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District courts in Schleicher County, Texas have general jurisdiction, and the District Clerk keeps their records. The County Clerk keeps county court records for the county.
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| District Clerk | Maskill, Marsha; phone (325) 853-2833 |
| County Clerk | Maskill, Marsha; phone (325) 853-2833 |
| Statewide Case Search | re:SearchTX (a subscription service with registration and pricing) |
How to Search Schleicher County Court Records
Have the person's full name, the case number if you know it, and the approximate dates ready before you search. Schleicher County court records are kept by the District Clerk and County Clerk.
Online
Go to re:SearchTX to search statewide court records by name.
Register with re:SearchTX, a subscription service, before you search.
Check results with the clerk before you rely on them.
Best for: Finding leads across statewide records
In Person
Visit the District Clerk or County Clerk office in Schleicher County.
Call (325) 853-2833 or (325) 853-2833 to confirm the office and what to bring.
Bring the case number and party names if you have them.
Best for: Records you need from the clerk directly
By Phone
Call the District Clerk at (325) 853-2833 for district court records.
Call the County Clerk at (325) 853-2833 for county court records.
Ask the clerk what information they need before you call.
Best for: Confirming records and requirements by phone
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
Schleicher County Court Statistics (FY 2025)
Schleicher County's district, statutory county and constitutional county courts added 172 cases in FY 2025, including probate, guardianship and mental health filings. The courts disposed of 157 cases, and total filings rose 45.8% from FY 2024.
172
Total cases added in FY 2025
157
Total cases disposed in FY 2025
~172
Filings per judicial position (~1 positions)
+45.8%
Change in total filings vs FY 2024 (118 to 172)
| Metric | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Filings | 172 | 118 | +45.8% |
| Total Dispositions | 157 | 85 | +84.7% |
| Criminal Filings | 105 | 67 | +56.7% |
| Civil Filings | 35 | 26 | +34.6% |
| Family Law Filings | 19 | 13 | +46.2% |
| Probate Filings | 11 | 11 | +0.0% |
| Mental Health Filings | 0 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Juvenile Filings | 2 | 1 | +100.0% |
| Authorized Judicial Positions | ~1 | ~1 | ~0.0% |
Criminal filings drove the change in FY 2025, rising by 38 cases.
How Have Court Filings Changed in Schleicher County?
This table shows Schleicher 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 | 172 | 157 | +45.8% |
| FY 2024 | 118 | 85 | -6.3% |
| FY 2023 | 126 | 102 | +15.6% |
| FY 2022 | 109 | 80 | -9.2% |
| FY 2021 | 120 | 116 | -11.1% |
Total filings rose 43.3% between FY 2021 and FY 2025, from 120 to 172. The largest annual change was +45.8% in FY 2025. The latest change of +45.8% was led by criminal filings, which rose by 38 cases.
What Types of Cases Are Filed in Schleicher County?
Criminal cases are the largest category in Schleicher County, at 61.0% of filings in FY 2025.
| Case Type | Filings FY 2025 | Share of Total | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Criminal | 105 | 61.0% | +56.7% |
| Civil | 35 | 20.3% | +34.6% |
| Family law | 19 | 11.0% | +46.2% |
| Probate | 11 | 6.4% | +0.0% |
| Mental health | 0 | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Juvenile | 2 | 1.2% | +100.0% |
Criminal cases grew the fastest at +56.7%, while probate cases grew the least at +0.0%.
How Does Schleicher County Compare With Texas Overall?
Schleicher County accounted for 0.01% of the 3,129,582 cases filed in Texas district, statutory county and constitutional county courts in FY 2025.
| Metric | Schleicher County | Texas | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total filings | 172 | 3,129,582 | 0.01% of statewide filings |
| YoY change in filings | +45.8% | +1.8% | Above state |
| Filings per judicial position | ~172 | ~3,610 | 95% below state |
| Dispositions per judicial position equivalent | ~157 | ~3,472 | 95% below state |
| Criminal share of filings | 61.0% | 42.5% | 18.5 points above state |
| Civil share of filings | 20.3% | 28.9% | 8.5 points below state |
| Family law share of filings | 11.0% | 18.9% | 7.9 points below state |
Its filings grew 45.8% while statewide filings grew 1.8%. Criminal cases make up 61.0% of its filings against 42.5% statewide, and civil cases 20.3% against 28.9%.
Schleicher County Crime Statistics (2025)
These are the crimes reported to the FBI in 2025 by the Schleicher County Sheriff's Office. For the agencies with both years on file, violent crimes rose 200.0% and property crimes fell 41.7% from 2024.
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Violent crimes in Schleicher County, 2025
7
Property crimes in Schleicher County, 2025
133.6
Violent crime rate per 100K, Schleicher County, 2025
-23.1%
Change in total reported crimes vs 2024 (13 to 10)
| Offense | 2025 | Rate per 100K | 2024 | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 0 | 0.0 | ~0 | ~0.0% |
| Rape | 1 | 44.5 | ~0 | ~+1 cases |
| Robbery | 0 | 0.0 | ~0 | ~0.0% |
| Aggravated assault | 2 | 89.1 | ~1 | ~+100.0% |
| Violent crimes total | 3 | 133.6 | ~1 | ~+200.0% |
| Burglary | 1 | 44.5 | ~2 | ~-50.0% |
| Larceny-theft | 5 | 222.7 | ~8 | ~-37.5% |
| Motor vehicle theft | 1 | 44.5 | ~2 | ~-50.0% |
| Property crimes total | 7 | 311.8 | ~12 | ~-41.7% |
Schleicher County's violent crime rate of 133.6 per 100K is below the Texas rate of 346.3, and its property crime rate of 311.8 is below the state's 1,790.2.
Schleicher County Courthouse Locations
Schleicher County court proceedings are held at the Schleicher County Courthouse. Check your notice or case paperwork to confirm the courthouse assigned to your case before you go.
| Courthouse | Address | Phone | Verified Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schleicher County Courthouse | 2 South Divide Street, Eldorado, TX 76936 | (325) 853-2833 | 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 Schleicher County?
Cases in Schleicher 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 | Schleicher 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 Schleicher 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 | Schleicher County District Court | Felony cases are tried in district court after grand jury indictment. |
| DUI | County Court of Schleicher County or County Court at Law | DWI misdemeanors are usually heard here; felony DWI goes to district court. |
| Domestic violence | County Court of Schleicher 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 Schleicher 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 | Schleicher County Justice of the Peace Court | Justice courts hear small claims cases within their dollar limit. |
| Eviction | Schleicher County Justice of the Peace Court | Eviction suits are filed in the justice court for the precinct where the property is located. |
| Divorce | Schleicher County District Court | Family matters are heard in district court, sometimes a dedicated family district court. |
| Child custody or support | Schleicher County District Court | The Attorney General's Child Support Division may also be involved in support cases. |
| Probate or estate | County Court of Schleicher County or Probate Court | Estates are handled by the county court, a statutory probate court, or a county court at law. |
| Juvenile case | Schleicher 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 Schleicher County | Appeals from trial courts go to the intermediate Court of Appeals; federal matters go to the U.S. District Court. |
Which court hears a case in Schleicher County depends on the type of case and the charge or claim. Texas trial courts include district courts, county courts at law and statutory county courts, constitutional county courts, justice courts, and municipal courts.
District courts are served by the District Clerk, and county court records are kept by the County Clerk. Federal cases are heard in the U.S. District Court for Texas.
Check the case number on your paperwork, then call the District Clerk at (325) 853-2833 or the County Clerk at (325) 853-2833 to confirm which court holds your case.
Are Schleicher County Court Records Public?
Yes, most Schleicher County court records are public, with exceptions set by law and court order.
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 by law or court order. The clerk can confirm which records are closed for a particular case.
Online access
re:SearchTX is a subscription search service for statewide records. Online results are not official court records.
In-person access
Visit the District Clerk or County Clerk to view or request records. Call (325) 853-2833 or (325) 853-2833 to confirm which office holds a case.
Fees
No fees are listed in the data used here, so ask the clerk about fees before you request records.
How to Search Schleicher County Court Records Online
Case information for Schleicher 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 Schleicher 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 Schleicher 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 Schleicher 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 | Schleicher 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 Schleicher County District Clerk | Family case index and status where available. | Sealed, confidential, and protected records are not public online. |
| Probate | re:SearchTX or the Schleicher County Clerk | Probate case index and filing information where available. | Document access varies; request copies from the clerk if not online. |
| Juvenile | Schleicher County Juvenile Probation Department or District Clerk | Juvenile matters are generally confidential. | Juvenile records are not available through public online search. |
Use re:SearchTX to search Schleicher County court records online, then contact the clerk for documents that are not available online.
- Identify the case type, such as criminal, civil, family law, or juvenile.
- Open re:SearchTX, which requires registration and has subscription pricing.
- Search by party name or case number and note the case number from the results.
- Review the results and confirm details with the clerk.
- Call the District Clerk at (325) 853-2833 or the County Clerk at (325) 853-2833 to request documents that are not available online.
Coverage by case type is not confirmed for this portal, so check with the clerk if a case does not appear.
How to Pay Fines & Citations in Schleicher County
No statewide online fine payment option was found for Texas courts, so confirm how to pay with the clerk for Schleicher County.
- Call the District Clerk at (325) 853-2833 to ask how to pay fines in district court cases.
- Call the County Clerk at (325) 853-2833 to ask how to pay fines in county court cases.
Schleicher County Court Records FAQ
How do I search Schleicher County court records?
Search statewide records through re:SearchTX, a subscription service, or call the District Clerk at (325) 853-2833 or the County Clerk at (325) 853-2833.
Are Schleicher County court records public?
Most are, under Texas public access rules, but some records are restricted by law or court order.
How do I find a criminal case?
Search by name in re:SearchTX, then call the District Clerk at (325) 853-2833 to confirm the case.
How do I find a court date?
Check your notice or paperwork for the case number, then call the District Clerk at (325) 853-2833 or the County Clerk at (325) 853-2833.
How do I pay a traffic ticket?
No statewide online fine payment option was found, so call the District Clerk at (325) 853-2833 or the County Clerk at (325) 853-2833 to confirm how to pay.
How many cases are filed in Schleicher County each year?
District courts in Schleicher County added 60 cases in FY 2024, from September 1, 2023 to August 31, 2024.
What is the most common type of case?
Criminal cases were the largest category, with 26 of 60 cases added in FY 2024, or 43.3%.
Is crime in Texas rising or falling?
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.
Useful Links
- Schleicher County Clerk - Access vital records, civil and criminal court case information, and official public documents from the County Clerk's office.
- Schleicher County District Clerk - Obtain information on district court records, dockets, and jury services from the Schleicher County District Clerk.
- Texas Judicial Branch - Explore statewide judicial information, including court structure, rules, and directories for all Texas courts and legal resources.
- Texas Public Records and Resources - Discover access to public records in Texas, including background checks, legal documents, and more from state resources.
- Texas Attorney General - Find legal opinions, consumer protection, and various legal resources offered by the Texas Attorney General's office.
- Texas District & County Attorneys Association - Access resources for prosecutors, court personnel, and others in the legal profession offered by the association.
- Texas Courts Self-Help Resources - Obtain self-help legal information for those representing themselves in Texas courts, including forms and guides.
- Legal Aid Resources in Texas - Learn about legal aid options and resources available in Texas to assist those eligible with legal representation.
- Texas Case Law Access Project - Access digitized and searchable Texas court opinions and case laws from various courts for public and legal use.
- CourtExpress for Texas Courts - Utilize an online service to search for court records from various Texas jurisdictions for legal research and information.
- Texas Court Rules and Standards - Review official rules and standards followed by Texas courts including civil, criminal, and appellate procedural rules.
- Texas County Courts Overview - Understand the structure, jurisdiction, and services provided by county courts across Texas, including in Schleicher County.
- Texas State Law Library - Access a wide range of legal resources, databases, and research tools available for Texas residents and legal professionals.
- Texas State Law Library Court Records Guide - A detailed guide on how to search and access Texas court records and related legal information online.
- Legal Aid Network of Texas - Information on legal aid and pro bono services available across Texas for those who need legal assistance and representation.
- U.S. District and Bankruptcy Courts, Southern District of Texas - Historical and current information on the federal district and bankruptcy courts serving the Southern District of Texas.
- Online Records Search for Texas Courts - Search Texas court case records and dockets online through an official and comprehensive records search portal.
- Legal Services Corporation - National nonprofit organization funding legal assistance for low-income Americans, with resources applicable to Texas residents.
- Office of Court Administration - Texas - The OCA provides support, information, and resources for the efficient operation of the Texas judicial system.
- Texas Law Help - A great resource for free, reliable legal information and resources related to Texas laws for residents needing assistance.
Table of Contents
- Schleicher County, Courts and Public Records
- How to Search Schleicher County Court Records
- Schleicher County Court Statistics (FY 2025)
- How Have Court Filings Changed in Schleicher County?
- What Types of Cases Are Filed in Schleicher County?
- How Does Schleicher County Compare With Texas Overall?
- Schleicher County Crime Statistics (2025)
- Schleicher County Courthouse Locations
- Which Court Handles Your Case in Schleicher County?
- Are Schleicher County Court Records Public?
- How to Search Schleicher County Court Records Online
- How to Pay Fines & Citations in Schleicher County
- Schleicher County Court Records FAQ
- Useful Links