This page helps you find Court Records in Waller County, Texas and points you to the main public search option, the clerk offices that handle different case types, and the next step when you need copies or case details.
For most searches, start with Waller County Public Access. If you need misdemeanor records, district court records, family cases, probate information, or copies of case events, the County Clerk or District Clerk may be the office you need next.
Waller County Public Access
Waller County offers a public case lookup through its online portal. It includes options for Criminal Case Records, Civil, Family & Probate Case Records, Court Calendar, and Jail Records.
Search Waller County court records online to choose the record category that matches your case.
- Open the public access portal.
- Select the case area you need, such as criminal, civil, family, probate, calendar, or jail records.
- Review the case entries shown in the portal.
- If you need copies of records or more detail about a listed event, contact the clerk office that handles that case type.
No images are available on the public access site. If you need a copy of an event listed on a case, the District Clerk says to contact that office at (979) 826-7735.
Which office handles your court record
The right office depends on the type of case and which court has the file.
County Clerk
The County Clerk states that it has misdemeanor records from the late 1800s to the present. It also has separate county pages for criminal court, civil court, probate court, and County Clerk services.
District Clerk
The District Clerk provides public access to court records and handles family and tax matters as well as civil and criminal cases through its divisions. The office also provides copies of case events that appear in the public access system.
County Court at Law case routing
Effective January 1, 2025, County Court at Law No. 1 handles family law, juvenile cases, and child protection cases. County Court at Law No. 2 handles misdemeanor cases, some felony cases, most civil cases filed with the District Clerk or County Clerk, and contested probate cases. When you are not sure which court has the case, County Court at Law No. 2 directs users to check the Odyssey case management system before contacting the clerk.
Copies, search fees, and payment details
The County Clerk lists search and copy fees for some court record requests. These fees are useful when you need staff-assisted help instead of only reviewing the online case listing.
| Service | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Criminal search | $5.00 | Per name searched during regular office hours |
| Photocopy | $1.00 | Per page |
| Certified copy | $1.00 per page plus $5.00 | Copy fee plus certification fee |
The County Clerk accepts cash, debit or credit card, money order, or cashier's check for criminal cases. The District Clerk states that, effective August 1, 2024, personal checks are no longer accepted. That office accepts money order, cashier's check, credit card, or cash if the payment is less than $100.00.
Juvenile records are closed to the public.
Related court pages and legal help
If you need court-specific information beyond the portal, Waller County also provides separate pages for County Clerk criminal court, civil court, probate court, District Clerk services, District Court, and both County Courts at Law. These pages can help you confirm which office or court handles the record you need.
For general court guidance and legal information, Waller County also points users to Texas Court Help and Texas Law Help.
Waller County court record contacts
Use these offices when you need help locating records, requesting copies, or confirming which clerk handles a case.
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Waller County Clerk — 836 Austin Street, Suite 1200, Hempstead, Texas 77445
Phone: (979) 826-7711
Email: countyclerk@wallercounty. us -
Waller County District Clerk — Family and Tax Division, Waller County Justice Center, 400 Sheriff R. Glenn Smith Dr., Hempstead, Texas 77445
Phone: (979) 826-7735
Hours: M-F 8:00am - 4:30pm -
Waller County District Clerk — Civil and Criminal Division, 400 Sheriff R. Glenn Smith Dr., Hempstead, Texas 77445
Phone: (979) 826-7735
Fax: (979) 481-5672
Hours: M-F 8:00am - 4:30pm
Common questions
How do I search Waller County court records online?
Use the Waller County Public Access portal and choose the case area you need, such as Criminal Case Records, Civil, Family & Probate Case Records, Court Calendar, or Jail Records. You can start here: open the public access portal.
Can I view document images in the public access system?
No. The District Clerk states that no images are available on the public access site. If you need a copy of an event listed on a case, contact the District Clerk at (979) 826-7735.
Which office handles misdemeanor court records?
The County Clerk states that its office has misdemeanor records from the late 1800s to the present.
Are juvenile records open to the public?
No. The County Clerk states that juvenile records are closed to the public.
What if I do not know which Waller County court has the case?
County Court at Law No. 2 directs users to check the Odyssey case management system before contacting the clerk when the court assignment is unclear.
What are the County Clerk's criminal search and copy fees?
The County Clerk lists a $5.00 fee per name for criminal searches during regular office hours, $1.00 per page for photocopies, and $1.00 per page plus $5.00 to certify a certified copy.