Find Background Check Records in Atascosa County

Atascosa County background check records are on file with the County Clerk, District Clerk, and Sheriff's Office in Jourdanton. Criminal history, felony and misdemeanor court records, arrest data, and sex offender registration are all accessible through these county offices. Records here date back to 1856 for some categories. Whether you need to look up a criminal case or find out who is currently jailed in the county, this page covers the offices and tools available for searching Atascosa County records.

Atascosa County Clerk Background Records

County Clerk Leticia L. Rodriguez keeps official records for Atascosa County at the courthouse in Jourdanton. The office is in Suite 102 at 5 Courthouse Circle and holds misdemeanor criminal records, probate files, real property documents, vital records, and DBA filings. Records go back to 1856. All of these records can be relevant to a background check, particularly misdemeanor criminal cases and probate records.

The office is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Phone is (830) 767-2511 and fax is (830) 769-3522. You can email the office at clerk@atascosacounty.texas.gov. Recording fees are $26 for the first page and $4 per additional page. Copy fees are $1 per page, and certified copies cost $5 plus the copy charge. Online records access through the county website is limited, so in-person or written requests are often needed for detailed searches.

Atascosa County District Clerk Felony and Criminal Records

District Clerk Laura L. Pruski manages the records for the 81st and 218th District Courts in Atascosa County. Both courts handle felony criminal cases, major civil matters, and family law. The District Clerk is in Suite 104 at the same courthouse address. Phone is (830) 767-2511 ext. 242 and fax is (830) 769-3514.

Written requests for records should be sent to PO Box 108, Jourdanton, TX 78026. The District Clerk also administers e-filing for the county through efile.txcourts.gov. You can reach the office by email at districtclerk@atascosacounty.texas.gov. For online case searches, use the statewide re:SearchTX portal to search district court records without going to the courthouse.

Atascosa County Sheriff Arrest Records and Inmate Search

Sheriff David Soward leads the Atascosa County Sheriff's Office at 5 Courthouse Circle in Jourdanton. The main phone is (830) 767-2323 for non-emergency calls. For emergencies, use 911. The fax number is (830) 769-2039.

The Sheriff's Office handles arrest records, incident reports, jail information, warrant inquiries, and sex offender registration for Atascosa County. Open records requests should be submitted in writing. The office processes these under the Texas Public Information Act, typically within 10 business days. For state-level offender searches, use the TDCJ portal at tdcj.texas.gov.

Atascosa County Courts

Atascosa County has two district courts. The 81st District Court and the 218th District Court both hear felony criminal cases, civil matters, and family law. Records for both courts are maintained by the District Clerk in Suite 104 at the Jourdanton courthouse.

The county court handles misdemeanor criminal cases and probate. Justice of the Peace courts in the precincts handle traffic citations, Class C misdemeanors, and small claims. Records for the county court are with the County Clerk in Suite 102. All district court e-filings go through the state system at efile.txcourts.gov.

Atascosa County Records Sources

The Atascosa County District Clerk page provides contact details, office hours, and information about accessing court records for the 81st and 218th District Courts.

The District Clerk handles all felony criminal records and district court civil filings for Atascosa County residents.

Online Tools for Atascosa County Criminal Records

The statewide re:SearchTX system allows free online searches of Texas district and county court records, including cases from Atascosa County. You can search by name or cause number and see case status, party information, and docket entries without visiting Jourdanton.

The Texas DPS criminal history database at txdps.state.tx.us is the most reliable source for a complete name-based background check in Texas. TDCJ offender search at tdcj.texas.gov covers state prison inmates. Court e-filings are handled through efiletexas.gov. For records not available online, contact the District Clerk at (830) 767-2511 ext. 242.

Nearby Counties

Atascosa County is in South Texas southwest of San Antonio. These neighboring counties also maintain criminal records and background check offices.