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District Clerk

Sara Lindsey

Physical Address:
301 Houston St., Room 202 
George West, Texas 78022 

Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 440
George West, Texas 78022

Phone:  361-449-2733 ext. 2
Fax:       361-449-2992

 

At the District Clerk's office, we are committed to delivering the highest level of service to our citizens.  Our staff is dedicated to the care, safekeeping and preservation of the records of Live Oak County.

The District Clerk is tasked with the vital role of providing support for the district courts.  As the Clerk of the Court, she is the custodian of all court paperwork and pleadings that are part of the cause of action.  She serves all courts at the district level, both civil and criminal. 

The District Courts of Live Oak County are as follows:

  • 36th District Court, Presiding Judge Starr Bauer
  • 156th District Court, Presiding Judge Patrick Flanigan
  • 343rd District Court, Presiding Judge Janna Whatley
  • 2nd Multicounty Court at Law, Presiding Judge Harvey Hardwick
  • Attorney General, Presiding Judge Sarah Simmons

 

Additionally, the District Clerk's office has the responsibility of overseeing the Jury Service for Live Oak County.  To access comprehensive information about Jury Services and the summons process, please visit our dedicated JURY SERVICES tab found below.

 

Prior to filing any Petition, the District Clerk strongly advises consulting a licensed attorney. 

WE DO NOT ACCEPT FAX or
EMAIL FILINGS OF ANY SORT.

Visit the E-file Texas Website.

NOTE: Filing fees are NON-REFUNDABLE, and you are accountable for any errors in the petitions or subsequent actions. The District Clerk's Office is legally prohibited from offering guidance on form completion or providing instructions on post-filing procedures.

 

  • Note: All fees and costs are set by Texas State Statute and are not a guarantee that you will prevail (win) in your lawsuit. The Court Costs and Fees are for clerical services performed at the time the amounts are charged.

    The District Clerk cannot refund any fees, regardless of the outcome of your lawsuit.

  • Records Search: Divorces 
    To conduct a search of our records for a past divorce,
    we have a public terminal in our office.
    If you are unable to come in, please call the office.

     

    This office holds no forms for filing a divorce,
    nor are we allowed to give legal advice.

    For self-help resources in filing a divorce, visit Texas Law Help
     and note Pro Se procedures below.

  • The Significance of Jury Service

    Jury service is an important civic duty, ranking second only to the right to vote. In accordance with the United States Constitution, jurors are selected randomly, without regard to race, gender, occupation, education, or economic status, to ensure a representative cross-section of the county's population. County court, as well as the Justice of the Peace courts of Live Oak County, also follow this practice, selecting jurors from throughout the county.

    The judgments delivered by a jury hold great importance. Whether the case is highly complex or involving significant sums or a collision loss, every juror must take their responsibility seriously to ensure a fair and just court decision. Responding to the summons for jury duty is a responsibility shared by all Live Oak County residents.

    Jury Summons Process (Please Read Your Summons Carefully)  

    • The exemptions and disqualifications for petit jury service are stated on the summons. If any disqualification applies to you, you cannot serve. 
    • You must circle the disqualification and return the card to the District Clerk. If an exemption applies to you, you do not have to claim it, and you may choose to serve.
    • If you claim an exemption or disqualification, please do so immediately upon receipt of your summons. Please circle the appropriate number, then sign and date the summons card and return the whole card to the District Clerk’s Office.
    • You must report for jury service unless you: (1) claim exemption: (2) are disqualified; (3) or choose to postpone your service
    • To Postpone your service, contact the District Clerk’s office at 361-449-2733 ext. 2 before your scheduled date of service. 
    • To claim a Medical Exemption, you will need to fill out the Affidavit for Exemption from Jury Duty for Physical or Mental Impairment.  The first page of the form must be completed by juror and signed before a notary. The second page is to be completed by juror's physician. The Affidavit must be returned to the District Clerks office to be presented to the Judge for consideration.
    • If you choose to wait until the day of service to postpone or be excused from jury service, ONLY the Judge may excuse/postpone you from service.
    • Failure to Answer Summons and Penalties: A person who fails to comply with this summons is subject to a contempt action punishable by a fine not less than $100 nor more than $1,000 (Government Code, Section 62.0141). Additionally, a person shall be fined not less than $100 nor more than $500 if the person: (1) fails to attend court in obedience to this summons without reasonable excuse; or (2) files a false claim of exemption from jury service. (Government Code, Section 62.111. See also Code of Criminal Procedures, article 35.01) 
    • The Dress Code for District Court is as follows: Clothing befitting the dignity and solemnity of the court proceeding--NO shorts, sleeveless tops, t-shirts (undershirts), bare feet or rubber sandals (flip-flops) will be allowed.

     

    Grand Jury information

    If you receive a summons for Grand Jury duty and feel that you cannot serve, please contact the District Court Judge's office at 361-364-9310 for more information. The Judge is the only person who can excuse you from Grand Jury service prior to the summons date


    NOTICE: You may call our office at (361) 449-8060 the Friday before jury duty to inquire if your service is still needed. If Jury Duty is cancelled, no further action is required.

  • The following is a list of local agencies typically involved in the expunction process, as well as a couple of state agencies. Please include the physical/ mailing and email address of each agency in your petition. Any outside agency that has published your information concerning the charge/arrest will need to be researched by you and their address and email provided in your petition. Duplicate agencies will not be notified.

    Note: The fee to issue an expunction petition/order is $25.00 per agency, which covers the certified mailing cost. If you include the agency's email address in the petition/order, then the “issue expunction-certified mail” fee is not required. 

     

    County agencies:

    Live Oak County Sheriff's Office
    200 Larry R. Busby Dr.
    George West, TX 78022
    asheriff@co.live-oak.tx.us

    Live Oak County Jail
    200 Larry R. Busby Dr.
    George West, TX 78022
    locjjaillog@gmail.com

    Live Oak County Attorney
    PO Box 1588
    George West, TX 78022
    joann.busby@co.live-oak.tx.us

    Live Oak County District Attorney
    111 S. St. Mary's St., Ste. 203
    Beeville, TX 78102
    156DA-Office@beecounty.texas.gov

    Live Oak County Clerk
    PO Box 280
    George West, TX 78022
    kwilliams@co.live-oak.tx.us

    Live Oak County District Clerk
    PO Box 440
    George West, TX 78022
    trios@co.live-oak.tx.us

    Community Supervision & Corrections Dept. (Adult Probation)
    PO Box 54
    George West, TX 78022
    dhenkhaus@sanpatriciocscd.org

    Live Oak County Juvenile Probation
    PO Box 1122
    Sinton, TX 78387
    cfranco@sanpatriciocountytx.gov

    Live Oak County Judge
    PO Box 487
    George West, TX 78022
    ajudge@co.live-oak.tx.us

    Justice of the Peace, Precinct 1
    PO Box 1405
    George West, TX 78022
    locjp1@co.live-oak.tx.us

    Justice of the Peace, Precinct 2
    210 Larry R. Busby Dr., Rm 2
    George West, TX 78022
    locjp2@co.live-oak.tx.us

    Justice of the Peace, Precinct 3
    PO Box 1826
    George West, TX 78022
    locjp3@co.live-oak.tx.us

    Justice of the Peace, Precinct 4
    PO Box 535
    George West, TX 78022
    locjp4@co.live-oak.tx.us

    State agencies:

    Texas Department of Public Safety, Criminal Records Service (they report to federal agencies)
    P.O. Box 4143
    Austin, TX 78765-4143
    expunctions@dps.texas.gov

    Office of Court Administration (OCA) Legal Division (final order only)
     205 W. 14th St. Ste 600
    Austin, TX 78701
    ocaexpunctions@txcourt.gov 

    Municipalities:

    George West Police Department
    404 Nueces St
    George West, TX 78022
    chillin@gwpd.org

    George West Municipal Court
    406 Nueces St
    George West, TX 78022
    courtclerk@cityofgw.org

    Three Rivers Police Department
    PO Box 398
    Three Rivers, TX 78071
    gmedina@3riversspd.com

    Three Rivers Municipal Court
    PO Box 398
    Three Rivers, Tx 78071
    dsbtrcourt@yahoo.com