Real County Traffic Court Records

Real County traffic court records are maintained by the combined County and District Clerk's office in Leakey. You can search cases online through the statewide re:SearchTX portal or contact the courthouse for certified copies of citations, docket entries, and case dispositions for violations filed in this small Hill Country county.

Real County Clerk and Court Offices

Real County uses a combined County and District Clerk's office. D'Ann Green serves as the clerk. The office handles all court records, vital records, marriage licenses, and land records for the county. Traffic violations go through the Justice of the Peace court. The JP court handles Class C misdemeanor traffic offenses, which are fine-only cases with no jail time.

Real County was created in 1913 and is a small, rural Hill Country county. The physical address of the clerk's office is 101 Market St. in Leakey. The mailing address is P.O. Box 750, Leakey, TX 78873. US Highway 83 runs through the county and is actively patrolled. Traffic stops on that highway generate many of the citations handled by the Real County JP court.

Records from the Real County Clerk include birth and death records, marriage licenses, land records, court records, and probate records. TexasFile provides access to Real County Clerk records online.

Search Real County Traffic Records Online

The re:SearchTX portal covers Real County courts and is free. Search by party name or case number. Data refreshes nightly. Results show unofficial case index information. For certified copies or official records, contact the clerk's office in Leakey.

TexasFile at texasfile.com also provides access to Real County clerk records. Some documents may be available to search for free online. Full document access may require a subscription. For the most current and complete case records, contact the clerk directly.

In-person searches are available at the Real County Courthouse in Leakey. Bring photo ID. Staff can search by defendant name or cause number. Standard copy fees apply. Phone inquiries are also accepted. Because Real County is small and rural, calling ahead is a good practice before visiting.

Traffic Laws in Real County

All traffic violations in Real County fall under the Texas Transportation Code. Most citations are Class C misdemeanors. Chapter 542 sets general road rules. Chapter 543 covers citation procedures. Officers must use standard forms. Records must be maintained. Speed limits come from Chapter 545.

Real County is in the 38th Judicial District. Felony traffic charges go to the District Court. Standard moving violations stay in JP court. Under Texas Government Code Chapter 552, public court records can be requested by anyone. The county has 10 business days to respond to a written request. The TexasCourtHelp traffic page has guides on responding to Texas traffic citations.

Dismissal Options for Real County Traffic Citations

Deferred disposition may be available for traffic defendants in Real County. You plead guilty or no contest, pay the fees, and the court defers judgment for 90 to 180 days. Complete the deferral period without new violations and the case is dismissed. Miss the terms and a final conviction is entered.

The Driver Safety Course is another option. Request it before your court date. Pay the required fees, complete an approved course within 90 days, and submit a certified DPS driving record to the court. CDL holders and those cited for reckless driving or passing a school bus cannot use DSC. Ask the Real County JP court clerk about eligibility for your specific ticket.

The TOPICs portal lists local court rules for all Texas counties. Check it for any Real County-specific requirements. The eFileTexas system is available for electronic filings. Most pro se traffic defendants in Real County appear in person at the Leakey courthouse.

State Resources for Real County Drivers

The Texas DPS handles driver records for all Texas drivers. A certified record by mail costs $10 and takes 14 to 21 days. Online requests cost $12. Order early if you need the record as part of a DSC request for a Real County traffic case.

re:SearchTX is the fastest free tool for checking Real County traffic cases online. It covers most Texas JP and county courts. Results are unofficial but useful for confirming case status.

The Texas Judicial Branch court directory has current contact information for Real County courts, including the combined clerk's office in Leakey.

Nearby Counties

Real County is in the Texas Hill Country. These counties are nearby. Check your ticket to confirm which county court has your case.