Llano County Criminal Court Records
Llano County criminal court records are maintained at the courthouse in Llano, Texas. The District Clerk keeps all felony criminal case files and the County Clerk manages Class A and B misdemeanor records. Records can be searched online through the statewide re:SearchTX portal, requested by mail, or accessed in person at the Llano County courthouse on the north bank of the Llano River.
Llano County Overview
Llano County District Clerk
The Llano County District Clerk is the official keeper of felony criminal case records for the county. When a grand jury returns an indictment or a criminal information is filed, the clerk opens a case file, assigns a cause number, and tracks the matter through every hearing, motion, and final disposition. The clerk also stores appellate filings and processes petitions for expunction and non-disclosure.
Llano County sits in the Texas Hill Country and is part of the 33rd Judicial District. Cases come from the city of Llano, the smaller communities of Kingsland and Sunrise Beach, and the wide rural stretches between them. The county sees a fair amount of seasonal visitors given its proximity to Lake Lyndon B. Johnson and Lake Buchanan, which can affect the types of cases filed each year.
| Office | Llano County District Clerk |
|---|---|
| Address | 832 W. State Street Llano, TX 78643 |
| Phone | (325) 247-4455 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
How to Search Llano County Criminal Records
The re:SearchTX portal is the main free tool for searching Llano County criminal cases online. The system is managed by the Texas Office of Court Administration and covers both district court felony cases and county court misdemeanor cases statewide. Search by defendant name, cause number, or attorney. Results include the charge, court, key dates, and case status. Documents are available for many recent cases.
The screenshot below shows the re:SearchTX search interface used to find Texas criminal court records.
The tool at research.txcourts.gov is free and does not require an account to use. For cases not yet in the online system or for older paper-only records, contact the District Clerk's office at (325) 247-4455. Mail requests should include the defendant's full name, cause number if you have it, approximate filing year, description of records needed, and payment by check or money order.
The Texas DPS Criminal History portal provides a statewide criminal history search that includes Llano County arrests and dispositions. Self-searches are free on the DPS site. Third-party searches carry a small fee.
Misdemeanor Records in Llano County
Class A and B misdemeanor cases are filed in Llano County Court and managed by the Llano County Clerk. These cases include charges like first-offense DWI, theft in lower dollar ranges, assault causing bodily injury, and similar offenses. The County Clerk's office shares the courthouse building with the District Clerk in Llano.
Re:SearchTX covers county court cases alongside district court cases. You can use the same search to find either type. When requesting copies of misdemeanor documents, contact the County Clerk rather than the District Clerk. Both offices are in the same building but handle separate dockets and different sets of records.
Class C misdemeanors, including traffic violations and municipal code infractions, go through Justice of the Peace courts and through the Llano municipal court. Those records are held by the individual court, not by the County Clerk's office.
Arrest Records and Criminal History
The Llano County Sheriff's Office covers the unincorporated parts of the county, which includes most of the rural lakeside communities. The Llano Police Department handles arrests inside the city of Llano. All arrestees are processed through the county jail. Booking records can be checked through the jail or the sheriff's department.
The Texas DPS Criminal History portal is the best source for a comprehensive criminal history covering Llano County and all other Texas jurisdictions. The system combines arrest data and disposition records submitted by agencies and courts statewide. Self-searches are free. Third-party searches require a fee. Certified reports for licensing purposes use the FAST fingerprint program.
The Texas Sex Offender Registry lets you search for registered sex offenders in Llano County. The TDCJ offender search covers individuals currently or previously incarcerated in the Texas state prison system following a conviction anywhere in Texas.
What You Will Find in a Criminal Case File
A Llano County criminal case file contains the documents produced at each stage of the proceeding. Cases that resolved quickly through a guilty plea tend to have shorter files. Contested matters generate much larger records. Common documents in a criminal case file include:
- Grand jury indictment or criminal information stating the charge
- Arrest warrant and supporting probable cause affidavit
- Bond paperwork and conditions of pretrial release
- Pretrial motions from both sides and court responses
- Court orders and rulings by the judge
- Plea agreement and judicial acceptance of the plea
- Final judgment and sentence
- Probation or community supervision terms if applicable
- Restitution orders where a victim suffered financial loss
- Appellate filings if the case was appealed
Records expunged under Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Chapter 55 are removed from public view following a court order. Juvenile files are sealed. The clerk can confirm a record is unavailable but is generally not able to explain the reason.
Fees and How to Get Copies
Copies from the Llano County District Clerk cost $1 per page. Certified copies carry an added certification fee. For large case files, call first to get an estimate of the page count and total cost. Some documents may be available electronically, which can reduce the overall fee and turnaround time.
Mail requests should go to the Llano County District Clerk at 832 W. State Street, Llano, TX 78643. Include the defendant's full name, cause number if known, an approximate filing date, and a description of what you need. Include payment by check or money order. For misdemeanor records, mail to the Llano County Clerk at the same address.
Free legal information on expunctions and non-disclosures is available at TexasLawHelp.org. Lone Star Legal Aid assists qualifying residents in Central Texas. To find a licensed criminal defense attorney, use the State Bar of Texas referral service.
Cities in Llano County
Llano County includes the city of Llano (county seat), Kingsland, Sunrise Beach Village, and a number of small lakeside communities. None of these communities exceed the population threshold for a dedicated city page. All criminal court records for Llano County addresses are filed at the courthouse in the city of Llano.
Nearby Counties
Llano County is surrounded by several Hill Country counties. Find criminal court records in surrounding areas at: Mason County, Gillespie County, Blanco County, Burnet County, San Saba County, Kimble County, and Menard County.