Access Kerr County Court Records
Kerr County court records are filed with the District Clerk and County Clerk at the courthouse in Kerrville, the county seat in the Texas Hill Country. The county has around 53,000 residents and handles civil, criminal, family, and probate cases. Records are public under Texas law, and you can search cases online or visit the Kerrville courthouse for in-person access and copies. The county court system here covers felony cases, civil lawsuits above the county threshold, family law, misdemeanors, and probate. Online search is available at kerr.tx.publicsearch.us and through the statewide re:SearchTX portal. In-person requests can be made at the courthouse in Kerrville during regular business hours.
Kerr County Overview
Kerr County District Clerk
The Kerr County District Clerk oversees all district court filings in the 216th Judicial District. The office handles felony criminal cases, civil suits over $200,000, and family law matters. The courthouse is at 700 Main Street, Kerrville, TX 78028. Phone: (830) 792-2281. Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Kerrville sits along the Guadalupe River in the Hill Country northwest of San Antonio. The city draws retirees and serves as a regional center for the area. The District Clerk's office handles a steady volume of civil and family court cases. For online searches of Kerr County court records, start with re:SearchTX at research.txcourts.gov.
The screenshot below shows Kerr County records available through TexasFile, which provides free public access to deed and property filings with the Kerr County Clerk. TexasFile provides free access to Kerr County Clerk filings, useful for checking property ownership, deeds, and liens in the Kerrville area.
| Office | Kerr County District Clerk |
|---|---|
| Address | 700 Main Street, Kerrville, TX 78028 |
| Phone | (830) 792-2281 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Judicial District | 216th |
Kerr County Clerk
The Kerr County Clerk maintains misdemeanor cases, probate records, property filings, marriage licenses, and Commissioner Court minutes. Property and deed records can be searched free online at TexasFile, texasfile.com. For certified copies or probate matters, visit or call the County Clerk's office in Kerrville.
Online Access to Kerr County Court Records
re:SearchTX at research.txcourts.gov is the main online tool for Kerr County court records. Search by party name or case number to find district and county court cases. The Texas Judicial Branch at txcourts.gov has local court rules and forms for the 216th District. eFileTexas at efiletexas.gov is the required e-filing platform for Texas attorneys including those in Kerr County. The screenshot below shows the re:SearchTX portal at research.txcourts.gov, which covers Kerr County court records and cases statewide. re:SearchTX provides free access to e-filed cases from Kerr County courts, searchable by name or cause number.
Types of Court Records in Kerr County
Kerr County court records cover district court cases (felony criminal, civil over $200,000, family law), county court cases (misdemeanors, probate, civil under $200,000), and Justice of the Peace cases (small claims, Class C misdemeanors). Criminal records include charging documents and sentencing orders. Civil records include petitions and judgments. Family files cover divorce decrees and custody orders. Probate records cover wills and estate administration. Restricted records include juvenile files, adoption records, expunged cases, and sealed orders. These do not appear in public search tools. Call the clerk's office at (830) 792-2281 if you have questions about whether a specific record is available.
Fees for Kerr County Court Records
Plain copies cost $1 per page. Certified copies carry additional fees. Call (830) 792-2281 to confirm current rates. Online searches are free. Fee waivers are available under Texas Rule of Civil Procedure 145 for those who qualify.
County Clerk Records in Kerr County
The Kerr County County Clerk handles a separate set of records from the District Clerk. While the District Clerk focuses on district court cases, the County Clerk is responsible for misdemeanor criminal cases, probate filings, and all official public instruments. These include deeds, mortgages, liens, and other recorded documents that affect property or legal status in the county. Probate records in Kerr County cover estate administration, guardianship proceedings, and mental health cases. When someone passes away with a will, or when a court needs to appoint a guardian, those cases go through the County Clerk. Probate filings are public unless sealed by the court, and you can usually find them through the same online portal used for other county clerk records.
Misdemeanor criminal cases in Kerr County are handled at the county court level. These are less serious criminal charges than felonies but still produce a court record. County court at law records include Class A and B misdemeanor cases. If you are looking for a minor criminal case that did not go to district court, check with the County Clerk in Kerrville. The County Clerk also records official instruments like deeds and liens. These are not court cases but are still public records that can affect property ownership. You can search these records through TexasFile, which indexes county clerk recordings from across Texas. Keep in mind these differ from court case records in how they are filed and where they appear in search results.
Kerr County Court Records Online Portal
The Kerr County District Clerk operates a public records search portal at kerr.tx.publicsearch.us. The portal shown below is the main online tool for finding court records in Kerr County without making a trip to the courthouse in 216th. You can search by party name or cause number and get back case type, filing date, party names, and docket history at no cost. The system covers all records maintained by the District Clerk, including felony criminal cases, civil suits, and family law filings. For records that predate the online system or that require actual document images, you will need to contact the clerk's office in 216th directly.
Use the portal above to run a name or cause number search before visiting 216th. If the case you need does not appear in the local portal, try the statewide re:SearchTX system, which covers all 254 Texas counties and is maintained by the Texas Judicial Branch. For certified copies, plain copies, or documents not available online, contact the Kerr County District Clerk's office in 216th. Bring a photo ID and the cause number if you have it. Mail requests are also accepted if you include a check or money order for the estimated copy fee along with the case details.
Legal Help in Kerr County
The State Bar of Texas referral service is at (800) 252-9690 or texasbar.com. TexasLawHelp at texaslawhelp.org has free guides and court forms. The Texas State Law Library at sll.texas.gov provides free online legal research tools. Lone Star Legal Aid serves Central Texas and can be reached at lonestarlegal.org.
Cities in Kerr County
Kerr County includes Kerrville, Ingram, and Center Point. None of these communities meet the population threshold for a separate city page. All district court matters go through the Kerrville courthouse.
Nearby Counties
These counties border Kerr County in the Texas Hill Country.