If you live in the city of San Marcos, TX, and failed to show up for court or pay a court fine, it is likely that you have an active outstanding warrant. Conducting a Hays county warrant search will let you know if the court has issued a warrant for your arrest.
Unsure where to begin? This guide will give you the steps to do a warrant search and other information you should know about Hays county warrants.
Conduct a Hays County Warrant Search
- If your warrant was issued by the City of San Marcos Municipal Court, you can contact the court by phone to inquire about a warrant.
- To conduct a search online you will need to access the Hays County Court Records Inquiry online portal using the following link http://public.co.hays.tx.us/default.aspx.
- Select the type of court records that you wish to search and enter either the name, citation number, or attorney name to look up the court case record.
- After submitting the search criteria, search results will be displayed. Scroll through the search results to find the name that you are looking up.
- If there is an active outstanding warrant, there will be a red warrant icon next to the case number.
- Click on the case number to view more details about the warrant and the court case.
Understanding a Hays County Warrant
When a warrant is issued by a Municipal Court, District Court, County Court, and/or Justice of the Peace in Hays County, it does not mean the individual has been declared guilty of committing an offense. It means that there was enough probable cause that an offense was committed.
If a warrant is issued in the state of Texas, depending on the severity of the offense, a notice is sent to the last known address on file with the court. This gives the defendant an opportunity to resolve the issue before being arrested by law enforcement.
Resolving Hays County Warrants
If you need to resolve a Hays County warrant, you will need to contact the court that issued the warrant to find out the process for clearing your warrant. You may be given the option to pay a fine and schedule a court hearing or you may need to surrender yourself to your local law enforcement agency.
In some cases, you may need to post bail after you have surrendered and have been booked in the county jail. If your warrant is for an offense other than a misdemeanor traffic citation or Class C misdemeanor, you may need to consult with a Criminal Defense attorney prior to surrendering to law enforcement.
Hays County Warrant Search Resources
Hays County District Court Clerk
Hays County Government Center Suite 2211
712 S. Stagecoach Trail
San Marcos TX 78666
Phone: 512-393-7660
Email: distclerk@co.hays.tx.us
Hays County Sheriff’s Office
810 S. Stagecoach Trail
San Marcos TX 78666
Phone: 512-393-7800
San Marcos Municipal Court
712 S Stagecoach Trail
San Marcos TX 78666
Phone: 512-393-8190
Hours: Monday through Friday between 8:30 am until 4:30 pm. Closed between 12:00 pm and 1:00 pm for lunch.