Kimble County Warrant Records

Kimble County warrant records are kept at the courthouse in Junction, Texas. The Sheriff's Office maintains all active warrants and handles verification for the public and other agencies. Two clerk offices manage different parts of the court records. The County Clerk stores misdemeanor cases while the District Clerk keeps felony files for the 198th Judicial District Court. You can search for warrants by name through the Sheriff's Office or by visiting the clerks. State-level search tools from the Texas DPS also pull data that includes Kimble County records, giving you an online option for looking up criminal history information.

Kimble County Sheriff Warrant Records

The Kimble County Sheriff's Office is responsible for tracking all active warrants in the county. They can check warrant status by name or other details. Call them at 325-446-3351. The office is in Junction and open on weekdays.

Warrant entries include the defendant's name, charges, bond amount, and which court signed the warrant. Under Texas Government Code Chapter 552, warrant data is public. The Sheriff handles warrant service, fugitive apprehension, and extradition for Kimble County. In a county this size, the Sheriff's Office is usually the single point of contact for anything related to warrants or criminal records.

Note: In small counties like Kimble, the Sheriff often handles both warrant tracking and service personally.

Search Warrant Records in Kimble County

To look up warrants in Kimble County, start with a phone call to the Sheriff at 325-446-3351. Give them the name you want checked. Walk-in visits to the courthouse in Junction are also an option. The clerks there can pull up court records during regular hours.

The Texas DPS Criminal History portal is a state tool that covers every county. You can search for criminal records that include Kimble County warrants, arrests, and convictions. A fee is required. The DPS Crime Records page explains the search process.

The Kimble County Clerk keeps misdemeanor case records. The District Clerk stores felony files for the 198th District Court. Both offices let you search by defendant name or case number. Copies cost $1.00 per page.

Kimble County Court System and Warrants

The 198th Judicial District Court handles felony cases in Kimble County. The County Court covers misdemeanors. Justice of the Peace courts deal with Class C offenses, traffic tickets, and small claims. Each court can issue warrants, and each has its own clerk who manages case files.

Texas law under Chapter 15 of the Code of Criminal Procedure requires a magistrate to sign a warrant based on probable cause. The warrant must name the person and describe the offense. Once active, any peace officer in Texas can serve it. This applies to warrants from Kimble County courts just as it does for larger counties.

The District Attorney prosecutes felony cases in the 198th District. The County Attorney handles misdemeanor prosecution and juvenile cases. The constable offices serve warrants and civil process in their precincts. The Justice of the Peace courts issue warrants for minor offenses and conduct hearings.

An active Kimble County warrant stays in the system until it gets resolved. Warrants do not expire. Any peace officer in Texas can serve a Kimble County warrant, no matter where the person is found. If someone wants to clear an outstanding warrant, they can go to the courthouse in Junction and post bond. The bond amount depends on the charge. Felony bonds are set higher. Misdemeanor bonds are typically lower. Once the bond is posted, the court schedules a hearing and the warrant status changes from active to served in the records at both the Sheriff's Office and the clerk offices.

State Resources for Kimble County Warrant Records

The Texas Department of Public Safety maintains the state criminal records database. The Texas Department of Criminal Justice tracks state prison records. The Office of Court Administration publishes court data from all Texas counties.

The Texas Attorney General's Office provides public records services and victim notification programs. These state resources are useful when you need to search beyond Kimble County or want to use an online tool since the county does not have its own search portal. For certified copies of Kimble County court documents, the local clerks in Junction are the ones to contact.

You can also request Kimble County records by mail. Send a letter to the clerk office at the courthouse in Junction with the full name you want checked and any case details. Include a check or money order to cover the copy fees. The standard rate is $1.00 per page for regular copies, and certified copies cost more under Texas Government Code rates. The clerk will pull any matching records and mail them back to you. This is useful if you live too far from Junction to visit in person.

Requesting Kimble County Records by Phone

If you cannot make it to Junction, calling the Sheriff at 325-446-3351 is the next best option for warrant checks. For court records, the clerks can take requests by phone and let you know what is on file for a given name. You will still need to pay copy fees if you want documents sent to you, but the initial check is free. The clerks can tell you the case number, the charge, and the court date if one is set.

Nearby Counties

Kimble County borders these counties in the Texas Hill Country. Make sure to search in the county where the offense took place.