Located on the Edwards Plateau in central Texas, Comal County was established in 1846 following the annexation of Texas to the United States. The county is home to over 161,000 Texans and covers an area of 575 square miles. Comal County, with its county seat in New Braunfels, is known for its strong German cultural heritage and is home to the Schlitterbahn Waterpark, one of the largest and most popular water parks in the United States.

Courts in Comal County

Comal County has various courts with specific jurisdictions and responsibilities. The courts include District, Constitutional, County, Justice, and Municipal Courts. The Comal County District Court has jurisdiction over felony criminal cases, civil cases for claims above $200,000, divorce proceedings, juvenile matters, and real estate disputes.

The Constitutional courts in Comal County have original jurisdiction over probate matters. The court also handles criminal and civil cases under the jurisdiction of the Justice and District Courts for amounts between $200 and $10,000 and $500 and $5,000.

The Comal County Court at Law has jurisdiction over criminal misdemeanor and civil cases for claims between $500 and $200,000. The court also handles probate, mental health, and family law matters. The County Courts hear appeals from the Justice of Peace and Municipal Courts.

The Justice Courts of Peace Court in Comal County handle minor legal matters, including small claims for claims up to $20,000, misdemeanor criminal cases, truancy, and landlord/tenant disputes. The Municipal Courts are city courts that preside over cases involving city ordinance violations, including traffic citations and municipal code violations.

Where to Find Public Court Records in Comal County

Public court records are court documents accessible by the public. Comal County. Comal County Clerk of Courts maintains court records for the county and provides online access to public court records through the Case Records search tool. Record seekers may also obtain court records at the courthouse where the case was tried or mail written requests for the documents.

Types of Public Court Records in Comal County

Access to court records in Comal County ensures that the judiciary remains accountable and fair to the public. The following court records are publicly available in the county:

• Criminal Court Records: Felonies and misdemeanor records
• Civil Court Records: Foreclosure, boundary disputes, defamation, small claims, and landlord/tenant disputes
• Probate Records: Conservatorships, guardianships, wills, trusts, and estates
• Family Court Records: Legal separation, marriage annulments, divorce, alimony, child custody, and child support
• Traffic Records: Illegal parking, speeding tickets, driving with suspended licenses, driving under the influence, and running a stop sign

Confidential Court Records in Comal County

Confidential court records contain private or sensitive information inaccessible to the public. Confidential court records are sealed to protect the privacy and the rights of the individual named on the court document. Confidential court records in Comal County include:

• Adoption records
• Mental health commitment records
• Juvenile court records
• Substance abuse treatment records
• Witness protection program records

 Likewise, court records contain personal data deemed confidential by law and excluded from public view. Personal identifiers are redacted from public court documents to prevent an unwarranted invasion of personal privacy or misuse. Personal data excluded from public court records include:

• Social Security numbers
• Driver’s license numbers
• Vehicle registration numbers
• Insurance policy numbers
• Financial account information

Juvenile Delinquency in Comal, TX

Unfortunately, in many areas of the Comal County, juvenile delinquency offenses are on the rise. There are many reasons for the inflation in youth offenders. The juvenile sentence in Texas often depends on the severity of the crime, the number of charges, and other family matters.

In 2017, a total of 194 juvenile cases were reported for every 100,000 people age 10 to adulthood in the jurisdiction of Comal County. Of that total, 96% of those proceedings were delinquencies which equaled 187 court cases. Another 0% were dependency cases that accounted for 0 of the juvenile cases.

A lot of counties, including, Comal County, are focusing on family counseling and relationships rather than punishment for juvenile crimes. Future Comal County juvenile delinquency tallies will show whether or not this approach is working.

Government of Comal County, TX

https://texas.gov/

County Seat:	New Braunfels
Government Type:	County
Authority:	Dillon's Rule
Year Organized:	1846
Total Square Miles:	575
2019 Population:	141,009
Persons/Square Mile:	0.00
County Contact:	100 Main Plz County Courthouse New Braunfels , TX 78130-5115 http://www.co.comal.tx.us

Comal County, TX Courts