Frequently Asked Questions

1. How can the public access the Bexar County District Court files?
2. How can I file a new suit or subsequent filings into an existing case?
3. Where can I find the "local rules?
4. Does Bexar County have a process for settling disputes without going through the judicial process?
5. Where can I find a list of Private Process Servers?
6. What agencies do I need to include in a Petition for Expunction of Records?
7. How can I submit my concerns to the District Clerk?
8. How can I have an arrest or court information removed from my criminal record?
9. Do you have a list of helpful phone numbers?
10. What are the District Clerk´s favorite web sites?

1. How can the public access the Bexar County District Court files?

Files in the District Clerk’s Office are accessible to the public with a few exceptions (in compliance with existing laws and court orders). Members of the public may view these public records during regular business hours or can request copies in person at our Records Department in the Basement of the Paul Elizondo Tower. Copies may also be requested via mail or eFiling. For more information please call 210-335-2662. To access available County Clerk and District Clerk criminal and civil records from your home or office, click here to visit our online record search.

Public computers are located in the Research Room in the basement of the Paul Elizondo Tower with access to database searches. Operating instructions are posted at the computer stations. If you cannot find what is needed, please ask for assistance from any Deputy District Clerk.

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2. How can I file a new suit or subsequent filings into an existing case?

Filings and new suits must be filed electronically through a state-approved electronic filing service provider. A list can be found here: http://www.efiletexas.gov/service-providers.htm. Filings over the counter in person will only be accepted for an emergency situation or from filers not represented by an attorney.

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3. Where can I find the "local rules?

Visit the "local rules" section of the Administration page on the District Clerk website.

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4. Does Bexar County have a process for settling disputes without going through the judicial process?

We certainly do, and the District Clerk very strongly supports mediation by trained mediators as a proven alternative to litigation.

The Bexar County Dispute Resolution Center has been offering this sensible avenue for conflict resolution at no cost to individuals, businesses, and organizations in Bexar County since 1984. Mediation may be requested by either of the concerned parties if the matter is not already in litigation. If a court case has already been filed, you may contact the Center to see if your case can be ordered to mediation.

The Bexar County Dispute Resolution Center is on the first floor of the Cadena-Reeves Justice Center (300 Dolorosa, Suite 1102, San Antonio, TX 78205-3009). The hours of operation are Monday - Thursday, 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM and Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The Center’s phone number is 210-335-2128, their email bcdrc@bexar.org, and their website is www.bexar.org/drc.

Through mediation, both parties in a conflict contribute to the solution rather than turning it over to the decision of an outside party -- and thanks to the pro bono services of local mediators, it’s FREE! The community and the courts benefit from mediation when valuable court time and taxpayer dollars are not tied up with matters that could be resolved by other means. We encourage you to explore mediation before filing a lawsuit.

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5. Where can I find a list of Private Process Servers?

Please contact the Supreme Court for more details at http://www.txcourts.gov/jbcc/process-server-certification/ 

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6. What agencies do I need to include in a Petition for Expunction of Records?

The District Clerk suggests that you start with her office. (All notices will be sent out via email)

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7. How can I submit my concerns to the District Clerk?

By phone, fax, mail, e-mail, in person, any way you want! Click for contact info.

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8. How can I have an arrest or court information removed from my criminal record?

Persons interested in expunction and/or orders of non-disclosure should visit the following link: https://www.dps.texas.gov/section/crime-records-service/criminal-records-service.

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9. Do you have a list of helpful phone numbers?

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10. What are the District Clerk’s favorite web sites?

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