Kerr County Arrest Records

In Kerr County, Texas, arrest records contain information about the circumstances and outcomes of arrests made. The Kerr County Sheriff’s Office is the primary law enforcement agency in the county. It generates and maintains Kerr arrest records. Persons arrested are held at the Kerr County Jail. This facility houses inmates both before trial and after sentencing, depending on the length and nature of their sentences.

Kerr County arrest records may form part of Kerr County Court Records. This is when the arrested person is prosecuted. The court records will document the progress and outcome of the case.

Are Arrest Records Public in Kerr County?

By the Texas Public Information Act, Kerr County arrest records are public and accessible to record seekers. However, certain information within arrest records are exempt from public disclosure. Information exempt from the public includes information regarding juveniles, details about ongoing investigations, or information that could jeopardize law enforcement operations. Additionally, any records sealed or expunged by the court are not accessible to the public.

Kerr County Arrest Statistics

According to the data published by the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) as part of the Texas Uniform Crime Reporting Program, Kerr County reported 99 arrests in 2023. There were 38 violent crime arrests and 61 property crime arrests. The violent crime arrests included two murders, five rape incidents, five robberies, and 26 assaults. The property crime arrests included 20 burglaries, 31 larcenies, and two auto thefts.

Find Kerr County Arrest Records

Use the resources below to find Kerr County arrest records and inmate information:

• Kerr County Public Records portal: Select “Jail Records” or “Jail Bond Records”.
• DPS Criminal History Name Search: an online search tool for criminal history records, which includes arrest records.
• Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) Offender Information Search: an online search tool for locating incarcerated individuals in state prisons.
• Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) Inmate Locator: an online Inmate Locator tool that allows users to search for individuals incarcerated in federal prisons.

How Long Do Arrests Stay on Your Record?

In Texas, arrest records generally remain on a person’s record indefinitely. There is no automatic removal of arrest records; they are maintained as part of an individual’s criminal history unless specific legal actions are taken to remove them. To have an arrest record removed, a person must seek an expunction or an order of nondisclosure. The eligibility for these legal actions varies based on the arrest circumstances and the case outcome.

An expunction completely removes the arrest record, making it as if the arrest never occurred. Expunction is generally available if the charges were dismissed, the person was acquitted, or the person was arrested but not formally charged. An order of nondisclosure seals the arrest record from public view but allows law enforcement and certain agencies to access it. It is available for first-time offenders who successfully complete deferred adjudication probation.

To be eligible for expungement of arrest records in Kerr County, individuals must meet one of the following criteria:

• The charges against the individual were dismissed, the statute of limitations expired, or the individual was acquitted at trial.
• The individual was arrested but never charged with a crime, and the statute of limitations has expired.
• The individual has received a pardon from the Governor of Texas or the President of the United States for the offense.
• The arrest was a result of mistaken identity, and the individual’s identity was falsely used by another person.

The process for expunging arrest records in Kerr County involves the following steps:

• The individual must file a petition for expunction with any district court in Kerr County. This petition includes information about the arrest, the charges, and the reasons for seeking expungement.
• The petitioner must provide notice of the expunction petition to the 198th District Attorney or the 216th District Attorney. The District Attorney can contest the petition if there are objections.
• If the petition is not contested, the court may schedule a hearing to review the request for expunction. The petitioner may need to appear in court to provide testimony or evidence supporting the expungement.
• If the court determines that the petitioner meets the eligibility requirements for expunction, it will issue an order granting the expungement. This order directs law enforcement agencies to remove and destroy the arrest records.
• The court order for expunction is sent to relevant law enforcement agencies, the DPS, and any other entities with arrest records.
• After the expungement order is issued, the petitioner may need to follow up with various agencies to ensure that the arrest records have been removed and destroyed.

Kerr County Arrest Warrants

Kerr County arrest warrants are legal documents issued by a judge authorizing law enforcement officers to arrest and detain an individual suspected of committing a crime. They are issued upon request by a law enforcement agency providing evidence to establish probable cause that the person committed a crime. They may include witness statements, physical evidence, or affidavits provided by law enforcement officers.

Arrest warrants in Kerr County typically contain the following information:

• The name of the suspect - the full name and, if available, any aliases or identifying information of the individual to be arrested.
• Description of the offense - a description of the crime(s) for which the individual is charged or suspected of committing.
• Issuing court.
• Signature of the Judge.
• Conditions of Arrest - Any specific instructions or conditions related to the execution of the warrant, such as the time frame within which the arrest must be made.

Do Kerr County Arrest Warrants Expire?

In Kerr County, arrest warrants do not expire automatically unless the person has been arrested or the judge cancels the warrant. However, there are circumstances under which an arrest warrant may no longer be actively pursued or enforceable. It should be noted that while arrest warrants may not expire in the traditional sense, they may become less actively pursued over time, especially if the circumstances surrounding the warrant change or if law enforcement resources are allocated to other priorities. However, individuals with outstanding arrest warrants should not assume that the warrant has expired and should take appropriate legal action to address the warrant’s status.