Guadalupe County Criminal Court Records

Guadalupe County criminal court records are filed and maintained at the courthouse in Seguin, Texas. The District Clerk manages all felony criminal case records while the County Clerk handles Class A and B misdemeanor files. You can search Guadalupe County criminal records by case party name, defendant name, attorney name, or business name through the available public access terminals at the courthouse, or use the free re:SearchTX portal to search online. Guadalupe County is part of the fast-growing San Antonio metro area, making its court system one of the busier ones in Central Texas.

Guadalupe County District Clerk

The Guadalupe County District Clerk maintains all felony criminal court records in the county. This office processes grand jury indictments, manages the criminal docket, and stores judgments and sentences from the district court. The courthouse is at 101 E. Court Street in Seguin. Public access terminals are available at the courthouse, allowing you to search by case party name, business name, defendant name, or attorney name without staff assistance.

Guadalupe County is one of the fastest growing counties in Texas, which has led to a significant volume of criminal court cases. The county handles cases from communities including Seguin, Schertz, New Braunfels (which spans into Comal County), and Cibolo. The District Clerk processes in-person and mail requests. For expunction petitions, Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Chapter 55 governs eligibility and process. An expunction order removes a record from public access and requires agencies to destroy their copies of the file.

How to Search Guadalupe County Criminal Records

The Guadalupe County District Clerk's office has public access terminals in the courthouse that let you search criminal case records by case party name, defendant name, attorney name, or business name. This is a good option if you are in the area and want to do a direct records check without staff assistance. The terminals are available during courthouse hours.

For online access from home, the free re:SearchTX portal from the Texas Office of Court Administration covers Guadalupe County district court records. You can search by name or cause number and see case status, charges, and dates without creating an account.

The re:SearchTX portal pictured above provides free statewide public access to court records operated by the Texas Office of Court Administration, and it includes Guadalupe County criminal case data.

For a statewide criminal history report, the DPS Criminal History Search costs $3 per name. When you need the highest accuracy, use the FAST fingerprint-based program.

Guadalupe County Misdemeanor Records

Class A and Class B misdemeanor cases in Guadalupe County go through the County Courts at Law and are stored by the County Clerk. Given the county's growing population, Guadalupe County handles a large volume of misdemeanor cases each year. These include DWI charges, low-level assault, theft below the felony threshold, and similar offenses. The County Clerk is in the same courthouse in Seguin as the District Clerk.

To get misdemeanor records from Guadalupe County, contact the County Clerk by phone or in person. They can search by name or cause number. Class C misdemeanor cases are handled at the municipal court or justice of the peace level and are not part of the County Clerk's system. You need to contact the specific court where the Class C case was heard.

Note: Class C misdemeanor records are held by individual municipal and justice of the peace courts, not the County Clerk or District Clerk.

Guadalupe County Arrest Records

The Guadalupe County Sheriff's Office maintains arrest records for the county. Every time someone is booked into the county jail in Seguin, the sheriff creates a booking record with the person's name, charges at arrest, and date of booking. That arrest record is a separate document from any court case that follows. An arrest alone does not indicate guilt. The arrest record shows only what was alleged at the time of booking, not the final court result.

For current Guadalupe County jail information, contact the Sheriff's Office. For statewide prison records, use the TDCJ offender search. The DPS sex offender registry is a free public database listing registered offenders by county and address. Both state resources are available online at no cost.

What Guadalupe County Criminal Records Contain

Criminal case files in Guadalupe County follow the standard Texas pattern. They start with the charging instrument and grow as the case moves through the system. A felony case begins with a grand jury indictment. A misdemeanor case begins with an information filed by the prosecutor. Each hearing, motion, and order adds to the file.

Common documents in a Guadalupe County criminal case file:

• Indictment or information charging the offense
• Arrest warrant and probable cause affidavit
• Bond order and conditions of release
• Plea agreement or jury trial records
• Judgment and sentence of the court
• Community supervision terms if probation was ordered

The first copy of any record costs $5.00 in Guadalupe County. Additional pages after the first ten are $0.10 per page. Most criminal court records are open to the public under Texas Government Code Chapter 552. Sealed records include juvenile cases and some mental health evaluations. Expunged records will not appear in any public search. The Texas Attorney General oversees the Public Information Act and can advise on how to submit a formal request.

Fees and Record Access in Guadalupe County

Guadalupe County charges $5.00 for the first copy of a record. Pages beyond the first ten are $0.10 per page. Certified copies carry an additional certification fee. You can get records in person at the courthouse at 101 E. Court Street in Seguin, or by mailing a written request with payment to the District Clerk's office.

Online access through re:SearchTX is free for basic case information. The DPS name-based criminal history search is $3. The DPS Crime Records Service page provides details on all available search options. The public access terminals at the courthouse are also free to use during business hours.

Note: Call the Guadalupe County District Clerk at (830) 303-8856 to confirm the current fee schedule before submitting any mail request.

Legal Resources in Guadalupe County

Lone Star Legal Aid serves low-income Texans in the South Central Texas area, which includes Guadalupe County. They may be able to assist with expunction petitions and other criminal record matters. For licensed attorney referrals, use the Texas Bar Find-A-Lawyer tool to search by county and practice area.

Free self-help guides on expunction, criminal records access, and the court process in Texas are available at TexasLawHelp.org. Everything is written in plain language. The Texas Public Information Act also gives you the right to request records from the Guadalupe County Sheriff's Office and other county agencies.

Cities in Guadalupe County

Guadalupe County includes Seguin as the county seat and several fast-growing communities in the San Antonio metro area. All criminal cases from across the county are processed through the courts in Seguin.

Other communities in Guadalupe County include Schertz, Cibolo, and Marion. New Braunfels spans both Guadalupe and Comal counties. All criminal cases from these communities go through the Guadalupe County courts in Seguin.

Nearby Counties

Guadalupe County is in Central Texas between San Antonio and Austin. Neighboring counties each have their own court records systems. Surrounding counties include Bexar County, Comal County, Caldwell County, Gonzales County, and Wilson County.