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Search Burnet County court records with less confusion. This guide shows which official source to use for District Clerk records, County Clerk records, probate filings, Court at Law dockets, Justice of the Peace cases, City of Burnet tickets, statewide Texas search, certified copies, copy fees, courthouse locations and common search errors.

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Most users should start here Use Odyssey Public Access first. Use District Clerk for felony, district civil and family cases. Use County Clerk for probate and official public records. Use JP/municipal court for tickets and small claims.

Quick answer: For Burnet County Court Records TX, start with the official Burnet County Odyssey Public Access portal. The portal page shows User ID: visitor and Password: visitor. Use the District Clerk for District Court, felony, district civil, divorce, custody and family records. Use the County Clerk for County Court at Law, Probate Court, Commissioners Court and official public records such as deeds, maps and plats. Use the correct Justice of the Peace or municipal court for tickets, small claims, evictions, debt claims and Class C cases.

🔎 Search steps 🧭 Pick court 💡 Practical tips ⚖️ District Clerk 📄 County Clerk 🏛️ Probate 🚗 JP rules ✅ Copies
Independent guide disclaimer: This page is not the official Burnet County, Texas court, clerk, judge, sheriff, state court or federal court website. Use it as a practical route map, then verify final status, fees, payments, hearings, forms, filing rules and copy requirements with the official court.
Start here

How to Search Burnet County Court Records Online Without Wasting Time

The official Burnet County Odyssey Public Access portal is the best first step for a broad online case search. Use it to locate a case, then use the proper clerk or court page to verify the record and request official copies.

1

Open the official Burnet County court-record portal

Start from the Odyssey Public Access login page linked below. The portal itself lists visitor login information. Avoid paid private “instant records” pages until you check the official county route.

2

Search by case number first if you have it

A cause number or case number is cleaner than a name search. If you only have a name, try full name, last name only, business name, maiden name, middle initial and spelling variations.

3

Match the case to the correct court

Look for whether the record belongs to District Court, County Court at Law, Probate Court, Justice Court, Municipal Court, statewide Texas court search or federal court.

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Open the docket details, not just the search result

Review party names, filing date, court, case status, hearings, disposition, charge or claim, judgment, attorney, balance and available documents.

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Ask the clerk for the official record if the result matters

For court filing, title work, probate, employment, immigration, housing, licensing, background review or legal use, request official or certified copies from the record-holding office.

Practical shortcut: If the online portal gives too many name matches, stop and call the clerk with the person’s full name, approximate year and case type. Ask, “Can you tell me whether I should be searching District Clerk, County Clerk, JP or Municipal Court?” That one question usually saves the most time.
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Court router

Which Burnet County Court Office Handles Your Record?

Burnet County court records are split across offices. Use this table before searching or calling.

What you need Best official route Search details to prepare Smart warning
Felony, district civil, divorce, custody, family protection, child support District Clerk Cause number, party names, filing year, attorney, case type. Use the clerk for certified records; online docket data is not the same as certified proof.
County Court at Law, probate, Commissioners Court, official public records County Clerk Case number, estate name, party, document type, recording date. Probate and guardianship matters may have attorney and access rules.
Online case lookup across Burnet case data Odyssey Public Access Visitor login, case number, name, court, date range. The portal has an accuracy disclaimer. Verify official details with the clerk.
Deed, plat, map, property instrument, DBA, official public record County Clerk Self-Service Grantor, grantee, document number, legal description, date range. The self-service index is not certified proof. Request certified copies if needed.
Small claim, debt claim, eviction, repair/remedy, JP citation JP / court contact list Precinct, defendant address, citation number, claim amount, court date. The correct precinct matters. Filing in the wrong JP court can slow the case.
City of Burnet ticket City of Burnet Municipal Court Citation number, name, date of birth, court date. Burnet Municipal Court handles Burnet Police Department Class C cases, not sheriff or state trooper tickets.
Statewide Texas court search re:SearchTX Name, business name, court, county, case number. Coverage varies by court, document type and access level.
Federal district, bankruptcy or federal appellate case PACER Federal court, party name, federal case number. Federal records are separate from Burnet County local court records.
Practical tips

Real-World Burnet County Court Records Tips That Save Time

These are practical, courthouse-friendly tips for users who do not search court records every day. They are not legal advice, but they help you ask the right question and avoid wrong-office delays.

Ask for the “record holder,” not just the case

When calling, ask: “Which office maintains the official file?” That tells you whether you need the District Clerk, County Clerk, JP court, municipal court or another source.

Remove punctuation in searches

If a business or person has hyphens, apostrophes, initials or suffixes, run a cleaner search without punctuation. Try “ABC Construction” and “ABC Construction LLC.”

Use the court printed on a citation

Tickets are easy to misroute. A Burnet Police ticket may go to municipal court; a sheriff or state trooper Class C citation may go to Justice Court.

Do not pay before asking about options

If you want defensive driving, deferred disposition, dismissal, compliance proof or a payment plan, call the court before paying online.

Ask for the exact copy type

Plain copy, certified copy, exemplified copy, docket sheet, file-stamped copy and transcript are different. The wrong copy wastes money.

Save every confirmation

Keep screenshots of portal results, payment confirmation numbers, clerk emails, receipt numbers and mailing tracking until the issue is fully closed.

Insider-style call script: “I’m not asking for legal advice. I just need to know which office holds the official record, what copy type is available, what the current fee is, and whether I should request it online, by email, by mail or in person.”
District Clerk

Burnet County District Clerk Records: District, Felony, Civil and Family Cases

The Burnet County District Clerk maintains the official record of proceedings heard in the District Courts and County Court at Law. The office is the custodian for pleadings, instruments and papers in civil or criminal District Court matters and family actions in County Court at Law.

Use District Clerk for

  • District civil lawsuits
  • Felony criminal cases
  • Some misdemeanor and grand jury records
  • Divorce, child support, custody, adoption and family protection
  • Appellate records, writs, subpoenas, arrest warrants and abstracts of judgment
  • Court costs, fines, fees, registry of the court and jury routing questions

District Clerk contact

Address: Courthouse Annex North, 1701 E. Polk Street, Suite 90, Burnet, TX 78611

Phone: 512-756-5450

Email: cwalker@burnetcountytexas.org

Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 am-4:00 pm

Best move: If the case is felony, divorce, custody, child support or district civil, call the District Clerk with the cause number before ordering a copy. Ask whether the online docket is enough or whether a certified copy is required.
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County Clerk

Burnet County Clerk Records: Probate, County Court at Law and Official Public Records

The Burnet County Clerk is clerk of the Commissioners Court, County Court at Law and Probate Court. The office also maintains official public records such as deeds, maps, plats and other property-related documents.

Use County Clerk for

  • County Court at Law records
  • Probate Court filings
  • Commissioners Court records
  • Official public records
  • Deeds, maps, plats and real property instruments
  • Marriage, assumed name / DBA and local registrar services where applicable

County Clerk contact

Address: Courthouse on the Square, 220 South Pierce Street, Burnet, TX 78611

Phone: 512-756-5406

Email: ctyclk@burnetcountytexas.org

Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 am-4:00 pm

Property-record tip: When searching deeds or official public records, search both grantor and grantee names. If you only search the current owner name, you may miss older documents, releases, assignments or prior owner records.
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County Court at Law

Burnet County Court at Law Dockets, Proposed Orders and eFiling

The Burnet County Court at Law page lists Judge Cody Henson, court contact details, docket calendar, local rules and eFiling for civil, family, criminal and probate matters. Proposed orders should be e-filed with the County or District Clerk at least 48 hours before the scheduled hearing.

Court at Law item Verified detail What users should do
Judge Honorable Cody Henson Use the Court at Law page for hearing, docket and local-rule routing.
Address 220 S. Pierce, Room 206, Burnet, TX 78611 Confirm courtroom, appearance type and hearing date before visiting.
Phone / email 512-715-5245; burnetccal@burnetcountytexas.org Use for scheduling and procedural questions, not legal advice.
eFiling Civil, family, criminal and probate eFiling available Use eFileTexas and select the correct clerk and filing code.
Proposed orders E-file at least 48 hours before the scheduled hearing Do not wait until hearing day. Upload early enough for review.
Email warning: Do not email the judge about facts, evidence or the merits of a pending case. Use court contacts only for proper scheduling or procedural questions.
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Probate

Burnet County Probate Records, Hearing Requests and Attorney Rules

Burnet County probate matters are heard by Judge Henson. The court instructs users to email burnetccal@burnetcountytexas.org to request a hearing date. The probate page also says proposed documents must be e-filed with the County Clerk at least 48 hours before the scheduled hearing.

Common probate records

  • Letters testamentary
  • Letters of administration
  • Muniment of title
  • Small estate affidavit
  • Determination of heirship
  • Guardianship of person or estate
  • Inventory, appraisement and annual accounting filings

Important probate warning

Burnet County’s probate page states that some applicants for letters, heirship, muniment of title, small estate affidavit and guardianship matters must be represented by a licensed attorney. Verify the current rule before filing anything yourself.

Probate shortcut: Before paying any filing fee, email or call and ask: “Which probate filing type fits my situation, is an attorney required, what is the current fee, and do proposed documents need to be e-filed before the hearing?” This avoids the common mistake of filing a document the court cannot act on.
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Official PDF details

Burnet County Probate Filing Fees: Practical Breakdown from the Official PDF

The official Burnet County Probate Filing Fees PDF is effective 01/01/2025. Use these amounts for planning only. Call the County Clerk or Court at Law before mailing or paying, because filing fees, service fees, copy fees and certification costs can change.

Probate item Amount shown in official PDF Practical meaning
Letters testamentary / administration and muniment of title $392 total shown The PDF shows $360 base total, $2 judge’s fee and $30 sheriff posting. Confirm before filing.
Small estate affidavit $362 total shown The PDF shows $360 base total plus $2 judge’s fee. Ask if any extra copies or service costs apply.
Subsequent filings $120 total shown Use this for later probate filings after the original filing, but confirm the exact filing type.
Guardianship $472 total shown The PDF includes $360 base total, $2 judge’s fee, $30 sheriff posting and $85 personal service.
Annual accounting $27 shown Plan for recurring guardianship/accounting obligations if the case requires them.
Guardianship report of person $12 shown Ask the court about due dates and accepted filing method.
Inventory and appraisement $2 within 90 days; $27 after 90 days shown Timeliness can affect cost. Ask about deadline and filing format early.
Certified copy $6 certified copy + $1 each additional page shown Ask whether the receiving agency needs certified copies or plain copies.
Fee trick: When requesting copies, ask for the page count before payment. A certified copy fee can become higher than expected if the document has many pages.
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JP PDF rules

Burnet County Justice Court Rules: Small Claims, Debt Claims, Evictions and Tickets

The official Burnet County Justice Court Local Rules PDF explains practical rules that many users miss. Justice Court is often where small claims, debt claims, repair/remedy cases, eviction cases, occupational driver’s license hearings, fine-only traffic offenses and Class C misdemeanors are handled.

JP rule or issue What the official rules say Practical user tip
Civil jurisdiction Justice civil cases include small claims, debt claims, repair/remedy and eviction cases up to $20,000. If your claim is over the limit, call before filing because the JP court may not be the right court.
Each precinct has its own area Each Justice Court has a specific geographical jurisdiction. Confirm the correct precinct before filing or paying. Wrong precinct filing can delay service or trial.
eFiling Burnet County Justice Courts provide e-filing services. Use eFiling when required, but call the court if you are self-represented and unsure which filing code to choose.
Jury demand A civil jury request must be filed in writing not later than 14 days before trial, and the jury fee is not refundable. Do not wait until trial week if you want a jury. Ask the court about the exact form and fee.
Copies for service Parties must provide enough copies of petitions and documents for all parties being served. Bring or upload extra copies. Missing copies can trigger extra fees or delays.
Return copies by mail Users wanting file-stamped copies returned by mail should include an extra copy and self-addressed postage-paid envelope. This is a small detail that prevents “where is my file-stamped copy?” problems.
Continuance request Continuance requests should be in writing at least 3 business days before trial or hearing when practicable. Do not call only. Put the request in writing and explain the reason clearly.
Recording court Recording or broadcasting court proceedings is prohibited unless written permission is obtained. Do not record on your phone unless the judge has given written permission.
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Tickets and local courts

Burnet County JP and Municipal Court Records: Tickets, Class C Cases and Small Claims

Justice of the Peace and municipal cases are often missed because they do not behave like District Clerk or County Clerk records. Always check the court printed on the citation or notice.

Court Contact detail Best use
Justice of the Peace Precinct 1 220 South Pierce Street, Suite 109, Burnet, TX 78611; 512-756-5421 Precinct 1 JP citations, small claims, eviction, debt and repair/remedy cases.
Justice of the Peace Precinct 2 220 South Pierce Street, Suite 105, Burnet, TX 78611; 512-756-5453 Precinct 2 JP court matters and citations.
Justice of the Peace Precinct 3 810 Steve Hawkins Parkway, Marble Falls, TX 78654; 830-798-3212 Precinct 3 JP matters, civil filings and citations.
Justice of the Peace Precinct 4 810 Steve Hawkins Parkway, Marble Falls, TX 78654; 830-798-3205 Precinct 4 JP court matters.
City of Burnet Municipal Court 301 E. Jackson St., Burnet, TX 78611; 512-756-2822; phone payment 833-296-9079 City-issued Class C cases from the Burnet Police Department.
Marble Falls Municipal Court 606 Avenue N, Marble Falls, TX 78654; 830-693-7173 Marble Falls city tickets and municipal matters.
Do this before paying a ticket: If you want defensive driving, deferred disposition, proof-of-compliance dismissal, payment plan or a court date, call the court before paying. A payment may be treated as a plea or conviction depending on the case and court policy.
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Official copies

How to Request Certified or Official Burnet County Court Records

Online search helps you locate the case. Certified records come from the clerk that maintains the case file. The right copy request depends on the court and document type.

1

Identify the record holder

District Clerk for district/family/felony records. County Clerk for probate, County Court at Law, Commissioners Court and official public records. JP or municipal court for precinct or city citation files.

2

Prepare the exact request

Include case number, party names, document title, filing date, court name, number of copies and whether you need plain, certified or exemplified copies.

3

Ask for page count before payment

Copies may depend on page count. Ask for the exact cost before mailing or paying.

4

Ask how the copy can be delivered

Some copies may be available by email, mail, in-person pickup or portal download. Certified documents may require extra handling.

5

Save your proof

Keep emails, receipt numbers, payment confirmations, envelope tracking and the name of the office you contacted.

Copy-order trick: Ask the receiving agency whether it needs a “certified copy of the order,” a “certified docket sheet,” or the “entire case file.” Ordering the entire file when only one certified order is needed can cost more and take longer.
Fees and payments

Burnet County Court Records Fees, Payments and Delay Reasons

Some online searches may be free, but official copies, certified copies, probate filings, JP civil filings, service, court costs, ticket payments, eFiling and public-record images may involve fees.

Payment or fee type Where to verify Common delay reason
District Clerk copy or court-cost question District Clerk Wrong cause number, unclear document request, missing certification request.
County Clerk official public record copy County Clerk Only searching current owner instead of grantor/grantee or document number.
Probate filing fee Probate fee PDF Attorney requirement, wrong probate filing type, missing proposed documents.
JP civil filing or service fee JP civil guidance Wrong defendant service address or missing registered agent information.
Ticket payment City of Burnet Municipal Court or correct JP court Citation belongs to another court, payment entered without choosing the right option.
Payment safety rule: Start from an official county, city or Texas court page before paying. Do not pay from a search ad or “public records” site that does not clearly belong to the correct court.
Contacts

Burnet County Court Records Contacts, Addresses and Hours

Office Address Phone / email Use for
Burnet County District Clerk Courthouse Annex North, 1701 E. Polk Street, Suite 90, Burnet, TX 78611 512-756-5450; cwalker@burnetcountytexas.org District civil, felony, divorce, family, child support, custody, district court copies.
Burnet County Clerk Courthouse on the Square, 220 South Pierce Street, Burnet, TX 78611 512-756-5406; ctyclk@burnetcountytexas.org County Court at Law, probate, Commissioners Court, deeds, maps, plats, official public records.
Burnet County Court at Law 220 S. Pierce, Room 206, Burnet, TX 78611 512-715-5245; burnetccal@burnetcountytexas.org Court at Law hearings, docket calendar, probate hearing requests and scheduling.
Magistrate Office Burnet County Jail; mailing address 220 S. Pierce, Burnet, TX 78611 512-715-8600 ext. 23108 Court-appointed attorney application routing, criminal-charge indigent defense questions.
City of Burnet Municipal Court 301 E. Jackson St., Burnet, TX 78611; mailing P.O. Box 1369 512-756-2822; phone payment 833-296-9079 Burnet Police Department Class C citations and city municipal court matters.
Senior-friendly call checklist: Keep a pen ready. Ask for the staff member’s name, correct office, current fee, copy type, delivery method, payment method, mailing address and expected turnaround.
Map

Burnet County Courthouse Map and Visit Checklist

The County Clerk and County Court at Law are at the Courthouse on the Square. The District Clerk is at Courthouse Annex North on E. Polk Street. Call before visiting if you need certified copies, older records, probate filings or sealed-record guidance.

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Troubleshooting

Burnet County Court Record Not Found? Try These Fixes

Search the other clerk

District Clerk and County Clerk records are different. Probate and official public records may not appear in a district-case search.

Use fewer search terms

Try only the last name or only the business root name. Too many words can hide results.

Check JP or municipal court

Tickets, Class C cases, evictions, small claims and debt claims often live outside District Clerk and County Clerk systems.

Ask about restricted records

Juvenile, sealed, expunged, protective, mental health, victim-related and certain family records may not be public online.

Check statewide search

If the case may be in another Texas county, search re:SearchTX or Texas appellate search.

Call for archived records

Older files may be offline, archived, microfilmed, indexed differently or available only through clerk-assisted lookup.

Statewide and federal

Texas Statewide Search, DPS Criminal History and Federal PACER

Use wider systems when the record may not be a local Burnet County case or when the user needs a different kind of official record.

Need Official source Use when
Statewide Texas court search re:SearchTX You do not know the county or want to search participating Texas e-filed records.
Texas appellate case Texas Appellate Case Search The case went to a Texas court of appeals, Supreme Court or Court of Criminal Appeals.
Texas criminal history Texas DPS Criminal History You need a criminal history search instead of a local court docket.
Federal case PACER The matter is federal district, bankruptcy, federal criminal or federal appellate.
Official sources

Official Burnet County Court Records Links

Burnet Odyssey Public Access

Main official court-record search portal with visitor login instructions and public-service disclaimer.

Open official court search

District Clerk

District Court, felony, district civil, family, divorce, custody and child support records.

Open District Clerk

County Clerk

County Court at Law, Probate Court, Commissioners Court and official public records.

Open County Clerk

County Clerk Self-Service

Search official public records such as recorded documents, deeds, plats and property instruments.

Open public records search

County Court at Law

Docket calendar, local rules, misdemeanor, family, civil, probate and guardianship routing.

Open Court at Law

Probate Procedures

Probate hearing, eFiling, remote appearance and self-represented applicant policy guidance.

Open Probate Procedures

Probate Fee PDF

Official fee schedule PDF for common probate filings and certified copies.

Open fee PDF

Justice Court Rules PDF

Official local rules for JP civil cases, eFiling, jury requests, copies and continuance timing.

Open JP rules PDF

City of Burnet Municipal Court

City-issued Class C tickets and local municipal court records.

Open Municipal Court
FAQs

Burnet County Court Records FAQs

How do I search Burnet County court records online?

Start with the official Burnet County Odyssey Public Access portal. The portal login page lists User ID as visitor and Password as visitor. Then search by case number, name, party, court or available filters.

What is the official Burnet County court records website?

The main official online case-search portal is Burnet County Odyssey Public Access. Burnet County also has separate official pages for the District Clerk, County Clerk, Court at Law, Probate, Justice of the Peace contacts and County Clerk Self-Service public records.

Who keeps Burnet County District Court records?

The Burnet County District Clerk maintains official records for District Court proceedings, including district civil cases, felony criminal records, divorce, child support, custody, adoption, family protection and related pleadings.

Who keeps Burnet County probate records?

The Burnet County Clerk is clerk of Probate Court, and probate matters are heard by the County Court at Law. Use the County Clerk and Court at Law probate pages for probate records, hearing dates, fee guidance and official copies.

Can I search Burnet County court records by name?

Yes. Name search may be available through court portals, but name-only searches can match the wrong person. Verify the court, case number, party role, filing date and disposition before relying on the result.

Are Burnet County court records free online?

Some online search access is available through official public portals. Copies, certified copies, probate filings, JP filings, citations, court costs, eFiling and official public record images may have fees.

How do I get certified copies of Burnet County court records?

Contact the clerk that maintains the record. Use the District Clerk for district, felony and many family records. Use the County Clerk for County Court at Law, probate, Commissioners Court and official public records. Ask for current copy and certification fees.

Where do I search Burnet County traffic tickets?

Traffic or Class C citations may be handled by a Justice of the Peace or municipal court. Use the court printed on your citation. Contact the court before paying if you want defensive driving, deferred disposition, dismissal or payment-plan options.

Is a Burnet County court docket the same as a Texas criminal history search?

No. A court docket shows case activity in a court. A Texas criminal history search is separate and should be checked through the Texas Department of Public Safety when a background-check result is required.

Why can’t I find a Burnet County court case online?

The case may be in another court, filed under another spelling, too new, archived, sealed, expunged, juvenile, restricted, municipal, JP-level, federal or not a court record. Try another official source or call the correct clerk.

Where is the Burnet County District Clerk located?

The Burnet County District Clerk is listed at Courthouse Annex North, 1701 E. Polk Street, Suite 90, Burnet, TX 78611. The phone number is 512-756-5450.

Where is the Burnet County Clerk located?

The Burnet County Clerk is listed at the Courthouse on the Square, 220 South Pierce Street, Burnet, TX 78611. The phone number is 512-756-5406.

Best Next Step for Burnet County Court Records

Start with Burnet County Odyssey Public Access. If the case is felony, district civil, divorce, custody or family, verify with the District Clerk. If it is probate, County Court at Law, Commissioners Court, deed, plat, map, marriage, assumed name or official public record, verify with the County Clerk. If it is a ticket, small claim, eviction, debt claim or Class C case, contact the exact JP or municipal court printed on the notice before paying.

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Official-source check completed July 18, 2026. Court portals, fees, public access rules, eFiling requirements, ticket-payment consequences, hearing procedures and office hours can change. Verify directly with the official court before paying, filing or relying on any record.

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