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

Welcome

Use the link to eResponse below to register for jury services
https://txcale.chtcloud.host
 

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 Civil and Family Law 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.

Madison Nickells Chief Deputy/Jury Admin #4370
Madison Burt Divorce/Other Civil/Expunctions/Name Changes #4367
Michelle Matias Attorney General/Child Support/CPS/Adoptions #4366
Patrick Stroka Tax/Front Desk/Docket Clerk #4368
Ronnie Villanueva Criminal Clerk/Juvenile Clerk

#4371

  • All persons called for Jury service, on Monday, February 9,SHALL appear at the Caldwell County Justice Center located at 1703 S. Colorado St., in Lockhart, NO LATER than 8:45 a.m. Please bring your summons with you and make sure you have filled out the online questionnaire when you report. Be aware that there is a dress code for court proceedings. Please NO shorts or flip flops. Thank you.

     

    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. 

     


    (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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  • Note: All fees and costs are set by Texas State Statute and are not a guarantee that you will prevail (win) in your lawsuit. The Court Costs and Fees are for clerical services performed at the time the amounts are charged.


    The District Clerk cannot refund any fees, regardless of the outcome of your lawsuit.

     

    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 $25.00 per agency for mailing fee)……………………….……………………………………………………. $350.00

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

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

    Application for Writ of Garnishment (Post Judgment)……………………………………………..….…………….…....... $350.00

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

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

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

    Motion to Modify

    Motion for Enforcement

    Motion for Contempt

    Notice of ApplicationFor 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

    Crossaction/Counterclaim

    Motion for enforcement

    Motion for contempt

    Motion for new trial

    Modification/enforcement

    Intervention/interpleader

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

    Writ of execution 

    Writ of injunction 

    Writ of attachment

    Writ of garnishment

    Writ of sequestration (pending case)

    Citation

    Subpoena

    Abstract of judgment

    Order of sale

    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

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

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

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

    Certified seal …………………………………………………....  $5.00

    Certification of Authentication

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

     

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

    Copy Fee (Hard Copy)…………………………………………$1.00

    Copy Fee (Electronic Delivery)   $1.00 per page up to the first 10 pages, then $0.10 per page thereafter

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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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  • Note: All fees and costs are set by Texas State Statute and are not a guarantee that you will prevail (win) in your lawsuit. The Court Costs and Fees are for clerical services performed at the time the amounts are charged.


    The District Clerk cannot refund any fees, regardless of the outcome of your lawsuit.

     

    **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.

     

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

      

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  • Governed by Texas Code of Criminal Procedure, Chapter 55, an expunction is the legal process for the removal and destruction of arrest and court records. Eligibility for this remedy is not automatic and is strictly defined by the specific circumstances of your arrest and case.

    Below is a list of local agencies typically involved in the expunction process, any additional outside agency that has published your information concerning the arrest or charge in your petition should also be included.

    PLEASE NOTE: THE DISTRICT CLERK’S AGENCY LIST IS NOT AN ALL-INCLUSIVE LIST. THE DISTRICT CLERK’S OFFICE IS NOT LIABLE IF THE INFORMATION BELOW DOES NOT CONTAIN AN AGENCY HOLDING YOUR INFORMATION THAT NEEDS TO BE EXPUNGED.  

    • Caldwell County District Clerk’s Office

    1703 S. Colorado St., Box #3

    Lockhart, Texas 78644

    juanita.allen@co.caldwell.tx.us


    • Caldwell County District Attorney’s Office

    1703 S. Colorado St., Box #5

    Lockhart, Texas 78644

    daservice@co.caldwell.tx.us


    • Caldwell County Clerk’s Office

    1703 S. Colorado St., Box #1

    Lockhart, Texas 78644

    Teresa.rodriguez@co.caldwell.tx.us


    • County Court at Law

    1703 S Colorado St., Box #11

    Lockhart, Texas 78644

    Joseana.charlton@co.caldwell.tx.us


    • Caldwell County Adult Probation

    1703 S. Colorado St. 

    Lockhart, Texas 78644

    Romelia.elizondo@hays.caldwellcscd.org



    • Caldwell County Sheriff’s Office

    1204 Reed Drive

    Lockhart, Texas 78644

    Azemy.wells@co.caldwell.tx.us

    melissa.mcconnell@co.caldwell.tx.us


    • Texas Department of Criminal Justice

    Attn: CSTS Administrator

    209 W 14th St., Ste. 400

    Austin, Texas 78701 

    cjadexpunctions@tdcj.texas.gov


    • Texas Department of Public Safety

    Crime Records Service (MSC 0234)

    P.O. Box 4143

    Austin, Texas 78786

    expunctions@dps.texas.gov

    (FBI, NCIC AND TCIC)


    • Office of Court Administration

    Attn. Efile and ResearchTX

    P.O. Box 12066

    Austin, Texas 78711

    ocaexpunctions@txcourts.gov


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