This page helps you find Court Records in Coryell County, Texas, and sort out which office handles your case type. It gives you a practical path for county-level court files, district court records, and related docket information.
For many county-level matters, the Coryell County Clerk is the main starting point. District court judicial records are kept by the 52nd/440th Judicial District Clerk, and the County Court at Law also posts docket information for several case categories.
County Clerk court records
For many county-level court records in Coryell County, the County Clerk is the main first stop. That office handles misdemeanor records and maintains records for probate and guardianship matters, and it also handles certain civil records and filings.
- Match your case to the right division first: criminal for Class A and B misdemeanors, probate for wills and estates, guardianship for guardianship matters, and civil for limited civil matters handled by the County Clerk.
- Use the County Clerk division pages to follow the search path for misdemeanor, civil, and probate records, which are directed to iDocket for online searching.
- When you need copies, payment help, or staff assistance, follow up with the County Clerk office.
You can review the division pages for misdemeanor records and probate records before calling or requesting help.
Which office handles the record you need
| Record type | Office | What to know |
|---|---|---|
| Misdemeanor cases | County Clerk | The County Clerk serves as Clerk of the Court for the County Court at Law for Class A and B misdemeanors. The criminal page directs online record searches to iDocket. |
| Civil records handled by the County Clerk | County Clerk | The office maintains records for civil matters filed before these courts, but effective November 2014 it no longer files new civil suits or family law matters. It files Nondisclosures, Nisi, Occupational Driver’s License matters, and appeals from lower courts. |
| Probate and guardianship | County Clerk | The County Clerk maintains probate and guardianship court records. The probate page directs online record searches to iDocket. |
| District court judicial records | District Clerk | The 52nd/440th Judicial District Clerk keeps and protects the judicial records of the district court. |
District court records and docket dates
The District Clerk keeps the judicial records of the 52nd/440th Judicial District Court. You can check the District Clerk page for district court information, forms, and documents.
For listed settings and docket dates, you can view the County Court at Law page. That page posts docket dates for civil, criminal, guardianship, juvenile, and probate matters.
Use the public records portal for recorded documents
If your search is really for deeds, mortgages, liens, vital records, or other recorded documents instead of a court case file, open the county public records portal. It offers 24/7 access, document searching, copy ordering, secure checkout, and downloads after purchase.
Tip: Use the public records portal for recorded documents and the clerk or court pages for court case records.
Court records contacts
Use the contact that matches the court or case type you need.
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Coryell County Clerk — 620 East Main Street P.O. Box 237, Gatesville, Texas 76528
Phone: 254-865-5911 ext. 143
Fax: 254-865-8631
Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Misdemeanor records email: [email protected] -
52nd/440th Judicial District Clerk — Coryell County Courthouse, P.O. Box 4, Gatesville, Texas 76528
Phone: (254) 865-5911
Fax: 254-865-5064
Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 AM to 5 PM; closed 12 P.M. -1:00 PM for lunch -
County Court at Law — Coryell County Courthouse First Floor, 620 East Main Street, Gatesville, Texas 76528
Court Coordinator: 254-865-5911 ext. 161
Fax: 254-865-6791
Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m., Monday – Friday
Common questions
Where should I start for Coryell County court records?
Start with the County Clerk for misdemeanor, probate, guardianship, and certain civil matters. If you need district court judicial records, use the District Clerk.
Can I search Coryell County court records online?
The County Clerk pages direct misdemeanor, civil, and probate record searches to iDocket. Guardianship and district court questions may require contacting the correct clerk office.
Does the County Clerk handle new civil suits and family law matters?
No. Effective November 2014, the County Clerk states that office no longer files new civil suits or family law matters. It still files Nondisclosures, Nisi, Occupational Driver’s License matters, and appeals from lower courts.
Where can I check docket dates for County Court at Law matters?
You can use the County Court at Law page to review listed docket dates for civil, criminal, guardianship, juvenile, and probate matters.
What if I need property or other recorded documents instead of a court file?
Use the county public records portal for deeds, mortgages, liens, vital records, and other recorded documents, and keep court record requests with the appropriate clerk office.