Coryell County Background Check Records

Coryell County background check records are maintained by the County Clerk, District Clerk, and Sheriff's Office in Gatesville. This central Texas county holds criminal, civil, and property records going back to 1854. You can search records in person at the courthouse on E. Main St. or request copies by mail from each office.

Coryell County Clerk Background Check Records

The Coryell County Clerk manages misdemeanor criminal records, civil court filings, probate records, real property records dating back to 1854, marriage licenses, birth and death certificates, and assumed name filings. County Clerk Mary K. Smith runs the office at 620 E. Main St. in Gatesville. Mailing address is PO Box 237, Gatesville, TX 76599. Phone is (254) 865-5911 ext. 2301 and fax is (254) 865-8462. Email is coryellcoclerk@co.coryell.tx.us. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Misdemeanor criminal records from the county courts at law are filed with the County Clerk. Class A and Class B misdemeanor cases are indexed here. Real property records going back to 1854 can also help reveal liens or judgments tied to an individual's name. Probate records for estate proceedings and guardianship cases are part of the County Clerk's holdings as well.

Copy fees are $1.00 per page with a $5.00 certification fee for certified copies. Vital records cost $23.00 for a birth certificate, $21.00 for the first death certificate, and $82.00 for a marriage license. In-person requests require a valid photo ID. Mail requests need a written letter, payment, and a self-addressed stamped return envelope.

Coryell County District Clerk Criminal Records

The Coryell County District Clerk handles felony criminal records, civil district court filings, and family law cases for the 52nd and 169th District Courts. District Clerk Judy D. Tate is at 620 E. Main St., Gatesville, TX 76528. Mailing address is PO Box 4, Gatesville, TX 76599. Phone is (254) 865-5911 ext. 2304 and fax is (254) 865-5368.

Coryell County has two district courts, which reflects the county's size and the volume of cases it handles. The 52nd and 169th District Courts both hear felony criminal cases, civil matters, and family law proceedings. Felony records in Coryell County are indexed at the District Clerk's office, which is the right place to start for any serious criminal history search. You can search in person or request records by mail.

When a court grants an expunction or order of nondisclosure in Coryell County, the District Clerk coordinates removal or sealing of the affected records. This can change what appears in a Coryell County background check. E-filing for civil and family cases goes through eFileTexas.gov. The statewide re:SearchTX portal may have docket access for some Coryell County district court cases.

Coryell County Sheriff Arrest Records

The Coryell County Sheriff's Office handles arrest records, incident reports, and the county jail. Sheriff Johnny C. Burks leads the department at 510 Leon St., Gatesville, TX 76528. Mailing address is PO Box 690, Gatesville, TX 76599. Phone is (254) 865-7201 and fax is (254) 865-7213. For emergencies, call 911.

Arrest records from the Sheriff's Office are public records under the Texas Public Information Act. Submit a written request to the Records Division. The office has 10 business days to reply. Fees apply for copying and staff time. The Sheriff also oversees sex offender registration in Coryell County. Registered sex offenders appear in the free Texas DPS Sex Offender Registry.

For inmates currently held in a state prison, use the free TDCJ Offender Search online. For a statewide name-based criminal history check covering Coryell County and all other Texas counties, use the Texas DPS tool at records.txdps.state.tx.us for $3.00 per search.

Coryell County Court System

Coryell County courts include two district courts, the 52nd and 169th, plus county courts at law and Justice of the Peace courts. The two district courts handle the bulk of felony criminal, civil, and family law cases. Misdemeanor cases in the county courts at law are recorded with the County Clerk. JP courts cover small claims, Class C misdemeanors, and eviction matters.

Coryell County is home to several large correctional facilities in the Gatesville area, which means the county processes a significant volume of criminal court cases. This also makes the District Clerk's office a busy records source. Both clerks handle routine public record requests during normal business hours. Some case information may be available through the re:SearchTX portal for district court dockets.

Online Background Check Tools for Coryell County

Coryell County does not have a public online court search portal. Direct contact with county offices is needed for most record searches. Statewide tools can supplement in-person or mail requests.

The Texas DPS Criminal History Name Search covers Coryell County and all Texas counties for $3.00. The re:SearchTX court portal may have some district court docket data for Coryell County. The free Texas DPS Sex Offender Registry is searchable by name or area. State prison inmates are listed in the TDCJ Offender Search. For certified records, the Texas DPS fingerprint-based FACT Clearinghouse provides official criminal history reports.

Note: Name-based searches can return results for multiple individuals with the same name. Always verify records with additional identifying details such as date of birth or address history.

The Texas DPS Criminal History Name Search covers Coryell County records along with all other Texas counties for $3.00 per search.

This statewide tool is a practical starting point when you need to search Coryell County criminal history remotely before contacting county offices directly.

Nearby Counties

These counties are near or border Coryell County. Each has its own clerks and court offices for background check searches.