Duval County, TX Courts and Public Records
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Duval County district courts handle civil, family, juvenile and criminal cases, and the district clerk keeps their records. The Texas Office of Court Administration published the county's district court activity for fiscal year 2024.
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Court Type | District Court (general jurisdiction) |
| Records Kept By | District Clerk |
| Other Texas Courts | County courts at law, statutory county courts, constitutional county courts, justice courts and municipal courts |
| Statewide Case Search | re:SearchTX |
| Caseload Source | Texas Office of Court Administration, District Courts: Activity by County Summary, FY 2024 |
How to Search Duval County Court Records
Have the full name, the case number if you know it, and approximate dates ready before you search. Duval County district court records are kept by the district clerk.
Online
Go to re:SearchTX to search statewide court records.
Registration and subscription pricing apply to this service.
Check results against the district clerk's records when accuracy matters.
Best for: Statewide searches by name or case number
In Person
Go to the district clerk's office for Duval County.
Bring the case number and party names if you have them.
Ask the clerk which office handles your case type.
Best for: Records not available online
By Mail or Email
Contact the district clerk's office to confirm how to send a request.
Include the case number and party names in your request.
Ask the clerk about the response time before you send.
Best for: Requests when you cannot visit in person
Search by Name on TXCourts.org
Go to TXCourts.org and enter a full name.
Search across record types without a case number.
Confirm results with the court, since they are not official court records.
Best for: Finding leads without a case number
Duval County Court Statistics (FY 2025)
Duval County's district, statutory county and constitutional county courts added 622 cases in FY 2025, including probate, guardianship and mental health filings. The courts disposed of 768 cases, and total filings rose 18.5% from FY 2024.
622
Total cases added in FY 2025
768
Total cases disposed in FY 2025
~622
Filings per judicial position (~1 positions)
+18.5%
Change in total filings vs FY 2024 (525 to 622)
| Metric | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Filings | 622 | 525 | +18.5% |
| Total Dispositions | 768 | 498 | +54.2% |
| Criminal Filings | 307 | 294 | +4.4% |
| Civil Filings | 215 | 122 | +76.2% |
| Family Law Filings | 78 | 91 | -14.3% |
| Probate Filings | 18 | 17 | +5.9% |
| Mental Health Filings | 0 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Juvenile Filings | 4 | 1 | +300.0% |
| Authorized Judicial Positions | ~1 | ~1 | ~0.0% |
Civil filings drove the change in FY 2025, rising by 93 cases.
How Have Court Filings Changed in Duval County?
This table shows Duval County's total filings and dispositions in its district, statutory county and constitutional county courts over the last five fiscal years.
| Fiscal Year | Total Filings | Total Dispositions | YoY Filing Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2025 | 622 | 768 | +18.5% |
| FY 2024 | 525 | 498 | +20.1% |
| FY 2023 | 437 | 606 | -12.1% |
| FY 2022 | 497 | 448 | -22.9% |
| FY 2021 | 645 | 446 | +25.0% |
Total filings fell 3.6% between FY 2021 and FY 2025, from 645 to 622. The largest annual change was +25.0% in FY 2021. The latest change of +18.5% was led by civil filings, which rose by 93 cases.
What Types of Cases Are Filed in Duval County?
Criminal cases are the largest category in Duval County, at 49.4% of filings in FY 2025.
| Case Type | Filings FY 2025 | Share of Total | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Criminal | 307 | 49.4% | +4.4% |
| Civil | 215 | 34.6% | +76.2% |
| Family law | 78 | 12.5% | -14.3% |
| Probate | 18 | 2.9% | +5.9% |
| Mental health | 0 | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Juvenile | 4 | 0.6% | +300.0% |
Civil cases grew the fastest at +76.2%, while family law cases fell the most at -14.3%.
How Does Duval County Compare With Texas Overall?
Duval County accounted for 0.02% of the 3,129,582 cases filed in Texas district, statutory county and constitutional county courts in FY 2025.
| Metric | Duval County | Texas | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total filings | 622 | 3,129,582 | 0.02% of statewide filings |
| YoY change in filings | +18.5% | +1.8% | Above state |
| Filings per judicial position | ~622 | ~3,610 | 83% below state |
| Dispositions per judicial position equivalent | ~768 | ~3,472 | 78% below state |
| Criminal share of filings | 49.4% | 42.5% | 6.9 points above state |
| Civil share of filings | 34.6% | 28.9% | 5.7 points above state |
| Family law share of filings | 12.5% | 18.9% | 6.4 points below state |
Its filings grew 18.5% while statewide filings grew 1.8%. Criminal cases make up 49.4% of its filings against 42.5% statewide, and civil cases 34.6% against 28.9%.
Duval County Crime Statistics (2025)
These are the crimes reported to the FBI in 2025 by the 1 law enforcement agencies in Duval County that reported, added together. For the agencies with both years on file, violent crimes fell 100.0% and property crimes fell 100.0% from 2024.
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Violent crimes in Duval County, 2025
0
Property crimes in Duval County, 2025
0.0
Violent crime rate per 100K, Duval County, 2025
-100.0%
Change in total reported crimes vs 2024 (38 to 0)
| Offense | 2025 | Rate per 100K | 2024 | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 0 | 0.0 | ~0 | ~0.0% |
| Rape | 0 | 0.0 | ~1 | ~-100.0% |
| Robbery | 0 | 0.0 | ~1 | ~-100.0% |
| Aggravated assault | 0 | 0.0 | ~6 | ~-100.0% |
| Violent crimes total | 0 | 0.0 | ~8 | ~-100.0% |
| Burglary | 0 | 0.0 | ~4 | ~-100.0% |
| Larceny-theft | 0 | 0.0 | ~21 | ~-100.0% |
| Motor vehicle theft | 0 | 0.0 | ~5 | ~-100.0% |
| Property crimes total | 0 | 0.0 | ~30 | ~-100.0% |
Duval County's violent crime rate of 0.0 per 100K is below the Texas rate of 346.3, and its property crime rate of 0.0 is below the state's 1,790.2.
Duval County Courthouse Locations
Duval County court proceedings are held at the Duval County Courthouse. Check your notice or case paperwork to confirm the courthouse assigned to your case before you go.
| Courthouse | Address | Phone | Verified Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duval County Courthouse | 400 E. Gravis St., San Diego, TX 78384 | (361) 279-6272 | See location page |
Addresses and phone numbers come from public directory listings and may change, so confirm them with the clerk before you visit.
Which Court Handles Your Case in Duval County?
Cases in Duval County, Texas are heard by justice courts, municipal courts, the county court or a county court at law, and the district court, depending on the type of case.
| Your Situation | Go To | Key Details |
|---|---|---|
| Traffic ticket | Duval County Justice of the Peace Court or the city municipal court | Fine-only traffic offenses go to a justice or municipal court, depending on where the ticket was issued. |
| Parking ticket | City municipal court or the city or agency that issued the ticket | Parking citations are handled by the issuing city or agency. |
| Misdemeanor | County Court of Duval County or County Court at Law | Class A and B misdemeanors are heard here; Class C fine-only offenses go to justice or municipal court. |
| Felony | Duval County District Court | Felony cases are tried in district court after grand jury indictment. |
| DUI | County Court of Duval County or County Court at Law | DWI misdemeanors are usually heard here; felony DWI goes to district court. |
| Domestic violence | County Court of Duval County or County Court at Law, or District Court | Charges are heard as misdemeanors or felonies; protective orders are handled by district or county courts at law. |
| Civil lawsuit | County Court of Duval County at Law or District Court | The court depends on the amount in dispute; federal claims go to the U.S. District Court. |
| Small claims | Duval County Justice of the Peace Court | Justice courts hear small claims cases within their dollar limit. |
| Eviction | Duval County Justice of the Peace Court | Eviction suits are filed in the justice court for the precinct where the property is located. |
| Divorce | Duval County District Court | Family matters are heard in district court, sometimes a dedicated family district court. |
| Child custody or support | Duval County District Court | The Attorney General's Child Support Division may also be involved in support cases. |
| Probate or estate | County Court of Duval County or Probate Court | Estates are handled by the county court, a statutory probate court, or a county court at law. |
| Juvenile case | Duval County Juvenile Board and County or District Court | Juvenile matters are handled by the juvenile court designated for the county. |
| Appeal | Court of Appeals for the district covering Duval County | Appeals from trial courts go to the intermediate Court of Appeals; federal matters go to the U.S. District Court. |
Are Duval County Court Records Public?
Yes, most Duval County court records are open to the public, with exceptions set by law and court rules.
Public records
Court records are generally open under the Texas Public Information Act (Gov't Code ch. 552) and court public-access rules.
Restricted or confidential records
Some records are restricted or confidential by law or court order. Ask the district clerk which records are not available to the public.
Online access
re:SearchTX is a subscription service with registration and pricing. Online results may not include every document or restricted case.
In-person access
Visit the district clerk's office for Duval County to view or request records. Call ahead to confirm which office holds the records you need.
Fees
This page does not list the court's fees. Ask the district clerk about fees before you request copies.
How to Search Duval County Court Records Online
Case information for Duval County courts is available through statewide and county clerk portals, but coverage differs by court and case type.
- Identify your case type (criminal, traffic, civil, family, probate, or juvenile).
- Pick the official portal that covers that court and county.
- Search by party name or case number.
- Review the case details, parties, and scheduled hearings.
- Contact the clerk to request documents that are not available online.
| Case Type | Where to Search | What You'll Find | Limits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Criminal | re:SearchTX for district-level cases, or the Duval County District Clerk portal | Case index and status for many district court criminal cases, depending on county. | Statewide coverage of criminal cases is not guaranteed; some counties use their own system. Documents may require a fee or the clerk. |
| Traffic | The city municipal court or Duval County Justice of the Peace Court website | Ticket status and payment options where the court offers them. | Not part of the general statewide portal; availability depends on the court. |
| Civil | re:SearchTX or the Duval County District or County Clerk portal | Civil case index, parties, and docket entries for participating courts. | Some documents require registration, a fee, or a request to the clerk. |
| Small claims | Duval County Justice of the Peace Court | Contact the court for case status and filings. | Small claims are not generally searchable in the statewide portal. |
| Family law | re:SearchTX or the Duval County District Clerk | Family case index and status where available. | Sealed, confidential, and protected records are not public online. |
| Probate | re:SearchTX or the Duval County Clerk | Probate case index and filing information where available. | Document access varies; request copies from the clerk if not online. |
| Juvenile | Duval County Juvenile Probation Department or District Clerk | Juvenile matters are generally confidential. | Juvenile records are not available through public online search. |
How to Pay Fines & Citations in Duval County
No statewide online payment option for court fines is listed for Texas courts, so payment depends on the court that issued your case in Duval County.
- Contact the court: Call the district clerk's office for Duval County and ask which payment methods it accepts.
- In person: Visit the clerk's office for the court that issued your case and ask how to pay.
Parking tickets are generally paid to the agency that issued them, not to the district court.
Duval County Court Records FAQ
How do I search Duval County court records?
Search statewide records through re:SearchTX, or contact the district clerk for records not found there.
Are court records public?
Yes, most are, under the Texas Public Information Act and court public-access rules, though some records are restricted by law.
How do I find a criminal case?
Search by party name or case number in re:SearchTX, or ask the district clerk for help locating a case.
How do I find a court date?
Check your notice or paperwork first, then ask the district clerk for the scheduled dates of the case.
How do I pay a traffic ticket?
No statewide online payment option is listed. Contact the court that issued the citation to ask which payment methods it accepts.
How many cases are filed in Duval County each year?
The district courts serving Duval County added 314 cases in FY 2024, covering September 1, 2023 to August 31, 2024.
What is the most common type of case in Duval County?
The FY 2024 county figure combines civil, family, juvenile and criminal cases, so the most common case type cannot be determined from this data.
Is crime rising or falling in Duval County?
County crime counts are not available here. Statewide, reported violent crimes fell 11.3% to 109,812 in 2025 from 123,736 in 2024, and property crimes fell 11.6% to 570,196 from 644,662, as reported to the FBI. These are Texas statewide figures, and reporting coverage changed between years.
Courts in the County
Duval County District CourtMore Info
| Address: | 400 E. Gravis St., San Diego, TX, 78384 |
| Phone Number: | 361) 279-6233 |
| Fax: | 361-279- 8152 |
| Website: | http://www.co.duval.tx.us/page/District.Judge |
Useful Links
- Duval County, Texas – Official Government Website - Access Duval County’s official resources, including court information, public records, contact details, and county services.
- Duval County Clerk – County and Public Records - Provides access to official public records, court records, marriage licenses, and other important county documentation and services.
- Texas Judicial Branch – Official Government Website - Comprehensive information on Texas courts, including Supreme Court decisions, court forms, judicial directories, and legal resources.
- Texas Court Judges – JRSA Resource Page - Provides updates on judicial ethics, service announcements, and resources for legal professionals across Texas state.
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- Supreme Court of Texas – Official Website and Case Lookup - Access to Supreme Court decisions, dockets, case lookup, attorney discipline records, and court activity overviews.
- Texas Attorney General – Official Government Website - Legal opinions, public records request guides, child support information, and consumer protection rights across the state of Texas.
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- Texas Neighborhood Association – Community and Court Watch Programs - Provides resources for community safety, court watch programs, neighborhood organizing, and public safety initiatives across Texas.
- Court Reference – Guide to Texas Courts - Directory of court locations, services, and resources available across Texas, including access to public records and legal assistance.
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- Texas Department of Insurance – Consumer Protection Resources - Consumer protection tips, insurance claim resources, complaint resolution services, and regulatory guidance for all Texas residents.
- Texas Courts – Judicial Data and Court Statistics - Comprehensive database of judicial data, caseload statistics, annual court reports, and fiscal management research for Texas courts.
- The Texas Tribune – Legal News and Policy Analysis - News articles, policy analysis, and updates on legal issues, court decisions, and societal impacts related to Texas legal system.
- Texas Department of Public Safety – Crime Records and Background Checks - Crime records services, background checks, driver and vehicle services, and public safety updates for Texas residents.
- Public Records Online – Duval County Texas - Access to online public records, including property records, tax assessor data, and courthouse information for Duval County.
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Table of Contents
- Duval County, Courts and Public Records
- How to Search Duval County Court Records
- Duval County Court Statistics (FY 2025)
- How Have Court Filings Changed in Duval County?
- What Types of Cases Are Filed in Duval County?
- How Does Duval County Compare With Texas Overall?
- Duval County Crime Statistics (2025)
- Duval County Courthouse Locations
- Which Court Handles Your Case in Duval County?
- Are Duval County Court Records Public?
- How to Search Duval County Court Records Online
- How to Pay Fines & Citations in Duval County
- Duval County Court Records FAQ
- Courts in the County
- Useful Links