Case No. 22-3153-Fc1 (2024)

FAQs

What is the charge of assault in Williamson County? ›

In Williamson County, assault may be charged as a Class-C misdemeanor, a Class-A misdemeanor, or a felony depending on severity of the injuries to the purported victim and how the assault occurred.

Cases from the Texas Supreme Court, Court of Criminal Appeals, and courts of appeals are searchable through the Texas Appeals Management and eFiling System (TAMES) Case Search. Files that are available online can be viewed for free. To access records that are not online, contact the specific court.

"A docket is simply a record of the proceedings of a court case. Dockets vary widely from jurisdiction to jurisdiction in type of information recorded, the detail of the information, and availability to the public.

The highest form of felony punishment for an assaultive offense is a 1st-degree felony with a punishment ranging anywhere from 5-99 years in jail with a fine not to exceed $10,000.

Here's the breakdown of punishments ranges: Class C Misdemeanor: up to a $500 fine, no jail time. Class B Misdemeanor: up to 180 days in jail, up to a $2,000 fine, or both. Class A Misdemeanor: up to one year in jail, up to a $4,000 fine, or both.

By the law, deferred adjudication and conviction records are regarded as public information and may be made available to the general public. However, criminal records that have been expunged or placed under an order of nondisclosure are restricted from public access.

Texas Government Code, Chapter 552, gives you the right to access government records; and an officer for public information and the officer's agent may not ask why you want them. All government information is presumed to be available to the public.

Valid justice court case numbers are 12 characters long with either all numbers or numbers following two letters (such as TR, CR, BC, EV, etc.). Case numbers, also referred to as cause numbers, can typically be found at the top of correspondence from the court.

In the United States, you can Access Court Records Electronically through the US Courts website as part of the Public Access to Court Electronic Records (PACER) project. This website also informs you of whether or not a case is actively involved in litigation. PACER allows you to search for cases through all US courts.

How do I find local public records? ›

Requests for public records must be made to individual County departments, agencies, commissions and committees. If you are unable to identify the appropriate department and need assistance, the Office of Countywide Communications, can direct you to the appropriate department, agency, commission or committee.

Who Can Obtain Divorce Records in Texas? Divorce records are accessible by the public as long as all the correct information is provided. Generally, divorce certificates and divorce decrees are only available to the parties involved in the divorce and attorneys, and other officials involved in the divorce proceedings.

Searching Case Files at SOAH

re:SearchTX is a web-based platform that allows registered users access to an online repository of court case information powered by the state's e-filing database. Case records for most general docket hearings since March 2020 at SOAH are publicly available at no cost through re:SearchTX.

The nature of the proceeding is abbreviated by a letter code. For example, “R” stands for a Rate case, and "RM" is a Rulemaking case. The letter code is then followed by the current year and the number of the case for that year.

This closure can happen for various reasons, including a decision being reached, a settlement between parties, or the case being dismissed. Once a judge closes a case, it is typically recorded in the court's records, and the case is considered resolved.

Under the open courts provision of the Texas constitution, all courts are required to maintain public access. In general, court proceedings are presumptively open to the public in Texas state courts.

How Do I Find Recent Arrests in Texas? Texas state residents can find information on recent arrests by visiting the police department, Sheriff's office, or law enforcement office in their municipality.

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