Blanco County Background Check and Criminal Records

Blanco County background check records are available through the County Clerk, District Clerk, and Sheriff's Office in Johnson City, Texas. This small Hill Country county processes court and arrest records through these three offices. The County Clerk holds misdemeanor court records and property documents. The District Clerk manages felony criminal cases through the 22nd District Court. The Sheriff's Office maintains arrest records and jail information. All offices process public record requests under the Texas Public Information Act.

Blanco County Clerk Background Check Records

The Blanco County Clerk maintains misdemeanor court records, civil court filings, probate records, real property documents, and vital records for the county. County Clerk Kaye Hallmark runs the office at 101 E. Cypress St., Suite 102, in Johnson City. Phone is (830) 868-7357. Fax is (830) 868-7709. Email is blancocl@verizon.net. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.

Misdemeanor criminal records from Class A and B cases in the county court are held here. These cover lower-level criminal offenses. For felony cases, the District Clerk is the right office. The County Clerk also keeps real property records going back to 1858 for Blanco County, covering deeds, liens, and mortgages. These can reveal civil judgments tied to individuals. Marriage records, birth and death certificates, and assumed name filings are also maintained by this office.

Copies cost $1.00 per page. Certified copies add a $5.00 fee. Mail requests need a written request, payment, and a self-addressed return envelope. Phone searches are not available. In-person requesters need a valid photo ID. Cash, check with ID, and money orders are accepted.

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

Blanco County District Clerk Criminal Records

The Blanco County District Clerk holds felony criminal records, civil district court filings, and family law cases. District Clerk Karla L. Burke manages the office at 101 E. Cypress St., Suite 107, in Johnson City. Mailing address is PO Box 127, Johnson City, TX 78636. Phone is (830) 868-7357 ext. 237. Fax is (830) 868-7432. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.

Blanco County is served by the 22nd District Court. This court handles felony criminal cases, civil matters over the threshold, and family law filings including custody and divorce. All records from the 22nd District Court in Blanco County are maintained by the District Clerk. If you need felony criminal history on someone in Blanco County, this is where those records are. The statewide re:SearchTX portal lets you search Blanco County district court case records free of charge by party name or cause number.

Written requests are required for in-person and mail searches. Bring valid photo ID in person. Copy fees are $1.00 per page, plus $5.00 for certified copies. E-filing for civil, family, and probate cases goes through eFileTexas.gov.

Blanco County Sheriff Arrest Records

The Blanco County Sheriff's Office holds arrest records, incident reports, and jail information for the county. Sheriff John Spears leads the department at 400 N. Nugent Ave. in Johnson City. Mailing address is PO Box 489, Johnson City, TX 78636. Phone is (830) 868-7104. Fax is (830) 868-7703. Emergency is 911.

Arrest records in Texas are public records. Under the Texas Public Information Act, you can submit a written request to the Blanco County Sheriff's Office for arrest records, booking information, or incident reports. The office has 10 business days to respond. Fees may apply for copies and research time. Sex offender registration in Blanco County is managed by the Sheriff's Office. All registered sex offenders in Texas are listed in the Texas DPS Sex Offender Registry.

Blanco County is a small county. The jail holds a relatively small number of inmates at any given time. For current jail roster information, contact the Sheriff's Office directly at (830) 868-7104.

Blanco County Court System

Blanco County has one district court, one county court, and Justice of the Peace courts. The 22nd District Court handles felony criminal cases, civil matters over the threshold, and family law filings. The county court handles Class A and B misdemeanors, smaller civil matters, and probate cases. JP courts deal with traffic violations, Class C misdemeanors, small claims, and evictions.

Because Blanco County is small, court staff cover multiple functions. The county judge handles misdemeanor criminal cases as well as civil and probate matters at the county court level. For district court records, the 22nd District Court records are searchable through the statewide re:SearchTX portal by name or cause number. County court records require direct contact with the County Clerk.

All civil and family cases in Texas district courts require e-filing through eFileTexas.gov. Paper filing waivers are available from the court if needed. For criminal cases, filings come through the District Attorney's office.

Online Background Check Search Tools for Blanco County

Blanco County does not have its own dedicated online records portal, but several statewide tools can help you search background check records.

The re:SearchTX portal gives free online access to Blanco County district court case records by name or cause number. For a name-based statewide criminal history search, Texas DPS charges $3.00 at records.txdps.state.tx.us. This covers all Texas counties. A certified criminal history for legal purposes requires the fingerprint-based FACT Clearinghouse through the Texas DPS.

For state prison inmates, use the TDCJ website. Sex offender registrations for Blanco County are listed in the Texas DPS Sex Offender Registry. The Texas AG's open government page at texasattorneygeneral.gov/open-government explains your rights when requesting public records from Texas government offices.

The Texas DPS Criminal History Records page explains what the state's criminal history database includes and how to get records from it.

The Texas DPS criminal history system covers all 254 Texas counties including Blanco County, and is the most comprehensive statewide source for criminal background check records.

Note: For Blanco County records not available online, contact the County Clerk or District Clerk directly for in-person or mail-in searches.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Blanco County in the Texas Hill Country. Each has its own court system for background check record requests.