Victoria County Court Records

Court records for Victoria County provide details on filings, decisions, rulings, and procedures. These documents may contain cases from the county's criminal, family, juvenile, or civil courts. Court records are accessible to the public since they are considered public records. These recordings also impact decisions made in the future and the outcome of court cases. The Victoria County Clerk’s Office produces, updates, and keeps court records.

Are Court Records Public in Victoria County?

Yes, Victoria County court records are public. Public information in Victoria County includes any data created, gathered, composed, collated, or kept by a state government agency or acting on its behalf. The 1973 Texas Public Information Act provides interested members access to this material. Nonetheless, this Act does not apply to the Texas judiciary. Therefore, the Supreme Court of Texas controls access to Texas court records even though they are regarded as public information.

Victoria County Court Records Search

Interested parties may search for court records at the Victoria County Clerk’s Office. The office maintains court documents, including civil, criminal, and probate cases. Persons may visit the Clerk’s Office in person at:

Heidi Easley, County Clerk
Victoria County Courthouse
115 N. Bridge Street, Room 103
Victoria, Texas 77901

Record seekers may also search for court records using the Public Information Act Portal.

Victoria County Courts

Victoria County has four District Courts and one Constitutional Court. County residents may find these courts at the following addresses.

Victoria County 24th District Court
115 N Bridge St, #330, Victoria, TX 77901
Phone: (361) 575-0581
Fax: (361) 572-5682

Victoria County 135th District Court
115 N Bridge St, #330, Victoria, TX 77901
Phone: (361) 575-0581
Fax: (361) 572-5682

Victoria County 267th District Court
115 N Bridge St, #330, Victoria, TX 77901
Phone: (361) 575-0581
Fax: (361) 572-5682

Victoria County 377th District Court
115 N Bridge St, #330, Victoria, TX 77901
Phone: (361) 575-0581
Fax: (361) 572-5682

Victoria County Constitutional Court
115 N Bridge St, #103, Victoria, TX 77901
Phone: (361) 575-1478
Fax: (361) 575-6276

Victoria County Criminal Records

In Victoria County, criminal records are regarded as public information. The Texas Department of Public Safety runs the Crime Record Search Service, which allows interested parties to look for Victoria County criminal records. On the TDPS online database, interested parties may run free public criminal history checks.

On the other hand, record seekers may visit the Victoria County Sheriff’s Office to find criminal records. The office is located at:

Victoria County Sheriff's Office
101 N. Glass St.
Victoria, Texas
Phone: (361) 575-0651

Note: Public access to Victoria County arrest records may vary depending on local laws.

Get Victoria County Civil Court Records

Record seekers may find Victoria County civil court records at the County Clerk’s Office. The Clerk’s Office provides a Public Information Act Portal that allows users to access civil court records. Parties looking to use this search tool must provide necessary information such as the parties’ full names, case number, case type and the name of the court that presided over the matter.

As another option, persons may also go to the Clerk’s Office in person at:

Heidi Easley, County Clerk
Victoria County Courthouse
115 N. Bridge Street, Room 103
Victoria, Texas 77901

Victoria County Marriage Records

Eligible persons may get Texas marriage records by making a request to the Victoria County Clerk’s Office. The office is in charge of recording and maintaining marriage records in the county. Individuals bring an application in person or mail it to:

Heidi Easley, County Clerk
Victoria County Courthouse
115 N. Bridge Street, Room 103
Victoria, Texas 77901

Applicants may also access information about marriage licenses from the Vital Statistics Section of the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS). In addition, the agency issues marriage verification letters based on data from the internet index.

The public may obtain the Texas marriage license index. Those interested may view them on Microfiche for $10 for the first year and $5 for each subsequent year (limited to 2008). Index searches yield the following results:

• Document number
• The spouse's entire name and age
• Age and name of the wife's mother
• The marriage date
• The venue of the marriage ceremony.

Victoria County Divorce Records

Qualified individuals may obtain Texas divorce records by requesting them from the Victoria County District Clerk’s Office. The office records and maintains divorce records in the county. Individuals bring an application in person or mail it to:

District Clerk’s Office
115 N. Bridge St.
Rm. 330
Victoria, TX 77901

Additionally, the Vital Statistics office of the Texas DSHS maintains a public index of divorce records from 1968. The office may also provide divorce verification letters to requesters. Persons may follow the instructions detailed on the divorce verification letter request page to request this letter.

Victoria Birth Records

Texas birth certificates that date back more than 75 years are open to the public if a judge's decree has yet to seal them. Requesters must adequately demonstrate a direct and concrete interest in the record to be qualified to request birth records in Victoria County. Therefore, the following individuals are permitted access to these records:

• The person who registered
• Parents or the registrant's legal guardians
• The registrant's biological or adopted children
• The registrant's grandparents and siblings
• The registrant's spouse or officially recognized civil union partner
• Those permitted by a court order or the registrant.

The Texas DSHS's Vital Statistics Section is in charge of keeping and issuing birth certificates in the state. To get a record, interested and qualified parties must download and submit the Texas birth certificate application found on the TDSHS website. Applications must be completed and sent in person or by mail, together with the required fees and identification. This application must be delivered to this address:

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

Victoria Death Records

Any death record in Texas 25 years old or older is public information the general public may access. Death certificates that are less than 25 years old, however, are not accessible to the public and are not considered public death records. Therefore, a restricted death certificate search may only be carried out by those who are legally permitted by court order, the registrant, and their immediate family members.

Interested and qualified individuals may conduct a name-based search for death records in Texas by downloading and filling out the Texas death certificate application. Forms must be completed, notarized, and sent in person or by mail to the address shown, together with the appropriate fees and proof of identity.

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

Victoria County Probate Court Records

Interested parties may find Victoria County probate court records at the County Clerk’s Office. Persons may visit the office to locate probate court records at:

Heidi Easley, County Clerk
Victoria County Courthouse
115 N. Bridge Street, Room 103
Victoria, Texas 77901

County residents may also use the County Clerk’s Public Information Act Portal to find probate court records.

Victoria County Property Records

The county clerk is the record keeper for the county and records and files documents that prove ownership or interest in real property. Interested may visit the office in person or use the County Clerk Web Access Portal to find property records.

Victoria County Court Records Online

The Victoria County Clerk’s Office provides a Public Information Act Portal for accessing court records. Alternatively, third-party online resources such as texascourtrecords.us may offer access to public Victoria County court records. They provide a user-friendly interface where people may look for specific cases by putting in important details such as case numbers, party names, or dates. These platforms often allow users to view and download court documents directly from their website, saving time and effort. However, such platforms operate independently of any government agency and, as such, may contain inaccurate or outdated information.