Find McCulloch County Criminal Court Records
McCulloch County criminal court records are maintained by the District Clerk in Brady, Texas. The office handles felony case filings for the 452nd Judicial District and works in close coordination with the county court for misdemeanor matters. Brady is the county seat and the only significant city in this rural Central Texas county. You can search records online through re:SearchTX, visit the courthouse in person, or mail a written request to the clerk in Brady.
McCulloch County Overview
McCulloch County District Clerk
The McCulloch County District Clerk is on N. High Street in Brady. This office files and maintains all felony criminal case records for the county. McCulloch County is served by the 452nd Judicial District. The clerk staff is small, as is typical for rural Central Texas counties, but records are well maintained and staff can help you locate cases by name or cause number.
Because McCulloch County is small, the district court may share resources or schedule with other counties in the same judicial district. Felony cases such as drug offenses, burglary, robbery, and aggravated assault are heard in the district court here. All related documents are filed with the District Clerk, from the indictment through sentencing and any post-conviction motions.
For expunction petitions under Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Chapter 55, file with the District Clerk's office. Call ahead to confirm current requirements and processing time.
| Office | McCulloch County District Clerk |
|---|---|
| Address | 101 N. High Street Brady, TX 76825 |
| Phone | (325) 597-2511 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
How to Search McCulloch County Criminal Records
The re:SearchTX portal is the best starting point for an online search. It is free, requires no login, and covers McCulloch County district court filings. You can search by defendant name, cause number, or attorney. The portal shows charge details, case status, filing date, and a list of documents on file.
Older records from McCulloch County may not appear in the portal. If you need records from cases that were filed before the portal was implemented, contact the District Clerk directly at (325) 597-2511. Staff can pull records from archived files and tell you the cost for copies before you make a formal request.
The re:SearchTX portal, operated by the Texas Office of Court Administration, gives free public access to McCulloch County criminal filings.
The portal pulls live data from Texas courts statewide and is updated as new documents are filed with each clerk's office.
The Texas DPS Criminal History Search provides a statewide name-based report for $3. For fingerprint-certified results, the FAST program through DPS is available. To search in person in Brady, bring a valid photo ID to the District Clerk at 101 N. High Street.
McCulloch County Misdemeanor Records
Class A and Class B misdemeanor cases in McCulloch County are filed in the county court and kept by the County Clerk. Common misdemeanor charges at this level include DWI first offense, assault causing bodily injury, and theft under a threshold dollar amount. The County Clerk and District Clerk are separate offices. Contact the county court clerk if the case you need is a misdemeanor.
Class C misdemeanors are not held by the County or District Clerk. Those go to justice of the peace or municipal courts, which maintain their own records. If you need a Class C citation or charge from McCulloch County, contact the JP precinct that covers the area where the offense occurred. The District Clerk at (325) 597-2511 can tell you which court handled a specific matter if you are unsure.
McCulloch County Arrest Records
The McCulloch County Sheriff's Office handles arrests throughout the county and maintains jail booking records. A booking record shows the arrested person's name, charges at booking, the date and time, and basic identifying information. These records are separate from court files. An arrest does not reflect conviction. Check the court record to find out the outcome of a case after someone was booked.
The Texas Department of Criminal Justice offender search lets you look up people currently in state custody or recently released from Texas prisons. The Texas sex offender registry, run by the Department of Public Safety, covers registered offenders statewide by name and county. Both are free and publicly available online.
What McCulloch County Criminal Records Contain
Criminal court files in McCulloch County reflect the full history of a case from filing to resolution. Common documents found in these records include:
- Indictment or information listing the charges
- Warrant or capias documents
- Bond orders and conditions of release
- Motions from defense and prosecution
- Court orders and rulings by the judge
- Plea agreement if applicable
- Final judgment and sentencing details
- Probation or community supervision terms
Most criminal records are public under Texas Government Code Chapter 552. Records involving juveniles, sealed cases, and expunged matters are not available. Ask the clerk before submitting a request if you have questions about whether a specific record is open.
Fees and Access in McCulloch County
Copy fees at the McCulloch County District Clerk are $1 per page. Certified copies require an additional $5 fee. For mail requests, include a money order and call ahead to confirm the current process. The re:SearchTX portal is free. The DPS name-based search costs $3. Free court forms are available at txcourts.gov/rules-forms.
If you need legal help, TexasLawHelp.org provides free guides on expunctions and record access. The Texas Bar Find-A-Lawyer directory can help you find a licensed attorney in the Central Texas area. Lone Star Legal Aid serves this region and may help eligible low-income residents with civil matters related to criminal records.
Cities in McCulloch County
Brady is the county seat and the only significant city in McCulloch County. All criminal court cases filed in the county are processed through the courts in Brady. The county is rural. There are no other cities in McCulloch County with qualifying pages on this site.
Nearby Counties
McCulloch County is in Central Texas. Bordering counties each have their own court systems. For records from neighboring areas, see San Saba County, Mills County, Coleman County, Menard County, Mason County, Concho County, or Runnels County.