Created from parts of Bexar and Gonzales counties and named after the Guadalupe River, Guadalupe County is located in south-central Texas and has a population of over 180,000 residents. Established in 1846, Guadalupe County covers an area of about 715 square miles. The county seat, Seguin, is home to Texas Lutheran University and the Sebastopol House Historic Site.

Courts in Guadalupe County

Guadalupe County has a structured judicial system comprising District, County, Justice, and Municipal Courts. The Guadalupe County District Court has jurisdiction over felony criminal cases, including rug trafficking and arson cases and civil disputes for claims above $200, business litigations, and personal injury claims. The court also presides over family law cases, including divorce, adoption, and child custody lawsuits, as well as juvenile matters, such as delinquencies and child abuse cases.

The Guadalupe County Court at Law presides over misdemeanor criminal cases, such as driving under the influence and assault, civil disputes for claims up to $200,000, property issues, and contract disputes. The Court also has jurisdiction over probate matters, such as guardianships and wills.

The Justice of Peace Courts presides over misdemeanor cases, such as traffic violations and public intoxication, and civil cases, including claims for disputes up to $20,000 and landlord-tenant disputes. The Municipal Courts in Guadalupe County adjudicates cases involving traffic offenses, city ordinance violations, and minor criminal offenses.

Where to Find Public Court Records in Guadalupe County

Public court records are the papers and documents from the courts that are accessible to the public. Electronic access to public court records from Guadalupe County is available through the Guadalupe County Records Inquiry. Record seekers may also visit the courthouses to view and obtain copies of public court records or mail written requests for the document.

Types of Public Court Records in Guadalupe County

Public access to court records helps to build public trust and confidence in the country's legal system. The following types of court records are open to the public in Guadalupe County:

• Criminal Court Records: Felonies and misdemeanors
• Civil Court Records: Employment disputes, property disputes, small claims, foreclosures, and business litigation
• Family Court Records: Divorce, legal separation, alimony, child visitation, child custody, and child support
• Probate Records: Guardianships, conservatorships, estates, wills, and trust
• Traffic Records: Illegal parking, speeding tickets, driving under the influence, hit and run, and driving with a suspended license

Confidential Court Records in Guadalupe County

Confidential court records contain sensitive and private information inaccessible to the public. Confidential court records are sealed by court order or state or federal law to ensure personal safety, protect victims of crimes, and ensure sensitive legal proceedings are not compromised. Confidential court records in Guadalupe County Include:

• Grand jury proceedings
• Trade secrets
• Crime victim and confidential informant records
• Mental health commitment records
• Juvenile court records

Similarly, public court records contain personal data which is confidential and restricted from the public. Personal identifiers are redacted to prevent fraud and misuse of personal information. Personal identifying information redacted from court records include:

• Birth dates, addresses, and phone numbers
• Social Security numbers
• Medical records
• Driver’s license numbers
• Financial account numbers

Juvenile Delinquency in Guadalupe, TX

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

In 2017, a total of 327 juvenile cases were reported for every 100,000 people age 10 to adulthood in the jurisdiction of Guadalupe County. Of that total, 85% of those proceedings were delinquencies which equaled 279 court cases. Another 0% were dependency cases that accounted for 0 of the juvenile cases.

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

Government of Guadalupe County, TX

https://texas.gov/

County Seat:	Seguin
Government Type:	County
Authority:	Dillon's Rule
Year Organized:	1846
Total Square Miles:	715
2019 Population:	159,659
Persons/Square Mile:	0.00
County Contact:	307 W Court St County Courthouse Seguin , TX 78155-5701 http://www.co.guadalupe.tx.us

Guadalupe County, TX Courts