Laredo Criminal Court Records
Laredo criminal court records are maintained by Webb County and the City of Laredo depending on the type of case. Felony cases go through the Webb County District Clerk. Misdemeanor cases are handled by the Webb County Clerk. Class C misdemeanors are processed by the Laredo Municipal Court. This page covers each court and how to access records in Laredo.
Laredo Overview
Webb County District Clerk - Felony Records
Felony criminal cases in Laredo are filed with the Webb County District Clerk. Webb County operates several criminal district courts at the courthouse in Laredo. When someone is indicted on a felony charge in Laredo, the case is filed with the District Clerk at the Webb County Courthouse at 1110 Victoria Street in downtown Laredo and tracked through sentencing.
The Webb County District Clerk provides online case access at webbcountytx.gov. You can search by name or cause number. The free re:SearchTX portal also covers Webb County felony cases and shows charges, hearing dates, and case status at no cost.
For in-person requests, go to the Webb County District Clerk at 1110 Victoria Street, Laredo, TX 78040. Staff handle copy requests, certified documents, and expunction petitions under Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Chapter 55.
The re:SearchTX portal covers all Webb County felony cases filed in Laredo and is available free with no account required.
| Office | Webb County District Clerk |
|---|---|
| Address | 1110 Victoria Street Laredo, TX 78040 |
| Phone | (956) 523-4268 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Website | webbcountytx.gov/page/webb.district.clerk |
Laredo Misdemeanor Records
Class A and Class B misdemeanor cases in Laredo are handled by Webb County Courts at Law and maintained by the Webb County Clerk. These cases include DWI, assault, and theft below the felony level. You can search misdemeanor cases through the re:SearchTX portal or contact the Webb County Clerk directly for copies.
Class C misdemeanor cases processed by the Laredo Municipal Court are city records and are separate from the Webb County court system. They are not included in re:SearchTX.
Laredo Municipal Court
The Laredo Municipal Court handles Class C misdemeanor offenses within city limits. This includes traffic citations, city ordinance violations, and similar low-level offenses. The Laredo Municipal Court is located at 712 Zaragoza Street in Laredo.
You can search and pay citations through the Laredo Municipal Court website at cityoflaredo.com/municipalcourt. The court offers deferred disposition for eligible cases. Municipal court records are city records and are separate from Webb County court records.
Laredo Police Department Records
Arrest records and incident reports in Laredo are maintained by the Laredo Police Department Records Unit. LPD handles requests for incident reports, accident reports, and arrest records. You can request records through the LPD records unit online or in person at Laredo police headquarters.
Arrest records show what someone was charged with at booking and are separate from court case files. For a statewide criminal history, the Texas Department of Public Safety offers a name-based search for $3. The FAST fingerprint program provides a more precise result. The Texas sex offender registry lists registered offenders in Laredo by zip code.
What Laredo Criminal Records Contain
A felony criminal case file in Laredo includes documents from every stage of the case. Most records are public under Texas Government Code Chapter 552. Webb County felony files typically include the indictment, arrest warrant, bond documents, pre-trial motions, plea agreement or trial record, final judgment, and sentence. The Webb County District Clerk holds all of these for Laredo felony cases.
The Texas Department of Criminal Justice offender search shows current state prison inmates statewide. For legal help in Laredo, Lone Star Legal Aid provides free civil legal services to qualifying low-income residents. The Texas Bar Find-A-Lawyer tool helps locate attorneys. Self-help guides are at TexasLawHelp.org.
Webb County Criminal Court Records
Laredo is the county seat of Webb County. All felony and misdemeanor criminal cases filed in Laredo go through the Webb County courts. For full courthouse information, district clerk contact details, and more on the Webb County court system, see the Webb County criminal court records page.