Nueces County
Nueces County was organized on July 13, 1846, and named after the Nueces River, which marks the county's northwestern boundary and empties into the Nueces Bay. Nueces County is home to over 353,000 residents; Corpus Christi, its county seat and largest city, accounts for nearly 90% of its population.
Nueces County's trial court system comprises District Courts, County Courts, Justice of the Peace Courts, and Municipal Courts. The District Courts are the county's primary trial courts and have general jurisdiction over all criminal and civil cases. However, they typically deal with felonies, civil matters involving $500 or more, family law cases, and cases outside the other courts' jurisdiction, like contested elections and suits for slander or defamation. The County Courts (a Constitutional County Court and several County Courts at Law) have jurisdiction over criminal misdemeanors, probate matters, and civil lawsuits. The Justice of the Peace Courts typically handle misdemeanor cases punishable by fine only and civil cases where the amount in controversy does not exceed $10,000, while Municipal Courts hear cases involving ordinance violations in their respective municipalities. In addition to these, Nueces County operates Specialty Courts that provide an alternative to traditional incarceration through intensive, supervised treatment programs aimed at rehabilitating participating offenders and lowering recidivism rates.
Nueces County public court records refer to any official document, such as witness statements, subpoenas, depositions, trial transcripts, testimonies, verdicts, and judgments, produced or received during court proceedings in the county. The Nueces County District Clerk is the primary custodian of these records and ensures that they are accessible to interested parties upon request.
The District Clerk's Office provides records search and request tools that you can use to search for and request Nueces County public court records online. You can also access and obtain copies of these records in person at the appropriate court where the case was handled. Note that fees may apply.
