Matagorda County Warrant Records Matagorda County Warrant Records

Use the office that matches the case. Matagorda County Warrant Records is a private reference site and cannot confirm status, take payment, or arrange surrender. The issuing clerk answers case questions; the Sheriff handles service routing; the jail answers custody questions. Bay City and Palacios keep their own municipal records. Start with the court named on a ticket or notice. Public Information Act requests to the county must be submitted in writing through the County Attorney, and the county may issue an estimate for larger requests.

This Is Not a Government or Law Enforcement Office. Matagorda County Warrant Records cannot verify a warrant, change a court order, accept bond, or provide legal advice. Contact the office that keeps or serves the record for an official answer.

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These Matagorda County offices handle different stages of the record and court process:

  • District Court or felony file: District Clerk, Room 307, 1700 7th Street, Bay City, TX 77414; 979-244-7621. Listed hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. with a noon lunch closure. See the District Clerk page.
  • County Court misdemeanor file: County Clerk, Room 202, 1700 7th Street, Bay City, TX 77414; 979-244-7680. Listed hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. with a noon lunch closure. See the County Clerk page.
  • JP traffic or Class C matter: call the precinct printed on the citation. The county directory lists JP1 at 979-244-7666, JP2 at 979-863-2035, JP3 at 361-972-5313, JP4 at 979-843-5601, and JP6 at 979-245-0358.
  • Bay City or Palacios citation: call Bay City Municipal Court at 979-245-0035 or Palacios Municipal Court at 361-972-2583. Each city court keeps its own cases.
  • County service or custody: Sheriff’s Office, 2308 Avenue F, Bay City, TX 77414, 979-245-5526; jail, 979-241-3275. The Sheriff page lists agency responsibilities.

For a record that is not available through the clerks’ ordinary services, Matagorda County requires a written Public Information Act request. Use the county PIA instructions; a phone call is not a formal request. Confirm current hours and the right office before traveling.