Kimble County Court Records
Kimble County court records are filed at the courthouse in Junction, the county seat of this Hill Country county in Central Texas. With a population of around 4,500, Kimble County handles a small volume of civil, criminal, and family cases. Records are public under Texas law and can be accessed at the courthouse or through statewide online tools. The county court system here covers felony cases, civil lawsuits above the county threshold, family law, misdemeanors, and probate. Online search is available at kimble.tx.publicsearch.us and through the statewide re:SearchTX portal. In-person requests can be made at the courthouse in Junction during regular business hours.
Kimble County Overview
Kimble County District Clerk
The Kimble County District Clerk handles district court filings in the 198th Judicial District. The office manages felony criminal cases, civil suits over $200,000, and family law matters. The courthouse is at 501 Main Street, Junction, TX 76849. Phone: (325) 446-3353. Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The 198th is a multi-county district, so confirm court dates with the clerk's office. Junction sits at the confluence of the North and South Llano Rivers in the Hill Country. The town is a small county seat that serves as the government center for Kimble County. Court records here cover the same categories as any Texas county, and the public access rules under Texas Supreme Court Rule 12 apply. To search cases online, start with re:SearchTX at research.txcourts.gov.
The screenshot below shows the re:SearchTX portal at research.txcourts.gov, the statewide tool for finding Kimble County court records online at no cost.
re:SearchTX covers e-filed cases from Kimble County and hundreds of other Texas courts.
| Office | Kimble County District Clerk |
|---|---|
| Address | 501 Main Street, Junction, TX 76849 |
| Phone | (325) 446-3353 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Judicial District | 198th |
Kimble County Clerk
The Kimble County Clerk maintains misdemeanor records, probate files, deeds, and other official public records. Property records can be searched online through TexasFile at texasfile.com. For certified copies or probate matters, contact the County Clerk's office in Junction.
Searching Kimble County Court Records Online
re:SearchTX at research.txcourts.gov covers Kimble County court records and is free to use. Search by party name or case number. The Texas Judicial Branch at txcourts.gov has local rules and contact info for the 198th District. eFileTexas at efiletexas.gov handles e-filing for attorneys in Texas courts.
Types of Court Records in Kimble County
Kimble County records include district court cases (felony criminal, civil over $200,000, family law), county court cases (misdemeanors, probate), and Justice of the Peace cases. Criminal records include charging documents and sentencing orders. Civil records include petitions and judgments. Family files cover divorce and custody. Probate records cover wills and estate matters. Restricted records include juvenile files, adoption records, sealed cases, and expunged records. Call (325) 446-3353 if you need help locating a specific case.
Fees for Kimble County Court Records
Plain copies cost $1 per page. Certified copies carry additional fees. Call (325) 446-3353 for current rates. Online searches through re:SearchTX are free. Fee waivers are available under Texas Rule of Civil Procedure 145.
County Clerk Records in Kimble County
The Kimble 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 Kimble 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 Kimble 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 Junction. 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.
Kimble County Court Records Online Portal
The Kimble County District Clerk operates a public records search portal at kimble.tx.publicsearch.us. The portal shown below is the main online tool for finding court records in Kimble County without making a trip to the courthouse in 198th. 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 198th directly.
Use the portal above to run a name or cause number search before visiting 198th. 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 Kimble County District Clerk's office in 198th. 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 Kimble County
The State Bar of Texas at (800) 252-9690 or texasbar.com can help you find an attorney. TexasLawHelp at texaslawhelp.org provides free guides and forms. Lone Star Legal Aid serves this region and can be reached at lonestarlegal.org.
Cities in Kimble County
Kimble County includes Junction, the county seat. No cities in Kimble County meet the population threshold for a separate city page. All court matters are handled at the Junction courthouse.
Nearby Counties
These counties border Kimble County in the Hill Country.