Find Background Check Records in Real County

Real County background check records are available through the County Clerk and District Clerk in Leakey, Texas. The county courthouse holds misdemeanor criminal records, civil filings, probate records, and property documents. Felony case records are handled by the District Clerk under the 38th Judicial District. For a full background check search in Real County, you may need to contact both offices or use the state-level tools listed below.

Real County Clerk Criminal and Civil Records

The Real County Clerk is the official custodian of misdemeanor criminal records, civil court filings, probate documents, and real property records for the county. The office is at the courthouse in Leakey. Call (830) 232-5202 to reach the clerk's office. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Criminal records at this office cover Class A and Class B misdemeanor cases handled in the county court. Civil filings, deed records, marriage licenses, and assumed name (DBA) filings are also maintained here. Records go back to when the county was organized in 1913. Some older documents may only be available in physical form at the courthouse rather than through any online system.

Copy fees follow the Texas standard: $1 per page for plain copies. Certified copies require a $5 certification fee added to the per-page cost. Recording fees are $26 for the first page, $4 for each additional page. For mail requests, send a written description of what you need, payment in the form of a check or money order, and a self-addressed stamped envelope.

E-filing is available for civil cases through efile.txcourts.gov, which is the state's official electronic court filing system.

Real County District Clerk Felony Records

The District Clerk for Real County handles felony criminal cases and major civil filings under the 38th Judicial District. The 38th District Court covers Real, Kerr, and Uvalde counties. Because the court travels between counties, sessions in Leakey are scheduled on a rotating basis.

Felony criminal records, civil district court cases, and family law matters all go through the District Clerk. The office is at the Leakey courthouse. For the phone number and to confirm available records, call (830) 232-5202. Copy fees are the same as the County Clerk: $1 per page and $5 for certification. For online case searches, try the re:SearchTX portal which aggregates court records from district courts statewide.

Real County Sheriff Arrest Records

The Real County Sheriff's Office handles arrest records, jail operations, and incident reports for the county. The sheriff's office is at the courthouse in Leakey. For non-emergency matters, call (830) 232-5202. For emergencies, dial 911.

Arrest records from the Sheriff's Office are public records under the Texas Public Information Act, Government Code Chapter 552. You can submit a written request and the office must respond within 10 business days. Fees may apply for copies. Sex offender registration information for Real County is part of the statewide Texas DPS Sex Offender Registry, which is searchable online.

For people serving time in Texas state prisons, use the TDCJ offender search at tdcj.texas.gov. That system does not include county jail information; it only covers state correctional facilities.

Real County Court System

Real County is covered by the 38th Judicial District Court, which also serves Kerr and Uvalde counties. The district judge rotates between all three county seats. Felony cases, civil suits over $200, and family law matters all go to district court. Because sessions in Leakey may be infrequent, contact the District Clerk to confirm current hearing schedules.

At the county level, the county court handles Class A and Class B misdemeanors, probate, and appeals from the Justice of the Peace court. The county judge presides here. The JP court covers Class C misdemeanors, small claims, and minor civil matters. Real County is one of the smaller counties in the Hill Country region, and all three court levels operate out of the Leakey courthouse.

Online Resources for Real County Background Checks

Real County does not have its own online public records portal. The re:SearchTX court records portal is the main free statewide tool for finding district and county court case data in Texas.

re:SearchTX lets you search by party name or cause number and covers district court records from counties across the state.

The Texas DPS FACT Clearinghouse offers name-based criminal history checks for $3 each and includes records from Real County along with all other Texas counties.

FACT results reflect convictions and deferred adjudications on file with the Department of Public Safety and are the most official source for statewide criminal history.

Search Tools for Real County Records

When searching Real County background check records online, these state resources cover most of what you need. For court-level records, re:SearchTX is your first stop. For criminal history from the DPS database, use the DPS Criminal History Records page to learn how to request a name-based or fingerprint-based check.

Sex offender data is at records.txdps.state.tx.us. For TDCJ inmates, go to tdcj.texas.gov. If you need records from the courthouse directly, call (830) 232-5202 and ask for either the County Clerk or District Clerk depending on the type of record you need.

• re:SearchTX - Texas statewide court records
• Texas DPS FACT Clearinghouse - Official criminal history
• TDCJ Offender Search - State prison database
• Texas Sex Offender Registry - Registered offenders by location
• eFileTexas.gov - Electronic filing for court cases

Note: For the most accurate results, use full legal name and date of birth when submitting requests to the clerk's office or running a name-based search.

Nearby Counties

Real County is in the Texas Hill Country near the Frio River canyon. Nearby counties share the same or adjacent district court coverage.