Blanco County Criminal History Records

Blanco County criminal history records are kept by the District Clerk, County Clerk, and Sheriff's Office in Johnson City, Texas. This page covers how to find felony and misdemeanor case files, look up arrest records, and request certified court documents from the agencies that handle criminal records in this Texas Hill Country county.

Blanco County District Court Records

The District Clerk is the main office for felony criminal records in Blanco County. This office serves the 33rd District Court and keeps all felony case files. Those records include grand jury indictments, judgments, sentencing orders, and all documents related to serious criminal prosecutions. If someone was charged with a felony in Blanco County, the case file is at the District Clerk's office in Johnson City.

You can visit the District Clerk at the Blanco County Courthouse during regular business hours. Staff can search by case number or defendant name. Certified copies are available for a fee set under Texas Government Code. Felony conviction records are kept permanently under state retention rules. The District Clerk also reports all felony convictions to the Texas DPS Crime Records Service for the statewide criminal history database.

Misdemeanor Criminal Records in Blanco County

Misdemeanor cases in Blanco County go through the County Court, and the County Clerk holds those records. Class A and Class B misdemeanor files are kept here, including complaints, judgments, fines, and community supervision orders. Access is available under the Texas Public Information Act. Certified copies cost a fee set by state law. The County Clerk also maintains Commissioners Court records and reports misdemeanor conviction data to DPS for the statewide database.

Blanco County Sheriff Arrest Records

The Blanco County Sheriff's Office handles law enforcement for the county. They maintain arrest records, incident reports, jail booking records, and warrant files. Anyone arrested in unincorporated Blanco County will have a record at the Sheriff's Office.

The Sheriff runs the county jail. Records include booking photos, physical descriptions, charges, bond amounts, and release dates. All arrest data is sent to DPS for the statewide criminal history database. Warrant records, including active and served warrants, are tracked by the office. Public information requests are processed under the Texas Public Information Act.

The Blanco County Sheriff's Office participates in NCIC and TCIC for statewide and interstate information sharing. Deputies generate offense reports and investigative case files for incidents in the county. Traffic accident reports and civil process records also follow state retention schedules. Active investigation files may be withheld, but closed case files and arrest logs are generally available on request.

Blanco County is a growing Hill Country county near Austin, and the Sheriff's Office handles a mix of rural property crimes, traffic-related offenses, and cases involving visitors to the area's recreational sites.

Blanco County Official Records Portal

The Blanco County official website has contact information for all county offices that handle criminal records, including the District Clerk, County Clerk, and Sheriff's Office.

Most in-person records requests are handled at the Johnson City courthouse. The county website can help you find the right office before your visit.

Texas Statewide Criminal History Search

Blanco County criminal history data feeds into the statewide Texas Computerized Criminal History (CCH) system run by Texas DPS Crime Records Service. For a statewide search beyond Blanco County, you can request a name-based or fingerprint-based search from DPS. The re:SearchTX portal from the Texas courts also lets you search court cases statewide by name or case number at no cost for basic information. Records from before the 1990s may not be in the online system and may require a visit to the courthouse.

Texas Laws Governing Criminal Records

Criminal record access in Blanco County follows Texas law. The Texas Government Code Chapter 411 sets the rules for criminal history access. The Texas Public Information Act (Chapter 552) governs access to government records broadly. Court records are generally public. Some can be sealed. Juvenile records are restricted. Expunction orders under Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Chapter 66 can remove records from public access. The Texas Penal Code Chapter 12 covers offense classifications. For questions about public information rights, contact the Texas Attorney General's Open Government Division.

Offender Records and TDCJ

For Blanco County residents convicted of felonies and sentenced to state prison, records are also held by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. TDCJ has an online offender search by name. The county jail holds pretrial detainees and those serving short misdemeanor sentences. TDCJ covers state-sentenced felons in prison facilities across Texas.

Cities in Blanco County

Blanco County includes Johnson City and the city of Blanco. All criminal cases from cities and unincorporated areas in the county are handled through the county court system in Johnson City.

Nearby Counties

Blanco County is in the Texas Hill Country. Check where the incident occurred if you need records from a nearby county.