Real County Civil Court Records

Real County civil court records are kept by the combined County and District Clerk office in Leakey. This Hill Country county uses one office to handle all civil case filings, property documents, probate matters, and marriage licenses. The courthouse is at 146 S. Market Street in Leakey. Civil court records are public and available for in-person requests during business hours.

Real County Clerk Office

Real County uses a combined County and District Clerk office that handles all court record functions in Leakey. Civil court records at both the district and county level are maintained here. The office also keeps real property records, probate filings, and marriage licenses. For any civil court records request in Real County, this combined office in Leakey is your starting point.

The clerk can search records by party name or cause number. Both plain copies and certified copies of court documents are available. Certified copies cost more but may be needed for official or legal purposes. Call the office before visiting to confirm what records are available and what the current fees are. Bring a photo ID when you visit.

The Real County website provides contact information and office details for the combined clerk office in Leakey that handles civil court records for the county.

Civil Court Records Available in Real County

The combined clerk office holds civil records from both district and county court proceedings in Real County. District court civil cases cover larger monetary disputes, family law matters including divorce and custody, and felony criminal proceedings. County court records include smaller civil suits, misdemeanor cases, and probate filings. Property records at the office include deeds, liens, and mortgage instruments filed for Real County property.

Most civil court records are public under the Texas Public Information Act. You do not have to be a party to a case to request copies. Some records may be sealed by court order, and records involving minors in family law cases may have limited access. The clerk can clarify what is available for a specific case and what copy fees apply.

For online searches, the statewide re:SearchTX portal provides free access to case index data from Texas courts. Search by party name or cause number to find basic case information. For full document copies, contact the clerk's office in Leakey.

Civil Filing and Legal Resources

Attorneys filing civil cases in Real County must use the mandatory eFileTexas system. Pro se litigants may use the same system or bring paper documents in person to the clerk's office. The clerk accepts filings and provides document copies but cannot give legal advice or assist in document preparation.

Texas court filing fees are set by state statute and vary by case type. For current fee information, contact the clerk at (830) 232-5202 or check the Texas Statutes website. If paying court costs is a hardship, file a Statement of Inability to Afford Payment of Court Costs to request a waiver. Forms are available at txcourts.gov.

For legal help in the Hill Country area, the Texas Bar Association can refer you to a licensed attorney. Free self-help guides and court forms are at TexasLawHelp. These cover civil procedure, family law, and other common legal matters in Texas courts.

Note: Real County is a small, rural Hill Country county. Call the clerk's office before visiting to confirm office hours and record availability.

Cities in Real County

Leakey is the county seat of Real County and the location of the courthouse and clerk's office. All civil court filings for Real County go through the courthouse in Leakey. No cities in Real County currently meet the population threshold for a dedicated city page on this site.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Real County in the Texas Hill Country. Confirm which county handles your civil matter based on where the parties reside or where the dispute arose.