Jasper County, Texas Court Records

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    Jasper County sits in the heart of the Piney Woods region of East Texas, with the city of Jasper as the county seat. Its judicial system spans two district courts, a constitutional county court, six Justice of the Peace precincts, and two municipal courts — each producing official records that document the full lifecycle of legal proceedings, from initial filing through final disposition. Court records in Jasper County typically include case dockets, complaints, indictments, pleadings, motions, affidavits, court orders, judgments, transcripts, and admitted exhibits. These documents are used by lawyers, researchers, journalists, parties to litigation, and members of the public who need verified information about past or pending cases.

    How to Look Up a Court Case in Jasper County?

    If you're searching for a Jasper County case, you have several options depending on what you know about the case and which court handled it. TexasStateCourts.us is one resource for finding publicly available Texas court case information. At the state level, the Texas Judicial Branch offers guidance on navigating the court system and accessing appellate opinions. For trial-level records, start with the clerk's office that handled the case — either the District Clerk or the County Clerk, depending on the case type. You can search records in person at the courthouse during business hours, submit a written or emailed request, or in some cases use online payment and filing portals. Having a case number, the names of the parties, or a hearing date ready before you reach out will significantly speed up the process.

    Are Court Records Public in Jasper County?

    Texas law gives the public broad access to government records. The Texas Public Information Act, codified at Texas Government Code Chapter 552, establishes a presumption that information held by governmental bodies — including courts — is public and must be disclosed upon request unless a specific statutory exception applies. The Texas Rules of Judicial Administration reinforce this by requiring that judicial records generally be available for public inspection and copying.

    Several categories of records are confidential or restricted under Texas law:

    • Expunged and sealed records — removed from public access under Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Chapter 55A (expunctions) or orders of nondisclosure
    • Active criminal investigation files — withheld while proceedings are ongoing
    • Records sealed by court order — including certain civil litigation materials
    • Adoption records — confidential under state law
    • Certain family law records — including health-related confidential information in custody or termination cases
    • Sensitive personal identifiers — Social Security numbers, financial account numbers, and passwords are redacted before disclosure
    • Juvenile records — generally restricted from public access

    When a court file contains both public and restricted content, clerks typically redact the protected portions rather than withholding the entire file. If you believe a record has been improperly withheld, you can file a complaint with the Texas Attorney General's Office, which oversees enforcement of the Public Information Act.

    Jasper County Criminal Court Records

    Criminal jurisdiction in Jasper County is divided by offense level. The two district courts — the 1st Judicial District Court (Judge Craig Mixson) and the 1-A Judicial District Court (Judge Delinda Gibbs-Walker) — handle all felony prosecutions pursued by the District Attorney's office. The Jasper County District Clerk, Rosa Norsworthy, maintains all felony criminal case records and collects the fines and court costs assessed in those cases.

    Jasper County District Clerk
    Address: 121 North Austin Street, Room 202, Jasper, TX 75951
    Phone: (409) 384-2721
    Fax: (409) 383-7501
    Email: dclerk@co.jasper.tx.us
    Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

    The District Clerk's office accepts Visa, Discover, and Mastercard debit and credit card payments both in person and by telephone. You can also pay online through govpay.net. Key forms available through the District Clerk include the Criminal Case Cover Sheet, Request for Copies, and information on expunctions and non-disclosure orders for eligible individuals seeking to seal or remove prior criminal records from public view.

    Misdemeanor criminal matters are handled at the Justice of the Peace level. Jasper County has six JP precincts spread across the county, each presiding over Class C misdemeanors, traffic violations, and small claims. The Jasper County Justice of the Peace courts are located throughout the county, from Precinct 1 in Jasper to Precinct 6 in Evadale.

    For arrest information, the Jasper County Sheriff's Office maintains law enforcement records. Direct records requests to Kim Boutin at (409) 383-1154 or by email at kim.boutin@co.jasper.tx.us, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The mailing address for the Jasper County Sheriff's Office is 101 Burch Street, Jasper, TX 75951. A current inmate roster is available through the detention center at jasperso.com/inmate-roster.

    Jasper County Civil Court Records

    Civil case records in Jasper County are split between two offices. The District Clerk handles larger civil suits, family law matters, juvenile cases, adoptions, divorce, civil actions above the JP threshold, and delinquent tax suits. The County Clerk handles county court civil matters and probate.

    When requesting civil records, contact the District Clerk and provide as much identifying detail as you can — the case number, the names of the parties, and the approximate filing date are most useful. The District Clerk's Civil Case Information Sheet and accompanying Instructions are available online for parties initiating civil filings. Current filing fees are published in the District Clerk Fees for 2024 schedule.

    At the JP level, small claims cases involving $20,000 or less may be filed at the appropriate Justice of the Peace precinct. The Texas Justice Court Training Center provides guidance on filing a small claims case for self-represented litigants. All attorneys filing civil or criminal documents in Jasper County's district courts are required to use electronic filing. The county's e-filing portal links to eFileTexas.gov, the official statewide e-filing system, which accepts criminal filings for all subsequent documents in existing criminal cases and all civil filings in district court.

    Copies of civil records can be requested in person at the District Clerk's office or by submitting the court's official Request for Copies form by mail to 121 North Austin Street, Room 202, Jasper, TX 75951.

    Jasper County Family Court Records

    Family law cases in Jasper County — including divorce, child custody, child support, adoptions, and termination of parental rights — are filed in the district courts and maintained by the District Clerk. The 1st and 1-A District Courts handle these matters, with Judge Craig Mixson presiding over the 1st District Court and Judge Delinda Gibbs-Walker over the 1-A District Court.

    Divorce Records

    Divorce records are part of the family law case files held by the District Clerk and are generally public unless sealed by the court. To request a copy, call the District Clerk at (409) 384-2721 or submit a written request that includes both parties' names and the approximate year the divorce was finalized. A completed Request for Copies form will help move the process along. Self-represented parties filing for divorce should also review the District Clerk's Pro Se Divorce information and the court's Standing Order, both available on the county website.

    Marriage Records

    Marriage licenses in Jasper County are issued and recorded by the Jasper County Clerk's Office, overseen by County Clerk Holly Thomas. Licenses are issued by appointment only — call (409) 384-2632 to schedule — Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

    Key requirements and fees:

    • Both applicants must appear together; if one cannot attend, an Absent Applicant form must be completed with a copy of state or federal ID
    • Valid state or federally issued photo ID or certified birth certificate required; both parties must know their Social Security number
    • Applicants must be 18 or older; those under 18 must have a court order removing disabilities of minority under Texas Family Code 2.003(a)
    • Divorced applicants must wait 30 days after their divorce is final before remarrying (unless marrying the same person or the 30-day waiting period was waived by court order)
    • There is a 72-hour waiting period before the license can be used — waivable by a judge's order, active military status, or completion of a state-approved premarital education course
    • Licenses are valid for 90 days and may be used anywhere in Texas
    • Fee: $81.00 cash; $84.00 by debit or credit card

    Certified copies of recorded marriage licenses (Jasper County only) cost $8.00 per copy. You can request them in person, by mail, or by email at holly.thomas@co.jasper.tx.us with credit card payment through govpay.net. Include the groom's name, bride's name, and date of marriage with your request. For licenses issued in other Texas counties, you can verify the county of issuance through the Texas DSHS marriage and divorce index.

    Birth and Death Records

    The Jasper County Clerk's Office maintains birth records from 1903 to the present and death records from 1903 to the present for events that occurred in Jasper County.

    Birth certificates: Qualifying applicants include the person named on the certificate, a parent, sibling, spouse, grandparent, legal guardian, or legal representative. Under Texas Health and Safety Code Chapter 192, birth records are restricted for 75 years. To request by mail, complete the birth or death record application and include a notarized proof of identification, a copy of a valid driver's license, and a check or money order payable to the Jasper County Clerk. Mail to: Jasper County Clerk, 121 N Austin St, Room 103, Jasper, TX 75951 (or P.O. Box 2070, Jasper, TX 75951).

    Death certificates: Restricted to qualified applicants — immediate family, legal guardian, or legal representative — for 25 years following the death, per Texas Health and Safety Code Chapter 193. Fee: $21.00 for the first copy; $4.00 for each additional copy in the same request. Mail requests follow the same procedure as birth certificates.

    Jasper County Probate Court Records

    Probate matters in Jasper County — including estate administration, will validation, guardianships, and conservatorships — fall under the jurisdiction of the County Court at Law, sitting as the probate court. The Jasper County Clerk's Office maintains all records for these proceedings.

    Jasper County Clerk's Office
    Address: 121 N Austin Street, Room 103, Jasper, TX 75951
    Mailing: P.O. Box 2070, Jasper, TX 75951
    Phone: (409) 384-2632
    Fax: (409) 384-7198
    Email: holly.thomas@co.jasper.tx.us
    Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

    When requesting probate records, provide the decedent's full name, the case number if you have it, and the approximate year the estate was opened. Copy fees are assessed based on the number of pages and whether certified copies are required, consistent with the Texas Local Government Code and local clerk regulations. In-person requests are accepted during regular business hours; mail requests should go to the P.O. Box address above with a check or money order for any applicable fees.

    Probate records that have not been sealed are public documents under the Texas Public Information Act. Wills admitted to probate, letters testamentary, inventories, and guardianship orders are all part of the public file. The County Clerk also handles Common Law Marriage Declarations (Informal Marriage Certificates), which require both parties to appear in person; the fee is $46.00. This type of record can be relevant to probate proceedings when the existence of a marriage needs to be established.