Criminal Division

If you are a Self-Represented (Pro Se) filer, we strongly recommend that you consult an attorney or contact the Travis County Law Library at (512) 854-8677 for filing assistance.

Once you have a completed motion or document, you have two options to file it:

In Person

Visit the District Clerk’s Criminal Division Office located at:

501 W. 11th Street
Room 2.300
Austin, TX 78701

By Mail

Send your completed paperwork to:

Travis County District Clerk’s Office
P.O. Box 679003
Austin, TX 78767

Effective January 1, 2018: Attorneys are mandated to e-file any and all documents in criminal cases with the Travis County District Clerk except for indictments/complaints by the Texas Supreme Court.

To e-file, visit eFileTexas.gov.

Should you have any questions concerning e-filing, please refer to the general e-filing information, email your question to districtclerkhelp@traviscountytx.gov, or call (512) 854-9457.

For helpful information on how to e-file expunctions & non-disclosures, please visit the Expunctions & Non-Disclosures page.

The Odyssey Portal allows you to view a register of actions [summary of filed documents] for all cases available to the public.

The Odyssey Portal allows you to view a register of actions and documents for all cases available to the public. Registration is required in order to view case documents.

For more information, please go to the Attorney Access page.

All records requests MUST be made using the Records Request form.

If you have questions, please call (512) 854-9420, option 3.

The Travis County Sheriff’s Office operates the county jail. You can contact the jail at (512) 854-9889 or use their inmate search.

Please visit the Criminal History Check page.

Please visit the Expunctions & Non-Disclosures page.

Complete an Cash Bond Refund Motion and Order form in the name of the person that posted the bond and submit to the Judge for review and signature.

Submit the signed order along with the cash bond receipt to the District Clerk’s Criminal Division office in person at:

501 W. 11th St
Room 2.300
Austin, TX 78701 (Map)

You can also send the signed order and receipt by email at DistrictCriminalRecords@traviscountytx.gov.

Once a judge signs an order and that order is on file with the Travis County District Clerk’s Office, a 30-day waiting period starts. After the waiting period, the refund process is about 7 to 10 business days.

If you have any questions, please contact the Finance Division at DC-Bonds@traviscountytx.gov or call (512) 854-9420.

Every defendant in a criminal case is entitled to representation by a competent attorney regardless of his or her ability to pay. You should direct all questions and comments about your loved one’s case to his or her defense attorney or this link may give additional information about the defense attorney status.

If you would like to inquire about your attorney information, please contact Court Administration at (512) 854-9244.

The Criminal Division maintains records for and supports 10 Travis County District Courts:

• 147th District Court
• 167th District Court
• 299th District Court
• 331st District Court
• 390th District Court
• 403rd District Court
• 427th District Court
• 450th District Court
• 460th District Court
• Magistrate Court