Court’s Department

The Kaufman County Clerk serves as Clerk of the Court for three courts:

• County Commissioners Court
• County Court at Law
• County Court at Law 2

The Clerk's Office maintains the official court files for the following types of cases:

• Misdemeanor Criminal case files (Class A and B)
• Probate and Guardianship case files
• Bond Forfeiture case files
• Mental Health (Confidential/Non-Public)
• Juvenile (Confidential/Non-Public)
• Civil Cases filed in the County Courts at Law

The basic duty of the clerk in all court matters is to maintain and protect the integrity of the Courts' record. Additionally, the clerk issues process( citations, subpoenas, writs, warrants, letters testamentary, abstracts of judgment, executions, etc.), maintains the minutes of the courts, collects fines and court costs, prepares appellate transcripts and files required statistical reports with the Texas Judicial Council and Office of Court Administration.

Forms

• Petition and Order of Nondisclosure
• Statement of Inability to Afford Payment of Court Costs or an Appeal Bond (PDF)
• Courts Department Forms

Reports

Appointment and Approved Fees Report (PDF)

Self-Help Notice Information per SB1911

• Texas Court Help
• Texas Law Help
• Texas State Law Library
• Need help with a legal problem? (PDF)

Telephone Information

The County Clerk's Office will provide general information concerning the office. We will not disseminate specific information contained in our records over the telephone.