The following resources provide additional information and assistance for individuals navigating legal matters in Bell County and Texas.
Court Resources
Bell County Courts
Bell County Justice Center
1201 Huey Drive, Belton, TX 76513
Main Phone: (254) 933-5100
bellcountytx.com
District Clerk — (254) 933-5197 — Handles felony criminal cases and civil cases over $200,000
County Clerk — (254) 933-5160 — Handles misdemeanor cases and smaller civil matters
Bell County Sheriff — (254) 933-5400 — Warrant information and jail inquiries
Municipal Courts
Killeen Municipal Court — (254) 501-7850 — 714 N. 2nd Street, Killeen
Temple Municipal Court — (254) 298-5690 — 210 N. Main Street, Temple
Belton Municipal Court — (254) 933-5828 — 520 E. Central Avenue, Belton
Court Websites & Forms
- Bell County District Clerk (felony filings, civil over $200k): bellcountytx.com/departments/district_clerk
- Bell County County Clerk (misdemeanors, probate, records): bellcountytx.com/departments/county_clerk
- Bell County Sheriff (warrants, jail, inmate lookup): bellcountytx.com/departments/sheriff
- Killeen Municipal Court online services: killeentexas.gov/325/Municipal-Court
- Temple Municipal Court payments & forms: templetx.gov/151/Municipal-Court
- Belton Municipal Court docket & payments: beltontexas.gov/235/Municipal-Court
- Bell County Attorney’s Office (misdemeanor prosecution): bellcountytx.com/departments/county_attorney — Courthouse Annex, 550 East 2nd Avenue, Belton, TX 76513 — Main line via County Clerk: (254) 933-5161
- Application for Return of Cash Bail (U.S. District Court — Western District of Texas): txwd.uscourts.gov/main-forms/cash-bail/
Texas State Resources
Texas State Law Library — sll.texas.gov — Free legal research resources
Texas Penal Code — statutes.capitol.texas.gov — Current Texas statutes
State Bar of Texas — texasbar.com — Attorney licensing and discipline information
Texas Lawyer Referral Service — 1-800-252-9690 — State Bar referral program
Legal Aid & Assistance
Low-Income Legal Services
Legal Aid of Central Texas — Provides free civil legal services to qualifying low-income residents. Services include family law, housing, consumer issues, and public benefits.
Texas RioGrande Legal Aid — Additional legal assistance for qualifying individuals.
Lone Star Legal Aid — Free civil legal services in certain Texas regions.
Self-Help Resources
TexasLawHelp.org — Free legal information and forms for Texans who cannot afford an attorney.
Texas Access to Justice Foundation — Resources for navigating the legal system.
Victim Services
Bell County Crime Victim Assistance — (254) 933-5215 — Support services for crime victims
Families in Crisis (Killeen) — (254) 634-1184 — Domestic violence services
Hope Alliance (Williamson County) — Services for domestic violence and sexual assault survivors in the broader Central Texas area
Bail Information
If an individual or a loved one has been arrested in Bell County:
Bell County Jail — (254) 933-5400 — 111 W. Central Avenue, Belton, TX 76513
Bail bonds are available 24/7 through licensed bondsmen serving Bell County. Featured bail bond services are advertised throughout this site.
Criminal Defense
Find attorneys specializing in criminal defense for Bell County courts.
Defense Attorneys