Coryell County Court Records

Coryell County court records are official documents that contain information on cases heard in the County's courts. The creation and preservation of these records are essential components of the Coryell County judicial system and contribute to the broader framework of Texas court records. This interdependence supports the effective functioning of the state's court system.

The Clerk of Court for the specific court where a case was heard serves as the primary custodian of the court record. A court record includes case information, charges, evidence, dockets, and judgments.

Are Court Records Public in Coryell County?

Yes. Per the Texas Public Information Act and Rule 12 of the Texas Rules of Judicial Administration, Coryell County court records are a part of Texas public records. This means that any member of the public may review a court record maintained by a court in the County. According to Rule 12 of the Texas Rules of Judicial Administration, a party requesting a court record does not need to disclose the reason for the request. While most court records are publicly accessible, the court reserves the right to restrict a court record in line with the governing rules. Court records usually exempt from public access are juvenile records, adoption records, mental health records, certain family records, and sealed or expunged records. Sensitive personal information like social security numbers and financial information are also redacted from court records.

Coryell County Court Records Search

Coryell County court records can typically be obtained through the Clerk of Court, who is responsible for maintaining the record, or by utilizing the County Clerk case search portal. Third-party services can access court records as an alternative to official sources.

Coryell County Courts

Coryell County court system consists of the 52nd and 440th District Court, the Court at Law, municipal courts, and several court divisions. These courts are responsible for handling all court-related issues in Coryell County. The following courthouses are located in Coryell County:

Coryell County Courthouse
620 E Main St
Gatesville, TX 76528
Phone: (254) 865-5911

Copperas Cove Municipal Court
602 South Main Street
Copperas Cove, TX 76522
Phone: (254) 547-5030

Gatesville Municipal Court
803 E. Main Street
Gatesville, TX 76528
Phone: (254) 865-2227

Coryell County Criminal Records

Criminal records contain information pertaining to an individual's criminal history. Coyrell criminal records are generated and maintained by law enforcement agencies operational in the County. A person's criminal history usually begins when they are arrested. After an arrest, the individual is booked and detained in the county jail.

A Coryell County arrest record can be obtained by contacting the arresting agency. Arrest record requests are typically made in writing and mailed to the record custodian. A copy of an arrest record containing nine pages or less of information is free. Arrest records with 10 pages of information cost $1 and 10 cents per additional page. Individuals are advised to call the arresting agency to confirm the availability of the arrest record and possible fees associated with acquiring the record.

If a request for an arrest record is being made to the County Sheriff's Office, the written request should be mailed to this address:

Coryell County Sheriff's Office
ATTN: Records Clerk / Records Request
510 Leon Street
Gatesville, Texas 76528

Inquiries regarding an arrest record with the Sheriff's Office can be made by phone to the Records Clerk at (254) 865-7201 Ext.# 223.

Arrest information of inmates in the Coryell County jail may be accessed online through the Sheriff's Current Inmates portal. Inmates can be looked up using their names or SO number.

A complete criminal history record can be obtained from the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS). Per the Public Information Act, individuals can only access their own Criminal History Record Information(CHRI). They can do this personally or through a third party they authorize.

A CHRI applicant may begin the application process by submitting their fingerprints to the DPS through the Fingerprinting Applicant Services of Texas (FAST). Electronic fingerprint submission is possible through the state's third-party fingerprinting vendor. Applicants who want to submit their fingerprints electronically must schedule an appointment with the vendor. An appointment can be scheduled online or by phone. The fee for submitting fingerprints electronically is $10.

An applicant may also have their fingerprints submitted by mailing a completed fingerprint card to the fingerprinting vendor. The fingerprint card should include the applicant's full name, gender, race, date of birth, and complete, legible set of fingerprints. The applicant may include their social security number if they want to have the number printed on their CHRI result. A DPS-approved fingerprint card can be obtained from a law enforcement agency or a DPS fast provider. Out-of-state applicants must submit their fingerprints via mail, as the DPS does not receive fingerprints electronically from outside Texas.

Once payment has been made and the fingerprints have been received, the DPS will start to process the request. Any resulting criminal record is mailed (or emailed) to the applicant's address. A CHRI request costs $15.

It is necessary to note that the DPS does not process a CHRI request on fingerprints older than 30 days. Requesters who do not receive a result after 14 days from the time of application should contact the DPS by phone at (512) 424-2474.

The DPS Conviction Name Search portal allows users to access public criminal history records online. Information available through a search includes arrests, prosecutions, and case dispositions for individuals charged with a Class B misdemeanor or higher. Limited supervision data and class C convictions may also be available.

Get Coryell County Civil Court Records

A civil case is a legal dispute involving at least two private parties. The outcome typically involves either receiving monetary compensation or requiring one party to perform a specific action. Some popular civil cases are property disputes, divorces, and landlord-tenant issues.

Civil court records are maintained by the Clerk of Court where the case was heard. A requester must visit the appropriate Clerk's office in person to obtain a civil court record in Coryell County. The requester needs to provide the Clerk with either the case number or the name of an involved party to locate the record. If the record is accessible, the Clerk can provide a copy for a fee. However, confidential records may not be available unless the requester is a party to the case or has a court order granting access.

Coryell County Marriage Records

For a marriage to take place and be legally recognized in Coryell County, both parties are required to obtain a marriage license. The County Clerk is responsible for issuing marriage licenses to eligible individuals and serves as the custodian of marriage records in Coryell County. A marriage license application takes 72 hours from the time of application to process unless an applicant obtains a waiver from the court. The 72-hour wait period is also eliminated if an applicant has completed the Texas premarital education course per Section 2.013 of the Texas Family Code.

A Coryell County marriage license costs $75. The fee is reduced to $21 for applicants who have the premarital education course and is free for active members of the military. Once a marriage license has been obtained and executed, the couple is required to return the license within 30 days to the County Clerk for recording. The couple is handed back the license after it has been recorded. The returned license serves as an official Coryell County marriage certificate. The couple may subsequently request additional copies of a marriage certificate from the County Clerk if they so wish. The executed license can be returned by mail to:

Coryell County Clerk
P.O. Box 237
Gatesville, TX 76528

Requests for Coryell County marriage certificates can be made through the County's online vital record platform. Additional fees will be incurred for each request.

Coryell County Divorce Records

Divorce occurs when one or both parties in a legally recognized marriage petition the court to dissolve their marital union. Divorce cases in Coryell County are managed by the County Court at Law, which oversees all legal proceedings related to the dissolution of marriage.

To obtain a Coryell County divorce certificate, individuals should visit the County Clerk. The County Clerk serves as the Court Law Clerk. A requester will have to provide some details about the divorce and pay a fee to obtain the certificate.

Individuals can also access divorce records through the County's third-party record search vendor.

Coryell County Birth and Death Records

Births and deaths are vital events that occur in Coryell County. Together with marriages and divorces, they constitute Coryell County's vital records. The Coryell County Clerk maintains a record of birth and death events that have occurred from 1904 to the present.

An individual may visit the County Clerk's Vital Records Division to obtain a Coryell birth certificate or death certificate. A certificate can only be provided if the requesting party is the subject of the record or a child, grandchild, parent, spouse, legal representative, or attorney of the record's subject. The requester must provide their I.D. and any supporting document proving their relationship to the person named on the record.

Obtaining a certified birth record costs $23 per copy. The requester may choose to obtain a long-form or short-form birth certificate. The long-form birth certificate is a more comprehensive certificate that reflects any previous changes and corrections and is useful for U.S. passport and dual citizenship applications. The short-form birth certificate contains only current information and can be used for employment purposes and driver's license applications. An individual is limited to requesting a maximum of 10 birth certificates in their lifetime.

A Coyrell County death certificate costs $21 for the first copy and $4 for each additional copy requested simultaneously. Individuals can also request a birth or death certificate through the County's online platform. Requests made online will incur additional fees.

Coryell County Probate Court Records

In Coryell County, probate cases involve managing a person's property after their death or when they are incapacitated due to a mental or physical illness. Coryell County has two probate courts that handle wills, estates, guardianship, mental health, and mental health assessment cases.

Probate court records can be obtained in person at the County Clerk's probate division or searched online on the County's third-party platform.

Coryell County Property Records

Coryell County property records contain detailed information about properties within the County, including deeds, titles, liens, and other relevant documents. The County Clerk's Recording Department is responsible for maintaining these records. Individuals can view property records in person by visiting the County Clerk's office during business hours.

Additionally, property records can be searched online through the County's Central Appraisal District Property Search portal. Searches can be conducted using the owner's name, the property address, or property I.D. An advanced search option is also available for more refined results if needed. A search usually reveals basic information about a property, tax jurisdiction, property valuation(s), deed history, and ARB data.

Coryell County Court Records Online

Researchers can look up Coryell County court records on third-party platforms like Texascourtrecords.us. There are several advantages associated with utilizing the services to access Coryell County court records. One advantage is remote access. Researchers do not need to make in-person or mail inquiries to access these records. Accessing a court record is relatively straightforward compared to official sources. However, accessible court records on third-party platforms are restricted to non-confidential court records. Additionally, official custodians do not directly maintain court records on these platforms, so they may not be complete or accurate.