Find Brazos County Criminal Cases Without Searching the Wrong Office
Start with the county’s Judicial Records Search when you need a felony or misdemeanor case, court history, hearing, cause number or disposition. Brazos County is unusual in one important way: its District Clerk is responsible for both misdemeanor and felony criminal filings.
If the question is whether someone is in jail, switch to the Brazos County Jail Record Search. If you need the police narrative or a Sheriff background check, use the Sheriff’s open-records portal instead. This guide shows where each record lives and what to do when the online portal shows only part of the case.
Brazos County Judicial Records Search / Smart Search.
District Clerk for both misdemeanor and felony filings.
979-361-4230 · Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Separate jail search plus Detention Center help at 979-361-4800.
Official county information checked August 20, 2026.
One name can have four different Brazos County record trails
Use Brazos County Judicial Records Search, then request missing documents from the District Clerk.
Use the Jail Record Search for current or prior Brazos County Detention Center information.
Request the offense, incident or arrest record from the law-enforcement agency that created it.
Use Texas DPS when a county-only court search is not broad enough.
Use Smart Search for Brazos County criminal history
Use this when you want the criminal case itself rather than only a hearing date.
A cause number is much safer than relying on a common name.
Use the full legal name, but be prepared to try a middle name, former surname or alternate spelling.
The Sheriff’s Justice Web instructions state that Smart Search can be refined with information such as case number, case type or judgments.
A felony case should generally route to a district court. Standalone Class A/B misdemeanors are generally handled through the County Courts at Law.
Look for filings, settings, bond activity, probable-cause information, plea activity, judgment and final disposition.
One person may have several cases filed in different years, courts or charging levels.
Hearing search allows filters for location, hearing type, search type, search criteria and a date range.
The online index is useful for locating the case; the District Clerk is the custodian for the actual misdemeanor and felony filings.
Do not confuse a docket entry with the final outcome
Field |
What it helps identify |
What it does not prove |
What to verify next |
|---|---|---|---|
Cause number |
One specific court case. |
That another cause with the same defendant had the same result. |
Use it for every copy or clerk request. |
Case type |
The general category of court matter. |
That the original arrest charge stayed unchanged. |
Read the filed charging document. |
Filed date |
When the court case was officially filed. |
The date of arrest or alleged offense. |
Compare with jail or police records. |
Assigned court |
Which court is handling the case. |
That every later setting remains in the same courtroom. |
Check the current hearing entry. |
Charge |
The offense alleged in the court record. |
Guilt or conviction. |
Find the plea, judgment or dismissal. |
Probable Cause Statement |
A statement supporting the initial legal basis for arrest or detention. |
The final prosecution evidence or court finding. |
Read the later charging and disposition records. |
Hearing |
A scheduled court event. |
That the event occurred exactly as originally scheduled. |
Check the newest docket entry. |
Judgment |
A formal court decision or disposition document. |
That every count had the same outcome. |
Read the complete judgment and count information. |
Dismissal |
A filed charge was dismissed. |
That all other cases were dismissed or automatically erased. |
Get a certified disposition when proof is needed. |
Closed |
The system no longer treats the case as actively pending. |
The legal reason the case closed. |
Find the actual final disposition. |
Justice Web is an index—not a complete document warehouse
Order only the court document that answers your question
Service |
Published fee |
When it helps |
|---|---|---|
Search request |
$5 |
When staff must research the requested case or person. |
Regular copy |
$1 per page |
For an ordinary paper or electronic copy. |
Certified copy |
$1 per page + $5 certification fee |
For formal proof of judgment, dismissal or other filing. |
Certified-mail expunction fee |
$25 |
Specific expunction-related clerk service. |
This avoids paying staff to search when the case is already identifiable online.
Common requests include final judgment, dismissal, indictment or the entire case.
The District Clerk provides online and printable records-request forms.
Add aliases, cause number and record date when available.
Do not pay certification fees when an ordinary copy is enough.
Large files can create significant per-page charges.
Felony and misdemeanor cases do not all go to the same courtroom
Court |
Typical criminal role |
Phone |
Location |
|---|---|---|---|
County Court at Law No. 1 |
Class A/B misdemeanor cases and related county-court matters. |
979-361-4250 |
Brazos County Courthouse, 300 E. 26th St., Bryan |
County Court at Law No. 2 |
Class A/B misdemeanor cases and related county-court matters. |
979-361-4260 |
Brazos County Courthouse, 300 E. 26th St., Bryan |
85th District Court |
Felony and related criminal cases. |
979-361-4270 |
300 E. 26th St., Bryan |
272nd District Court |
Felony and related misdemeanor criminal cases. |
979-361-4220 |
300 E. 26th St., Bryan |
361st District Court |
District-level criminal cases including felonies. |
979-361-4380 |
300 E. 26th St., Bryan |
472nd District Court |
District-level criminal cases including felonies. |
979-361-2600 |
300 E. 26th St., Bryan |
Do not overlook Bryan or College Station Class C cases
A person can have a criminal-style case inside Brazos County without the matter appearing as a normal felony or Class A/B District Clerk case. City municipal courts handle their own citations and Class C matters.
Bryan Municipal Court
Bryan Municipal Court of Record handles Class C misdemeanors filed with the court, including applicable Transportation Code, Penal Code, Education Code, Alcoholic Beverage Code and Health and Safety Code violations, plus City ordinance cases.
401 S. Tabor Ave.Bryan, TX 77803
Phone: 979-209-5400
- Monday: 8:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
- Tuesday: 8:00 a.m.–4:55 p.m.
- Wednesday: 8:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
- Thursday–Friday: 8:00 a.m.–4:55 p.m.
College Station Municipal Court
College Station Municipal Court processes citations, court dates, warrants, compliance and other matters within its municipal jurisdiction.
300 Krenek Tap RoadCollege Station, TX 77842
Phone:
979-764-3683
Email:
CSMunicipalCourt@cstx.gov
- Monday: 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday: 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
- Thursday: 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Use the jail search when the question is custody—not disposition
Check alternate spellings when nothing appears.
Record the SO number, booking event, charges and bond information shown.
Release from jail does not mean dismissal, and continued custody does not mean conviction.
Booking: 979-361-4811.
1835 Sandy Point Road
Bryan, TX 77807
Main / 24-hour non-emergency: 979-361-4800
Sheriff jail-record fees published online
Record |
Published fee |
Note |
|---|---|---|
Dates of incarceration |
$5 |
Sheriff page lists an exception for Social Security and government agencies. |
Mugshot |
$5 |
Request through the proper Sheriff records process. |
Certified statement of time served |
$1 |
Confirm the exact document needed before payment. |
Jail file |
$0.50 per page |
Sheriff page states jail files are subpoena-only. |
Use JustFOIA for Brazos County Sheriff records
The Sheriff’s Office uses Brazos County’s JustFOIA portal for open-records requests and background-check requests.
An inmate can be housed in Brazos County after an arrest by another police agency.
Include the full name, date of birth, incident date, location, report number and type of record requested.
Ask for the specific incident or offense report instead of every record mentioning the name.
A criminal case can show warrant activity without being a warrant-confirmation service
Civil / Warrant Division:
Contact Bryan Municipal Court:
Contact College Station Municipal Court:
A Brazos County search does not equal a Texas criminal-history search
Brazos County court search
- Best for local felony and misdemeanor court cases.
- Shows Brazos County case and hearing information.
- Useful for locating a cause number and disposition.
- Does not automatically search every Texas county.
Texas DPS criminal-history search
- Use when you need broader Texas public criminal-history information.
- Search with multiple identifiers to reduce false matches.
- A name-based possible match should not be treated as fingerprint confirmation.
Check every charge and bond before paying
Cash bond
The Sheriff states that a cash bond can be posted with the exact cash amount or by credit/debit card through the county’s contracted payment route.
- Bring valid state-issued identification.
- Exact cash is required for an in-person cash transaction.
- Card payment is subject to third-party processing fees.
- Keep the receipt for the later refund process.
Surety or personal bond
Brazos County maintains an approved bail-bond list. A company not on the approved list cannot post a surety bond at the Detention Center.
A personal-recognizance bond is issued only when authorised by a judge with jurisdiction over the case.
1835 Sandy Point Road, Bryan, TX 77807
Schedule the visit online before going to Sandy Point Road
Item |
Published rule |
|---|---|
Scheduled video visitation |
Daily, 1:00–4:00 p.m. and 5:00–7:00 p.m. |
Video on Demand |
Daily, 9:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m. |
Remote visit price |
$0.20 per minute on the current Sheriff visitation page. |
Visitors per visit |
Maximum two: one adult and one child. |
Visitor identification |
Authorised visitors, including minor children, must present current valid government-issued identification as required by the facility. |
Do not send ordinary inmate letters to the Detention Center address
Personal letters
Ordinary letters are received electronically through the inmate kiosk or tablet system.
Smart Communications/Brazos Co Det Center(Inmate Name & SO #)
PO Box 9147
Seminole, FL 33775-9147
No money orders or packages should be sent to this personal-mail address.
Legal mail and publications
Inmate Name & SO #1835 Sandy Point Road
Bryan, TX 77807
Use this address only for legal mail and qualifying publications under the Sheriff’s current rules.
Phone and commissary help
Brazos County Detention Center:
Detention medical is listed as available 24/7:
Property release
How to apply for an appointed lawyer in Brazos County
Incarcerated defendants are given an opportunity to complete an Affidavit in Support of Court Appointed Attorney before magistrate warnings. A person who did not apply initially can ask jail personnel for an application.
Brazos County states that a person who applied while jailed but bonds out within three days must complete a new affidavit and submit it through the appropriate court process.
300 E. 26th St., Suite 2106
Bryan, TX 77803
Court Coordinator: 979-361-4540
Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Where a victim can ask about a felony case
The Brazos County District Attorney’s Victim Assistance Division works with victims and witnesses in felony criminal cases and can provide case-status information, court-process guidance, rights information, restitution assistance and service referrals.
300 E. 26th St., Suite 310
Bryan, TX 77803
Phone: 979-361-4320
Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
First prove what happened—then decide whether the record can be cleared
Do not evaluate record clearing from an arrest record alone.
Eligibility can depend on whether a charge was dismissed, declined, acquitted, convicted or handled through another disposition.
A certified judgment or dismissal is more useful than a screenshot when correcting another database.
Contact the agency that created the inaccurate record.
A correct record may still require an expunction or nondisclosure order if it qualifies.
Eligibility rules can change and can depend heavily on the exact case history.
Expunction
For eligible Texas cases, an expunction can require covered government records to be destroyed or removed.
Read TexasLawHelp expunction guidanceOrder of nondisclosure
A nondisclosure order can restrict public disclosure of qualifying criminal-history information without erasing every government record.
Open Texas court formsBrazos County criminal records, court and jail contacts
300 E. 26th Street
Suite 1200/1201
Bryan, TX 77803
Main: 979-361-4230
Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Bryan, TX 77803
Records: 979-361-4903
Bryan, TX 77807
Booking: 979-361-4811
Use for Sheriff warrant and civil-process questions.
Map to Brazos County Courthouse
Map to Brazos County Detention Center
Six Brazos County details that save unnecessary searching
Brazos County assigns misdemeanor and felony criminal filings to the District Clerk.
If you can locate the cause number yourself, your records request can be much more precise.
Most documents are obtained from the actual custodian rather than directly from the portal.
Bryan and College Station municipal records can sit outside the normal county criminal path.
Do not make a District Clerk employee research a question the Detention Center can answer directly.
For background disputes, licensing or record-clearing work, the final court outcome matters more than the arrest listing.
Brazos County criminal records questions answered
How do I search Brazos County criminal records online?
Use the official Brazos County Judicial Records Search. Open Smart Search to look for court records by name or case information. Search Hearings is better when you need an upcoming or past court setting for a particular date range. Verify the full name, case number, case type, filing date and court before relying on a result.
Who keeps felony and misdemeanor criminal records in Brazos County?
The Brazos County District Clerk is the clerk of both the district courts and county courts for criminal filings. The county states that misdemeanor and felony case filings and documents are the responsibility of the District Clerk. This is different from many Texas counties where misdemeanor records may be associated primarily with the County Clerk.
Can I see criminal court documents through Brazos County Justice Web?
Justice Web provides public case and hearing information, but Brazos County states that most documents have not been available directly through Justice Web since September 1, 2019. Probable Cause Statements were not affected. Other court documents should be requested from the proper custodian, such as the District Clerk, County Clerk or Justice of the Peace clerk.
How much does a Brazos County criminal record search or copy cost?
The current Brazos County District Clerk fee page lists a $5 search-request fee, regular copies at $1 per page, and certified copies at $1 per page plus a $5 certification fee. Confirm the current amount before ordering because fees can change.
How do I get a certified disposition from Brazos County?
First locate the case through the Judicial Records Search and save the cause number. Then submit a written records request to the Brazos County District Clerk identifying the defendant, cause number and the specific document needed, such as the final judgment or disposition. Certified copies currently carry the regular per-page copy cost plus a certification fee.
How do I find someone who is or was in the Brazos County Jail?
Use the Brazos County Jail Record Search or the Smart Search option linked by the Sheriff’s Office. Brazos County explains that Smart Search can be used to find someone currently in jail or someone who has previously been held at the Brazos County Detention Center. Call Booking at 979-361-4811 or the Detention Center at 979-361-4800 when the online result is unclear.
Does a Brazos County criminal case search show warrants?
A court case may contain warrant-related docket activity, but the Brazos County District Clerk says its office cannot tell callers whether they have an open warrant. For Sheriff’s warrant questions, contact the Brazos County Sheriff’s Civil and Warrant Division at 979-361-4920. Municipal warrant matters should be checked with the appropriate municipal court.
Where are Class C misdemeanor cases in Bryan or College Station?
City-level Class C misdemeanors and ordinance cases may be maintained by the municipal court rather than the Brazos County District Clerk. Bryan Municipal Court handles Class C misdemeanors and city ordinance violations filed there. College Station Municipal Court handles citations and other matters within its jurisdiction. Check the issuing agency or citation to identify the correct court.
How do I request a Brazos County Sheriff’s background check or arrest report?
The Brazos County Sheriff’s Office uses the county JustFOIA public portal for open-records requests and background-check requests. Provide the full name, date of birth, approximate incident or incarceration date, report number and other identifiers when available. The Sheriff’s Records unit can be reached at 979-361-4903.
Can a Brazos County criminal record be expunged or sealed?
Some Texas records may qualify for expunction or an order of nondisclosure. Eligibility depends on the charge, disposition, waiting period, prior history and other facts. Obtain the complete Brazos County case disposition first, then use current Texas court forms, TexasLawHelp guidance or a qualified Texas lawyer before filing.