Wharton County
Wharton County, founded in 1846, is located in southeastern Texas and covers a land area of 1,086 square miles. The county was named in honor of the Wharton brothers, William and John Wharton, who were prominent Texian statesmen during the Texas Revolution. Its population is 41,614, with the City of Wharton serving as its county seat.
Wharton County has four trial courts: the District Court, the County Court, the Justice Courts, and the Municipal Courts. The 23rd District Court and 329th District Court are general jurisdiction courts in Wharton County. These courts preside over all criminal and civil cases where the financial disputes exceed $200,000. Other legal matters heard at the District Courts include divorces, election litigations, and land title disputes.
The Wharton County Court oversees probate cases, misdemeanors, juvenile delinquencies, and civil lawsuits appealed from lower trial courts. Meanwhile, Wharton County has four Justice of the Peace Courts tasked with settling small claims lawsuits, rental property disputes, and traffic offenses. The Justice Courts also conduct preliminary hearings for felony and misdemeanor cases. Municipal Courts in Wharton, El Campo, and other popular cities in Wharton County often preside over civil violations such as zoning and animal control violations.
Wharton County public court records are official documents containing details of legal matters, including case filings, depositions, transcripts, dockets, names of litigants/offenders, motions, and judgments. Wharton County court records are open to the public under the Texas Public Information Act, except for confidential records showing adoption and drug abuse cases. Examples of public court records include the following:
- Land records
- Family records
- Small claims records
- Civil records
- Probate records
- Criminal court records
In Wharton County, the County Clerk keeps criminal and civil records filed in the County Court. Interested parties can obtain these records by emailing, calling (979) 532-2381, or visiting the County Clerk. On the other hand, District Court records are available at the Wharton County District Clerk's Office located at:
Wharton County District Clerk
103 S. Fulton Street
Wharton, Texas 77488
Phone: (979) 532-5542
Email: kendra.charbula@co.wharton.tx.us
Wharton County public court records are also accessible online via re:SearchTX. Requesters online can search the database using party names, case numbers, or hearing dates.
