.  All new Attorney General filings are filed through electronic transmittal.  This area is also responsible for filing, recording and posting all pleadings pertaining to the aforementioned cases.

The Appeals Section processes all Criminal Appeals records and files them with the Fourth Court of Appeals or with the Court of Criminal Appeals.

The Criminal Records Section assists the public with subpoenas, copies from criminal files, answering questions by telephone and in person and conducting criminal record searches.

The Grand Jury Section prepares the indictment list handed down weekly by the Bexar County Grand Jury.  Other responsibilities include preparing pay checks for the grand jurors and creating files for criminal felony cases.

The Criminal Assignments Section notifies attorneys of trial settings, court appointments and rescheduling of cases.

The Bond Forfeiture Unit is responsible for the filing of all forfeitures in criminal felony cases and all monies resulting from such cases.

The Direct Filing Section maintains pre-indicted felony cases with the attorney appointments, bonds and any motions filed.  Other responsibilities include the preparation of penitentiary packets for inmates being transferred to the Texas Department of Corrections.

Assists the Criminal Courts, Impact Courts and Direct Filing with daily filing of documents, word processing judgments and sentences.

Responsible for placing all case settings in their individual dockets and ensuring that hearings are dropped or reset as requested.

• Non-Jury Assignments.  Call Lenny Saenz at (210) 335-2000 for service and information.
   
• Jury Assigment Clerk. Call Christina Torres at (210) 335-2520 for service and information
   
• Jury Intermediary.  Call Nellie Narvaez at (210) 335-2254 for service and information.
   
• Dismissals.  Call Mary Velasquez at (210) 335-2120 for service and information.
   
• Alternative Dispute Resolution.  Call Margie Lyro at  (210) 335-3930 for service and information.

 This area receives all newly filed adoption, termination and emergency protection cases.  Case information is entered in the Bexar County Docket System.  Case Files are kept secure and are not public record

The cashiers are responsible for processing services performed to record fees and court costs, collects fees and checks and issue change, print receips and cost bills.

The Cost Department is responsible for providing answers to inquires concerning court costs, including filing fees, deposition fees and balances.  The department also prepares a daily cash report and processes payments. 

The Collections Department is responsible for issuing demand notices for cost and  providing answers about inquires concerning delinquent court costs, including filing fees, and balances. 

Special responsibilities include the maintenance of all records filed against juveniles and the processing of those cases.  This area files, records and posts each pleading and issues service and processes on all juvenile appeal matters.

Recording.  Responsibilities include answering public inquiries as to case status and disposition.  Computer, microfilm and records jacket searches may be conducted and certified copies of documents filed in lawsuits are issued.  [Certified copies are $1.00 per page and plain copies $0.50 per page.]  Such documents may be recorded on microfilm and court orders and decrees are recorded in the courts' minute books.  There is a minimal fee of $5.00 for searches conducted by Deputy District Clerks but the public may conduct unassisted searches at no charge.  Call (210) 335-2662 for service and information.

Organizes all court papers into appropriate case jackets and maintains them in order.  Ensures that case jackets are sent to the Presiding Court on trial dates.  "EM5" cases from 1996 to the present are stored and maintained in this area.  With prior notice, other civil and tax cases prior to 1994 may be requested from off-courthouse storage.  Call (210) 335-3055 for service and information.