Burleson County Background Check Records

Burleson County background check records are available from three offices in Caldwell, Texas: the County Clerk, District Clerk, and Sheriff's Office. Criminal case filings, felony records, misdemeanor records, and arrest history are all public records in Texas and can be requested in person or by mail. The 21st District Court serves the county.

Burleson County Clerk Background Check Records

The Burleson County Clerk is the official keeper of misdemeanor criminal records, civil court filings, probate records, and real property documents for the county. County Clerk Gladys C. Wischnewsky manages the office at 100 W. Buck, Suite 102, in Caldwell. The phone number is (979) 567-2326. Fax is (979) 567-6120. Email is burco.clerk@co.burleson.tx.us. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The mailing address is PO Box 520, Caldwell, TX 77836.

Property records at the County Clerk go back to 1846. These include deeds, liens, and court judgments that can surface during a background check search. The County Clerk also handles marriage licenses, vital records, and assumed name filings. Misdemeanor criminal case records from the county courts at law are indexed here. For felony cases, you need the District Clerk's office instead.

Copy fees are $1.00 per page. Certified copies carry a $5.00 certification fee in addition to the copy cost. In-person requests require photo ID. Mail requests need a written request, proper payment, and a return envelope. The office does not take phone requests for record copies.

Burleson County District Clerk Criminal Records

The Burleson County District Clerk manages felony criminal records, civil district court filings, and family law cases for the 21st District Court. District Clerk Karon W. Glover runs the office at 100 W. Buck, Suite 104, Caldwell, TX 77836. Phone is (979) 567-2326 ext. 241. Fax is (979) 567-4120. The mailing address is PO Box 530, Caldwell, TX 77836.

All felony criminal filings in Burleson County go through the District Clerk. This includes cases from the 21st District Court, which covers the county. Civil cases involving amounts over $200, family law matters like divorce and custody, and appeals from lower courts are also here. You can search the 21st District Court's dockets for free using the re:SearchTX statewide portal. Search by party name or cause number to look up cases in Burleson County.

For actual document copies, contact the District Clerk directly. In-person access is available during office hours. Written mail requests need proper payment and a return envelope. Copy fees are $1.00 per page. Certified copies cost $5.00 for the certification plus copy fees.

Note: Expunctions granted by the 21st District Court remove case records from public access. If a case does not appear in a search, it may have been expunged. Nondisclosures seal records from public view but not from law enforcement.

Burleson County Sheriff Arrest Records

The Burleson County Sheriff's Office handles law enforcement and maintains arrest records for the county. Sheriff Gene Hermes leads the department. The office is at 1601 FM 50 in Caldwell. Phone is (979) 567-4343. Fax is (979) 567-4352. The mailing address is PO Box 520, Caldwell, TX 77836. Emergency is 911.

Arrest records from the Sheriff's Office are public records in Texas. Submit a written request under the Texas Public Information Act to get copies. The office has up to 10 business days to respond. Fees may apply for copies and staff time. The Sheriff's Office also maintains the sex offender registry for the county. You can search registered sex offenders in Burleson County and across Texas at the Texas DPS Sex Offender Registry for free.

For a broader criminal history search that covers all Texas counties, use the Texas DPS Criminal History Name Search at $3.00. This covers convictions and arrests that have been reported to the DPS system across the entire state, not just Burleson County.

Burleson County Court System

Burleson County is served by the 21st District Court. This court handles felony criminal cases, civil disputes over $200, and family law filings. All district court case records are filed with the District Clerk. County court records, including misdemeanor cases, go to the County Clerk.

The statewide re:SearchTX portal gives free online access to 21st District Court dockets in Burleson County. You can search by party name or cause number. The tool is available 24 hours a day and shows case status and basic filing details. It does not give you full document images, but it tells you if a case exists and what its status is.

Justice of the Peace courts in the county handle Class C misdemeanors, small claims under $20,000, and landlord-tenant disputes. These records are kept at the precinct level and may not appear in major online databases. Contact the county to identify which JP precinct handles a specific type of case or geographic area.

Online Background Check Tools for Burleson County

Several state-level tools let you search Burleson County background check records online. These do not replace direct contact with county offices, but they are a good starting point.

Start with the re:SearchTX portal for free district court docket searches. For a full statewide criminal history, the Texas DPS Criminal History Name Search costs $3.00 per search. Sex offender information is free through the Texas Sex Offender Registry. Vital records can be ordered through the Texas DSHS Vital Statistics Unit.

Driver record history is available through the Texas DPS driver records portal. The Texas Attorney General's Open Government page explains how to request records and what to do if a request is denied.

The FACT Clearinghouse at the Texas DPS offers certified fingerprint-based criminal history checks. This is the most accurate way to verify criminal history when a name-based search is not enough.

The re:SearchTX portal covers Burleson County's 21st District Court and is searchable for free by party name or cause number.

Nearby Counties

These counties are near Burleson County. Each has its own clerk offices and court system for background check records.