-653-6553

Fax: 325-659-3251

Tom Green County Court at Law No. 2

124 W Beauregard, San Angelo, TX 76903

Phone: 325-653-6553

Fax: 325-659-3251

Justice Courts in Tom Green County

Tom Green County Justice of the Peace Precinct 1

122 West Harris, #8, San Angelo, TX 76903

Phone: 325-659-6444

Fax: 325-659-6459

Tom Green County Justice of the Peace Precinct 2

5006 Knickerbocker Rd, San Angelo, TX 76904

Phone: 325-949-2415

Fax: 325-949-5706

Tom Green County Justice of the Peace Precinct 3

3052 N Bryant Blvd, San Angelo, TX 76903

Phone: 325-657-9922

Fax: 325-657-0162

Tom Green County Justice of the Peace Precinct 4

124 W Beauregard, San Angelo, TX 76903

Phone: 325-659-6424

Fax: 325-659-6418

Criminal Records Access in Tom Green County

A criminal record in Tom Green County is a summary of a person's interactions with law enforcement, including arrests, convictions, sentencing, and parole. Criminal records for both Tom Green County and the state of Texas are maintained at the state level by the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS). The Tom Green County District Court and the Tom Green County Sheriff's Office can provide certain county-specific criminal records, although these documents lack complete information. Criminal records in Texas County are public records that anyone can request.

Individuals who want to request Tom Green County criminal records from the Texas Department of Public Safety can do so online using the department's name-based search database and violent offenders database. Users must first create an account by providing their personal information, including their full name and email address. Searches can be initiated on the portal by entering a subject's full name and paying the $1 search fee. Users can view records at no cost, but must pay a fee to download or email documents.

Mail requests for criminal records should be submitted by downloading and completing the Texas Department of Public Safety public criminal history data form. The form should be sent along with a $10 payment to :

Texas Department of Public Safety

Crime Records Division

P.O. Box 15999

Austin, Texas 78761

Tom Green County Probate Records

Tom Green County probate records are a type of civil record that documents probate cases. Probate cases are matters relating to estate administration, proving a deceased person's will and distributing inheritance to legal heirs. These probate cases are the responsibility of the civil /probate department of the Tom Green County District. The Jurisdiction of the probate court in Tom Green County, Texas, also includes matters involving the guardianship of incapacitated persons and minors. Some examples of probate documents maintained by the court include wills, estate inventories, lists of creditor claims, and financial records of the estate.

Tom Green County Family Court Records

The Tom Green family court system consists of a department within the county civil court, which handles cases such as divorce, adoption, and marriage, along with two specialised courts: the child support court and the child protection court. Court records from civil cases, such as divorce records and marriage documents, are public. However, documents from child support and child protection cases contain sensitive information that is not publicly accessible in Tom Green County. Persons who want to obtain Tom Green's family court records can do so by visiting the civil /probate court clerk's office to request them. The Tom Green judicial records portal can also be used to search for some publicly available family court documents online.

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Federal Court Records in Tom Green County

Federal court records are documents and dockets produced in cases involving violations of federal statutes. Federal court records and cases in Tom Green County fall under the jurisdiction of the Northern District of Texas. The district court allows individuals to search and obtain the court records it maintains online through the Public Access to Court Electronic Records (PACER) portal. The PACER portal uses a pay-per-search model, in which individuals can access documents for a small fee. Record seekers can also contact the Northern District of Texas helpdesk at 866-243-2866 to inquire about federal records in Tom Green County.

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