Jasper County
Jasper County began in 1837 and named in honor of William Jasper, a popular figure in the Revolutionary War. The county covers a land area of approximately 939 square miles in southeast Texas, while its population is over 33,000. The county seat and largest city is the City of Jasper.
Jasper County's judicial system includes the District, County, Justice, and Municipal Courts. The 1st District and 1A District Courts in Jasper County have general jurisdiction on legal matters involving title-to-land disputes, election litigations, and felony-related trials. These courts also preside over legal separations, will disputes, juvenile offenses, guardianships, and other family law cases. Misdemeanors and civil actions for $100,000 or less are within the jurisdiction of the County Court in Jasper County. The County Court can also decide legal matters related to workers' compensations, protective orders, and appeals from lower trial courts. Meanwhile, Jasper County's Justice of the Peace Courts rules on criminal proceedings involving only fine payments. They also resolve landlord-tenant cases and civil lawsuits for $20,000. The Municipal Courts in major cities like Jasper and Kirbyville handle traffic offenses and other ordinance violations in their cities.
Jasper County public court records include documents, videos, and other materials gathered from local court cases. They list case details like names, hearing dates, evidence, court orders, transcripts, and appeals. According to the Texas Public Information Act (PIA), court records in Jasper County should be open to the public to ensure accountability and transparency. Examples of public court records include the following:
- Criminal court records
- Traffic records
- Probate records
- Civil records
- Land records
- Family law records
However, court records related to juveniles, adoptions, and sealed cases are confidential under the Texas PIA. These records are available only to record owners, their legal guardians, and attorneys. Court records created at the County Court are available at the Jasper County Clerk's Office. On the other hand, the District Clerk keeps and disseminates court records filed in the District and Justice Courts. To obtain these documents, requesters can submit request forms via mail, email, or in person at:
Jasper County District Clerk
121 North Austin, Room 202
Jasper, TX 75951
Phone: (409) 384-2721
Email: dclerk@co.jasper.tx.us
Requesters can access Jasper County public court records online through the re:SearchTX provided by the Texas Judiciary.
