Find Background Check Records in Bastrop County

Bastrop County background check records are available through the County Clerk, District Clerk, and Sheriff's Office in Bastrop, Texas. The County Clerk keeps misdemeanor court records and property documents. The District Clerk holds felony criminal cases and civil district court filings. The Sheriff manages arrest records and jail information. All three offices handle public record requests under the Texas Public Information Act.

Bastrop County Clerk Background Check Records

The Bastrop County Clerk is the official custodian for misdemeanor criminal records, civil court filings, probate records, real property documents, and vital records in Bastrop County. County Clerk Roseann Rodgers runs the office at 804 Pecan Street in Bastrop. Phone is (512) 581-7105. Email is bastropcountyclerk@co.bastrop.tx.us. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The county website is co.bastrop.tx.us.

Misdemeanor records from Class A and B cases filed in the county court are maintained here. These are lower-level offenses that do not rise to the felony level. The County Clerk also holds real property records going back to 1836, which can be searched for liens, judgments, and other legal encumbrances. Probate records, assumed name filings, and marriage records are part of this office's collection as well. Bastrop County is one of the oldest counties in Texas, and the records reflect that long history.

Copies of records cost $1.00 per page. Certified copies require a $5.00 certification fee on top of copy costs. Mail requests need a written letter, payment, and a self-addressed return envelope. The office does not conduct telephone searches. In-person requesters need a valid photo ID.

Recording fees in Bastrop County are $26 for the first page and $4 for each additional page. Birth certificates cost $23. Death certificates are $21 for the first copy and $3 for each additional copy. Marriage licenses are $82.

Bastrop County District Clerk Criminal Records

The Bastrop County District Clerk manages felony criminal records, civil district court filings, and family law cases. District Clerk Deidre L. Williams oversees the office at 804 Pecan Street in Bastrop. Phone is (512) 581-7106. Email is districtclerk@co.bastrop.tx.us. The office is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The county website has the District Clerk section at co.bastrop.tx.us.

The 335th District Court and the 353rd District Court both sit in Bastrop County. These courts handle felony criminal cases, large civil matters, and family law including custody and divorce. All records from these courts are filed with the District Clerk. If you need felony criminal history on someone in Bastrop County, the District Clerk is the right office. The statewide re:SearchTX portal gives you free online access to Bastrop County district court dockets. You can search by party name or cause number from any internet connection.

In-person searches require a valid photo ID. Mail requests need a written request, payment, and a return envelope. The District Clerk does not take phone searches. Copy fees are $1.00 per page, and certified copies cost an additional $5.00. E-filing for civil, family, and probate cases is done through eFileTexas.gov. Expunctions and nondisclosure orders in Bastrop County are also filed through the District Clerk's office.

Bastrop County Sheriff Arrest Records

The Bastrop County Sheriff's Office holds arrest records, incident reports, and jail information for the county. Sheriff Maurice Cook runs the department. The main office is at 200 Jackson Street, Bastrop, TX 78602. Phone is (512) 581-7103. Fax is (512) 581-3571. Emergency is 911. The county website has Sheriff's Office information at co.bastrop.tx.us.

Arrest records are public in Texas. Under the Texas Public Information Act, you can submit a written request to the Bastrop County Sheriff's Office for arrest records, incident reports, or booking information. The office has 10 business days to respond. Some records may be withheld if they relate to an active investigation. Fees apply for copies and staff research time. Sex offender registration in Bastrop County is managed by the Sheriff's Office, and registered sex offenders appear in the statewide Texas DPS Sex Offender Registry.

Bastrop County Court System

Bastrop County has two district courts, a county court at law, and Justice of the Peace courts spread across the county. District courts handle felony criminal cases, civil matters over the statutory threshold, and family law. The county court at law handles Class A and B misdemeanors, smaller civil cases, and probate. JP courts cover Class C misdemeanors, small claims, and traffic cases.

The 335th and 353rd District Courts both operate in Bastrop. Case records from both courts are filed with the District Clerk and are searchable through re:SearchTX. This statewide court records portal covers Bastrop County district court cases and is free for the public. It lets you look up criminal, civil, and family court filings without going to the courthouse. Case details include party names, filing dates, and case type.

Note: E-filing is required for civil, family, and probate cases in Texas. All filings go through eFileTexas.gov. Paper filings are only allowed with a court order waiving the e-filing requirement.

Online Background Check Search Tools for Bastrop County

Several free and low-cost tools can help you search Bastrop County background check records online. You may need to use more than one depending on what you are looking for.

The re:SearchTX portal is the main free tool for Bastrop County district court case records. You can search by person name or cause number. For a statewide criminal history name search, Texas DPS charges $3.00 at records.txdps.state.tx.us. This covers all Texas counties, not just Bastrop. A certified fingerprint-based background check is available through the FACT Clearinghouse at the Texas DPS.

For state prison inmates, use the TDCJ website. The Texas DPS also manages the Sex Offender Registry, where you can check registrants by name or address across all Texas counties. The Texas AG open government portal at texasattorneygeneral.gov/open-government explains your rights when requesting public records in Texas.

The Texas DPS Criminal History Records page explains what is included in state criminal history records and how to request a copy.

The Texas DPS criminal history system covers arrests and convictions from across all counties in the state, including Bastrop County, dating back many years.

Note: Name-based searches are not definitive. For certified results valid for legal use, request a fingerprint-based criminal history from the Texas DPS FACT system.

Nearby Counties

These counties are near Bastrop County. Each has its own court system and clerk offices for background check record searches.