Kleberg County Court Records

Kleberg County court records are filed at the courthouse in Kingsville, the county seat of this South Texas county. The county has a population of around 32,000 and is home to Texas A&M University-Kingsville as well as Naval Air Station Kingsville. Civil, criminal, and family court records are public under Texas law and can be searched online or in person at the Kingsville courthouse. Cases in Kleberg County go through the district court for felony charges, civil lawsuits, and family matters, and through the county court for misdemeanor cases and probate. The county portal at kleberg.tx.publicsearch.us gives free online access to case information. For certified copies or full document access, contact the District Clerk in Kingsville.

Kleberg County District Clerk

The Kleberg County District Clerk handles all district court filings in the 79th Judicial District. The office manages felony criminal cases, civil suits over $200,000, and family law matters. The courthouse is at 700 East King Avenue, Kingsville, TX 78363. Phone: (361) 595-8548. Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Kingsville is the county seat and the largest city in Kleberg County. The city is a regional center for South Texas and home to Texas A&M University-Kingsville. The District Clerk's office handles a steady volume of civil and family court cases. For online searches of Kleberg County court records, use re:SearchTX at research.txcourts.gov.

The screenshot below shows the re:SearchTX portal at research.txcourts.gov, the statewide tool for finding Kleberg County court records at no cost. re:SearchTX covers e-filed cases from Kleberg County and hundreds of other Texas courts for free.

Kleberg County Clerk

The Kleberg County Clerk maintains misdemeanor cases, probate records, deeds, marriage licenses, and other public filings. Property and deed records for Kleberg County can be searched free through TexasFile at texasfile.com. For certified copies or probate records, contact the County Clerk's office at the Kingsville courthouse.

Online Access to Kleberg County Court Records

re:SearchTX at research.txcourts.gov is the primary online tool for Kleberg 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 rules and forms. eFileTexas at efiletexas.gov handles e-filing for attorneys in Kleberg County courts. The screenshot below shows the Texas Judicial Branch website, which provides court rules and forms for all Texas courts including those in Kleberg County. The Texas Judicial Branch site links to local court rules and contact information for Kleberg County and the 79th Judicial District.

Types of Court Records in Kleberg County

Kleberg 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 and custody. Probate records include wills and estate filings. Restricted records include juvenile files, adoption records, sealed cases, and expunged records. Call the clerk's office at (361) 595-8548 if you have questions about a specific case.

Fees for Kleberg County Court Records

Plain copies cost $1 per page. Certified copies carry additional fees. Call (361) 595-8548 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 Kleberg County

The Kleberg 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 Kleberg 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 Kleberg 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 Kingsville. 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.

Kleberg County Court Records Online Portal

The Kleberg County District Clerk operates a public records search portal at kleberg.tx.publicsearch.us. The portal shown below is the main online tool for finding court records in Kleberg County without making a trip to the courthouse in 79th. 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 79th directly.

Use the portal above to run a name or cause number search before visiting 79th. 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 Kleberg County District Clerk's office in 79th. 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 Kleberg County

Lone Star Legal Aid serves South Texas including Kleberg County. Visit lonestarlegal.org or call (800) 733-8394. The State Bar referral service is at (800) 252-9690 or texasbar.com. TexasLawHelp at texaslawhelp.org has free guides and court forms.

Cities in Kleberg County

Kleberg County includes Kingsville and Ricardo. None of these communities meet the population threshold for a separate city page. All district court cases in the county are handled at the Kingsville courthouse.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Kleberg County in South Texas.