Wharton County Court Records

Wharton County court records are documents relating to criminal and civil proceedings within the various Wharton County courts. These documents play significant roles in judicial matters; they help secure the constitutional rights of individuals and ensure that all persons are treated equally before the law.

Court records generally contain a compilation of various documents, such as Wharton County arrest records and other documents relating to criminal and civil trials within Wharton County. Records may also contain the names of the litigants, petitions/complaints, case types, case numbers, summons, pleadings, evidence/exhibits, judgments, orders, trial transcripts, and other case-related documents.

Are Court Records Public in Wharton County?

Yes, court records are public in Wharton County. Per Title 5, Chapter 552 of the Texas Government Code, it is the constitutional right of the public to access Wharton County court records if the law does not restrict access to such documents. However, state interests and privacy laws may override the public rights to access Wharton County court records. For instance, the public cannot access Wharton County court records if they relate to juveniles or sensitive information that may pose security risks.

Wharton County Court Records Search

In Texas, individual courts are responsible for the documents they generate during case trials. Wharton County court record seekers should identify the specific case files they seek and request access through their clerk's offices or the Wharton County District Clerk's Office. Also, inquirers may search online for Wharton court records; these documents may be available through third-party websites.

Wharton County Courts

The Wharton County judicial system comprises the Wharton County District Courts, Wharton County Justice Courts, and Wharton County Municipal Courts.

Under the Texas court hierarchy, the Wharton County District Courts are general jurisdiction courts. However, they handle civil and criminal cases beyond the authority of the lower courts. The other Wharton County courts have varying jurisdictions over criminal and civil cases within the county.

Wharton County 23rd District Court
100 South Fulton St,
P.O. Drawer 391,
Wharton, TX 77488
Phone: (979) 532-4612
Fax: (979) 532-1299

Wharton County 329th District Court
100 South Fulton, Suite 200,
Wharton,
TX 77488
Phone: (979) 532-1514
Fax: (979) 532-4752

Wharton County Justice of the Peace Precinct 1
1017 North Alabama Road,
Wharton,
TX 77488
Phone: (979) 532-3941
Fax: (979) 531-0758

Wharton County Justice of the Peace Precinct 2
P.O. Box 780,
736 Clubside Drive,
East Bernard,
TX 77435
Phone: (979) 335-6210
Fax: (979) 335-6312

Wharton County Justice of the Peace Precinct 3
340 W North St,
P.O. Box 184,
Louise,
TX 77455
Phone: (979) 648-2363
Fax: (979) 648-2359

Wharton County Justice of the Peace Precinct 4
605 E Calhoun,
El Campo,
TX 77437
Phone: (979) 543-4322
Fax: (979) 543-1568

East Bernard Municipal Court
704 Church Street,
East Bernard,
Texas 77435
Phone: (979) 335-6558
Fax: (979) 335-6532

El Campo Municipal Court
315 E Jackson,
El Campo,
TX 77437
Phone: (979) 543-1212
Fax: (979) 543-9522

Wharton Municipal Court
1407 N. Richmond Road, Suite 200,
Wharton,
TX 77488
Phone: (979) 532-4811 ext. 532 or 533
Fax: (979) 282-9718

Wharton County Criminal and Civil Records

In Wharton County, criminal and civil court records include Wharton County arrest records and other documents relating to criminal and civil trials within Wharton County. Wharton County criminal records encompass all documents on the prosecution, conviction, and incarceration of individuals for criminal acts. On the other hand, Wharton County civil court records include case files on non-criminal trials, such as:

• Small Claims
• Business Litigation
• Contract Disputes
• Property-related Lawsuits
• Customer Claims
• Landlord-tenant Disagreements.

Criminal and civil court records are publicly accessible in Wharton County. However, the public cannot access Wharton County criminal or civil court records that are sealed by the courts or if such documents relate to juveniles or breach privacy laws.

Interested individuals may request access to felony, family law, and general civil litigation case files through the Wharton County District Clerk's Office at:

103 South Fulton Street
P.O. Drawer 391,
Wharton,
Texas 77488
Phone: (979) 532-5542
Fax: (979) 532-1299

For documents relating to misdemeanors, small claims, and probate case files, send formal requests to the Wharton County Clerk's Office at:

309 E. Milam Street,
Suite 700,
P.O. Box 69,
Wharton,
Texas 77488
Phone: (979) 532-2381
Fax: (979) 532-8426

Wharton County Marriage Records

In Wharton County, marriage records are public. However, public copies may contain basic marriage information; only the couples mentioned in the documents or authorized individuals may obtain certified copies of Wharton County marriage certificates.

Individuals seeking access to certified copies of Wharton County marriage certificates should log into the Wharton County Clerk's Office Online Marriage Certificate Request Portal and use the online tools to order them or call, fax, visit, or send mail requests to the Wharton County Clerk's Office.

Wharton County marriage verification letters are available through the Texas Department of Health and Human Services Marriage and Divorce Records Page. Alternatively, requesters should download Mail Application for Marriage or Divorce Records Forms, complete them, and mail them (along with checks/money orders to cover the necessary payments) to the Texas Department of State Health Services.

Also, record seekers may download information about Wharton County marriages from 1966 to the present through the Texas Department of State Health Services Marriage/Divorce Indexes page.

Wharton County Divorce Records

Wharton County divorce records are publicly accessible. However, there is a restriction on public access to sensitive information such as financial settlements, child custody arrangements, and Social Security Numbers.

Individuals seeking access to Wharton County divorce records should call, fax, mail, or visit the Wharton County District Clerk's Office. Also, interested individuals may order Wharton County divorce verification letters through the Texas Department of State Health Services Marriage and Divorce Records Page or send mail requests to their office.

Wharton Birth Records

In Wharton and other Texas counties, there is a time restriction on public access to birth records. Only the persons named in Wharton County birth certificates (if they are 18 years or older), their immediate families, legal guardians, and authorized representatives may access Wharton County birth records less than 75 years old.

Wharton County birth certificates are personal identification documents; they qualify the owners for citizenship, government social benefits, and medical care. Eligible individuals seeking Wharton County birth certificates through the Wharton County Clerk's Office Online Birth Certificate Request Portal.

Alternatively, order Wharton County birth certificates through the Texas Department of State Health Services Birth Certificates Page. Wharton County birth certificate requesters may mail completed Birth Records Application Forms to the Wharton County Clerk's Office or the Texas Department of State Health Services Vital Records Office.

Wharton Death Records

Wharton County death records are documents for the first 25 years after the death of the subjects. Within this period, Wharton County death records are accessible to the immediate family of the deceased, authorized attorneys, legal guardians, and individuals with legal tangible and direct interests.

Wharton County death records are crucial administrative documents; they play a significant role in:

• Probate adjudications
• Claiming life insurance and Social Security benefits of the deceased
• Disease research
• Health policy formation
• Population statistical analysis.

Eligible persons seeking Wharton County death records should log into the Wharton County Clerk's Office Online Death Certificate Request Page and provide the information to access them. Alternatively, the interested public may order Wharton County death certificates through the Texas Department of State Health Services Death Records Page.

Also, requesters may fill out Application for Death Records Forms and mail them to the Wharton County Clerk's Office or the Texas Department of State Health Services. Record seekers should note that access to Wharton County Vital Records involves fee payments and may also require valid identification documents.

Wharton County Probate Court Records

Wharton County probate court records refer to case files on probate trials within Wharton County, TX. These include documents relating to guardianships, intestate succession, probate of Wills, escheat partitions, conservatorships, and trusts administration. Individuals seeking Wharton County probate court records should call or visit the Wharton County Clerk's Office or email tracy.klimple@co.wharton.tx.us.

Wharton County Property Records

Wharton County property records are official compilations of real estate documents. These files encompass property-related documents and information such as deeds, parcel numbers, building permits, plat maps, zoning information, assessment records, sales histories, and other documents relating to property ownership and transactions within Wharton County, TX.

The Wharton County Clerk's Office, Wharton County Appraisal District (WCAD), and Wharton County Tax Assessor-Collector’s Office maintain various property records.

Wharton County Clerk's Office:

• Deeds
• Mortgages
• Liens
• Easements

Wharton County Appraisal District:

• Information on property values, ownership, and property tax detail

Wharton County Tax Assessor-Collector:

• Property tax payment histories
• Tax delinquency records
• Tax rates.

Wharton County property record seekers should:

• Subscribe to the Wharton County Clerk's Office eSearch Service and use the login credentials to access the property search portal and look for specific records
• Log into the Wharton Central Appraisal District's Property Search or Map Search portals.

Also, record seekers may contact the Wharton County Clerk's Office or visit the Wharton County Appraisal District or Wharton County Tax Assessor-Collector offices at the following address:

Wharton County Appraisal District
308 E. Milam Street,
Wharton,
TX 77488
Phone: (979) 532-8931
Fax: (979) 532-5691

Wharton County Tax Assessor-Collector
Wharton County Courthouse,
100 S Fulton Street,
Wharton,
TX 77488.

Wharton County Court Records Online

Record seekers may use third-party online sites like texascourtrecords.us to access Wharton County court records. Private websites gather documents from various sources and aggregate them in one place for fast and easy access. Record seekers may access Wharton County public records globally through third-party online databases. However, notwithstanding their advantages, users should note that third-party online resources are private platforms and may contain outdated or incomplete documents.