Comal County TX Court Records Search: Judicial Records, Clerks, Copies, Dockets & Case Lookup
Use this guide to search Comal County court records through the official Odyssey Public Access judicial record portal, choose the correct District Clerk, County Court at Law Clerk, Justice of the Peace or municipal court route, and request regular, certified or paper copies without confusing court records with jail, land or vital records.
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Start with the Comal County Judicial Record Search, then request documents from the correct clerk
Comal County provides a public Odyssey case-record portal at public.co.comal.tx.us. The portal presents separate search locations for probate case records, civil and family case records, criminal case records, jail records and jail bond records. For court documents, certified copies or records not shown online, the right clerk office matters.
The District Clerk page lists the 207th, 22nd, 274th, 433rd and 466th Judicial District Courts.
The County Court at Law Clerk’s Office supports County Court at Law 1, 2 and 3 records.
Justice Courts handle many small claims, eviction, Class C and precinct-level matters.
Clerk offices disclose a procedural change directing parties to re:SearchTX for certain orders.
Comal County court-record route finder
Select the kind of record you need. This tool runs in your browser and does not ask for personal details, case numbers, citation numbers or dates of birth.
District Court records include many felony, divorce, family, juvenile and major civil matters. The District Clerk keeps District Court filings, judgments, orders and case histories.
How to use the Comal County Judicial Record Search
The official Comal County search portal is an Odyssey Public Access system. It separates record locations so users do not search every case type in the same screen. Select the correct record location before searching.
Use the Judicial Record Search link from Comal County pages or the public.co.comal.tx.us portal. Avoid commercial look-alike websites when you need the official record.
The portal presents locations such as probate case records, civil and family case records, criminal case records, jail records and jail bond records.
A case number reduces false matches and helps the clerk locate the exact file or document if you later request copies.
If searching by name, compare court, case type, party role, filing date, docket actions, disposition and case number before assuming the record belongs to a specific person.
The County Court at Law Clerk’s Office states that the website shows case summary information and actions, but images of records are not available online.
Request documents, regular copies and certified copies from the clerk that maintains the case. Ask for the total cost before processing.
Which Comal County office or system should you use?
Comal County court records, jail records, official public records, vital records, city tickets, appeals and federal cases are different systems. Use this table before searching.
| Need | Correct custodian or system | Best next step |
|---|---|---|
| Felony, divorce, family, juvenile or major District Court case | Comal County District Clerk | Search the judicial record portal, then contact the District Clerk for documents, certified copies or records not visible online. |
| County Court at Law misdemeanor, civil, probate or mental-health case | Comal County Court at Law Clerk’s Office | Use the case search first, then submit the required records request form for copies. |
| Small claim, eviction or JP civil matter | Correct Comal County Justice of the Peace precinct | Identify the precinct and use the JP court’s instructions. JP small-claim jurisdiction is generally up to $20,000, exclusive of interest. |
| City citation or municipal ordinance case | New Braunfels, Bulverde, Garden Ridge or other issuing municipal court | Use the city court listed on the citation. Paying online can create a conviction or close the case in some courts. |
| Probate, guardianship, wills or mental-health records | County Court at Law Clerk’s Office / County Clerk route | Search probate case records, then contact the Probate / Mental Health department at 830-221-1240 option 2 for copy or access questions. |
| Current jail custody or bond information | Comal County jail or bond records search | Use jail or bond locations in the portal for custody information. Use court records for case filings and dispositions. |
| Deeds, liens, DBAs, marriage licenses, birth or death records | Comal County Clerk recording or vital statistics routes | Use County Clerk official public records or vital-record procedures, not the court case route. |
| State appeal from Comal County | Texas appellate courts / Third Court of Appeals route | Use Texas appellate case search and the trial court case number. The trial court file remains with the Comal County clerk. |
| Federal civil, criminal or bankruptcy case | PACER / federal court | Use PACER Case Locator or the correct federal court. Comal County’s local portal does not contain federal cases. |
Comal County court record copies, certification and request fees
Fees depend on which clerk maintains the file. The County Court at Law Clerk’s Office publishes specific public-record copy fees. The District Clerk instructs users to email copy requests and wait for the total fee before paying by phone.
| Record or service | Published detail | Practical note |
|---|---|---|
| County Court at Law electronic copy | $1 flat fee for each document of 10 pages or less; 10 cents for each additional page. | This applies to eligible electronic copies from the County Court at Law records clerk. |
| County Court at Law paper copy | $1 regular printed copy per page. | Paper copies may be needed when certification is required. |
| County Court at Law paper certification | $5 certification fee per document, paper only. | Ask whether the receiving agency requires certification before ordering it. |
| County Court at Law postage | $3 postage when applicable. | Large requests may include calculated time and assembly fees. |
| Credit-card payment convenience fee | 2.85% convenience fee paid directly to Certified Payments. | Confirm the total before paying by card. |
| District Clerk copies | Email the District Clerk request; the office emails back the total fee and can take payment by phone. | Regular copies can be emailed; certified copies must be picked up or mailed, with mail requiring an additional $2 fee. |
County Court at Law copy cost estimator
This calculator is a planning aid based on the published County Court at Law copy information. The clerk’s current quote controls the actual cost.
Official Comal County and Texas court links with next steps
Every important link below includes what to do after opening it. Avoid random commercial records websites when you need the official court record, copy or disposition.
Use this official Odyssey Public Access portal for Comal County case summary searching.
- Select the correct location such as probate, civil/family, criminal, jail or bond records.
- Use case number when available.
- Compare case type, filing date, parties and actions.
- Do not assume document images are available online.
- Contact the correct clerk for official copies.
Use this for District Court record guidance, re:SearchTX notice, copy-request procedure and District Clerk contact details.
- Use the Judicial Record Search link if you need to locate a case.
- Review the re:SearchTX procedural notice.
- Email the District Clerk for copies.
- Wait for the total fee before paying.
- Ask about certified copy pickup or mailing.
Use this for District Court record custodian details, District Court records, felony, divorce, family, juvenile and major civil file questions.
- Confirm the case is a District Court matter.
- Save the case number and document name.
- Use the email or phone listed by the clerk.
- Remember clerks can provide public information but cannot give legal advice.
Use this for County Court at Law misdemeanor, civil, probate, mental-health and public-record copy procedures.
- Use the records section for copy instructions.
- Submit the required records request form.
- Include full name, date of birth, case number, documents requested and delivery method.
- Respond to any written cost estimate within the required time.
Use this to route among County Court at Law, District Court and Justice of the Peace courts.
- Choose the correct court level.
- Review local policies and procedures.
- Use the court page for court-specific contact information.
- Use clerk pages for records and copies.
Use this page when you are unsure whether your request is court, jail, law enforcement, official records, vital records, tax or permit information.
- Read the category list before submitting a request.
- Use court record search for court records.
- Use law enforcement agencies for police, arrest or accident reports.
- Use the County Clerk for official public records and vital statistics.
Use this city court for New Braunfels municipal citations, payments, forms, applications and online record search.
- Confirm the citation was issued by New Braunfels Municipal Court.
- Use the online record search for name, citation, docket or case number when needed.
- Read options before paying a citation.
- Contact the court if appearance or dismissal options are unclear.
Use this city court for Bulverde citations, hearings, payment instructions, deferral and defensive-driving options.
- Allow the court’s stated processing time after receiving a citation.
- Read appearance and payment instructions carefully.
- Do not assume a phone call counts as an appearance.
- Use the court email or in-person route for deferral or dismissal requests.
Use this city court for Garden Ridge Class C misdemeanor traffic and city ordinance violations.
- Confirm the citation belongs to Garden Ridge Municipal Court.
- Check appearance rules and court docket timing.
- Call or email before paying if you need deferred disposition or a driver safety course.
- Remember a telephone call does not grant a reset or count as an appearance.
Use this for Texas Supreme Court, Court of Criminal Appeals and Courts of Appeals docket and document searches.
- Search by appellate case number when available.
- Use trial court county and trial court case number if known.
- Remember the system does not maintain trial court records.
- Contact the trial clerk for the underlying Comal County case file.
Use re:SearchTX for eligible electronic court records when the clerk, court or eFileTexas process directs you there.
- Create or use the required account.
- Search using case information from the local clerk or portal.
- Understand that confidential records may require authorized access.
- Use the official clerk for certification questions.
Use PACER for federal district, bankruptcy and federal appellate cases, not the Comal County local portal.
- Use Case Locator if you do not know the federal court.
- Use the specific federal court search when the district is known.
- Review PACER pricing before opening documents.
- Do not use local county search to look for federal bankruptcy records.
Comal County clerk offices, courthouse locations and copy-request contacts
The official records custodian depends on the court level. Call before visiting if a record may be sealed, restricted, archived, old, off-site, a juvenile matter, a mental-health matter, a probate matter or needed as a certified copy.
150 N Seguin Avenue, Suite 3009
New Braunfels, TX 78130
Phone: 830-221-1250
Fax: 830-608-2006
Hours: Monday–Thursday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.; Friday, 8 a.m.–4 p.m.; closed noon–1 p.m. for lunch.
199 Main Plaza, Suite 1013
New Braunfels, TX 78130
Records: 830-221-1240 option 1
Criminal misdemeanors: option 3
Civil: option 5
Office hours: Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.; lobby hours 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m.; closed noon–1 p.m.
150 N Seguin, Suite 1037
New Braunfels, TX 78130
Phone: 830-221-1230
Fax: 830-620-3410
Public access hours: Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m.; office hours 8 a.m.–5 p.m.; closed noon–1 p.m.
Comal County court-type guide for common search needs
Texas counties can have multiple trial-court levels. Use the court that handled the case, not just the county name.
District courts are general jurisdiction trial courts. Comal County’s District Court page describes jurisdiction over felony cases, divorce, title-to-land matters, contested elections, juvenile matters and many larger civil matters.
The District Clerk keeps District Court filings, judgments, orders and case histories, processes civil, family, juvenile and felony criminal filings, and provides certified copies and court paperwork.
The County Court at Law Clerk’s Office supports County Courts at Law 1, 2 and 3, misdemeanor criminal courts, civil cases, probate, guardianship, mental health and appeals from Justice of the Peace courts.
Justice of the Peace courts handle many small claims, eviction, civil, Class C and precinct matters. Justice Court is not the same as District Court or County Court at Law.
City courts such as New Braunfels, Bulverde and Garden Ridge handle city citations, Class C violations and ordinance matters. Use the city court listed on the ticket.
State appeals route to Texas appellate systems, while federal district, federal appellate and bankruptcy cases route to PACER and federal courts.
How to avoid false matches when searching Comal County court records by name
Name searching is useful, but it can produce wrong matches when people share common names, use initials, have changed names, or appear in different roles across civil, criminal, probate, family and jail records.
- Full name, middle initial and suffix.
- Business name, DBA, LLC or Inc. suffix when relevant.
- Case number and filing year.
- Court type and clerk office.
- Party role such as plaintiff, defendant, petitioner, respondent, appellant, appellee, decedent, guardian or ward.
- Docket actions, judgment, dismissal, sentence, plea or final order.
- A complaint is not proof that allegations are true.
- A charge is not the same as a conviction.
- A jail record is not the same as a court disposition.
- A civil judgment may later be appealed, modified, vacated or satisfied.
- Document images may not be available online.
- Sealed, restricted or confidential records must not be bypassed.
How to request Comal County court record copies
The best copy request is specific. Ask for the exact judgment, order, certified disposition, docket sheet, probate document, misdemeanor record, felony order, divorce order, family order, small-claim judgment or other filing you need.
Use the judicial record search first. If the case is not found, contact the clerk with names, court type and approximate year.
District Court records go through the District Clerk. County Court at Law records go through the County Court at Law Clerk’s Office. JP and municipal matters may require separate court offices.
Examples include final judgment, sentencing order, dismissal, certified disposition, probate order, will record, guardianship document, bond condition or docket sheet.
For County Court at Law records, the clerk asks requesters to include full name, date of birth, case number, documents requested and preferred delivery method.
The County Court at Law Clerk’s Office says requesters are notified of cost before processing, and a written estimate must be answered within the stated time or the request is withdrawn.
Regular copies may be informational. Certified copies are issued by the clerk and may be required for official use.
Why a Comal County case may not appear online
“Not found online” does not always mean no record exists. The case may be filed in a different court level, city court, JP precinct, clerk office, appellate court or federal court. It may also be too new, sealed, restricted, expunged, confidential, under a different name or not image-viewable through the public portal.
- Wrong record location in the Odyssey portal.
- Wrong spelling, initials, suffix or business name.
- Searching county records for a municipal citation.
- Searching court records when you need jail, bond, deed or vital-record information.
- Recent filing not yet processed or indexed.
- Case number entered with missing letters or digits.
- Document images not available online.
- Sealed, expunged, juvenile or confidential matter.
- Probate, guardianship or mental-health restriction.
- Record held by a JP court or municipal court.
- Federal case that belongs in PACER.
- Official public record or vital record held by the County Clerk, not the court clerk.
Justice Court and municipal ticket records in Comal County
Not every ticket or lower-court case belongs in the same county portal category. Read the citation carefully. It should identify whether the case is with a Comal County Justice of the Peace or a city municipal court such as New Braunfels, Bulverde or Garden Ridge.
JP courts can handle civil, small claims and eviction suits up to $20,000, exclusive of interest, plus Class C and precinct matters. Identify the precinct before contacting the court.
The city says its online record search supports name, citation, docket or case-number search and provides warrant status, case details and upcoming dockets.
Bulverde states that a phone call does not constitute an appearance, and requests for deferred disposition or dismissal must follow the court’s email or in-person instructions.
Garden Ridge Municipal Court handles Class C misdemeanor traffic and city ordinance violations written by Garden Ridge Police Department.
Municipal payment portals may warn that paying online can result in conviction, close the case or report the violation to DPS. Read all options before paying.
Do not assume online payment preserves dismissal options. Contact the issuing court before payment if you want a driver safety course, deferral, dismissal or payment plan.
Common court-record terms you may see in Comal County searches
Court portals often show docket terms without explaining them. Use these plain-English meanings as a starting point, but always verify the actual docket, order and final disposition.
The party who started a civil, family, probate or other court request. This does not mean the claim has been proven.
The party responding to a claim, charge, petition or lawsuit. A listed defendant is not automatically liable or guilty.
Portal actions may show filings, settings, orders, payments, notices or other activity. An action entry does not always explain the full outcome.
The result or status of a case or charge. Verify the final order or certified disposition before relying on it.
Comal County Justice Court information explains that appeals from Justice Court to County Court are trial de novo, meaning a new trial.
An official copy issued by the clerk. It is different from a screenshot, search-result page or informal printout.
Appeals, re:SearchTX, federal court and bankruptcy records
Appeals and federal cases are separate from the local Comal County portal. If a Comal County trial case was appealed, the trial-court file remains with the local clerk, while appellate docket records use Texas appellate systems.
Comal County’s appeals information states that appeals from Comal County courts are heard in the Third Court of Appeals in Austin. Use the Texas appellate case search for appellate docket information, and use the local Comal County clerk for the underlying trial-court file.
- Search by appellate case number if available.
- Use trial court county and trial court case number when available.
- Remember the Texas appellate search does not maintain trial-court records.
Federal civil, criminal and bankruptcy cases are not maintained by Comal County clerks. Use PACER, the relevant U.S. District Court, U.S. Bankruptcy Court or PACER Case Locator.
- Use PACER Case Locator if you do not know the federal court.
- Review PACER pricing before opening documents.
- Remember federal bankruptcy is not a local county civil case.
Comal court records are not the same as jail, police, land or vital records
Comal County’s public information routing separates police records, court records, jail records, official public records, vital statistics, taxes and permits. Use the right custodian so you do not waste time in the wrong system.
| Record needed | Use this office or system | Do not confuse it with |
|---|---|---|
| Court case, docket, action, judgment, order or disposition | Comal County Judicial Record Search and the correct court clerk | Police report, jail booking, land record or vital record. |
| Current custody, jail record or bond information | Jail records and jail bond record locations in the county portal, or law enforcement route | Final criminal court disposition or conviction. |
| Police, arrest, accident, jailing or 911 records | The law enforcement agency that made the arrest or took the report | Court filings maintained by a clerk. |
| Deed, foreclosure, lien, DBA, marriage license, birth or death record | Comal County Clerk official public records or vital statistics route | Court case docket or criminal record. |
| Federal case or bankruptcy | PACER and federal court | Comal County District Court or County Court at Law records. |
Use Comal County court records carefully and lawfully
- A name match may belong to a different person.
- Online data may be incomplete, delayed or summary-only.
- A case action can be changed by a later court order.
- A jail or bond entry is not a final court disposition.
- Certified copies must come from the clerk, not a screenshot.
- Do not harass, threaten or shame people using court records.
- Do not republish unnecessary personal information.
- Do not bypass sealed, expunged, juvenile or confidential restrictions.
- Do not treat this article as legal advice.
- Do not use this page as an FCRA screening product.
Frequently asked questions about Comal County TX court records
How do I search Comal County TX court records online?
Use the official Comal County Judicial Record Search at public.co.comal.tx.us. The Odyssey Public Access portal lets users choose record locations such as probate case records, civil and family case records, criminal case records, jail records and jail bond records.
Who maintains Comal County District Court records?
The Comal County District Clerk maintains District Court records, including filings, judgments, orders and case histories for District Court civil, family, juvenile and felony criminal cases.
Who maintains Comal County Court at Law records?
The Comal County Court at Law Clerk’s Office, under the County Clerk, maintains public records for County Court at Law 1, County Court at Law 2 and County Court at Law 3, including misdemeanor criminal, civil and probate records.
Can I view Comal County court document images online?
Do not assume document images are online. The County Court at Law Clerk’s Office states that the Comal County website shows case summary information and actions in the case, but images of records are not available online.
How do I request Comal County court record copies?
Request copies from the clerk that maintains the case. District Court copies go through the District Clerk. County Court at Law criminal, civil and probate copies go through the County Court at Law records clerk. Provide the case number, names, document requested and preferred delivery method.
What are Comal County Court at Law copy and certification fees?
The County Court at Law Clerk’s Office lists electronic copies at a $1 flat fee for each document of 10 pages or less, 10 cents for each additional page, paper copies at $1 per page, a $5 paper certification fee per document and $3 postage when applicable.
Does Comal County use re:SearchTX?
Yes. Both the District Clerk and County Court at Law Clerk’s Office state that they are integrated with re:SearchTX. Effective September 1, 2025, parties are directed to obtain certain court orders and notices of court orders through re:SearchTX instead of relying on e-service or emailed copies from the clerk.
Where do I search Comal County small claims or eviction cases?
Small claims and eviction matters usually begin in Justice of the Peace court. Comal County Justice Court information notes that Justice Court handles civil, small claims and eviction suits up to $20,000, exclusive of interest. Appeals from Justice Court may go to County Court at Law.
Where do I search Comal County municipal tickets?
Use the municipal court that issued the citation. New Braunfels Municipal Court, Bulverde Municipal Court and Garden Ridge Municipal Court each have separate municipal court pages or payment/search routes. Do not use the county court portal for every city citation.
Can I use this page as a background check or tenant-screening report?
No. Public-Court-Records.us is an independent educational guide and is not a Consumer Reporting Agency. Do not use this page for employment, housing, tenant, credit, insurance or other FCRA-regulated screening decisions.
Editorial verification notes
Official-source review for this guide included Comal County Judicial Record Search, Comal County District Clerk, District Clerk Records and Resources, County Court at Law Clerk’s Office, County Clerk, District Court, Courts, Public Information Request routing, Justice of the Peace pages, New Braunfels Municipal Court, Bulverde Municipal Court, Garden Ridge Municipal Court, Texas appellate search, re:SearchTX, eFileTexas and PACER resources. Review date: August 31, 2026.