Aransas County Court Records

Aransas court records are legal documents prepared, filed, and maintained by the courts in civil, criminal, or traffic proceedings. Recording and filing court data, Aransas County arrest records, and criminal records are necessary to maintain transparency and ensure accurate record keeping in the Texas Judicial System and the state criminal justice system.

Aransas Court Records are case laws and decisions that may be mandatory and binding over lower courts within the same jurisdiction or persuasive authority for courts in other states. Aransas court clerks are responsible for recording minutes of court proceedings, filing court documents, and providing platforms for the public to access court records.

Are Court Records Public in Aransas County?

Yes. The Texas Public Information Act provides a framework and body of rules and guidelines for citizens to access, inspect, and copy government records. It also states that a person requesting access to public records does not need to explain the reason or purpose for their request. Record custodians must also create platforms and procedures to facilitate access to public information.

Where information in the custody of a public body is defined as confidential by the constitution, some federal or state law, or by order of a court, it shall be exempt from disclosure. Any request to access records that are exempt from disclosure will be refused. In such an event, the custodian is mandated to inform the requester of the reason for the disclosure in writing and within a reasonable time.

The following records are examples of records exempt from public disclosure under the Texas Public Information Act:

• Social security numbers, personal family information, and financial information
• Personal information pertaining to a minor
• Information considered to be confidential by law, either constitutional, statutory, or court order.
• Information about the victim of a crime
• Information where disclosure may constitute an unwarranted invasion of privacy
• Confidential information protected by attorney-client privilege
• Information relating to law enforcement investigation or prosecution that may interfere with criminal investigation and prosecution.

Aransas County Court Records Search

Members of the public can look up Aransas County court records using the following resources:

• The court with jurisdiction over the case
• The relevant court clerk's office
• Third-party court record search sites.

Aransas County Courts

The Aransas County court system consists of a County Court at Law, district court, and city municipal courts. The list below is a court directory detailing the addresses, contact information, and websites of these courts:

Aransas County Court at Law
2718 Highway 35 N
Rockport, TX 78382-5709
Phone: (361) 790-0138
Fax: (361) 790-0185

Aransas County 36th, 156th, and 343rd District Court
2718 Highway 35 N
Rockport, TX 78382-5709
Phone: (361) 790-0128
Fax: (361) 790-5211

Rockport Municipal Court
402 East Laurel Street
Rockport, TX 78382
Phone: (361) 729-2213 ext. 237
Fax: (361) 729-9645
Email: court@cityofrockport.com.

Aransas County Criminal and Civil Records

In Aransas County, members of the public can inspect or request copies of civil and criminal court records at the County courthouses or the office of the District Clerk. The Texas Public Information Act mandates that courts have public access terminals where citizens can look up and request copies of court documents.

The Aransas District Clerk is open to receiving and processing in-person mail or fax requests during its office hours, which are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Aransas County civil records are non-criminal cases like medical negligence, personal injury, trespass, land ownership and title disputes, family law cases, property rights (tenancy, leases, covenants), foreclosures, contract disputes, and probate matters. Criminal court records, on the other hand, are concerned with misdemeanor criminal cases, class C appeals, and traffic violations.

Interested persons may send a request to view or obtain copies of court records and documents to the District Clerk's Office or the municipal court clerk by fax, mail, or in person. Aransas County does not maintain an online case management system.

Aransas District Clerk's Office
2718 Highway 35 N
Rockport, TX 78382-5709
Phone: (361) 790-0128
Fax: (361) 790-5211

Aransas County Marriage Records

The Aransas County Clerk's office is responsible for filing and issuing marriage licenses, certificates, and records for the county. It is possible to order copies of one's Aransas County marriage certificate online using the county clerk's marriage search and applications website. Information is accessible by searching the name of the parties or the date the marriage started/ended.

Another way to get marriage records is to send a request to inspect or receive copies of Aransas County marriage records to the county clerk's office. Record search requests can be delivered in person, by mail, or by fax:

Aransas County Clerk's Office
2718 Highway 35 N
Rockport, TX 78382-5709
Phone: (361) 790-0122
Fax: (361) 790-0119

Aransas County Divorce Records

Divorce records in Texas are public records and can be accessed through the district court clerk. So, contact or visit the Aransas County district clerk's office or send in a written request to view or request certified copies of Aransas County divorce records.

Aransas County Birth Records

The Arkansas County Clerk is authorized to issue birth certificates for persons born in the state of Texas. Birth certificates are legal documents that establish a person's identity, serve as proof of age, determine eligibility for enrollment into school, and provide access to health services and social protection benefits.

The Aransas County birth certificate is not a public record. It is only issued to qualified applicants: the person named on the record, a parent, child (older than 18 years), parent, sibling, grandparent, legal guardian, or managing conservator. Qualified applicants must also present a valid government ID and necessary fees ($35). Applicants may search or request certified copies of Aransas County birth records online or order through the Texas Department of Health.

Aransas County Death Records

Death records and certificates are non-disclosure records and can only be issued to qualified applicants (the parent, child, sibling, spouse, and grandparents of the deceased, or the informant or managing conservator). Death records only become public information 25 years after the date of death, as shown on the record.

Arkansas County death records are records of people who passed away in Arkansas County; they are issued by the Arkansas County Clerk's Office. An application for a death certificate must include the applicant's valid government or state-issued picture ID and a $31 fee (for the first certified copy and $3 for each additional copy).

Arkansas county vital records (birth and death certificates are also issued by the Texas Department of Health. The Department offers multiple means to order death certificates based on convenience and speed. Interested persons may send in their Application for Death Record Form online, by mail (must include a notary seal), or in person (through a local office near the applicant).

Aransas County Probate Court Records

Interested persons can find Aransas County Probate records at the district clerk's office or through the County Court at Law. Requests to inspect or purchase copies of probate records may be submitted in person, by mail, fax, or email. Probate matters handled by the courts usually involve the administration of the decedent's estate, validating wills, distribution of assets, guardianship for minors, and conservatorship.

Aransas County Property Records

Aransas County property records include plats, deeds, mortgages, tax records, property surveys, liens, easements, appraisal reports, building permits, property descriptions, sales history, and land use documents.

Property records are prepared and filed by the County clerk, County Tax Assessor-Collector, and the Aransas County Appraisal District in Aransas County. Residents and property owners may contact the county Clerk online or at the physical address. Interested persons may also look up public property records online using the Aransas County clerk's self-service website to search and request copies of official documents.

Aransas County Court Records Online

Researchers may use third-party resources like Texascourtrecords.us to find Aransas court records. Third-party search applications are globally accessible and convenient for people who cannot physically request records. They also provide statewide access to court documents and other related state records.

Access to private search services is, however, not free. Information is hidden behind paywalls that may require subscriptions or pay-per-search fees to access it. Furthermore, because the government does not regulate third-party providers and owe no statutory duty to provide public records, information hosted in these databases may be incomplete, limited, and contain errors.