Stonewall County Court Records

Stonewall County court records are filed with the District Clerk and County Clerk in Aspermont, the county seat in West Texas. With about 1,400 residents, Stonewall County is among the smallest counties in Texas by population. Court cases are processed through the 39th Judicial District. All civil, criminal, and family filings are kept at the Aspermont courthouse. The county court system here covers felony cases, civil lawsuits above the county threshold, family law, misdemeanors, and probate. Online search is available at stonewall.tx.publicsearch.us and through the statewide re:SearchTX portal. In-person requests can be made at the courthouse in Aspermont during regular business hours.

County Clerk Records in Stonewall County

The Stonewall 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 Stonewall 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 Stonewall 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 Aspermont. 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.

Stonewall County District Clerk

The Stonewall County District Clerk handles all court filings in Aspermont. The 39th Judicial District covers Stonewall, Haskell, Kent, and Throckmorton counties. The clerk's office processes felony criminal cases, civil suits above the county court threshold, and all family law matters. For a small county like this, the district and county clerk duties are sometimes handled by the same office. The courthouse is at 510 S. Broadway, Aspermont, TX 79502. Call (940) 989-3393 to reach the clerk. Office hours are Monday through Friday during regular business hours. Bring a case number or party names if you need to review records in person. Plain copy fees are $1 per page.

The TexasFile portal indexes Stonewall County county clerk records. The screenshot below shows the TexasFile search interface at texasfile.com, which offers free searches of public filings. TexasFile lets you search Stonewall County public records including deeds and other official filings at no cost for basic access.

Types of Stonewall County Court Records

Court records in Stonewall County include district court cases, county court filings, and Justice of the Peace records. District court records cover felony criminal cases, civil suits above the county court limit, and all family law matters. County court records include misdemeanor cases, probate, and smaller civil suits. JP courts handle small claims and Class C violations. Criminal files include charges, indictments, and sentencing orders. Civil records include petitions and final judgments. Family law records cover divorce and custody orders. Probate records include wills and estate filings. Under Texas Supreme Court Rule 12, most records are public. Sealed and juvenile records are not available through regular searches.

How to Search Stonewall County Court Records

Start with re:SearchTX at research.txcourts.gov for free statewide court record searches. The Texas Judicial Branch operates this tool and it covers e-filed cases from courts across Texas. For county clerk records, use TexasFile at texasfile.com. To review records in person, visit the courthouse at 510 S. Broadway in Aspermont. Mail requests go to the District Clerk at that address. Include case number, party names, the documents you need, and payment for copies. The Texas Judicial Branch website has contact info for all Texas courts. The Texas State Law Library has online research tools for public use.

Stonewall County Court Records Online Portal

The Stonewall County District Clerk operates a public records search portal at stonewall.tx.publicsearch.us. The portal shown below is the main online tool for finding court records in Stonewall County without making a trip to the courthouse in 39th. 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 39th directly.

Use the portal above to run a name or cause number search before visiting 39th. 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 Stonewall County District Clerk's office in 39th. 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.

Cities in Stonewall County

Aspermont is the county seat of Stonewall County. No cities in this county meet the population threshold for a dedicated city page.

All court cases in Stonewall County are filed at the Aspermont courthouse.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Stonewall County in West Texas. Each has its own clerk and court records system.