Anderson County
Anderson County, organized in 1846, is located in the State of Texas. It has a population of approximately 58,000 residents and covers an area of 1,078 square miles. The county's only city, Palestine, serves as the county seat. Other municipalities in the county include Elkhart Town and Frankston Town.
The judicial system in Anderson County comprises several courts, including District, County, Justice of the Peace, and Municipal Courts. The District Courts have general jurisdiction over civil and criminal cases but cannot hear cases under the exclusive jurisdiction of the other courts. The Anderson County Court at Law shares jurisdiction with the District Courts in criminal cases, civil matters with claims between $500 and $250,000, and probate issues. It also hears divorces, child custody cases, child abuse and neglect, civil commitments, and appeals from the lower courts. Civil cases involving claims under $20,000 and misdemeanors (with fines only) are adjudicated by Justice of the Peace Courts, while Municipal Courts hear lesser misdemeanor offenses and violations of municipal ordinances.
In Anderson County, public court records are created when cases are filed and heard by the county courts. These records typically include motions, statements, case information, transcripts, and other court documentation. Upon creation, these records are stored at the courthouses where the case proceedings occurred or with the designated custodians who maintain and disseminate these records. Moreover, Anderson County public court records are available on online databases maintained by records custodians. Certain court documents or information may be sealed or redacted to make them confidential for privacy reasons or to comply with state laws/court orders.
Records Custodians in Anderson County may provide public access to the following types of court records:
- Civil Court Records
- Criminal Court Records
- Probate Court Records
- Juvenile Court Records
- Family Court Records
Public court records in Anderson County may be available for inspection at the Anderson County Courthouse. Interested persons may also contact the District Clerk to obtain records of cases filed at the District Court. Upon request, the County Clerk may provide probate and civil court records under its custody. Additionally, individuals may access County Clerk Dockets or search for official public court records maintained on the County Clerk's records search portal.
