Search Refugio County Background Check Records

Refugio County background check records are maintained at the courthouse in Refugio, Texas, by the County Clerk, District Clerk, and Sheriff's Office. These offices hold criminal case records, civil filings, property documents, and felony records for this South Texas coastal county. You can request records in person at the courthouse, submit a written mail request, or use state-level online tools to find court case data and criminal history tied to Refugio County.

Refugio County Clerk Records

The Refugio County Clerk is the keeper of misdemeanor criminal records, civil court filings, probate cases, real property records, and vital records for Refugio County. The office is at the courthouse in the city of Refugio. Call (361) 526-2233 to reach the clerk. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Refugio County is one of the original counties formed by the Republic of Texas in 1836. Property and court records here go back a very long way. The clerk holds deed records, marriage licenses, assumed name filings, probate files, and commissioners court minutes. For anyone running a background check search, misdemeanor criminal records from the county court at law are filed with this office.

Plain copies cost $1 per page. Certified copies require an additional $5 certification fee. Recording fees are $26 for the first page and $4 for each additional page. To request records by mail, send a written description of what you need, payment by check or money order, and a return envelope. E-filing for civil and criminal cases is done through efile.txcourts.gov.

Refugio County District Clerk Felony Records

The Refugio County District Clerk manages felony criminal records, civil district court filings, and family law cases for the 135th Judicial District. The 135th District Court covers Refugio, San Patricio, and De Witt counties. The district judge rotates between county seats, so hearing dates in Refugio are scheduled on a set calendar.

Felony background check records, family law cases, and major civil matters are all indexed by the District Clerk at the Refugio courthouse. The phone number is (361) 526-2233. Copy fees are $1 per page and certified copies add $5. For online access to case records, check the re:SearchTX portal, which provides district court data searchable by name or case number.

Refugio County Sheriff Arrest Records

The Refugio County Sheriff's Office manages arrest records, incident reports, and jail operations. The office is near the courthouse in the city of Refugio. Call (361) 526-2341 for non-emergency matters. For emergencies, dial 911.

Arrest records are public records under the Texas Public Information Act. Written requests to the Sheriff's Records Division are required; the office has 10 business days to respond. Copy fees apply. Sex offender registration data for Refugio County is in the statewide Texas DPS Sex Offender Registry. For state prison inmate records, use the TDCJ search at tdcj.texas.gov.

Refugio County Court System

Refugio County is covered by the 135th Judicial District Court, which also serves San Patricio and De Witt counties in South Texas. The court handles felony criminal cases, major civil matters, and family law. Sessions in Refugio are held periodically and the judge travels between the three county seats. Contact the District Clerk for current scheduling.

The county court handles Class A and Class B misdemeanor cases and probate matters. The county judge presides. The Justice of the Peace court handles Class C misdemeanors, traffic tickets, and small claims. Refugio County is small, so the JP court handles the bulk of minor civil and criminal matters at the local level. All court levels operate from the Refugio courthouse.

Online Resources for Refugio County Records

Refugio County does not operate its own online records system. The re:SearchTX portal is the best free statewide option for finding court records tied to this county.

re:SearchTX covers district court data from Texas counties and lets you search by party name or cause number to find cases filed in Refugio County.

The Texas DPS FACT Clearinghouse handles official name-based criminal history searches for $3 per request, covering all Texas counties including Refugio.

FACT results draw from the DPS criminal history database and are the most authoritative source for Texas-wide criminal background check information.

Background Check Tools for Refugio County

Use re:SearchTX for court case records. The Texas DPS Criminal History Records page explains how to run a name-based or fingerprint-based criminal history check. Sex offender data is at records.txdps.state.tx.us. For TDCJ prison inmates, search at tdcj.texas.gov.

For public records requests where an agency doesn't respond, the Texas Attorney General Open Government office can assist. E-filing for court cases is done through eFileTexas.gov.

• re:SearchTX - Texas statewide court records
• Texas DPS FACT Clearinghouse - Official criminal history
• TDCJ Offender Search - State prison records
• Texas Sex Offender Registry - DPS registry search
• TX AG Open Government - Public records law help

Nearby Counties

Refugio County is on the South Texas coastal plain near Corpus Christi. These surrounding counties have their own clerk offices and court systems.