Brown County Court Records

Brown County Court records are official documents generated or filed during legal court proceedings. They are significant documents, legally and socially, as they are important resources for the government, citizens, and members of the County's judiciary.

Members of the judiciary (lawyers or judges) use previous court records as information resources to inform the outcomes of current cases. Citizens, including researchers and the general public, use court records to understand how their justice system works and the progression and outcome of cases.

The contents of Brown County court records typically include:

• Case dockets
• Complaints and indictment records
• Pleadings and motions
• Court orders
• Court transcripts
• Judgements and decrees
• Evidence

Are Court Records Public in Brown County?

Yes, court records are public in Brown County according to Rule 12 of the Rules of Judicial Administration in Texas. The law states that the members of the judiciary are to enable public access for inspection and copying of court records in line with the broader Texas constitution.

Despite court records being public information, there are some restrictions to accessing certain types of records to protect the privacy of individuals and the integrity of an ongoing case. Examples of restricted court records include the following:

• Records of an ongoing criminal procedure
• Records related to the court's adjudicative function
• Personal information (Passwords, bank account numbers, social security numbers)
• Expunged or sealed records
• Some sensitive case information such as adoption and health records.

Brown County Court Records Search

A person can conduct a Brown County Court Records Search using the following options:

• Online databases (local, state, and federal resources )
• The County Clerk's Office
• Contacting the courthouse (in person, by phone, email or fax)
• Third-party websites

Brown County Courts

Brown County belongs to the 35th Judicial District of Texas. It houses several types of courts including a district court ( for felony criminal cases, civil cases, and family law), a county court (civil cases between $500 and $100,00, and probate cases), and a Justice of Peace court (for small claims below $20,000, evictions and minor criminal cases).

The contact information of the courts in Brown County is listed below:

35th District Court
200 South Broadway Street, Suite 212
Brownwood, TX 76801
Phone: (325) 646-1987
Fax: (325) 643-6396

County Court at Law
200 South Broadway, Room 208
Brownwood, TX 76801
Phone: (325) 646-5859
Fax: (325) 646-5980

Justice of the Peace Court — Precinct #1
200 South Broadway, Room 200
Brownwood, TX 76801
Phone: (325) 643-2688
Fax: (325) 641-2382

Justice of the Peace Court — Precinct #2
200 South Broadway, Room 200
Brownwood, TX 76801
Phone: (325) 643-5962
Fax: (325) 641-2382

Justice of the Peace Court — Precinct #3
200 South Broadway, Room 200
Brownwood, TX 76801
Phone: (325) 646-6437
Fax: (325) 641-2382

Justice of the Peace — Precinct #4
200 South Broadway, Room 200
Brownwood, TX 76801
Phone: (325) 643-5962
Fax: (325) 641-2382

Brown County Criminal and Civil Records

To access Brown County Civil or criminal records, individuals are required to have a valid form of ID to verify their identity and information about the case, including the case number, names of the parties involved in the case, or the date of the case hearing, to facilitate a search from the records custodians.

The Brown County District Clerk's Office is the County's custodian of civil and criminal cases. To make a record request, interested persons may contact them by phone, email, or pay an in-person visit to their office at the courthouse. The contact address for the Clerk's Office is as follows:

District Clerk's Office
200 South Broadway, Suite 216
Brownwood, TX 76801
Phone: (325) 646-5514
Fax: (325) 646-0878

Examples of civil cases include:

• Landlord/tenant disputes
• Family cases
• Tort claims
• Contractual disputes

Brown County Marriage Records

Brown County marriage records are available to the marriage participants, their families, descendants, legal representatives, and other inquirers, who are permitted access by court orders. The Brown County Clerk's Office is the custodian of marriage records in the County.

Individuals can apply for a certified marriage record for a certified copy of a marriage record to the Clerk's office and pay the fee of $7 by cashier check, money order, or credit card. The contact information of the county clerk's office is as follows:

Brown County Clerk's Office
200 South Broadway, Suite 101
Brownwood, TX 76801
Phone: (325) 643-2594
Fax: (325) 643-2595

Brown County Divorce Records

The Brown County District Clerk's Office maintains divorce records in Brown County as the custodian of family law and other civil case records. Individuals can visit the district Clerk's Office to make an in-person request for a record or submit a written request to obtain a certified copy. It costs $7 to get a copy of a divorce record.

Brown County Birth Records

The Health and Safety Code, Chapter 192, governs birth records and their accessibility in Texas. According to the law, birth records are restricted from unauthorized public access until 75 years after birth. The Brown County Clerk's Office is the custodian of birth records in the County. Individuals can submit a birth or death application form for a certified copy of a birth record or visit the Clerk's office in person to request a record. Requesters need to provide a valid copy of an ID card to be granted access to the record. Certified record requests cost $23.

A birth record is an important document that can help a person prove their identity, age, and citizenship, so it is an excellent resource for conducting genealogical research. Birth records are also useful for obtaining accurate public health records and access to government services such as getting a passport or social security benefits.

Brown County Death Records

In Texas, death records become public 25 years after the date of death, as specified by the Health and Safety Code, Chapter 193. Even after the records become public, some information, including social security numbers and medical records, remains confidential.

To obtain a death record, an individual can contact or visit the Brown County Clerk's Office, fill out and submit the birth or death application form, and pay the statutory fees. A valid government-issued ID is needed to request a record. Death records are important documents for proving an individual's death, genealogical research, and estate administration.

Brown County Probate Court Records

The Brown County Court at Law is the custodian of probate court records, and it handles cases such as estate administration, guardianships, conservatorships, protective placements, and mental health commitments. Examples of probate case records include the following:

• Letter of Administration
• Last will and testament
• Guardianship and conservatorship order

To obtain a probate record, individuals can request the Brown County Clerk's Office in person or in writing. Requesters are required to provide details of the case, including the case number and names of parties involved, to facilitate a search. They must also provide a valid means of identification for verification purposes and pay the required fee for obtaining a copy of a probate record.

Brown County Property Records

To obtain Brown County property records, individuals can visit the Brown County Clerk's Office to make a record request. To complete a record request, details about the property, such as the property address, owner's full name, and the type of property record needed, must be provided to the record custodian to facilitate a search. It costs $1 per page of a property record and an additional $5 fee to certify each document. Examples of property records include the following:

• Property tax records
• Deeds
• Liens
• GIS and Plat Maps

Brown County Court Records Online

In addition to using government resources to obtain Brown County Public records, third-party resources like texascourtrecords.us are a convenient way to access information. Third-party websites usually serve as a single resource for obtaining different court records, including civil, criminal, and probate records. Some third-party websites may charge requesters a fee for full access to the record, and they may not be as up-to-date as records from the official records custodians.