Kendall County Criminal History Records
Kendall County criminal history records are maintained by the District Clerk, County Clerk, and Sheriff's Office in Boerne, Texas. If you need to search for a criminal case, look up an arrest record, or get a certified copy of a court document from Kendall County, the courthouse offices in Boerne handle those requests. Kendall County is part of the San Antonio metro area and processes criminal cases through its district court system. Most records are open to the public under Texas law.
Kendall County Overview
District Court Records in Kendall County
The District Clerk handles all felony criminal records for Kendall County. The office serves the 216th District Court and holds the full case file for every felony prosecution in the county. That includes indictments from the grand jury, judgments, sentencing orders, motions, and all other documents filed in serious criminal cases. If a felony charge was brought in Kendall County, the file is at the District Clerk's office in Boerne.
You can visit the courthouse during regular business hours to request records. Staff can search by case number or defendant name. Certified copies cost a fee set by Texas law. Felony conviction records are kept permanently. The District Clerk reports all felony convictions to the Texas DPS Crime Records Service, which maintains the statewide criminal history database.
| Office | Kendall County District Clerk |
|---|---|
| Court | 216th District Court |
| Location | Kendall County Courthouse, Boerne, TX 78006 |
| County Site | Kendall County Official Website |
Misdemeanor Records in Kendall County
Class A and Class B misdemeanor cases in Kendall County go through the County Court. The County Clerk keeps all the case files for these matters. Records include criminal complaints, judgments, fines, and community supervision orders. If you need a misdemeanor record from Kendall County, the County Clerk's office in Boerne is the right place.
Access to these records is available under the Texas Public Information Act. You can request a search by case number or defendant name. The County Clerk reports all misdemeanor convictions to DPS for the statewide criminal history database. Certified copies are available for statutory fees.
| Office | Kendall County Clerk |
|---|---|
| Records Held | Class A and B Misdemeanors |
| Location | Kendall County Courthouse, Boerne, TX |
Kendall County Sheriff Arrest Records
The Kendall County Sheriff's Office maintains arrest records, incident reports, and jail booking files for the county. If someone was arrested in the unincorporated areas of Kendall County, the Sheriff's Office has that record. They also run the county jail, keeping detailed files on all inmates including charges, bond amounts, and court dates.
Booking records include photos, physical descriptions, charges, and release dates. All arrest and booking data goes to the DPS Crime Records Service for inclusion in the statewide criminal history database. Warrant records are also kept by the Sheriff. You can submit a public information request under Texas law to get arrest records, incident reports, and other law enforcement documents.
The Kendall County Sheriff coordinates with other agencies including the Boerne Police Department, Texas DPS, and federal agencies on criminal matters. The office participates in TCIC and NCIC networks for statewide and national criminal data sharing. Files related to active investigations may be withheld, but general arrest logs and closed case records are normally available.
Texas Statewide Criminal History Search
Kendall County criminal data is part of the Texas Computerized Criminal History (CCH) system maintained by the Texas DPS Crime Records Service. This system pulls together arrest and disposition data from every county in Texas. A statewide request can give you records from multiple counties at once.
DPS offers name-based searches for the general public and fingerprint-based searches for more reliable, complete results. The re:SearchTX court portal provides free basic case searches across district and county courts statewide. Kendall County cases entered into the system are searchable by name or case number.
Note: Not all older records are in the online system. For cases before the late 1990s, a direct request to the courthouse in Boerne may be needed.
Texas Laws on Criminal Record Access
Criminal records access in Kendall County follows several state laws. Texas Government Code Chapter 411 sets the rules for who can get criminal history data and under what conditions. The Texas Public Information Act (Chapter 552) governs public access to government records more broadly.
Most court records are public. Judges can seal records under certain circumstances. Juvenile records are confidential. Expunctions under Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Chapter 66 can result in records being destroyed or sealed from view. The Texas Penal Code Chapter 12 classifies offenses, helping you identify which court handled a case and which office has the file.
If you have a dispute about a records request, the Texas Attorney General's Open Government Division provides guidance on public information rights and can intervene when agencies improperly deny requests.
State Prison Records
Kendall County residents convicted of felonies and sentenced to state prison have records with the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. TDCJ runs the state prison system and makes offender information searchable online by name. This covers people in state facilities, not the county jail.
The Kendall County Jail holds pretrial detainees and people serving short misdemeanor sentences. Those records are with the Sheriff. TDCJ handles state-sentenced felons serving longer terms in state prison facilities across Texas.
Texas Criminal Records Resources
The Texas Judicial Branch website provides information on court systems, records access, and how to search for cases statewide. This resource covers everything from district courts like the one that serves Kendall County to the Texas Supreme Court.
The Texas court system website also links to re:SearchTX, the statewide case search tool that includes Kendall County court records.
Cities in Kendall County
Kendall County includes Boerne and several smaller communities. All criminal cases from any city or unincorporated area in Kendall County are handled by the county court system in Boerne.
Nearby Counties
Kendall County is northwest of San Antonio and borders several Hill Country counties. Check the location of your case to determine which county office has the records.