District Clerk
Juanita Allen 
juanita.allen@co.caldwell.tx.us

Office Location
Caldwell Co. Justice Center           
1703 S. Colorado, Box 3
Lockhart, Texas 78644

Hours
8:30 to Noon and 1 - 5:00 PM
Monday through Friday

PHONE  512-398-1806
FAX   512-398-1805
County Courthouse

Welcome

Use the link to eResponse below to register for jury services
https://txcale.chtcloud.host
 
CHANGES TO JURY SERVICE: To streamline function, improve response time, and decrease associated costs for taxpayers, Caldwell County is transitioning the current jury summons process from a paper questionnaire to electronic using the Odyssey Jury Management program.
This new program will increase court efficiency and improve convenience for jurors by utilizing online features easily accessed by phone, laptop or any web-based device found as close as your fingertips. Prospective jurors will continue to receive summons by mail. The new cost savings post card will provide simple to follow instructions for mandatory eResponse registration. The eResponse self-serve platform will be available 24/7, 365 days a year and replaces the paper questionnaire previously found on the tri-fold summons. Exemptions or disqualification are determined while completing the online questionnaire simply by clicking yes or no. Approval or denial responses will be delivered via text or email to the potential juror from the District Clerk’s office.

This innovative solution will be implemented in December 2022 providing a flexible, convenient, and efficient communication between potential juror and the District Clerk’s office minimizing the possibility of Failure to Appear fines. To ensure all residents have equal opportunity, the District Clerk has approved the use of an internet enabled computer dedicated solely for the confirmation of jury service upon request. Note, access to this computer will be granted until 5:00 pm the Thursday before your scheduled appearance date. Please visit the District Clerks office located at 1703 S. Colorado, Lockhart, TX 78644. All individuals summoned for jury duty must confirm through the online eResponse system no later than midnight the Thursday before your scheduled service date. Please call 512-398-1806 ext. 4370 with questions.  

If you need information about birth certificates, marriage licenses, property records, or misdemeanor criminal records, you will need to contact the COUNTY Clerk's Office.

For settings, please contact Elisa Finger at 398-1807
(Court Coordinator for the 22nd, 207th, and 421st Judicial District Courts)

To Search Court Records:  researchTX.com
(Si prefiere leer esta información en español, seleccione el enlace TRANSLATE en la parte superior derecha de esta página.)

 

Staff

To reach one of the staff members below, call the main office number, press # and then the extension number.

Ashlee Nolan Chief Deputy #4370
Madison Burt Other Civil/Divorce/Expunction #4367
Michelle Matias Attorney General/Child Support Clerk/CPS #4366
Yamile Galvan Escalante Tax/Other Tax/Protective Orders #4369
Patrick Stroka Front Desk/Docket #4368
Ronnie Villanueva Criminal Court Clerk

#4371

  • The Jury panel called for Monday, April 28, 2025, has been cancelled. If you were summoned for Jury service on Monday, April 28, 2025, you do not need to appear.

    (This space is regularly updated with scheduling updates for those summoned for jury duty. Visit the Texas Judicial Branch website for more information about what to expect if you are selected for jury duty, including qualifications and exemptions.) 

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  • CIVIL FEE SCHEDULE

    (Effective January 1, 2024)

     

    Base Fees

    Suit Affecting Parent/Child Relationship .............................................. $350.00

    Divorce ...........................................……………………………………………........ $350.00

    Adoption  (Excludes B.V.S.fees ) ..............................…………………………  $350.00

    Name Change .........................................…………………………………………  $350.00

    Expunction  (plus $15.96 per agency) ...........................………............... $350.00

    Non-Disclosure .........................................……………………………………….. $350.00

    Occupational Driver’s License .........................................………..............$350.00

    Civil (Non Family) ……..…......................................................................... $350.00

    Civil (Family) …………………. .......................................................................$350.00

     

     

    SAPCR Motions……………………..........$80.00

    Motion to Modify                                                                                

    Motion for Enforcement                                                                       

    Motion to Transfer                                                                                

    Motion for Contempt                                                                           

    Notice of Application For Judicial Writ of Withholding                         

    Petition for license suspension                                                              

    Motion to revoke a stay of license suspension             

     

    Other Family/Divorce Actions………$80.00

    Third-party petition

    Cross-action

    Counterclaim

    Motion for new trial 

    Intervention/interpleader

    Contempt action (no children)

    Motion for Enforcement 

    Motion to Modify

    Motion for Contempt

    Civil Motions (non-family).......………$80.00

    Third-party petitions                               Cross action/Counterclaim

    Motion for enforcement                        Motion for contempt

    Motion for new trial                                Motion to transfer

    Intervention/interpleader                     Modification/enforcement

     

     

    Issuance Fees …………………………….. $8.00          

    Writ of execution                                    Citation                                  

    Writ of injunction                                   Subpoena                               

    Writ of attachment                                Abstract of judgment

    Writ of garnishment                              Order of sale

    Writ of sequestration (pending case)

     

     

    Transfer into Caldwell Co.


    SAPCR ……………….……..…..…  $ 80.00

    Civil Transfer In ………………....  $350.00

     

     

    Other Fees

    Sheriff service in county or certified mail……………. $ 90.00                  

    Citation by Posting/publication …………………….……$  90.00

    Writ Service ……………………………………………………….. $250.00                 

    Certificate of name change ………………………………..$   10.00

    Writ of Garnishment.………….………………………………. $150.00                 

    Record Search …..…………………………….………………… $     5.00

    Filing and approving bond ……….…………………………. $   5.00                   

    Certified seal …………………………………………………....  $   1.00

    Witness Fee ……………………………….………………………. $  10.00                   

    Copies (per page)……………………………………..……….  $  1.00

    (Exemplified copy) (plus $1  page)….………….……….  $  5.00

     

     

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  • THIS SITE IS FOR DISTRICT CLERK PAYMENTS ONLY

    Please read notes below before entering the payment site.

    This site is for Felony Criminal case payments. A convenience fee of 5% will be assessed to consumers for each electronic payment transaction that flows through the system when using a credit or debit card. A minimum convenience fee of $1 per transaction will be charged.

    https://caldwellcountytxdc.municipalonlinepayments.com/caldwellcountytxdc

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  •                                                  **ATTENTION ATTORNEYS**

    E-Filing is mandatory statewide in civil cases. We are currently accepting criminal documents through e-File, but
    beginning July 1, 2019, attorneys MUST electronically file criminal documents in Caldwell County.  (See Court of Criminal Appeals Order No. 16-003).
    Please read through the rules below, paying close attention to Part 5 regarding the filing of documents that contain sensitive data, if the data is not specifically required by statute or court rule.

                                                          Supreme Court Order No. 15-9205
    Final Approval of Rules Governing Electronic Filing in Criminal Cases (Joint Order, Court of Criminal Appeals Misc. Docket No. 15-004)

    You must file into eFile Texas by using an Office of Court Administration (OCA) approved Electronic Filing Service Provider (EFSP). (Part 2 of order above)

                                * Some EFSPs charge a fee for filing or for credit card payment processing
                            * There are EFSP options that are free of charge
                            * See http://www.efiletexas.gov/service-providers.htm for more details

    See E-Filing Business Processes for more information (and additional forms in form section).  If you are appearing in court for a hearing within 24 hours of filing thru e-File, you will need to provide a courtesy copy of the filing to the Court.

    Efiling Request for Issuance
    Efiling Request for Abstract or Writ of Execution
    Efiling Request for Issuance Order of Sale

      

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