Val Verde County Court Records

Val Verde County court records are documents of any form that provide information on civil, criminal, juvenile, and probate cases filed in county courts and ad. These documents contribute to the transparency of proceedings, provide case summaries, and are useful in appellate review. Examples of Val Verde court records include decrees, dockets, orders, transcripts, and other court-maintained materials that may contain the following details:

• Case file details (case number, status, file date, etc)
• Names of parties involved in a case (plaintiff, defendant, business, attorney, etc)
• Court name and location
• Description of court actions or activities (hearings, motions, etc.)
• Final judgment, disposition, and sentence

Are Court Records Public in Val Verde County?

Yes, most court records in Val Verde County are publicly accessible in line with Texas Public Information Law (PIA). Therefore, unless a record is confidential under state or federal law or protected by court order, an individual can inspect or obtain copies of Val Verde County public records upon request to the appropriate custodian.

• Records exempted from public disclosure under the PIA include:
• Personnel information
• Sensitive crime scene images
• Proprietary information, commercial or financial data, and trade secrets
• Personal identification numbers, addresses, and phone numbers
• Certain motor vehicle records
• Information on crime victims
• Personal information on minors
• Drafts and working papers
• Confidential law enforcement records.

Val Verde County Court Records Search

Requestors seeking Val Verde County court records may access these documents through the court clerk at the office where the case was filed. For instance, the District Clerk keeps records for the 63rd and 83rd District Courts.

Individuals may submit record requests in person, via mail, or through other request channels provided by the court. Requests should identify the needed record and contain specific case information to help locate the document. While onsite access may be free, court clerks usually charge requestors for record duplication and mailing.

Val Verde County Courts

The trial court system in Val Verde County comprises two district courts, one constitutional county court, one court at law, four Justice of the Peace courts, and one municipal court. The addresses of these courts are as follows:

Val Verde County 63rd District Court
100 East Broadway,
P.O. Box 1544
Del Rio, TX 78841
Phone: (830) 774-7538
Fax: (830) 774-7643

Val Verde County 83rd District Court
100 East Broadway,
P.O. Box 1544
Del Rio, TX 78841
Phone: (830) 774-7538
Fax: (830) 774-7643

Val Verde County Constitutional Court
400 Pecan Street,
P.O. Box 1267
Del Rio, TX 78841
Phone: (830) 774-7564
Fax: (830) 774-7608

Val Verde County Court at Law
400 Pecan Street,
P.O. Box 1267
Del Rio, TX 78841
Phone: (830) 774-7564
Fax: (830) 774-7608

Val Verde County Justice of the Peace Precinct 1
309 Mills Street,
Suite D,
P.O. Box 1144
Del Rio, TX 78840
Phone: (830) 774-7545
Fax: (830) 774-7546

Val Verde County Justice of the Peace Precinct 2
309 Mills Street,
Suite A,
P.O. Box 1144
Del Rio, TX 78840
Phone: (830) 774-7579
Fax: (830) 774-2514

Val Verde County Justice of the Peace Precinct 3
309 Mills Street,
Suite B,
P.O. Box 1144
Del Rio, TX 78840
Phone: (830) 774-7511
Fax: (830) 774-7512

Val Verde County Justice of the Peace Precinct 4
309 Mills Street,
Suite C,
P.O. Box 1144
Del Rio, TX 78840
Phone: (830) 774-7581
Fax: (830) 774-7278

Del Rio Municipal Court
125 East Martin Street,
Del Rio, TX 78840
Phone: (830) 774-8557
Fax: (830) 774-5381

Val Verde County Criminal and Civil Records

Several courts in Val Verde County handle different types of criminal and civil cases. For instance, the Justice of the Peace Courts handles most eviction and landlord-tenant disputes, whereas the District Courts handle most felonies and civil cases with large claims.

Therefore, individuals should first determine the record custodian, after which they can request copies by identifying the needed document, providing specific case descriptions like case numbers, dates, and party names, and paying necessary fees. If record access is restricted by law or court order, clerks may also require requestors to provide valid identification or other documentation to check if the requestor is authorized to obtain the record.

Val Verde County criminal records may also be obtainable through local law enforcement agencies or the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS). These records provide extensive information on an individual’s criminal history within the state. For Val Verde County arrest records, directly request them from the arresting agency.

Val Verde County Marriage Records

Interested individuals may obtain copies of Val Verde County marriage records from the County Clerk's Office. Requestors may pick up copies in person at the first floor of the County Clerk’s Office located at 400 Pecan Street, Del Rio, or send completed request forms and fees via mail, email, or fax to:

County Clerk's Office
P.O. Box 1267
Del Rio, TX 78841-1267
Phone: (830) 774-7564
Fax: (830) 774-7608
Email: tchapoy@valverdecounty.texas.gov

Payment for Val Verde County marriage certificates or certified copies of marriage licenses may be in money order, credit card, or cash for in-person requests.

Alternatively, the Texas Vital Statistics Section issues copies of marriage license applications or verification letters for marriages in the state since 1966. Individuals may request these records by sending signed application forms, $20 fees in check or money order, and photocopy of valid ID to:

DSHS - VSS
P.O. Box 12040,
Austin, TX 78711-2040

Val Verde County Divorce Records

The District Clerk keeps records of divorce cases filed in the District Court. Individuals may obtain divorce decrees or other case documents by making in-person requests or sending request forms containing divorce case details via mail, email, or fax to:

District Clerk’s Office
100 East Broadway,
P.O. Box 1544
Del Rio, TX 78841-1544
Phone: (830) 774-7538
Fax: (830) 774-7643
Email: jcervantes@valverdecounty.texas.gov

Additionally, divorce verification letters are obtainable from the Texas Vital Statistics Section for $20 per copy. Individuals may request these records by sending signed application forms, fees in check or money order, and photocopy of valid ID to:

DSHS - VSS
P.O. Box 12040,
Austin, TX 78711-2040

Val Verde Birth Records

The Texas Vital Statistics Section maintains records of births in the state since 1903. However, as per state laws, Val Verde County vital records on births are confidential until 75 years after the event. Eligible persons may request copies of Val Verde County birth records by submitting or sending signed application forms, $22 fees, and ID requirements to:

DSHS - VSS
P.O. Box 12040,
Austin, TX 78711-2040

Val Verde County birth certificates in long form, short form, or verification letters cost $22 each. Payments should

Val Verde Death Records

Records of deaths in Val Verde County since 1903 may be available with the Texas Vital Statistics Section but remain confidential until 25 years after the event. Eligible persons may order copies of these records by submitting or sending signed application forms, fees, and ID requirements to:

DSHS - VSS
P.O. Box 12040,
Austin, TX 78711-2040

Val Verde death certificates cost $20 for the first document and $3 for each additional copy.

Val Verde County Probate Court Records

Records of probate cases filed in Val Verde District Courts are available with the District Clerk. To access these records, make in-person requests or send request forms containing case details via mail, email, or fax to:

District Clerk’s Office
100 East Broadway,
P.O. Box 1544
Del Rio, TX 78841-1544
Phone: (830) 774-7538
Fax: (830) 774-7643
Email: jcervantes@valverdecounty.texas.gov

Additionally, individuals may obtain probate records from the County Clerk's Office by picking up copies in person or sending completed request forms and fees via mail, email, or fax to:

County Clerk's Office
P.O. Box 1267
Del Rio, TX 78841-1267
Phone: (830) 774-7564
Fax: (830) 774-7608
Email: tchapoy@valverdecounty.texas.gov

Val Verde County Property Records

The Val Verde County Clerk maintains most property records in the county, including state/federal liens, deeds, plats, and other real estate documents. Individuals may perform online searches for property records dated back to 1982 or submit filled request forms in person, via mail, email, or fax to:

County Clerk's Office
P.O. Box 1267
Del Rio, TX 78841-1267
Phone: (830) 774-7564
Fax: (830) 774-7608
Email: tchapoy@valverdecounty.texas.gov,

For property tax assessment records, direct requests to:

Tax Assessor Collector’s Department
309 Mill Street,
Del Rio, TX 78840
Fax: (830) 775-7282
Phone: (830) 774-7530
Email: egarcia@valverdecounty.texas.gov

Val Verde County Court Records Online

Third-party websites like texascourtrecords.us may provide convenient tools for obtaining Val Verde County court records. These websites collate records from different jurisdictions, and users may find records in their databases by using known case details such as case numbers, filing dates, or party names. However, individuals should note that accessing documents through non-government portals may pose risks of getting inaccurate information.