New Braunfels Criminal Court Records
New Braunfels criminal court records are maintained by Comal County, where New Braunfels serves as the county seat. Felony cases go to the Comal County District Clerk. Misdemeanor cases are handled by the Comal County Clerk. Class C misdemeanors are processed by the New Braunfels Municipal Court.
New Braunfels Overview
Comal County District Clerk - Felony Records
Felony criminal cases in New Braunfels are filed with the Comal County District Clerk. New Braunfels is the county seat of Comal County, so the courthouse is located in the city. The District Clerk's office is at 150 N. Seguin Avenue in downtown New Braunfels. When someone is indicted on a felony charge in New Braunfels, the case is filed here and tracked through sentencing and any post-conviction proceedings.
The Comal County District Clerk provides online case access through the county's portal. You can search by name or cause number to find active and closed cases. The free re:SearchTX portal also covers Comal County felony cases and shows charges, hearing dates, and current status at no cost. No account is needed.
For in-person requests, go to the Comal County District Clerk at 150 N. Seguin Avenue, New Braunfels, TX 78130. Staff handle copy requests, certified documents, and expunction petitions under Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Chapter 55. Expunctions remove a record from public view when eligibility requirements are met.
The re:SearchTX portal covers all Comal County felony cases including those from New Braunfels and is free to search with no registration required.
| Office | Comal County District Clerk |
|---|---|
| Address | 150 N. Seguin Avenue New Braunfels, TX 78130 |
| Phone | (830) 221-1230 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
New Braunfels Misdemeanor Records
Class A and Class B misdemeanor cases in New Braunfels are handled by Comal County Courts at Law and maintained by the Comal County Clerk. These cases include DWI, assault, and theft below felony thresholds. You can search through the re:SearchTX portal or contact the Comal County Clerk directly for copies of records.
Class C misdemeanor cases handled by the New Braunfels Municipal Court are city records and are not part of the Comal County court system. Traffic tickets and city ordinance violations go through the municipal court rather than the county clerk.
Comal County has grown quickly over the past decade, and its court system has expanded to handle the increased caseload. If you are looking for a case from several years ago, the re:SearchTX portal goes back many years and is a good starting point for both active and historical records.
New Braunfels Municipal Court
The New Braunfels Municipal Court handles Class C misdemeanor offenses within city limits. Traffic citations, city code violations, and similar low-level matters are all processed here. The New Braunfels Municipal Court is located at City Hall, 550 Landa Street in New Braunfels.
You can pay citations and look up fines through the city's online payment portal. The court offers deferred disposition for eligible cases. Municipal court records are city records and are separate from Comal County court records. Certified copies of municipal court records must be requested directly from the city court clerk.
New Braunfels Police Department Records
Arrest records and incident reports in New Braunfels are maintained by the New Braunfels Police Department. NBPD handles requests for incident reports, accident reports, and arrest records through its Records Division. You can submit requests online or in person at NBPD headquarters at 424 S. Castell Avenue.
An arrest record shows what someone was charged with at booking. It is separate from the court case file, which shows how the case was resolved. Both may appear on background checks. 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 thorough result. The Texas sex offender registry lists registered offenders in New Braunfels by zip code.
What New Braunfels Criminal Records Contain
A felony criminal case file for New Braunfels offenses includes documents from every stage of the case. Most records are public under Texas Government Code Chapter 552. Comal County felony files typically include the indictment, arrest warrant, bond documents, pre-trial motions, plea agreement or trial record, final judgment, and sentence. The Comal County District Clerk holds all of these.
Some records may be restricted. Juvenile records are confidential under Texas law. If a case was expunged or subject to an order of nondisclosure, those records are not available through public searches. Victims' personal information in case files may also be redacted before public access is granted.
The Texas Department of Criminal Justice offender search shows current state prison inmates statewide. For legal help in New Braunfels, 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.
Comal County Criminal Court Records
New Braunfels is the county seat of Comal County. All felony and misdemeanor criminal cases filed in New Braunfels go through the Comal County courts, which are located in the city. For full courthouse information, district clerk contact details, and more on the Comal County court system, see the Comal County criminal court records page.