Lampasas County Court Records Search

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    Lampasas County, Texas, operates a layered court system that produces records across district, county, justice of the peace, and municipal levels. Every stage of a legal proceeding leaves a paper trail — initial filings, motions, hearings, judgments, and final orders — covering criminal, civil, family, and probate matters heard in the county. Whether you need documentation for a legal proceeding, a background check, or genealogical research, knowing exactly which office holds which records and what steps to follow will save considerable time and effort.

    Finding Court Records in Texas:

    Texas court records are decentralized — each court keeps its own records, and no single statewide repository covers all case types. Depending on what you need, your options include official court resources, county clerk offices, district clerk offices, public access terminals at the courthouse, and online tools. TexasStateCourts.us can help you locate publicly available court case information and navigate the Texas judicial system. The Texas Judicial Branch website also provides county-specific resources and links to available case search platforms.

    How to Look Up a Court Case in Lampasas County?

    Lampasas County courts are spread across several locations, with the primary courthouse in Lampasas. Two separate clerks — the District Clerk and the County Clerk — maintain different categories of records, so identifying which one covers your case type is the critical first step.

    Lampasas County District Clerk (criminal felonies, civil cases, family law, divorce)

    Address: 409 S. Pecan Street, Suite 204, Lampasas, TX 76550
    Phone: (512) 556-8271
    Fax: (512) 556-9463
    Email: districtclerk@co.lampasas.tx.us
    Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (closed 12:00–1:00 p.m. for lunch)

    Lampasas County Clerk (county court cases, probate, deeds, marriage licenses)

    Address: 409 S. Pecan Street, Suite 201, Lampasas, TX 76550
    Phone: (512) 556-8271 ext. 203
    Fax: (512) 556-8966
    Email: dianne.miller@co.lampasas.tx.us
    Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

    Primary online search methods for Lampasas County court records:

    re:SearchTX — The Texas Office of Court Administration's official court records portal covers civil cases from district, county, and probate courts across all 254 Texas counties, including Lampasas. A free subscription allows basic case information searches; document previews and full access may require payment.

    Lampasas County Clerk's EdocTec portal — The County Clerk's Office provides this public-access website for searching and purchasing county clerk public records, including property documents and official filings.

    Lampasas QuickLink Site — This portal offers 24-hour remote access to index books for deeds, deeds of trust, judgments, liens, and other recorded instruments. It provides index data to help you locate volume and page numbers before requesting physical copies from the Clerk's Office.

    In person at the courthouse — Both the District Clerk's and County Clerk's offices assist researchers during regular business hours. Staff can retrieve archived and recent case files. Bring full party names, case numbers if available, and approximate filing dates.

    Note that the County Clerk's Office does not conduct searches for the public. Send requests with a self-addressed stamped envelope, or use the online portals to locate records independently.

    Are Court Records Public in Lampasas County?

    Under the Texas Public Information Act (Texas Government Code, Chapter 552), court records held by Lampasas County government offices are presumed public unless a specific statutory exemption applies. In practical terms, this means any person can inspect or receive copies of court documents without having to explain why they want them.

    Records that are generally open to the public include:

    • Civil case filings, orders, and judgments
    • Criminal felony case dockets and sentencing records
    • Divorce decrees and final family law orders
    • Probate filings, wills admitted to record, and estate inventories
    • Marriage license applications and records
    • Property-related instruments recorded with the County Clerk

    Records subject to restrictions or confidentiality include:

    • Juvenile court proceedings and records
    • Family law matters involving the identities of minor children
    • Documents containing crime victims' personally identifiable information
    • Records sealed by specific court order
    • Certain adoption-related filings

    When records are sealed or otherwise exempt, access requires either a court order or a showing that the requester has a direct legal interest in the file. Lampasas County courts follow applicable Texas Rules of Civil Procedure and the Texas Family Code when determining what portions of a file to redact or seal before releasing documents to the public.

    Lampasas County Criminal Court Records

    Felony criminal cases in Lampasas County are heard in the 27th District Court, presided over by Judge Debbie Garrett. The District Clerk's Office — located at Suite 204 of the county courthouse — files, indexes, and maintains all felony criminal records, including charging instruments, arraignment papers, plea agreements, jury trial records, and judgment and sentencing orders.

    For case scheduling, hearing dates, or questions about a specific criminal matter, contact the 27th District Court Coordinator:

    Dee Ann Crawford
    Phone: (512) 556-8271, ext. 308
    Email: deeann.crawford@co.lampasas.tx.us

    27th District Court Standing Orders govern case management procedures in Lampasas County.

    Misdemeanor criminal matters are handled by the Lampasas County Constitutional Court (Suite 201, same courthouse building; Phone: (512) 556-8271). The County Clerk maintains misdemeanor criminal records.

    Searching criminal records:

    • Online: Use re:SearchTX for district and county court criminal case information.
    • In person: Visit the District Clerk (felonies) or County Clerk (misdemeanors) at 409 S. Pecan Street during business hours.
    • Arrest and custody information: The Lampasas County Sheriff's Office maintains jail and custody records separate from court case files. Current inmate custody status can also be checked through VINELink.

    Criminal history background checks at the statewide level are handled through the Texas Department of Public Safety rather than the county courts.

    Lampasas County Civil Court Records

    Civil cases involving amounts exceeding the jurisdictional limits of lower courts are filed in the 27th District Court and maintained by the District Clerk's Office. These include contract disputes, personal injury lawsuits, property litigation, and other civil claims. The County Constitutional Court handles civil cases within its jurisdictional range, with records maintained by the County Clerk.

    Justice of the Peace Courts handle small claims and minor civil matters at the precinct level:

    CourtAddressPhone
    JP Precinct 1501 E. 4th Street, Suite 105, Lampasas, TX 76550(512) 564-1845
    JP Precincts 2 & 3P.O. Box 96, Lometa, TX 76853(512) 752-3497
    JP Precinct 4P.O. Box 66, Kempner, TX 76539(512) 932-2182

    Requesting civil records:

    • Online search:re:SearchTX covers civil district and county court filings statewide. The Lampasas EdocTec portal allows search and purchase of certain county clerk public records.
    • In person or by mail: Contact the District Clerk (409 S. Pecan, Suite 204) for district court civil files, or the County Clerk (Suite 201) for county court civil cases and recorded instruments. The County Clerk's Office does not perform searches on behalf of requesters — self-addressed stamped envelopes are required for mail returns.
    • Copy fees: The County Clerk charges $1.00 per page with a $0.25 processing fee for each purchased page.

    The Lampasas QuickLink Site indexes historical recorded instruments dating back to the 1800s — useful for locating judgments, liens, mechanic's liens, and lis pendens entries before requesting physical copies.

    Lampasas County Family Court Records

    Family law matters in Lampasas County — including divorce, child custody, child support, protective orders, and adoptions — fall within the jurisdiction of the 27th District Court. The District Clerk's Office at Suite 204 maintains all family law case files. The 27th District Court hears all civil, criminal, and family cases for Lampasas County, while Bell County cases for the same court are administered separately in Belton.

    Divorce records are filed with the District Clerk and are generally public records under the Texas Public Information Act. The District Clerk holds Lampasas divorce records from the county's earliest records to the present. Certified copies of divorce decrees are available exclusively from the District Clerk — the Texas Department of State Health Services issues only a verification of divorce facts for statewide records (available for events from 1968 to the present) but cannot issue certified decree copies.

    To request a divorce verification from the state:

    • Complete Form VS 142.9 and mail it to the Texas DSHS Vital Statistics Section.
    • Fee: $20.00 per search/verification (available for 1968–present).
    • For a certified copy of the actual decree, contact the Lampasas County District Clerk directly.

    Marriage licenses are issued and recorded by the County Clerk's Office. Requirements include:

    • Both parties must appear in person with valid identification.
    • The license costs $65.00 (cash, check, or credit card accepted).
    • Applications are processed between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.
    • A 72-hour waiting period applies before the marriage may take place, per Texas Family Code § 2.204 (a judge may waive this period for good cause).
    • The license is valid for 90 days from the date of application.

    Certified copies of marriage licenses are available only from the County Clerk, not from the state DSHS office. A marriage verification from DSHS costs $20.00 and covers records from 1966 to 2011.

    Birth and death records for Lampasas County are available through the Texas Department of State Health Services Vital Statistics Section. Records may be ordered online through the DSHS Official Application portal or by mail. The Lampasas County Clerk's Office also serves as a local vital records office for births and deaths occurring within the county. A birth certificate application is available on the county website; local office hours for vital records processing are Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

    Adoption records and matters involving the identities of minor children in active custody cases are restricted from routine public disclosure under Texas law.

    Lampasas County Probate Court Records

    Probate proceedings in Lampasas County — covering will probate, estate administration, letters testamentary, letters of administration, and guardianships — are handled through the Lampasas County Constitutional Court and administered by the County Clerk's Office at 409 S. Pecan Street, Suite 201.

    The County Clerk maintains all probate filings, including:

    • Original wills submitted for probate
    • Applications for probate and letters testamentary
    • Letters of administration (for intestate estates)
    • Inventory, appraisement, and list of claims
    • Final accounts and orders of distribution
    • Guardianship petitions and orders for incapacitated persons

    How to request Lampasas County probate records:

    • Search online — Use re:SearchTX to locate probate case information by party name or case number. The EdocTec portal provides access to certain county clerk records and allows document purchases.
    • Visit in person — Go to the County Clerk's Office at Suite 201 of the Lampasas County Courthouse during regular business hours. Bring the decedent's full name and approximate date of death or filing year. Staff can assist in locating the case file, though the office does not perform searches on behalf of requesters.
    • Request by mail — Send a written request describing the records needed, along with a self-addressed stamped envelope, to the County Clerk at 409 S. Pecan Street, Suite 201, Lampasas, TX 76550. Include payment for copy fees ($1.00 per page plus a $0.25 processing fee per purchased page).
    • E-recording — Certain authorized parties (attorneys, title companies, banks, and licensed lenders) may file probate-related instruments electronically through CSC e-Recording (www.erecording.com).

    Guardianship files involving minors or incapacitated adults may contain restricted information. Documents sealed by court order require a formal legal request or court authorization to access. Historical probate index data going back to the early 1900s is partially accessible through the Lampasas QuickLink Site, which can help you identify volume and page locations before requesting physical copies from the clerk.