Bastrop County, TX Public Records

Courts in Bastrop County

Court Records in Bastrop County, Texas

Laws like the Rules of Judicial Administration and the Common Law Right of Access govern public access to Bastrop County court records. Bastrop County court records are created throughout court proceedings and contain information about the parties to the case, progress dockets, subpoenas, motions, complaints, exhibits, affidavits, pleadings, and judgments.

Send a record request via mail or email to the County Clerk's office or the District Clerk's office to get Bastrop County court records. You may also use the Bastrop County Case Records Search. The public can access the majority of Bastrop County court records, but some are limited because they include private or sensitive information and are considered confidential. Juvenile, adoption, ongoing criminal investigation, and sealed records are examples of classified records.

Jails and Prisons in Bastrop County

Find Inmate Search and Jail Records in Bastrop County, Texas

Bastrop County Jail is a 290-bed medium-security facility located at Jackson Street. It holds pre-trial detainees and inmates on short-term imprisonment. The Bastrop County Sheriff's Office is in charge of handling the county jails and correctional facilities. While the county does not provide its jail records online, requesters can contact the Sheriff's Office in person to request these records. Alternatively, you can call the booking desk at (512) 549-5073 or submit your written request via email. However, the county's wanted individuals are listed in detail on the Sheriff's Office's Wanted Suspect list.

Police Departments and Sheriff Offices in Bastrop County

Arrest Records in Bastrop County, Texas

Bastrop County arrest records contain the following information: name, physical attributes, circumstances of the arrest and detention, mugshot, fingerprints, charges, and specifics about bond or bail. Visit the county's sheriff's office or a local police department where the arrest was made to obtain these records. Other law enforcement agencies operating in the county include the Bastrop Police Department and the Smithville Police Department. To obtain available police reports, you will be prompted for information such as the name of the individual who was arrested, the time of the arrest, and a case ID number to facilitate your search. Some requests for arrest records may be denied if their release will compromise an ongoing investigation or the safety of individuals named therein.