Access Real County Police Records

Real County police records are kept by the Sheriff's Office in Leakey, Texas. This small Hill Country county has a population of about 2,800 people and sits along the Frio River in the rugged terrain of the Edwards Plateau. If you need to look up incident reports, arrest records, or other law enforcement files from Real County, the Sheriff's Office is the place to start. Leakey is the county seat. Because of the area's popularity with river tubers and campers, the county sees seasonal spikes in calls and incidents. State-level databases also hold criminal history data for cases in Real County.

Real County Sheriff's Office

The Real County Sheriff's Office handles all law enforcement for the county. Leakey does not have its own city police. Deputies patrol the back roads, river access points, and ranch lands that make up most of the county. The office runs the county jail and maintains all police records. During summer months, the workload increases as visitors come to float the Frio River and camp in the area.

Staff at the Sheriff's Office keep incident reports, arrest records, and booking logs. The jail is small and handles local bookings as well as holds for other agencies. Deputies also serve civil process papers and execute arrest warrants for the local courts.

The screenshot below shows the Real County official website, which provides contact information for county offices.

You can find details for the Sheriff, County Clerk, and other departments through this site.

How to Request Real County Police Records

To request police records from Real County, contact the Sheriff's Office in Leakey. Put your request in writing. The Texas Public Information Act guarantees public access to government records. No reason is needed. The office must respond within 10 business days. Include the date of the incident, names, and any report numbers you may have.

Standard copy fees are $0.10 per page. Legal size is $0.15. Labor charges apply at $15.00 per hour for large requests. Since Real County is rural and remote, mailing your request may be more practical than driving to Leakey. The Texas Attorney General's office can help with disputes over records access.

Real County Court Records

The Real County Clerk handles misdemeanor court records and county filings in Leakey. The District Clerk manages felony cases from the 38th District Court, which serves Real County and surrounding Hill Country counties. Both offices are in the courthouse. If a police case led to criminal charges, the court file will be at one of these offices.

Real County falls under the 4th Court of Appeals district in San Antonio. Criminal appeals go there. The Texas Judicial Branch website has information on appellate opinions and court structure. Because of the small population, the county handles a limited number of criminal cases each year.

Texas Police Records Search Tools

Beyond local offices, several state databases hold police records. The Texas DPS Crime Records Division has over 15 million conviction records dating back to 1975. Public name-based searches cost a few dollars per credit. Only convictions and deferred adjudication are available to the public.

The TDCJ Offender Search is free and covers state prison inmates. The TxDOT CRIS system stores all police-reported crashes, with copies costing $6.00 to $8.00. The Texas Commission on Law Enforcement provides free officer license verification.

Crime victims in Real County can use the Texas VINE system to track custody status for free. The Board of Pardons and Paroles provides parole hearing notifications. Call (800) 848-4284 to register. Under Government Code Chapter 552, most records are public. The Code of Criminal Procedure sets reporting requirements for law enforcement.

Cities in Real County

Real County has one community of note: Leakey, the county seat. Camp Wood is the other small town in the area. All police records for the county go through the Real County Sheriff's Office. None of the communities here meet the size for a separate city page for a page with local police records details.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Real County in the Texas Hill Country. The area is hilly and rural, with limited highway access between communities.