Find Tom Green County Court Records Through the Right Clerk
Looking for a criminal case, civil lawsuit, divorce, probate filing, judgment or court date in Tom Green County? The correct search depends on which court handled the matter.
Tom Green County court records are maintained by different offices in San Angelo, Texas. A district-court case number may not appear in a County Clerk recorded-document index, and a municipal traffic ticket generally will not appear in the District Clerk’s case search. Choosing the correct custodian before searching helps prevent confusion between records belonging to people with similar names.
Which Tom Green County Court Has Your Records?
The court that heard or filed the case ordinarily determines where its records are maintained. Tom Green County has four district courts, county-level courts and Justice of the Peace courts. San Angelo Municipal Court handles a separate category of city matters.
| Record or case type | Start with | Official route |
|---|---|---|
| Felony criminal case | District Clerk | District Clerk |
| District civil lawsuit or divorce | District Clerk — Civil/Family | Records Search link |
| County-level misdemeanor | County Clerk — Criminal | Criminal Department |
| County civil, probate or guardianship | County Clerk — Civil/Probate | Civil/Probate Department |
| Small-claims, eviction or certain fine-only matters | Appropriate Justice of the Peace precinct | JP court directory |
| San Angelo city traffic or ordinance matter | San Angelo Municipal Court | Municipal Court |
| Deed, lien or recorded property document | County Clerk — Real Estate | County Clerk real-estate records |
The Four Tom Green County District Courts
Tom Green County has the 51st, 119th, 340th and 391st District Courts. They handle district-level civil, criminal and family matters according to their jurisdiction and case assignments. The District Clerk maintains the corresponding official case records.
The 51st District Court serves Tom Green, Coke, Irion, Schleicher and Sterling counties. The 119th serves Tom Green, Concho and Runnels counties. The 340th and 391st cover Tom Green County. A district name alone therefore does not always establish the county where a particular case was filed.
Official Tom Green County Court Records Search Links
Use the following government pages to begin the appropriate search. Some provide searchable case access; others identify the clerk, filing department or records-request procedure.
District Clerk Public Records
Use the District Clerk website and select its Records Search link for available district-court case information. A case or cause number is especially helpful.
Follow the county’s current link if the electronic case portal redirects or changes its address.
County Clerk Records
For misdemeanor, probate, guardianship and county-level civil matters, use the appropriate County Clerk department to identify the case and obtain public record information.
Recorded Real-Estate Records
Deeds and other recorded instruments are a separate record category from most court-case files. The County Clerk’s Real Estate Department is the starting point for access and copy instructions.
Texas re:SearchTX
re:SearchTX may help identify records from participating Texas courts, including civil-case information. Coverage and access vary, so it is not a substitute for the original court clerk when a record is absent.
Texas does not provide one unrestricted public search covering every court and every document. If a statewide search fails to locate the case, the local filing clerk remains the appropriate authority to ask about records and access restrictions.
How to Search Tom Green County Court Records in 7 Steps
Use this procedure to identify the correct court, locate a case, verify its details and request the actual record when necessary.
- Confirm the filing jurisdiction.
Check whether the case was filed in Tom Green County, another Texas county or a federal court. A San Angelo address by itself does not identify the filing court.
- Identify the court level.
Distinguish district felony, civil and family matters from county misdemeanors, probate cases, Justice of the Peace claims and city-court citations.
- Open the appropriate official source.
Begin at the District Clerk’s Records Search for district cases. Use the County Clerk, correct JP precinct or San Angelo Municipal Court for their respective matters.
- Search by case number or name.
Use the complete cause number when available. Otherwise, enter the party name in the supported search fields, trying reasonable spelling variations if the system permits them.
- Confirm the result belongs to the right case.
Compare the filing court, case number, party names, case type and filing date. A same-name match does not establish a person’s identity.
- Read the docket and available filings.
Determine whether the result contains a case summary, a docket history or an actual document. The public index may not provide the complete file.
- Contact the clerk for official copies.
Give the custodian the court name, cause number and document needed. Ask about copies, certification, applicable charges, payment and delivery procedures.
Information to Prepare Before Searching
- Full party name, including any known alternative name.
- Case or cause number, if available.
- Approximate filing year or hearing date.
- Filing court or case category.
- Specific document requested, such as an order, judgment, decree or petition.
- Whether a plain or clerk-certified copy is required.
A public-record inquiry generally should not include unnecessary sensitive identifiers such as a Social Security number. Use only the information the authorized clerk actually requires.
Tom Green County Criminal, Civil, Family and Probate Records
Criminal Court Records
Felony criminal cases are handled within the district-court system, whose records are maintained by the District Clerk. County-level misdemeanor matters are generally supported by the County Clerk. Certain fine-only or traffic offenses belong to a Justice of the Peace court or the San Angelo Municipal Court.
Use the court identified on an official citation, charging document or case notice. A jail booking record and a court case are different records, and an arrest entry does not establish the final outcome of criminal proceedings.
The County Clerk Criminal Department lists 325-659-6555 and criminal.records@co.tom-green.tx.us. The District Clerk’s Felony Department lists 325-659-6582.
Civil Lawsuits and Judgments
District-court civil cases may concern contracts, property disputes, damages or other claims within district jurisdiction. Other civil matters may be handled by county or Justice of the Peace courts. The filing court determines the appropriate records office.
When searching a lawsuit, distinguish a filed petition from an order or final signed judgment. The existence of a civil complaint does not prove the allegations stated in it.
Divorce and Family Court Records
The District Clerk maintains filings for district family proceedings, including divorce matters. Its Civil/Family Department can be reached at 325-659-6579.
If you need a divorce decree, ask for the signed decree by cause number. Some family-law information, especially protected information about children or vulnerable parties, may not be available to the general public. A statewide divorce verification is not necessarily equivalent to a certified court decree.
Probate, Estates and Guardianship
The County Clerk’s Civil/Probate Department handles records for matters within the county courts’ probate jurisdiction. These may include estate applications, orders, wills admitted to probate and guardianship documents, subject to applicable confidentiality rules.
For an estate inquiry, prepare the decedent’s name, approximate filing year and known case number. The department’s contact information is 325-659-6554 and civil.probate@co.tom-green.tx.us.
The official Civil/Probate Department instructs that electronic filings requiring service be submitted by 3:30 p.m. Central Time. This is an e-filing instruction, not a deadline for obtaining an existing court record.
Justice of the Peace Court Records
Tom Green County’s four Justice of the Peace precincts hear certain limited-jurisdiction matters, including small claims, evictions, landlord-tenant disputes and fine-only offenses. The appropriate precinct is normally the court that handled the case.
| Precinct | Office Location | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Precinct 1 | 122 W. Harris, Room 8, San Angelo, TX 76903 | 325-659-6444 |
| Precinct 2 | 5006 Knickerbocker Road, San Angelo, TX 76904 | 325-949-2415 |
| Precinct 3 | 3052 N. Bryant Boulevard, San Angelo, TX 76903 | 325-657-9922 |
| Precinct 4 | 124 W. Beauregard, San Angelo, TX 76903 | 325-659-6424 |
Verify the Official JP Precinct Directory ↗
San Angelo Municipal Court and Traffic Citations
The city municipal court handles traffic citations, city-ordinance matters and other cases within municipal jurisdiction. Its citation and court procedures are separate from District Clerk case searching.
San Angelo Municipal Court
Physical address:
110 S. Emerick Street
San Angelo, TX 76903
Telephone: 325-657-4371
Published hours: Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
If you received a citation or court notice, follow its specific appearance and response instructions. Ordinary counter hours do not extend an appearance deadline.
Tom Green County Court Record Fees and Certified Copies
A public portal search, a clerk-assisted records search and an order for official copies may have different charges. The District Clerk’s fee schedule effective January 1, 2026, identifies several relevant services.
| District Clerk Service | Published 2026 Fee | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Civil or criminal records search | $5 each | Clerk-provided search service |
| Paper copies | $1 per page | District Clerk document copies |
| Digital or electronic copies | $0.10 per page | $1 minimum per document |
| Clerk-certified copy | Additional $5 each | Copy charges may also apply |
| Exemplified copy | Additional $5 each | Separate additional charge |
| Certificate of no appeal | $10 | Attached judgment-copy charges may be additional |
District Clerk’s Official 2026 Fee Schedule (PDF) ↗
Getting a Certified Copy
Identify the filing court, case number and document required. Contact its clerk and ask for the available ordering methods, number-of-page charges, authentication fee, payment options and delivery arrangements.
For a divorce decree, final civil judgment or court order, explain the intended purpose so the receiving organization can tell you whether an ordinary copy or certified copy is required. The clerk provides the official copy, not this website.
Filing a Case Is Different From Searching a Case
The same January 2026 District Clerk schedule lists $350 for an ordinary new civil suit and $350 for an ordinary new family suit, subject to the specific proceeding. Those filing amounts should not be confused with a records-search charge. Court filing, process-service and other charges may be different depending on the transaction.
Tom Green County Clerk Offices and Contact Information
The county courthouse is at 112 West Beauregard in San Angelo, while the County Clerk uses 124 West Beauregard for its listed office and mailing address. Check which counter or department handles the requested record before traveling.
Tom Green County District Clerk
Vicki Vines
District Clerk
Tom Green County Courthouse
112 W. Beauregard
San Angelo, TX 76903
Civil/Family: 325-659-6579
Felony: 325-659-6582
Tom Green County Clerk
Christina Ubando
County Clerk
124 W. Beauregard
San Angelo, TX 76903
General office: 325-659-6551
Criminal: 325-659-6555
Civil/Probate: 325-659-6554
The County Clerk’s homepage includes a July-specific office schedule. It should not be assumed to apply throughout October or to every separate court division. Verify the relevant department’s current hours and any appointment requirements before visiting.
What If Tom Green County Court Records Are Missing?
An unsuccessful online search is not proof that a case does not exist. Search coverage, court jurisdiction, indexing formats and legal-access restrictions can all affect results.
| Problem | Possible Explanation | What to Do |
|---|---|---|
| No matching name | Spelling, party name or format differs | Try supported variations or an exact case number |
| Felony case absent from county-level results | Wrong clerk searched | Check District Clerk records |
| Misdemeanor absent from district search | County, JP or municipal jurisdiction | Identify the court shown on the notice |
| Docket exists but document is unavailable | Case indexing and document access differ | Request the document from the clerk |
| Older case missing | Paper file, archive or legacy system | Ask for a historical records search |
| Restricted document | Confidentiality or sealing rules | Ask about the lawful access procedure |
| Official portal fails to open | Redirect or service interruption | Follow the updated link from the clerk homepage |
Older Court Files and Archives
Some older cases may be maintained outside a modern electronic search portal. Ask the clerk whether the approximate filing year is covered by the online index and whether an archive or older file search is available.
Give the correct filing court, party name and any known case number. Historical-record retrieval methods and fees should be confirmed directly with the custodian.
Sealed, Juvenile and Confidential Court Records
Texas law and court orders restrict access to some proceedings and documents, including certain juvenile, protected family or sealed records. Expunction and other confidentiality rules may also affect availability.
If you are a party or otherwise authorized requester, ask the clerk about lawful access and required documentation. Do not attempt to bypass restrictions or treat an absent search result as evidence that a restricted record never existed.
How to Interpret a Court Search Result
A case search may display an index, a docket or selected filings rather than the full court file. Understanding the difference helps prevent mistakes.
Case Index
Usually identifies the court, case number, parties and filing category. It may provide limited case history.
Docket
A sequence of recorded events and filings. An entry may reference a document without making its contents available.
Filed Document
A petition, motion, order, decree, judgment or similar record. Public access may depend on its content and applicable court rules.
Certified Copy
A copy authenticated by the responsible clerk for an official purpose, subject to that office’s applicable requirements and fees.
For criminal matters, a filed charge is not proof of conviction. For civil matters, an allegation is not a judicial finding. Verify identities and final case outcomes rather than relying on a same-name search result.
Official Tom Green County and Texas Court Resources
These government sources help identify the correct court, records department, fee schedule and access procedures.
- Tom Green County District Clerk — district civil, family and felony case records.
- Tom Green County Clerk — county criminal, civil, probate and recorded-document services.
- Tom Green County District Courts — court names and jurisdictions.
- Tom Green County Justice of the Peace Courts — precinct locations and contacts.
- San Angelo Municipal Court — city citations and municipal proceedings.
- Texas State Law Library — guidance on Texas court-record searches.
Related Court-Record Search Guides
For general guidance, read the public court-records search guide or the name and case-number lookup guide. These explain how to identify a filing court and distinguish search summaries from official case documents.
Frequently Asked Questions About Tom Green County Court Records
Can I search Tom Green County court records online for free?
The District Clerk provides public case-search access through its official website. Some online information may be available without a clerk-assisted search charge. Copies, certification and other services may have fees. The published $5 records-search fee should not be interpreted as a mandatory fee for every online lookup.
Where can I find Tom Green County felony court records?
Begin with the District Clerk’s official Records Search link. If the case is not available online, contact its Felony Department at 325-659-6582.
Who maintains misdemeanor case records in San Angelo?
The Tom Green County Clerk’s Criminal Department handles county-level misdemeanor records. Call 325-659-6555. Some fine-only offenses belong to JP courts or San Angelo Municipal Court.
How do I get a certified Tom Green County divorce decree?
Contact the District Clerk’s Civil/Family Department with the case number and court information. Ask for the signed decree, applicable certification charges and current ordering methods.
Where are probate and guardianship records maintained?
The County Clerk’s Civil/Probate Department maintains records for proceedings within the county courts’ jurisdiction. It can be reached at 325-659-6554.
Does a recorded-document index contain every court case?
No. Recorded instruments and court-case files are different record categories. Use the responsible court clerk for the complete case file or a public copy of a particular filing.
How much does a certified court record cost?
The District Clerk’s January 2026 schedule lists applicable copying charges and an additional $5 per clerk certification. Total cost depends on document size and services. Other court offices can have different fees.
What does it mean if no court record appears under a person’s name?
The court may be different, the name may be indexed differently, the record may be older or electronic coverage may be incomplete. Some files are legally restricted. A missing result is not proof that no case exists.
Can the public search sealed or juvenile case files?
Some files cannot be accessed publicly because of confidentiality rules or court orders. Any authorized access must follow the applicable court procedure.