Tyler County Court Records

Tyler County court records constitute the official documentation of court proceedings within the county's jurisdiction, encompassing case filings, exhibits, orders, and judgments generated during civil and criminal proceedings.

Court records are accessed for a variety of purposes, including evidence gathering, background searches, and legal research. These records are maintained by the clerks of courts of competent jurisdictions. However, certain information contained within court records, such as Tyler County arrest records, may also be included in law enforcement databases.

Are Court Records Public in Tyler County?

Yes. While the judiciary is exempt from the Texas Public Information Act, court records are made public by common law and rules enacted by the Supreme Court. However, public accessibility does not apply to records restricted by federal/state statutes or judicial order. Records, such as social security numbers, child custody proceedings, and sealed court documents, are considered confidential and are unavailable for public perusal.

Tyler County Court Records Search

A court records search involves communicating with the official records custodian for access to specific case documents or using online tools to review case details. Before launching a request or query, it is essential to have details of the case in question. These details include the name of a case party, the type of case, or the case number.

Knowledge of the type of case helps researchers determine which court handled the proceeding, which in turn determines the custodian to approach. For example, the local district clerk maintains felony records while the county clerk keeps class A and B misdemeanor case files.

Tyler County Courts

Tyler County's judiciary consists of the district court, county courts at law, justices of the peace, and a municipal court. Individuals can approach these courts using the following details:

Tyler County District Court
100 West Bluff
Room 203
Woodville, TX 75979
Phone: (409) 283-5334

Tyler County Court
100 West Bluff Room 105
Woodville, TX 75979
Phone: (409) 283-2141
Fax: (409) 331-0028

Justice of the Peace Precincts in Tyler County

Justice of the Peace Precinct 1
203 West Dogwood Street
Woodville, TX 75979
Phone: (409) 283-3631
Fax: (409) 283-5043

Justice of the Peace 2Precinct
203 West Dogwood Street
Room 302
Woodville, TX 75979
Phone: (409) 283-6320
Fax: (409) 283-5043

Justice of the Peace Precinct 3
203 West Dogwood Street
Room 303
Woodville, TX 75979
Phone: (409) 283-6320
Fax: (409) 283-5043

Justice of the Peace Precinct 4
203 West Dogwood Street
Room 304
Woodville, TX 75979
Phone: (409) 429-9500
Fax: (409) 429-3488

Municipal Courts in Tyler County

Woodville Municipal Court
400 West Bluff Street
Woodville, TX 75979
Phone: (409) 283-3255
Fax: (409) 283-8412

Tyler County Criminal and Civil Records

To access court records in Tyler County, requesters must direct their inquiries to the specific office that maintains the case files.

For civil disputes worth above $500 and felony cases, one should contact the district clerk. For Class A and B misdemeanors, civil issues valued above $200 but not more than $10,000, and probate matters, the county clerk is the correct custodian. Additionally, Tyler County has four Justice of the Peace precincts that manage small claims and Class C misdemeanor cases; records of these proceedings usually reside with the specific precinct where the case was heard.

Certain criminal records, such as Tyler County arrest records and incarceration details, may not be readily available in court records. Interested parties may contact or use resources provided by law enforcement, jail facilities, or the Texas Department of Public Safety to review such documents.

For individuals seeking remote access to court records, the judiciary provides an online database. Signing up allows users to view basic details of legal proceedings.

Tyler County Marriage Records

Tyler County marriage records include certified copies of marriage licenses and letters of marriage verification. Marriage verification letters are only used to attest to marital unions in informal settings. Officially certified licenses from the local clerk's office are required for legally binding processes, such as taxation, mortgages, and insurance.

Obtaining a certified marriage license involves submitting the certified marriage license request form to the Tyler County Clerk at:

Tyler County Clerk's Office
116 South Charlton Street
Woodville, Texas 75979

Requesters are liable for an $8 fee per copy.

Marriage verification letters are obtainable from the Vital Statistics section of the Texas Department of State Health Services for $20 per copy.

Tyler County Divorce Records

Like marriage records, Tyler County divorce records are also available through state and local offices. However, official copies of documents generated during divorce proceedings can only be requested through the local district clerk's office. The office can be reached at:

100 West Bluff
Room 203
Woodville, TX. 75979
Phone: (409) 283-2162

The DSHS's Vital Statistics division can only disseminate divorce verification letters, which are not legal replacements for certified court documents. One can order online or use other methods outlined by the division.

Tyler Birth Records

Tyler County birth records are often required during specific processes, such as age verification, passport applications, sports participation, and proof of parenthood.

The Tyler County Clerk is responsible for maintaining these records and allows members of the public to apply by mail and in person. Each copy costs $23 plus a $10 certified mail return fee.

One can also obtain certified copies of birth records through the Vital Statistics Division of the DSHS online, by mail, or in person. Each copy costs $22.

However, these offices only honor requests by the child named on the certificate or their immediate family member by blood, marriage, or adoption. Appointed conservators of registrants and legal representatives of other qualified applicants can also obtain birth records. Eligible requesters must present proper identification during the request process.

Tyler Death Records

Tyler County death records are part of the vital records domiciled with the local county clerk's office. They serve as official documents for people's passing and can be used during inheritance proceedings, claims for retirement benefits, and law enforcement investigations.

Like birth records, only eligible parties have statutory access to Tyler death records. These parties can fill out the clerk's request form, attach their identity documents, include the required fee, and submit their applications online, by mail, or in person.

For each request, the first copy costs $21, and $4 for each additional copy. There is also a $10 certified mail return fee.

Eligible requesters can also use channels provided by the Office of Vital Statistics to obtain Tyler County death certificates.

Tyler County Probate Court Records

The Tyler County Probate Department is a division of the County Court. It handles matters regarding the estates of deceased residents, mental health commitments, and guardianships for incapacitated individuals.

The Tyler County Clerk maintains records from probate proceedings and handles the public's requests for copies of these records. Physical documents cost $1 per page. Electronic copies cost $1 for the first 10 pages (including part pages) and 10 cents per additional page.

Tyler County Property Records

Property records in Tyler County encompass ownership details, tax information, transfer histories, valuation data, appraisals, and physical characteristics of properties within the county. Individuals seeking these records can approach the County Clerk (for property documents generally) and the Tax Assessor/Collector (for appraisal and tax records).

Tyler County Court Records Online

Individuals seeking to access Tyler County court records through official channels are limited to the statewide database. Nevertheless, third-party sites, such as Texascourtrecords.us, offer access to court records and other publicly available information, including property and vital statistics, through a centralized search database. Users can search for cases by name, date, or specific file number and download documents in some cases.

However, these sites do not release confidential information, and users may need to verify the information they obtain.