Find Bastrop County Court Records by Name or Case Number
Looking for a criminal case, civil lawsuit, divorce, probate matter, traffic citation or court docket in Bastrop County, Texas? Start with the official county case-search system, then identify which clerk maintains the record.
Felony / Civil / Family County Clerk
Misdemeanor / Probate Justice Courts
Citations / Small Claims Other Courts
Municipal / Appeals
Which Bastrop County Court Has Your Record?
Bastrop County court records are not maintained by one office. Before searching, identify the court where the case was filed. This determines which online index, clerk and copy-request procedure applies.
| Record or Case | Likely Court | Where to Start |
|---|---|---|
| Felony criminal case | District Court | District Clerk |
| Divorce or family-law case | District Court | District Clerk |
| District-level civil lawsuit | District Court | District Clerk |
| County-level misdemeanor | County Court at Law | County Clerk |
| Probate, estate or guardianship | County Court at Law / probate jurisdiction | County Clerk |
| Justice-court citation, eviction or small civil claim | Justice of the Peace | Relevant precinct court |
| Municipal ordinance or city citation | Relevant Municipal Court | Court named on the citation |
| Appeal from a local trial court | Appropriate appellate court | Texas appellate search or appellate clerk |
The correct court depends on the particular case and applicable jurisdiction rules. These descriptions are starting points, not a determination that every case of a given type belongs in one court.
Official Bastrop County Court Records Search
The Bastrop County District Clerk links directly to the county’s case-record search service. The County Clerk also links to the same public-access system for misdemeanor and probate records. Use this route before turning to third-party people-search websites.
Bastrop County Public Access
Start here when you have a Bastrop County party name, case number or an identified local case. Select the available search category and examine the returned court and case details.
Open Official Case Search ↗re:SearchTX
Use re:SearchTX as an additional discovery route for participating Texas electronic case records and filings. Registration or sign-in may be required. Access and document visibility depend on the user’s permissions and available records.
Open re:SearchTX ↗How to Search Bastrop County Court Records in 7 Steps
- Identify the case type. Determine whether the matter is a felony, misdemeanor, civil lawsuit, family case, probate matter, justice-court case or municipal citation.
- Open the county’s official search portal. Use the Bastrop County case-search link provided above.
- Select the relevant search method. Choose the available name, case-number, citation or other supported field that matches your information.
- Enter identifying information carefully. For a name search, start with the most accurate spelling available. For a case number, enter the reference shown on the official document.
- Review the matching results. Compare the court, parties, case number, filing date and case type instead of relying on a matching name alone.
- Open the case details. Review the available docket entries, events, status and document references. Not every filing is necessarily available for remote viewing.
- Request verification or copies from the clerk. If you need a complete record, certified copy, older filing or clarification, contact the clerk responsible for that case.
If the local portal does not open or the needed search category is unavailable, go to the county’s District Clerk webpage and follow its current case-search link.
Search by Record Type
Felony Criminal Court Records
Felony cases are generally handled through district court. The Bastrop County District Clerk is the appropriate starting contact for district-level criminal case records, docket information and available copies.
When reviewing a criminal case, distinguish an accusation or charge from a final court disposition. A docket entry showing that a charge was filed does not establish a conviction.
Misdemeanor Court Records
Bastrop County identifies its County Clerk as clerk for the misdemeanor County Court at Law. Use the official county case-search system and direct unresolved questions or copy requests to the County Clerk.
Do not send misdemeanor court fees to the District Clerk simply because the case appears in a shared online search system. The District Clerk explicitly states that its office does not accept misdemeanor or justice-court fees.
Divorce and Family Court Records
Bastrop County’s 465th District Court handles a substantial share of the county’s family-law matters, including divorce and child-custody proceedings. Other district courts may also have relevant cases depending on assignment and filing history.
Start with the District Clerk if you are looking for a divorce filing or family-case docket. Certain family-law documents, adoption materials and sensitive information may have restricted access.
A divorce decree is not interchangeable with a basic case-search result. For an official decree copy, identify the case and request the appropriate document from the clerk.
Probate and Estate Court Records
The County Clerk’s office provides clerk services for probate matters. Searches may concern estate administration, wills filed in court, guardianships and related proceedings.
Probate filings may include sensitive financial or personal information. Availability depends on the record and any applicable confidentiality restrictions. Contact the County Clerk if the online case index does not provide the document you need.
Justice of the Peace and Traffic Citation Records
Bastrop County has four Justice of the Peace precincts. A justice-court record may concern a citation, eviction, small civil claim or another matter within that court’s jurisdiction.
For Precinct 1 traffic citations, the county provides a specific procedure: search by citation number, open the case number when a result appears, and try a defendant search if the citation is not found.
Municipal and Appellate Cases
A municipal citation generally belongs to the municipal court identified on the citation, not automatically to the county-level courts. Check that court’s own records procedure.
For appeals, Bastrop County links to the Third Court of Appeals. Search the appropriate appellate system separately from the county trial-court index and verify the appellate case number when available.
Court Document Copies, Certification and Fees
An online case result may identify a filing without providing a downloadable document. If the record is needed for another court, legal proceeding or official purpose, ask the record-holding clerk whether a certified copy is required.
Plain Copies
These reproduce an available record without necessarily including certification from the clerk. Fees and delivery methods can depend on the office, record format and number of pages.
Certified Copies
These contain the clerk’s authentication of a court record. Ask the receiving institution exactly what form of certification it requires before ordering.
What Information Should You Prepare?
- Case number, if known.
- Names of the parties as shown in court records.
- Approximate filing year or relevant date.
- Name of the court and record type.
- Specific document requested, such as a judgment, order or decree.
- Your preferred delivery method and any certification requirement.
The District Clerk publishes a fee schedule effective September 1, 2025, and the County Clerk provides separate county and probate filing-fee schedules. Filing fees, record-copy charges, certification charges and online-service fees are not necessarily the same.
Rather than relying on a generic price, confirm the current total with the responsible clerk. Ask about page counts, certification, electronic delivery, mailing and available payment methods before ordering.
Bastrop County Clerk and District Clerk Contact Information
District Clerk
Office: Bastrop County District Clerk
Address: 804 Pecan Street, Bastrop, TX 78602
Mailing: P.O. Box 770, Bastrop, TX 78602
Phone: (512) 332-7244
Published hours: Monday–Thursday, 8 a.m.–noon and 1–4:30 p.m.; Friday, 8 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
County Clerk
Office: Bastrop County Clerk
Address: 803 Pine Street, Bastrop, TX 78602
Mailing: P.O. Box 577, Bastrop, TX 78602
Phone: (512) 332-7234
Published hours: Monday–Thursday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.; Friday, 8 a.m.–4 p.m.
Office schedules may change for holidays, maintenance or other temporary circumstances. Verify hours and the correct service counter before visiting.
Bastrop County District Courts
The county’s district courts include the 21st, 335th, 423rd and 465th judicial district courts. Court assignment matters when seeking a hearing schedule, filing information or a specific order.
The District Clerk’s office is the starting point for obtaining filed district-court records. A court coordinator handles different administrative matters, such as courtroom scheduling, and should not be assumed to provide certified clerk records.
No Court Record Found? Check These Possibilities
| Problem | Possible Explanation | What to Do |
|---|---|---|
| No name match | Name variation or incorrect case category | Try supported name variations and confirm the correct court. |
| Case number fails | Wrong format, typo or different court system | Compare the number with the original notice and contact the clerk. |
| Traffic ticket missing | Citation may not yet be filed | Follow the issuing court’s specific citation instructions. |
| Docket visible, document missing | Remote document access may be limited | Request the document through the record-holding clerk. |
| Older case missing | Historical records may not be fully indexed online | Ask about archived or legacy records. |
| Sensitive case not displayed | Confidentiality, sealing or other access restriction | Ask the court what access is legally permitted. |
| Wrong person appears | Multiple parties may share similar names | Check court, case number, dates and other lawful identifying information. |
Older, Archived and Restricted Records
The absence of an online search result does not prove a case never existed. Older proceedings may be stored in a legacy index, an archive or another official records system. Some files may require staff assistance.
Sealed, expunged, juvenile and otherwise confidential records can be subject to restrictions. A public search cannot be used to bypass those protections.
How to Request a Record Not Available Online
Contact the responsible clerk and describe the record as precisely as possible. Include the known case number or parties, an approximate filing period and the particular document sought.
For judicial case records, begin with the clerk rather than assuming that a general Texas Public Information Act request is the proper procedure. The county’s general public-information page addresses administrative records requests separately.
Understand the Record Before Relying on It
A docket is a chronological case activity record. It may show a filing, hearing, motion or court order, but it does not necessarily include every document or explain the complete legal significance of an entry.
A pending criminal charge is not a conviction. A filed civil lawsuit does not establish liability. A similar name does not prove that a particular individual is the party in a court record.
If you are making an important decision, obtain the relevant official document and confirm its meaning with an appropriate professional when necessary.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I search Bastrop County court records online?
Yes. Bastrop County links to an official public-access case-search service. Available records and search options depend on the court and case type. Some matters require contacting the clerk directly.
Are Bastrop County court records free to search?
Some case information may be viewable without purchasing documents. Charges can apply for copies, certified records, filings or certain online document services. Verify the fee with the relevant office.
Where do I find Bastrop County divorce records?
Start with the District Clerk, which maintains district court case records. The 465th District Court handles many family matters, but the actual court assignment should be confirmed from the case record.
Who maintains Bastrop County misdemeanor records?
The Bastrop County Clerk serves as clerk for misdemeanor County Court at Law proceedings. Use the county’s official case-search route or contact that office.
Can I look up a Bastrop County traffic ticket?
Begin with the court shown on the citation. Bastrop County Justice of the Peace Precinct 1 publishes a citation-search procedure. Other justice and municipal courts may use different procedures.
Why is my case missing from the online search?
The case may be assigned to another court, indexed differently, awaiting entry, archived or restricted from public display. Verify the court and case information with the appropriate clerk.
How do I get a certified court record?
Identify the case and contact the District Clerk or County Clerk responsible for maintaining it. Specify the document and request certification, then confirm applicable fees and delivery options.
Does a court-record search prove someone has a criminal conviction?
No. A matching name, filed charge or docket entry does not by itself prove a conviction or establish that the record belongs to a particular person. Review the official disposition and verify identity carefully.
Official Resources and Further Reading
- Bastrop County District Clerk — official case search, fees and filing guidance
- Bastrop County Clerk — misdemeanor, probate and other records
- Bastrop County Court at Law — local court information
- Justice of the Peace Precinct 1 — citation search and instructions
- re:SearchTX — statewide electronic court-record discovery
- Texas Judicial Branch — appellate court and statewide judiciary information
- Court Records Search — national search-routing guide