Find Criminal Records in Comal County

Comal County criminal history records are maintained by the District Clerk, County Clerk, and Sheriff's Office in New Braunfels. You can search felony and misdemeanor court cases, look up arrest and booking records from the county jail, and request certified copies of court documents. Comal County is one of the fastest-growing counties in Texas, located in the Hill Country north of San Antonio. This page covers where to find and how to access criminal history records held by Comal County offices.

Comal County District Clerk

The Comal County District Clerk is the official keeper of felony criminal case records in the county. The office processes thousands of criminal cases annually and provides public access to court records. You can search by name, case number, or attorney. The office is located at the Comal County Courthouse in New Braunfels.

Felony records include grand jury indictments, judgments, sentencing orders, motions, and all documents filed in district court criminal proceedings. The District Clerk coordinates with Texas DPS Crime Records Service to send all felony conviction data to the statewide criminal history database. Certified copies of court records are available upon request with applicable fees. Visit co.comal.tx.us/departments/district-clerk for online access and request information.

Comal County Clerk Misdemeanor Records

The Comal County Clerk maintains records for the County Courts at Law, covering Class A and Class B misdemeanor criminal cases. You can search by case number, defendant name, or date of offense. The office reports all misdemeanor convictions to DPS for the statewide database.

Records include criminal complaints, judgments, fines, community supervision orders, and case disposition information. Certified copies are available with statutory fees. The County Clerk also keeps Commissioners Court records, which oversee county jail operations and criminal justice budgets. Visit co.comal.tx.us/departments/county-clerk for access.

Comal County Sheriff Arrest Records

The Comal County Sheriff's Office maintains arrest reports, incident reports, and jail booking records for all arrests in the county. The Sheriff runs the Comal County Jail and keeps detailed records for each person booked in. Those records include charges, bond amounts, court dates, classification levels, and booking photos.

The Sheriff's Office sends all arrest and booking data to DPS Crime Records Service for the Texas Computerized Criminal History database. Active and served warrant records are also maintained. The office participates in NCIC and TCIC for criminal information sharing with other law enforcement agencies. Public information requests are handled under the Texas Public Information Act. Find the jail roster and inmate search at co.comal.tx.us/departments/sheriff.

Comal County District Attorney

The Comal County District Attorney's Office prosecutes all felony criminal cases in the county and misdemeanor cases on appeal. Prosecution files include case records, witness statements, evidence documentation, and plea agreements. Victim services staff keep records of victim notifications and restitution orders.

The DA's office works with local law enforcement to screen cases for prosecution and report case dispositions to the court clerks for transmission to DPS. Grand jury records are maintained for all felony cases presented. Specialized units handle family violence, child abuse, and economic crimes. Access to prosecution files is limited under the Texas Public Information Act. Contact the DA at co.comal.tx.us/departments/district-attorney.

Searching Comal County Criminal Records

You can search Comal County criminal history records online or in person at the courthouse in New Braunfels. Online searches work well for basic case information. In-person visits give you access to full case files and allow you to get certified copies on the spot.

Start with the District Clerk's portal at co.comal.tx.us/departments/district-clerk for felony cases. The statewide re:SearchTX system also includes Comal County court records. For a full state criminal history background check, the Texas DPS Crime Records Service is the authoritative source. The Texas Courts website at txcourts.gov covers the court structure and how to find court forms.

The Texas Attorney General's Open Government Division can help if you have trouble getting records from a county office. The Texas Association of Counties provides information about how county criminal justice systems operate across the state.

Note: Texas law limits public access to some criminal records, including juvenile records, sealed cases, and expunged offenses under Government Code Chapter 411.

Texas Laws Governing Criminal Records

Several Texas laws govern how criminal records are kept and who can access them. Government Code Chapter 411 sets up the statewide criminal history database and regulates access to it. Public access and agency access are treated differently under this law. Code of Criminal Procedure Chapter 66 requires courts and law enforcement to report criminal history information to DPS on a regular basis.

The Texas Public Information Act gives the public the right to request government records, including criminal records at county offices. Penal Code Chapter 12 defines offense levels, from Class C misdemeanors to first degree felonies. The offense level determines which court handled the case and what records were generated. First degree felonies and state jail felonies all go to the District Court.

When someone from Comal County is convicted and sent to state prison, their records transfer to TDCJ. Search current and former state inmates at the TDCJ offender information portal. County jail and TDCJ records are separate systems.

Comal County Record Sources

The Comal County official website provides access to all county offices and criminal justice resources, including links to the District Clerk, County Clerk, Sheriff, and DA departments.

The county website is the starting point for any public records request, online court search, or agency contact in Comal County.

The Comal County District Clerk maintains the county's felony criminal case records and provides public access to court filings and case status.

The District Clerk's office processes certified copy requests, handles e-filing for attorneys, and maintains permanent archival records of all felony convictions in the county.

The Comal County Clerk handles misdemeanor court records and provides public access to county court criminal case files.

The County Clerk maintains Class A and Class B misdemeanor case files and reports all convictions to the DPS statewide criminal history database.

The Comal County Sheriff's Office keeps arrest records and operates the county jail with full booking and inmate records for all individuals held in Comal County.

The Sheriff's online portal provides access to the current jail roster and inmate search for the Comal County Detention Center.

Cities in Comal County

Comal County is centered around New Braunfels. All felony criminal cases from anywhere in the county go through the Comal County District Court system.

Other communities in Comal County include Bulverde, Spring Branch, Garden Ridge, and Schertz. Criminal cases from these areas are handled by the Comal County court system.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Comal County. Check the address to confirm which county handled a case if you are not certain.