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Guadalupe County Court Records

Guadalupe County court records are official documents that detail the history and relevant information about cases that pass through the county’s legal system. They consist of case files and related documents for both criminal and civil cases. Court records are preserved for the purpose of public transparency, judicial accountability, and serving as the court’s official documentation for cases. In addition, they set judicial precedent and may be referenced for legal reforms.

Court records are created and maintained by the clerk or administrator in charge of the courthouse where a particular case was filed. Furthermore, these records are regulated by statutory law, common law, and local court rules. Guadalupe County court records relate to other kinds of public records, such as birth records, marriage records, arrest records, and property records, as they often reference or incorporate information from these records.

Are Guadalupe County Court Records Public?

Although court and judicial records are not subject to the Texas Public Information Act, they are public in accordance with the state’s Open Records Policy. Access to Guadalupe County court records is governed by Rule 12 of the Rules of Judicial Administration. This enables interested persons to inspect and request copies of court records from the relevant record custodian during business hours. However, Rule 12.5 exempts certain records from public access:

  • Juvenile records
  • Sealed or expunged records
  • Certain records related to family law
  • Mental health commitment records
  • Confidential informant personal information
  • Information about ongoing criminal investigation
  • Information about sexual assault and domestic abuse victims
  • Trade secrets and proprietary information
  • Sensitive personal information such as tax identification numbers and social security numbers

What Information is Available in Guadalupe County Court Records?

The following are typical public contents of Guadalupe County court records:

  • Case identification information (case number, case status, and case type)
  • Party information (names of plaintiffs, defendants, respondents, petitioners, respondents, etc)
  • Names of judges, magistrates, and attorneys
  • Probate and estate records
  • Docket and case activity history
  • Orders, judgments, motions, and dispositions
  • Claim amounts

Guadalupe County Court Records Search

Interested individuals can perform a Guadalupe County court record search using any of the following methods:

  • Online Access - Every court in Guadalupe County utilizes the same Records Inquiry portal for online access to their court records. This covers court records for county’s district courts, county constitutional courts, justice of the peace courts, and municipal courts. Searches are performed using case numbers, party names, and attorney names, and can be narrowed down using a filing date range.
  • In-Person Access - In person access to Guadalupe County court records may be achieved during business hours at the courthouse where a case was filed. A requester must possess the full name of a case party, although requests containing the case number are easier to fulfill, as a case party may be involved in multiple cases. Case numbers are unique, making the identification and retrieval of a specific record much easier. Note that a search fee may be assessed.
  • Mail and Phone Requests - Mail and phone request options are available with some courts, although phone calls are often for inquiries. To obtain an actual court record, a request must be in writing and addressed to the relevant court’s presiding officer, such as the district clerk or the county clerk. Requesters are often required to fulfill requirements, such as paying a request fee or mailing in their request alongside a self-addressed stamped envelope. Request processing times vary for different courts and may be up to 10 business days. For request guidelines, contact the relevant clerk’s office by phone.

Fees for Court Records in Guadalupe County

According to the district clerk’s fee schedule, the following fees apply for court record searches:

  • $1.00 per page of certified copy of record (without seal)
  • $5.00 per page of certified copy of record (with seal)
  • $1.00 for first 10 pages for non-certified copy of record

Guadalupe County Courthouse Locations

Guadalupe County’s court system consists of district courts, constitutional county courts, county courts at law, justice of the peace courts, and municipal courts, each having jurisdiction over specific types of cases and distinct geopolitical areas. The Guadalupe County District Court is the county’s trial court with general jurisdiction over civil and criminal cases. Below are the courthouse locations and contact information of courthouses in Guadalupe County:

Guadalupe County 2nd 25th District Court

Guadalupe County Justice Center

211 West Court Street, #209

Seguin, TX 78155

Phone: (830) 303-8873 (Civil/Family/Child Support)

Phone: (830) 303-8877 (Criminal)

Fax: (830) 379-1943

Guadalupe County 25th District Court

Guadalupe County Justice Center

211 West Court Street, #209

Seguin, TX 78155

Phone: (830) 303-8873 (Civil/Family/Child Support)

Phone: (830) 303-8877 (Criminal)

Fax: (830) 379-1943

Guadalupe County 274th District Court

Guadalupe County Justice Center

211 West Court Street, #209

Seguin, TX 78155

Phone: (830) 303-8873 (Civil/Family/Child Support)

Phone: (830) 303-8877 (Criminal)

Fax: (830) 379-1943.

Guadalupe County Constitutional Court

Guadalupe County Justice Center

211 West Court Street

Seguin, TX 78155

Phone: (830) 303-8861 (Criminal)

Phone: (830) 303-4188 ext. 1234 (Civil)

Phone: (830) 303-4188 ext. 1237 (Probate/Guardianship)

Fax: (830) 372-1206.

Guadalupe County Court at Law

Guadalupe County Justice Center

211 West Court Street

Seguin, TX 78155

Phone: (830) 303-8861 (Criminal)

Phone: (830) 303-4188 ext. 1234 (Civil)

Phone: (830) 303-4188 ext. 1237 (Probate/Guardianship)

Fax: (830) 372-1206.

Guadalupe County Justice of the Peace Precinct 1

2405 East US 90

Seguin, TX 78155

Phone: (830) 372-4223

Fax: (830) 379-1599.

Guadalupe County Justice of the Peace Precinct 2

101 East Court Street

Seguin, TX 78155

Phone: (830) 379-2214

Fax: (830) 379-3657.

Guadalupe County Justice of the Peace Precinct 3

1101 Elbel Road, #6

Schertz, TX 78154

Phone: (210) 945-6685

Fax: (210) 945-8544.

Guadalupe County Justice of the Peace Precinct 4

11144 FM 725

Seguin, TX 78155

Phone: (830) 372-8916.

Fax: (830) 372-8924

Cibolo Municipal Court

200 South Main Street

PO Box 826

Cibolo, TX 78108

Phone: (210) 658-7324.

Marion Municipal Court

PO Box 158

Marion, TX 78124

Phone: (830) 914-2391

Fax: (830) 420-4460.

Schertz Municipal Court

1400 Schertz Pkwy

Schertz, TX 78154

Phone: 210-619-1500.

Seguin Municipal Court

660 South Highway 46

Seguin, TX 78155

Phone: (830) 401-2325

Fax: (830) 401-2772.

Criminal Records Access in Guadalupe County

Guadalupe County criminal records, depending on the specific kind of record being sought after, are obtainable from the district clerk’s or the county sheriff’s office through various means provided by each office, including phone, in-person, mail-in requests, and online. For official state-level criminal history checks, contact the Criminal History Inquiry Unit of the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS). The online search option provided by this agency requires a $1.00 search fee, with the record subject’s full name as the primary search parameter. Entering a date of birth helps to further narrow down the search.

The DPS also allows name-based searches for conviction information via the Criminal History Conviction Name Search portal. This portal furnishes a user with arrests, prosecutions, and case dispositions for persons arrested for class B misdemeanor offenses or greater. Interested users must create an account and purchase ’credits’ to perform a search.

County criminal case records are available through the county’s Criminal Case Records inquiry platform. To search this online database, a user must enter the case number assigned to the case in question. Additional information that may enhance a search includes a filing date range and the case status. The District Clerk’s Office may be visited during business hours for in-person record requests.

Guadalupe County Probate Records

Guadalupe County probate records are court documents filed in relation to matters handled by the probate court, such as wills, guardianships, conservatorships, estate administrations, and trusts. In Guadalupe County, probate matters are heard at County Courts at Law. Probate court records are generally assumed public, although certain documents filed during probate, e.g., certain guardianship, juvenile, and trust records, are confidential.

Probate records, such as estate records, wills and probate filings, orders, case dockets, motions, claims, and notices are public and may be obtained at the clerk’s office or online (on the Guadalupe County Records Inquiry website). Due to the sensitive nature of certain probate documents, a record seeker may need to visit the record custodian’s office during business hours to inspect them in person. Non-public probate filings remain accessible to case parties and are only obtainable in person at the courthouse.

Guadalupe County Family Court Records

There is no dedicated family court in Guadalupe County. Family law matters, which include divorce, child custody, adoption, paternity, protective orders, and spousal support, are handled by the county’s district courts. Case records are public and are available through the district clerk’s office or the Guadalupe County Records Inquiry portal. Family case records on this website are searched using a case number, a party’s name, or an attorney’s name.

Inquiries regarding copies maintained by the clerk’s office may be channelled to (830) 303-8873. Requesters may also file their requests electronically. To obtain certified copies, an individual may either visit the district clerk’s office in person or by mail using a pre-stamped envelope.

Federal Court Records in Guadalupe County

The Texas Western District Court has jurisdiction over federal cases that originate from Guadalupe County. These are cases that involve the violation of federal law, e.g., civil right violations, federal tax disputes, bankruptcy cases, terrorism-related offenses, and federal firearms violations. Cases filed at this court may be viewed online using the PACER (Public Access to Court Electronic Records) system.

Interested persons must first register a PACER account. While account registration is free, a fee is required to access records:

  • $0.10 per page
  • $3.00 per document
  • $2.40 per audio file

Case parties who receive a Notice of Electronic or Notice of Docket Activity from a court are allowed free access. Alternatively, records may be viewed for free at any federal courthouse.

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