Galveston County, TX Public Records

Courts in Galveston County

Court Records in Galveston County, Texas

In Galveston County, court records refer to documents that were generated during a legal proceeding, typically presided over by a Galveston County judge. These records may include dockets, subpoenas, motions, complaints, exhibits, affidavits, pleadings, and judgments. Access to these records is governed by the Common Law Right of Access and Rule 12 of the Texas Rules of Judicial Administration.

To obtain court records in Galveston County, you can request the Galveston County Clerk of Courts in person, via mail, or email. You may also use the Galveston County Record Search platform. Whether you are carrying out an online or offline request, note that you will need to provide some information regarding the record you are seeking.

Certain court records are exempt from public access in Galveston County. These may include records with personal identifying information, juvenile records, records related to court administration as well as those that are restricted by state or federal statutes.

Jails and Prisons in Galveston County

Find Inmate Search and Jail Records in Galveston County, Texas

The Galveston County Jail in Galveston, the county's correctional facility, is handled by its Sheriff's Office and typically houses several hundred inmates. An Inmate Inquiry list is available to the public to view inmates housed at any of the Galveston County jails. The list provides the name, primary charge, arrest date, and booking agency of each inmate and can be sorted alphabetically. The Texas Department of Criminal Justice also runs two correctional facilities in Galveston and Dickinson. You may use the TDCJ Inmate Search platform to find an inmate housed in these facilities.

Police Departments and Sheriff Offices in Galveston County

Arrest Records in Galveston County, Texas

Galveston County arrest records include certain details of an arrested person, including their name, physical description, mugshot, fingerprints, charges, details of their arrest and detention, and bond or bail information. Visit the arresting agency, a city police department, or the county Sheriff's Office, to view these records. Hitchcock PD, Port of Galveston PD, Clear Lake Shores PD, League City PD, Santa Fe PD, Bayou Vista PD, La Marque PD, Lakeview PD, Galveston PD, Jamaica Beach PD, Texas City PD, and Dickinson PD are police departments in Galveston County. Note that you will need to provide details like the name of the arrested person or a case ID. However, if allowed by law, certain arrest record requests might be denied. Arrest records pertaining to an ongoing investigation would not be released.