Wilson County
Wilson County is home to an estimated population of 49,753 people, according to the 2020 U.S. Census. The county, founded in 1860, was named for James Charles Wilson. Floresville, the largest city, serves as the county seat. Wilson County spans 803.7 square miles of land. The courts in Wilson County comprise two District Courts, a County Court, a County Court at Law, four Justice of the Peace Courts, and four Municipal Courts.
The Wilson County District Courts have jurisdiction over a wide range of legal matters, including juvenile cases, felonies, family law cases, and property disputes. The County Court has limited authority over certain types of civil and criminal cases, such as misdemeanors, landlord/tenant disputes, and probate matters. Wilson County Court at Law hears civil cases and appeals from the Justice of the Peace Courts. It also conducts hearings on civil, probate, and guardianship cases. Justices of the Peace Courts handle cases involving evictions and small claims where the amount in disputes is under $20,000. Wilson County Municipal Courts have limited jurisdiction, addressing cases within their territories, such as Class C misdemeanors, traffic violations, and city ordinance violations.
In Wilson County, court records are legal documents containing all the information presented during court proceedings within the county's jurisdiction. These records include filings, dockets, briefs, petitions, orders, tapes, and transcripts. Court records are often maintained by the Wilson County Clerk's Office. Types of court records in Wilson County include:
- Family Court Records
- Traffic Court Records
- Criminal Court Records
- Civil Court Records
- Probate Court Records
- Juvenile Court Records
Wilson County court records are generally accessible to the public, although certain sensitive information may be restricted/redacted from public disclosure to protect privacy or comply with some legal requirements. Publicly available court records in Wilson County may be searched in person by visiting the Wilson County Clerk's Office. Record search requests by phone or fax are not allowed. Interested individuals may submit their requests in person to the Clerk's Office at:
1420 3rd St. Ste 110
Floresville, TX,78114
