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Independent Bastrop County court-record guide

Bastrop County Court Records Search: District Clerk, County Clerk, JP, Municipal, Appeals & PACER Routes

Use this guide to find the correct official path for Bastrop County court records, including District Court, County Court at Law, County Clerk probate and misdemeanor records, Justice of the Peace records, Bastrop, Elgin and Smithville Municipal Court citations, Texas appellate cases and federal PACER records.

District Clerk: Sarah Loucks County Clerk: Krista Bartsch JP and Municipal courts separate Federal cases use PACER
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Responsible-use warning: a name match does not prove identity. A lawsuit, citation, charge, indictment, arrest, warrant entry, petition or docket note does not prove guilt or liability. Do not use this article for employment, tenant, credit, insurance, licensing or other FCRA-regulated screening decisions.

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Bastrop County records are split across several clerks and courts. Use this menu to jump to the right route before searching.

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Bastrop County court records depend on court type, not just the county name

Bastrop County has district courts, a County Court at Law, County Clerk functions, four Justice of the Peace precincts and city municipal courts. A felony case, divorce decree, probate file, traffic ticket and city ordinance citation may all require different official routes.

The fastest way to search is to identify the court named on the citation, complaint, notice, judgment, decree, docket sheet or filing paper. Then use the official clerk or court system for that specific record type.

4 District courts

Bastrop is served by the 21st, 335th, 423rd and 465th District Courts for district-level matters.

4 JP precincts

Justice courts handle precinct-level fine-only criminal, eviction, small claims and civil matters.

$20k Justice-court civil ceiling

Bastrop JP materials describe justice-court civil, debt, repair-and-remedy and eviction matters within the $20,000 limit.

TXW Federal district route

Bastrop County federal district and bankruptcy matters route to the Western District of Texas, Austin Division.

Local distinction: Bastrop court records, sheriff records, Texas DPS/BCI-style criminal-history information, County Clerk official public records, property-tax records and vital records are different systems. Do not search a court docket when the record actually belongs to the sheriff, recorder, health/vital office or federal court.
Interactive helper

Bastrop County court record route finder

Select the record type. This helper runs in your browser and does not ask for names, case numbers, ticket numbers, dates of birth, addresses or any personal identifiers.

Use the District Clerk and District Court route.

Felony records are district-court records in Bastrop County. Start with the official case records search and District Clerk page, then verify docket status, disposition and certified-copy requirements with the District Clerk.

Routing table

Choose the correct Bastrop County court record system

Most failed searches happen because the user starts in the wrong system. Use this table before paying fees, requesting copies or assuming a case is missing.

Bastrop County court-record routing guide
Need Correct court or office What to do first
Felony criminal case Bastrop County District Courts / District Clerk Use the official case records search and District Clerk page. Compare cause number, defendant name, court, filing date, docket entries and disposition.
Class A or Class B misdemeanor Bastrop County Court at Law / County Clerk Use the County Court at Law and County Clerk route. County payment guidance distinguishes District Court felonies from County Court at Law misdemeanors.
District-level civil lawsuit 21st, 335th, 423rd or 465th District Court / District Clerk Search by cause number if available. For name searches, compare parties, attorney, filing date, court, docket activity and judgment status.
Divorce, custody, adoption or name change District Courts / District Clerk, with family assignment by court Start with the District Clerk. The 465th District Court currently hears many family matters, but the assigned court should be confirmed from the case record.
Probate, estate, guardianship or will matter Bastrop County Clerk / Probate Court Use the County Clerk’s probate route and probate fee schedule. Contact the County Clerk for certified probate copies, letters, wills and guardianship documents.
Small claims, debt claim, repair-and-remedy or eviction Justice of the Peace precinct court Identify the correct precinct. Bastrop JP materials explain justice-court civil jurisdiction for civil, debt, repair-and-remedy and eviction matters within the $20,000 limit.
JP citation or fine-only offense Justice of the Peace precinct named on the citation Search by citation number first when the JP instructions allow it. If no result appears, search by defendant only on the official court system and with the minimum fields required.
City of Bastrop traffic, parking, ordinance or juvenile Class C matter Bastrop Municipal Court of Record Use the City of Bastrop Municipal Court page or official municipal online services search. Minors under 17 and some charges require appearance rather than simple payment.
Elgin city traffic or ordinance case Elgin Municipal Court Use Elgin Municipal Court for Class C misdemeanors within Elgin city limits. Check docket, appearance and payment instructions on the official city site.
Smithville citation or city case Smithville Municipal Court If the citation came from Smithville Police Department, contact Smithville Municipal Court within the period stated on the official court page and follow its payment or appearance instructions.
Deed, lien, plat, DBA, cattle brand, marriage, birth or death function Bastrop County Clerk / Official Public Records or vital-record route Do not use court-case search for recorder or vital-record functions. Use the County Clerk’s official public records, plats or vital-record instructions.
State appeal Texas Third Court of Appeals or Supreme Court of Texas Search appellate dockets separately from trial-court dockets and compare the lower-court cause number.
Federal civil, criminal or bankruptcy case PACER / Western District of Texas / U.S. Bankruptcy Court Western District of Texas Use PACER Case Locator if you do not know the federal court. Bastrop County federal district and bankruptcy matters route to the Austin Division.
District Clerk search

How to use Bastrop County District Clerk and case records search correctly

The Bastrop County District Clerk is the core record office for district-court records. The District Clerk page links to re:SearchTX, the District Clerk fee schedule, Bastrop County case records search, online felony payments and civil/family payment routes.

District-court records can include felony cases, higher-value civil cases, title-to-land matters, divorce, family law, some name-change and other matters assigned to district court. Do not send JP tickets or County Court at Law misdemeanor fees to the District Clerk payment route unless the official notice tells you to do so.

Open the District Clerk page.

Start from the official Bastrop County District Clerk page so you can use the correct public-access, fee, payment, passport, jury and records links.

Open the official case records search.

Use the county’s case records search for the correct case category. If you already have a cause number, use it before trying broad name searches.

Match the record to the court.

Confirm whether the case is in the 21st, 335th, 423rd or 465th District Court, County Court at Law, a JP court, or a municipal court.

Review the docket, not just the search result.

A search result can be a short index entry. Open the docket and review later entries for disposition, judgment, dismissal, plea, sentence, transfer, appeal or satisfaction.

Request official copies from the custodian.

Provide the cause number, party names, filing year, court, document title and whether you need a plain, certified or exemplified copy.

Verify payment and filing rules.

The District Clerk states that attorney civil and criminal e-filing is mandatory, pro se paper filing may be brought to the office, fax filings are not accepted and personal checks are not accepted.

Payment-routing warning: the District Clerk page states that online payments through that office are for felony or civil cases only and that Justice of the Peace or misdemeanor fees are not accepted in the District Clerk’s office. Use the court named on your notice.
JP and municipal courts

Bastrop JP and municipal court records are separate from district-court records

Justice of the Peace courts and municipal courts often handle the records users search most often: traffic citations, fine-only misdemeanors, small claims, debt claims, evictions and local ordinance cases. The correct office depends on the precinct or city named on the paper you received.

JP Precinct 1

Judge Cindy Allen. Address: 803 Pine Street, Bastrop, TX 78602. Phone: 512-581-4258. The court lists Monday-Friday hours from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and provides ticket-search instructions using citation first, then defendant search if needed.

JP Precinct 2

Judge Zachary Carter. Address: 1624 NE Loop 230, Smithville, TX 78957. Phone: 512-581-7112. The court lists Monday-Thursday hours from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Friday to 4:00 p.m., with a daily lunch closure.

JP Precinct 3

Judge Krystal Stabeno. Address: 5785 FM 535, Cedar Creek, TX 78612. Phone: 512-332-7288. Use this court’s official forms and payment route when the citation, eviction or small-claims filing belongs to Precinct 3.

JP Precinct 4

Judge Larry Dunne. Address: 1125 Dildy Drive, Elgin, TX 78621. Phone: 512-581-7162. The court handles JP matters in its precinct and provides mail, in-person and online payment instructions.

Bastrop Municipal Court of Record

Address: 104 Grady Tuck Lane, Bastrop, TX 78602. The city court handles traffic violations, city ordinance cases, juvenile matters and parking citations within the City of Bastrop’s municipal jurisdiction.

Elgin and Smithville Municipal Courts

Elgin Municipal Court is at 310 North Main Street, Elgin, and handles mostly Class C misdemeanors within city limits. Smithville Municipal Court is at 317 Main Street, Smithville, and handles Smithville Police Department citations.

Citation search safety: some official citation-payment systems may ask for sensitive information such as date of birth, driver license, plate number or other identifiers. Enter those only on the official court or city payment/search website, and only when needed to locate the citation.
Fees and copies

Bastrop County court-record copy, certification and payment details to verify

Fees depend on the court and record type. The District Clerk, County Clerk, Probate Court, Justice of the Peace courts, municipal courts, appellate courts and federal courts each control their own procedures. Always verify the current fee before mailing payment, calling with card information or ordering a certified copy.

Common official fee and payment notes for Bastrop County court records
Request Official note or listed amount Practical next step
District Clerk fee schedule The District Clerk page links to a District Clerk Fee Schedule effective 09/01/2025. Open the current schedule before ordering copies, filing, appealing or mailing payment.
District Clerk payments Debit/credit cards are accepted by phone, online and in person; money orders and cashier’s checks are accepted; exact cash is accepted; personal checks are not accepted. Confirm the court type first. The District Clerk warns not to pay JP or misdemeanor fees through that office.
Probate certified copies The Probate Fee Schedule effective January 1, 2024 lists certified copies at $1.00 per page plus $5.00 to certify. Ask the County Clerk whether the probate document must be certified and whether the office must make the copy.
Probate plain copies The Probate Fee Schedule lists plain copies at $1.00 per page. Use plain copies only for reference when the receiving agency does not require certification.
Probate exemplified or authenticated copies The Probate Fee Schedule lists authenticated or exemplified copies at $1.00 per page plus $7.00 certification/exemplification. Ask the receiving court, agency or foreign jurisdiction whether it requires certification, exemplification or authentication.
JP Precinct 1 payment Precinct 1 states it does not accept personal checks; exact cash, card with fee, money order, cashier’s check and limited matching business checks are listed for in-person/mail options. Use the court’s exact payment instructions and keep the confirmation number for online payments.
JP Precinct 2 payment plan Precinct 2 states a payment-plan request must be in writing with a guilty or no contest plea and that a $15 time-payment fee will be added to each citation. Do not request a payment plan without understanding the plea and court consequences.
Smithville Municipal Court payment Smithville lists in-person, phone, mail, drop-box and online options; card and ACH convenience fees may apply. Confirm the citation is from Smithville Police Department before paying through Smithville Municipal Court.
Public information request Bastrop County states requests must be in writing and that costs may apply under Texas Office of Attorney General and Texas Administrative Code charge rules. Put a summary of the request in the email body because the county says it does not open attachments without body text.
PACER federal records PACER pricing verified September 9, 2026: $0.10 per page, $3.00 cap for many case-specific documents and reports, and $30 quarterly automatic fee waiver threshold. PACER has announced a temporary increase to $0.12 per page and a $40 quarterly threshold on January 1, 2027. Use a case number or narrow filters when possible because PACER searches and reports can be billable.

Probate copy estimate helper

This calculator is only a planning aid using the Probate Fee Schedule amounts shown above. The official County Clerk quote, receipt or updated fee schedule controls.

Estimated total: $5.00
Local offices

Bastrop County court locations for records, copies and verification

Many searches can begin online, but certified copies, sealed-record questions, older files, family documents, probate documents, JP citations and municipal cases may require contacting the exact office. Call before visiting to confirm the department, hours, security, payment method and whether the record is available at that location.

Bastrop County District Clerk

804 Pecan Street
Bastrop, TX 78602

Phone: 512-332-7244
Fax: 512-332-7249
Mail: P.O. Box 770, Bastrop, TX 78602

Use for District Court felony, civil, family, divorce, payment and certified-copy record questions.

Bastrop County Clerk

803 Pine Street
Bastrop, TX 78602

Phone: 512-332-7234
Fax: 512-332-7241
Mail: P.O. Box 577, Bastrop, TX 78602

Use for County Court at Law misdemeanor clerk functions, Probate Court, official public records, plats, marriage, birth and death record functions.

Bastrop County Court at Law

804 Pecan Street
Bastrop, TX 78602

Phone: 512-581-4277
Fax: 512-332-7291

Use for County Court at Law court scheduling, local rules and county-court case routing. Contact the proper clerk for official copies.

Justice of the Peace Precinct 1

803 Pine Street
Bastrop, TX 78602

Phone: 512-581-4258
Fax: 512-581-4254
Mail: P.O. Box 336, Bastrop, TX 78602

Use for JP1 citations, small claims, evictions, fine-only matters and precinct-level court questions.

Justice of the Peace Precinct 2

1624 NE Loop 230
Smithville, TX 78957

Phone: 512-581-7112
Fax: 512-332-7227
Email: jp2@co.bastrop.tx.us

Use for JP2 records, Smithville-area precinct matters and questions about the court’s 2026 eviction-rule notice.

Justice of the Peace Precinct 3

5785 FM 535
Cedar Creek, TX 78612

Phone: 512-332-7288
Fax: 512-332-7250

Use for JP3 small-claims, eviction, traffic, criminal and civil forms or payment questions.

Justice of the Peace Precinct 4

1125 Dildy Drive
Elgin, TX 78621

Phone: 512-581-7162
Fax: 512-581-7163

Use for JP4 matters, including eligible Elgin-area precinct traffic, criminal and civil matters.

Bastrop, Elgin and Smithville Municipal Courts

Bastrop: 104 Grady Tuck Lane, Bastrop, TX 78602
Elgin: 310 North Main Street, Elgin, TX 78621
Smithville: 317 Main Street, Smithville, TX 78957

Use the city court named on the citation or notice. City municipal courts are separate from county District Clerk and County Clerk records.

Map shown for the Bastrop County Courthouse at 804 Pecan Street. Before visiting, confirm whether your record is held by the District Clerk, County Clerk, County Court at Law, Justice of the Peace court, municipal court, sheriff, recorder or federal court.
Do not mix systems

Court records vs sheriff, public information, recorder and vital records

Bastrop County court records are not the same as sheriff incident reports, jail records, open-records requests, County Clerk official public records, property records or vital records. Using the wrong system can lead to missing results or wrong conclusions.

Which official source should you use?
Need Usually use Important warning
Court docket, judgment, order, decree or disposition District Clerk, County Clerk, JP court or municipal court A docket is not legal advice and may not show every document online.
Sheriff report, incident report or jail-related record Bastrop County Sheriff’s Office open-records route A booking or incident report is not a court conviction or final court disposition.
County department public information Bastrop County Public Information Requests page Requests must be written, costs may apply and the county does not have to create new information or do legal research.
Deed, lien, plat, DBA, release or recorded instrument County Clerk official public records or plat route Recorded instruments are not the same as court case dockets.
Birth, death or marriage record County Clerk vital-record or marriage-license route Vital records may have eligibility and identification requirements that do not apply to ordinary public case dockets.
Federal lawsuit, federal criminal case or bankruptcy PACER and the Western District of Texas route Federal cases are not stored in the Bastrop County public-access court portal.
Access limits

Online access, confidentiality, filing delays and record completeness

Texas law, court rules and local court procedures control which records are public, restricted, sealed, expunged or confidential. Online systems are helpful, but they may not show recent filings, juvenile matters, protected identifiers, sealed records, expunctions, nondisclosure records, restricted family documents or older records.

Online records may be limited by
  • Officer filing delay after a citation is issued.
  • Wrong court, wrong precinct or wrong city.
  • Older records not fully available in the online portal.
  • Sealed, expunged, juvenile or confidential records.
  • Public-information cost estimates or Attorney General review for protected information.
Verify before relying on
  • Warrant, bond, court date or payment-plan status.
  • Criminal disposition, plea, sentence or dismissal.
  • Divorce decree, custody order or child-support order.
  • Civil judgment, satisfaction, appeal or dismissal.
  • Certified-copy requirements for court, school, employer, agency or immigration use.
Do not bypass restrictions: if a record is sealed, expunged, restricted, juvenile-related or confidential, contact the official court or an attorney about lawful access. Do not search for leaked copies or republish sensitive personal information.
Appeals and federal cases

Where Bastrop County appeals, federal cases and bankruptcy records go

Trial-court records, appellate records and federal records are separate. A Bastrop County trial case can have a county-level docket and a separate Texas appellate docket. Federal lawsuits, federal criminal cases and bankruptcy cases use PACER and federal court systems.

Third Court of Appeals

The Texas Third Court of Appeals in Austin serves Bastrop County for many state appeals. Search the appellate docket separately and compare the lower-court cause number before relying on a result.

Supreme Court of Texas

Some appellate matters may reach the Supreme Court of Texas. Use the Texas Judicial Branch case-search route and confirm appellate case number, parties, filings and originating court.

Federal district and bankruptcy

Bastrop County federal district matters are in the Western District of Texas Austin Division. Bankruptcy cases from Bastrop route to the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Texas Austin Division.

PACER freshness note: PACER pricing was verified for this article on September 9, 2026. PACER fees can change, so always review the current PACER pricing page before opening billable reports or documents.
Docket help

How to read Bastrop County docket fields without over-interpreting them

A docket is a list of case activity. It may not explain the full legal meaning of a filing, and it may not show every document online. Use neutral language and verify the final disposition with the official custodian before making decisions.

Party roles

Plaintiff, defendant, petitioner, respondent, applicant, decedent, guardian, ward, creditor, debtor, appellant and appellee are legal roles. A role does not automatically mean wrongdoing.

Common docket entries

Complaint, petition, citation, return of service, motion, notice, order, hearing, judgment, plea, sentence, dismissal, warrant, continuance and satisfaction entries should be read in context.

Status caution

Open, pending, closed, disposed, dismissed, deferred, satisfied, appealed, sealed or inactive can have different meanings by court and case type. Do not infer more than the docket states.

Legal and privacy safety

Use Bastrop County court records carefully

Identity-matching rules
  • Do not identify a person from a common name alone.
  • Compare cause number, court, division, filing date, party role, docket activity and lawful identifiers.
  • Do not assume a citation, charge, petition or complaint is a conviction or final judgment.
  • Do not assume a civil judgment proves current payment status.
Responsible publishing rules
  • Do not harass, threaten, shame or retaliate against anyone.
  • Do not republish children’s names, home addresses, protected identifiers or unnecessary sensitive information.
  • Do not bypass sealed, expunged, juvenile or confidential restrictions.
  • Contact the official custodian for corrections, sealing, expunction, nondisclosure and certified-copy questions.
FAQ

Frequently asked questions about Bastrop County court records

What is the official way to search Bastrop County court records?

Start with the official Bastrop County Case Records Search and the correct clerk page. Use the District Clerk for district-court felony, major civil, divorce and family records; the County Clerk for misdemeanor County Court at Law, probate and official public record functions; Justice of the Peace and municipal courts for local citation, fine-only, eviction and small-claims matters; and PACER for federal cases.

Can I search Bastrop County court records by name?

Yes, some official Bastrop systems support name searching, but a name match is not enough to identify a person or business. Compare the court, division, case number, filing date, party role, docket entries, and disposition before relying on the result.

Who keeps felony court records in Bastrop County?

Felony criminal records are district-court records maintained through the Bastrop County District Clerk. Bastrop County also states that District Court cases are felony matters for its payment-routing guidance, while County Court at Law cases are misdemeanor matters.

Where do I search misdemeanor or County Court at Law records in Bastrop County?

County Court at Law misdemeanor records route through the County Court at Law and County Clerk functions. The County Clerk page identifies the office as clerk of the misdemeanor County Court at Law, and the County Court at Law page provides the court location and phone number.

Where do I search Bastrop County traffic citations?

Use the court named on the citation. Bastrop County Justice of the Peace citation instructions tell users to search criminal case records by Citation first and, if no result is found, search by Defendant using only the official Party Information and Date of Birth fields. City citations may belong to Bastrop Municipal Court of Record, Elgin Municipal Court or Smithville Municipal Court instead.

Are all Bastrop County court records available online?

No. Online access may be limited by case type, filing delay, restricted documents, juvenile confidentiality, sealed or expunged records, older files, court-specific portals, or the need to request records directly from the responsible clerk or court.

Where do I get a certified divorce decree in Bastrop County?

Divorce and family cases generally route through District Court and the District Clerk. Contact the Bastrop County District Clerk with the cause number, party names, filing year, exact decree or order requested, and whether you need a plain, certified or exemplified copy.

Where are probate and marriage records kept in Bastrop County?

The Bastrop County Clerk is the clerk of the Probate Court and also handles vital information including marriage records. Probate records and certified probate copies should be requested through the County Clerk or Probate Court route, while marriage-license questions should follow the County Clerk’s marriage-license hours and instructions.

Where do I search appeals from Bastrop County cases?

State appeals from Bastrop County generally route to the Texas Third Court of Appeals in Austin, and some matters may be searched through the Supreme Court of Texas case search. Compare the lower-court cause number with the appellate case number before assuming you found the correct appeal.

Where do I search federal or bankruptcy cases from Bastrop County?

Use PACER and the federal courts, not the county case-search portal. Bastrop County federal district matters route to the Western District of Texas Austin Division, and bankruptcy matters route to the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Texas Austin Division.

Source review

Official-source review checklist

This guide was reviewed against official Bastrop County District Clerk, County Clerk, District Court, 21st District Court, 335th District Court, 423rd District Court, 465th District Court, County Court at Law, Justice of the Peace directory, JP Precinct 1 citation instructions, JP Precinct 2, JP Precinct 3 forms, JP Precinct 4, Collections and Compliance, Public Information Requests, City of Bastrop Municipal Court of Record, Elgin Municipal Court, Smithville Municipal Court, Texas Third Court of Appeals, Supreme Court of Texas, Western District of Texas, U.S. Bankruptcy Court Western District of Texas and PACER resources. Review date: September 9, 2026.

Before relying on time-sensitive details: verify current search coverage, portal availability, fee schedules, office hours, payment methods, hearing dates, citation filing status, certified-copy procedures, sealed-record rules, e-filing rules and online access restrictions with the official court or record custodian.

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