Webb County Criminal Records Search | History and Cases

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Webb County, Texas · Criminal cases, docket history, dispositions, bookings and bonds

Trace a Webb County Criminal Case From Filing to Final Disposition

If you are trying to answer “Was a case actually filed, is it still pending, or how did it end?”, start with Webb County’s official criminal court search—not with a generic background-check site. Open the correct case and follow its history through hearings, pleas, dismissals, judgments and sentencing.

A recent arrest needs one extra step. Webb County also publishes a 48-hour booking list and a separate jail-and-bond search. Use those records to identify the booking, then move to the court file for the legal history.

Search official criminal cases Check recent bookings Case not showing?
Full legal name Case number if known Approximate filing year Arrest or booking date Court name if known
WEBB COUNTY CASE DOSSIER READING HISTORY
CRIMINAL CASE RECORD ODYSSEY
CASE
DEFENDANT
CHARGE
COURT
DISPOSITION CHECKED
A criminal-record search is not proof of guilt. An arrest is an accusation, a filed charge is a prosecution, and a docket entry is one point in a case. Read the final disposition for each count before drawing conclusions.
Main court search

Webb County Odyssey Public Access → Criminal Records.

Recent arrest check

The Sheriff publishes bookings from the last 48 hours.

Certified copies

Request district-court documents from the District Clerk.

Municipal cases

Laredo Class C cases use the Municipal Court system.

Reviewed

Official procedures checked August 18, 2026.

First remove the confusion

“Criminal records” can mean six different Webb County searches

COURT HISTORY Was a charge filed and what happened?

Use Webb County Odyssey Criminal Records for cases, docket activity, settings and dispositions.

Search court history
RECENT ARREST Was someone booked during the last 48 hours?

Use the Sheriff’s Booking Jail Search for recent intake records and charge counts.

Check recent arrests
JAIL + BOND Is the person in jail and what bond is listed?

Use Webb County’s separate Jail and Bond Record Search.

Open jail and bond tools
CLASS C / CITY CASE Is it a Laredo citation or municipal warrant?

Use Laredo Municipal Court for City ordinance and state-law Class C misdemeanor cases.

Check municipal cases
TEXAS HISTORY Do you need records outside Webb County?

Use Texas DPS for a broader Texas public criminal-history search.

Search statewide
FEDERAL CASE Was the prosecution federal?

Webb County is served by the Southern District of Texas Laredo Division. Federal cases are searched through PACER.

Check federal records
Fastest reliable route: Find the exact case number → read the full docket history → identify the final disposition → request a certified document only when you need official proof.

Go directly to the Webb County task

The part most people skip

Read the docket as a story, not as a list of legal words

A criminal case can change substantially after arrest. The useful question is not simply “Is there a record?” but “What happened after the case entered court?”

Case filed The prosecution enters the court system. Compare the formal filed charge with the earlier booking allegation.
Initial settings and bond activity Court appearances, counsel appointments, bond changes and scheduling can begin appearing on the docket.
Charging and pretrial activity Indictments, informations, motions, discovery-related activity, continuances and pretrial settings may follow.
Plea, trial or diversion decision The case may proceed to a plea, trial, deferred disposition, diversion arrangement or dismissal.
Judgment and sentence When there is a conviction or deferred adjudication, read the actual judgment and sentencing terms rather than a shorthand status.
Final outcome Determine the result of every count and whether later activity—such as revocation, appeal or record-clearing relief—changed what appears publicly.
Example: A Sheriff booking can show three accusations. The prosecutor may later file two counts, dismiss one, and resolve the other by plea. Looking only at the arrest record would leave you with the wrong history.
Case-history decoder

What common Webb County criminal case entries mean

Read the entry, then confirm the document behind it
Entry or field
What it generally tells you
What not to assume
Useful next step
Case / cause number
The identifier for one court case.
That another case involving the same defendant is included.
Search every known cause separately.
Filed charge
The offense being prosecuted in that court record.
That it must match the original jail booking description.
Compare the charging document with the booking.
Pending
The matter has not reached a final disposition in the displayed record.
That every old setting is still active.
Read the newest docket entries.
Dismissed
The court record reflects dismissal of the relevant charge or case.
That the arrest record automatically disappears.
Obtain the dismissal order if proof is needed.
Deferred adjudication
A Texas disposition that does not operate exactly like a traditional conviction.
That it makes the case invisible to every agency.
Read the order and ask about nondisclosure eligibility if appropriate.
Judgment
The formal court document recording the adjudication and related terms.
That a docket summary contains every condition.
Request the judgment itself.
Sentence
The punishment imposed when applicable.
That it shows later supervision changes.
Review later revocation or modification entries.
Bond
A release condition associated with the criminal matter.
That payment clears another case or hold.
Use the separate Webb County jail/bond search.
Court setting
A scheduled proceeding or hearing.
That an old online setting has not been reset.
Check the court calendar and assigned court.
Closed
Administrative case status may indicate the matter is no longer active.
Why it closed.
Find the actual dismissal, judgment or other disposition.
Court routing

A missing record often means you are searching the wrong court system

Where to look based on the type of criminal matter
Type of record
Where to start
Local example
Why this matters
District-level criminal case
Webb County Odyssey + District Clerk
49th, 111th, 341st or 406th District Court.
These courts maintain criminal dockets through the District Clerk.
County Court at Law criminal matter
Webb County criminal case search and the assigned County Court at Law
County Court at Law I or II.
The courts publish criminal forms, coordinators, dockets and case-search resources.
Justice of the Peace matter
The specific Webb County JP precinct and place
JP Precinct 1 Place 1 through Precinct 4.
JP records are not handled like district-court criminal files.
Laredo Class C / city ordinance
Laredo Municipal Court
Traffic, ordinance and Class C misdemeanor cases.
Municipal cases use a separate city case-management system.
Federal criminal prosecution
PACER / Southern District of Texas
Federal case in the Laredo Division.
A federal prosecution is not a Webb County court record.
Texas statewide history
Texas Department of Public Safety
Records reported from multiple Texas jurisdictions.
One county case search is not a statewide background history.
Judicial records are not ordinary county open-record requests. Webb County’s Public Information Office specifically directs court-record requests to the court clerks: District Clerk for district cases, County Clerk for county court records, and Justices of the Peace for their own cases.
Recent arrest and custody

If the event just happened, check the Sheriff before waiting on the court docket

Booking Jail Search

Webb County says this search covers people arrested within the last 48 hours.

The public list currently displays:

  • Booking number
  • Booked name
  • Number of charges
  • Race
  • Age
Open the 48-hour booking search

Jail and Bond Record Search

Use the separate Odyssey jail portal when the question is custody or bond rather than merely whether a recent arrest occurred.

  • Open Jail Records or Jail Bond Records.
  • Match the correct person carefully.
  • Compare all charge and bond entries.
  • Call the jail when release or housing is unclear.
Open Webb County Jail and Bond Search
Webb County Jail
1001 Washington Street
Laredo, TX 78040
Phone: 956-523-4400
Do not expect perfect timing between systems. A new booking can appear before the criminal case is fully filed and searchable. The reverse can also happen after release: a court case may remain active long after the jail event ends.
No-result troubleshooting

What to check when the Webb County criminal record is missing

The case is extremely new Search the Sheriff’s 48-hour booking list first and retry the court search after filing activity appears.
You have the arrest name, not the court name Try a middle name, suffix, compound surname, former surname or alternate spelling.
The arrest never became a filed prosecution A booking is not proof that a prosecutor filed the same offense in court.
The matter is municipal A Laredo traffic, ordinance or Class C misdemeanor belongs in the Municipal Court search.
The matter is in a JP court Determine the correct Webb County Justice of the Peace precinct and contact that office.
The prosecution is federal Webb County’s federal cases are handled through the Southern District of Texas, not Odyssey county records.
The case belongs to another county Search where the prosecution was filed rather than where the person lives.
The record is legally restricted Juvenile, sealed, expunged, nondisclosed and confidential material may not be visible in ordinary public results.
Copy-ready clerk call
I am trying to locate a criminal case for [full legal name]. The approximate arrest or filing date is [date], and the alleged charge was [charge]. I do not have the cause number. Can you confirm whether your office can locate the case and tell me what information you need for a search or copy request?
Certified and non-certified records

Request the actual Webb County court document when a docket summary is not enough

The Webb County District Clerk accepts copy requests by email, mail or in person. Its current request page says email is the fastest method for non-certified electronic copies.

Identify the exact document Ask for the indictment, information, dismissal, judgment, sentence, order or other named filing instead of “everything.”
Include the case number when known Also provide the party names and enough information to identify the file.
State whether you need certification Certification matters when the recipient requires an official clerk-certified record.
Choose email, mail or will-call pickup Non-certified electronic copies can be returned by email when available.
Wait for the fee or delivery instructions The District Clerk says most email requests are reviewed and answered within 24 hours during normal business hours.
Do not try to pay by telephone The clerk states that payments are not accepted over the phone. Credit-card payment is accepted in person.
District Clerk copy fees currently published by Webb County
Copy type
Published fee
Best use
Electronic non-certified document up to 10 pages
$1.00
General research or informational copy.
Additional electronic pages after the first 10
$0.10 per page
Larger electronic records.
Paper copy
$1.00 per page
When a physical record is preferred.
Certified copy
$5 certification fee plus copy cost
Official proof for another agency or legal process.
Open District Clerk copy requests Email districtclerk@webbcountytx.gov
Copy-ready document request
I am requesting a [certified / non-certified] copy of the [dismissal / judgment / indictment / sentence / other document] in Webb County cause number [case number], styled [case name if known]. Please advise the total fee and whether the document can be emailed, mailed or held for pickup. My contact information is [phone/email].
Useful local contacts

Call the assigned court when the docket itself does not answer the question

Webb County criminal court contacts published by the county
Court
Location
Main / criminal contact
Use this contact for
49th District Court
1110 Victoria St., Suite 304
Main 956-523-4237
Criminal Coordinator 956-523-4235
Procedural questions about a 49th District Court criminal case.
111th District Court
1110 Victoria St., Suite 301
Main 956-523-4230
Criminal Coordinator 956-523-4225
Procedural questions about a 111th criminal docket.
341st District Court
1110 Victoria St., Suite 302
Main 956-523-4325
Criminal Coordinator 956-523-4327
341st criminal scheduling and procedural information.
406th District Court
1110 Victoria St., Suite 402
Main 956-523-4954
Criminal Coordinator 956-523-4967
406th criminal docket and hearing questions.
County Court at Law I
1110 Victoria St., Suite 303
Main 956-523-4340
Criminal Coordinator 956-523-4344
County Court at Law I criminal matters.
County Court at Law II
1110 Victoria St., Suite 404
Main 956-523-4332
Criminal Coordinator 956-523-4700
County Court at Law II criminal matters and docket questions.
Court staff can explain procedure but cannot give legal advice. Do not call a judge or coordinator to argue the merits of a pending case or attempt an improper private communication about what the judge should do.
When the record belongs to someone in custody

Move from case lookup to bond and appointed-counsel help

Jail and bond information

Use the Webb County jail/bond portal first, then call the jail if the online information is unclear.

Jail: 956-523-4400

Open jail and bond search
Pre-Trial Services

Webb County Pre-Trial Services handles structured pretrial supervision, eligible personal-bond release, magistrations and indigent court-appointed-attorney processes.

1110 Victoria St., Suite 501
Laredo, TX 78040

956-523-4988

Public Defender

The Webb County Public Defender represents eligible indigent adults charged with misdemeanor and felony offenses after appointment.

1110 Washington St., Suite 102
Laredo, TX 78040

956-523-4101

Webb County Pre-Trial Services states that major credit and debit cards are accepted for bond releases with a 3% service fee, but card payments are not accepted over the telephone. Verify the current bond and release condition before paying anything.
Open Pre-Trial / Indigent Defense Services Open Webb County Public Defender
A common Laredo search mistake

Do not look for every Class C case in the county criminal portal

Laredo Municipal Court handles City ordinance and state-law Class C misdemeanor violations. Its system is separate from the main Webb County district-court record search.

Search a Laredo municipal case

The city’s online services allow users to search cases, payment due dates, balances, upcoming dockets and active municipal arrest warrants.

Open Laredo Municipal Court
Municipal Court contact
4610 Maher Avenue
Laredo, TX 78041

Phone: 956-794-1680

Monday–Friday, 7:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m., except city holidays.

Active municipal warrant? Laredo Municipal Court states that a person with an outstanding municipal warrant must appear in person to make arrangements. The court currently states that a person who voluntarily appears to make arrangements will not be arrested for that warrant. Check the live city instructions before travelling.
Texas-wide history

Use Texas DPS when one Webb County case search is too narrow

Webb County court search

Best for:

  • One local criminal case
  • Cause number
  • Assigned court
  • Local docket history
  • Disposition and local copies

Texas DPS public criminal history

Best for:

  • A broader Texas record search
  • Records reported from more than one jurisdiction
  • Checking whether a Webb County result also appears in statewide history
  • Separating a local court record from a broader background search
Open Texas DPS Criminal History Search
Name-based criminal-history searching carries identity risk. A similar name is not the same thing as a fingerprint-confirmed identity. Use additional identifiers and obtain the underlying court record before relying on a serious match.
Border-region federal cases

If nothing appears locally, ask whether the prosecution is federal

Webb County is part of the Southern District of Texas Laredo Division. A federal prosecution will not become a Webb County Odyssey criminal case simply because the arrest or alleged conduct occurred in Laredo or Webb County.

Search federal cases

PACER provides public electronic access to federal district, bankruptcy and appellate case records.

If you do not know the specific federal court, use the PACER Case Locator.

Open PACER
Laredo federal courthouse
George P. Kazen Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse
1300 Victoria Street
Laredo, TX 78040

General information: 956-723-3542

Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

PACER currently charges $0.10 per page for electronic access, with a $3 cap on many individual documents and case-specific reports. Separate rules apply to non-case-specific searches and transcripts.
Older criminal records

Correct an inaccurate record before asking whether it can be cleared

Identify the exact record causing the problem Is the error in the court docket, Sheriff’s arrest record, Laredo police record, Texas DPS history or a private background report?
Save the exact case and disputed field Record the case number, charge, date, URL and wording that appears wrong.
Obtain the controlling court document A certified dismissal, judgment or amended order is much stronger than a screenshot when correcting another database.
Ask the record owner to correct factual inaccuracies A court clerk cannot independently rewrite a Sheriff’s arrest narrative, and the Sheriff cannot alter a court judgment.
Then evaluate expunction or nondisclosure These are legal remedies for qualifying records, not ordinary typo corrections.

Expunction

Webb County’s District Clerk has a dedicated expunction page. Following legislation effective September 1, 2025, the clerk also publishes a list of local, city and state agencies that may need to be included in an expunction order.

The clerk warns that the published agency list may not be comprehensive for every case.

Open Webb County expunction information

Order of nondisclosure

The District Clerk’s forms page provides Texas nondisclosure resources and forms. Nondisclosure generally restricts public access to qualifying criminal-history information rather than physically erasing every government record.

Open District Clerk forms
Webb County District Clerk expunction contact: dc.expunctions@webbcountytx.gov
Victim and safety information

If you are following the case because you were harmed

Custody notifications

Webb County links to VINE / victim notification services from its official county resources.

Use custody notifications instead of repeatedly refreshing a jail result when release or transfer matters to your safety plan.

Texas Crime Victims’ Compensation

The Texas Attorney General program may help eligible victims with crime-related expenses such as medical care, counseling and lost wages.

Review Texas CVC
Keep the case number

Save the Webb County cause number and law-enforcement report number. Those two identifiers make it easier to communicate with courts, victim advocates and compensation staff.

If there is an immediate threat or emergency, use emergency services rather than relying on an online case or custody database.
Offices and practical visit information

Webb County criminal-record contacts in Laredo

Webb County District Clerk
1110 Victoria St., Suite 203
Laredo, TX 78040

956-523-4268

districtclerk@webbcountytx.gov

Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

District Clerk Criminal Manager

956-523-4071

Useful when a district-level criminal case needs clerk routing.

District Clerk Records Supervisor

956-523-4242

For records-related questions after identifying the correct case.

Webb County County Clerk
1110 Victoria St., Suite 201
Laredo, TX 78040

956-523-4266

Call before visiting to confirm the correct counter and current public-service hours.

Webb County Sheriff’s Office
902 Victoria Street
Laredo, TX 78040

956-523-4500

Webb County Jail
1001 Washington Street
Laredo, TX 78040

956-523-4400

Webb County Public Defender
1110 Washington St., Suite 102
Laredo, TX 78040

956-523-4101

Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.; office closes 12:00–1:00 p.m. for lunch.

Pre-Trial Services
1110 Victoria St., Suite 501
Laredo, TX 78040

956-523-4988

Local parking tip from the 406th District Court: the Justice Center lists public parking near the corner of Washington and Convent streets and at the Billy Hall Administrative Building at 1110 Washington Street, accessible from Flores Street. Availability can change, so allow extra time before a hearing.

Google Map: Dean Senator Judith Zaffirini Justice Center

Google Map: Webb County Jail

Before driving downtown: save the case number, confirm the correct suite, check that the office you need is open, and ask whether the document can be emailed instead. A five-minute call can prevent a trip to the wrong clerk.
Practical search habits

Six mistakes that create false or incomplete Webb County results

Stopping at the booking

A booking says an arrest occurred. It does not tell you how the prosecution ended.

Reading only the charge title

Always continue through the docket and find the disposition for each count.

Ignoring multiple cases

One person can have several cause numbers with unrelated dates and outcomes.

Searching the wrong system

Municipal, JP, federal and district-court records are not interchangeable.

Calling without a cause number

Save the case number first whenever possible. It lets staff reach the right file much faster.

Using a screenshot as official proof

When the record matters for licensing, immigration, employment or legal filing, ask whether a certified disposition is required.

10 Webb County questions

Webb County criminal-record questions answered

How do I search Webb County criminal records online?

Open Webb County Odyssey Public Access and select Criminal Records. Search the case using the exact case number when you have it; otherwise use the defendant’s legal name and verify the court, filing date, charge and case history before relying on a match. For a recent arrest, also check the Webb County Sheriff’s 48-hour Booking Jail Search and the separate Jail and Bond Record Search.

Can I search Webb County criminal cases by a person’s name?

Yes. Webb County’s public court portal provides criminal-record searching, and a name search is useful when the case number is unknown. Because common or similar names can produce the wrong case, compare the full name, court, filing date, charge, case number and other available identifiers before treating the record as belonging to one person.

Is a Webb County criminal court record the same as an arrest record?

No. A Sheriff’s booking record documents an arrest and jail intake, while a criminal court record follows the filed prosecution. The court record is the better source for indictments or informations, hearings, pleas, dismissals, judgments, sentencing and final disposition. An arrest by itself does not establish guilt.

How do I find the final disposition of a Webb County criminal case?

Search the Webb County Odyssey criminal-record portal, open the correct case and review the case history or docket through the newest entries. Look for the outcome of each count, such as dismissal, plea, deferred adjudication, conviction, acquittal or another final order. Request a certified copy from the appropriate clerk when official proof is required.

Why can I not find a Webb County criminal case online?

Possible reasons include a very recent filing, a different spelling or alias, the matter being filed in Laredo Municipal Court, a Justice of the Peace court, another Texas county or federal court, or the record being juvenile, sealed, expunged, nondisclosed or otherwise restricted. Check the recent booking search and confirm which agency and court handled the matter.

How do I get a certified criminal court record from the Webb County District Clerk?

The Webb County District Clerk accepts copy requests by email, mail or in person. Include the case number when known, party names, the specific document requested, your contact information and preferred delivery method. Certified copies carry a $5 certification fee plus the applicable copy charge. Payments are not accepted by telephone.

How much are Webb County District Clerk criminal record copies?

The District Clerk currently lists electronic non-certified copies at $1 for a document up to 10 pages and $0.10 per additional page after the first 10. Paper copies are $1 per page. Certified copies add a $5 certification fee to the copy cost. Confirm the current total with the clerk before paying.

How do I find a recent Webb County arrest or jail booking?

Use the Webb County Sheriff’s Booking Jail Search for arrests within the last 48 hours. The public list displays information such as booking number, name, number of charges, race and age. For current jail and bond information, use the separate Webb County Jail and Bond Record Search.

Where do I search Laredo Class C misdemeanor and municipal cases?

Use Laredo Municipal Court rather than assuming the case will appear as a Webb County district-court criminal case. The municipal court handles City ordinance and state-law Class C misdemeanor violations and provides its own case-search and warrant services.

Can a Webb County criminal record be expunged or nondisclosed?

Some Texas records may qualify for expunction or an order of nondisclosure, depending on the arrest, charge, disposition, waiting period, prior history and other facts. Webb County’s District Clerk maintains an expunction information page and publishes a local agency list for expunction orders. Obtain the complete case disposition before determining eligibility.

Official resources

Primary government sources for this page

Case and court records
Arrest, jail and legal help
Other criminal-record systems
Accuracy, identity and legal-use notice

Texas-arrest.org is an independent informational resource. It is not Webb County, the Webb County District Clerk, County Clerk, Sheriff, Public Defender, Laredo Municipal Court, Texas Department of Public Safety or a law firm.

Criminal dockets, charges, hearings, bonds, custody information, fees, office hours and public-access rules can change. Recheck the official source before making an employment, housing, licensing, immigration, financial, safety or legal decision.

A record match should be verified with multiple identifiers. An arrest or charge does not establish guilt, and different counts in the same case can have different outcomes.

Last official-source review: August 18, 2026. Official Webb County, City of Laredo, Texas DPS, Texas Attorney General and U.S. Courts resources were reviewed for the procedures and contacts used on this page.

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