Val Verde County
Val Verde County is named after the Battle of Valverde, which took place during the Civil War. The county was established in Texas in 1885. Its current administrative seat, Del Rio, was originally inhabited by Spanish tribes but became part of the United States following the Mexican War. According to data recorded during the 2020 U.S. Census, its population stands at 47,586.
Val Verde County's judicial system consists of several courts, each with its distinct jurisdiction. The District Court hears felony cases, land disputes, election petition matters, divorce cases, and civil matters over $200. The Constitutional County Court hears domestic violence cases, misdemeanors where the penalty is one year of incarceration or below, and civil cases between $200 and $10,000. The Val Verde County Court at Law has jurisdiction over Class A and B misdemeanors, preliminary felony hearings, civil claims under $250,000, juvenile cases, and some probate matters. The Justice of the Peace Court is divided into four precincts. All of these precincts are located in Del Rio, and they have jurisdiction over minor civil cases, small claims disputes, and misdemeanors. Finally, the Del Rio Municipal Court has jurisdiction over violations of city ordinances and certain traffic law offenses.
Public court records are legal documents that contain information on judicial proceedings conducted within Val Verde County. These documents typically contain case summaries, the names of the parties involved, filing and hearing dates, legal motions, evidence presented, and the court's final judgments or orders. Per provisions of the Texas Public Information Act, the public is guaranteed access to these court records. The Val Verde County Clerk of Courts is responsible for maintaining and managing the records. This office provides access to the following public court records:
- Criminal records
- Civil records
- Probate records
- Property records
- Family records
Individuals interested in obtaining court records can visit the Clerk's Office in person at:
400 Pecan Street
1st Floor
Del Rio, TX 78840
Phone: (830) 774-7564
For individuals unable to visit in person, the Texas Judiciary operates a record search portal known as iDocket, which offers online access to these records. Users can register on the portal, subscribe, and then search for cases using criteria such as the plaintiff or defendant's name, attorney, or case citation.
In Val Verde County, obtaining certified copies of court records costs $1 per page, while non-certified copies cost $0.50 per page. Additional fees may apply for other types of public court records, such as audio transcripts of court proceedings and archived records.
