Abilene Criminal Court Records
Abilene criminal court records are maintained by Taylor County and the City of Abilene depending on the type of case. Felony cases go through the Taylor County District Clerk. Misdemeanor cases are handled by the Taylor County Clerk. Class C misdemeanors are processed by the Abilene Municipal Court. This page covers each court and how to find records in Abilene.
Abilene Overview
Taylor County District Clerk - Felony Records
Felony criminal cases in Abilene are filed with the Taylor County District Clerk. Abilene is the county seat of Taylor County. The Taylor County District Clerk's office is at 300 Oak Street in downtown Abilene. When someone is indicted on a felony charge in Abilene, the case is filed here and tracked through sentencing and post-conviction proceedings.
The Taylor County District Clerk provides online case access through the county website. You can search by name or cause number. The free re:SearchTX portal also covers Taylor County felony cases and shows charges, hearing dates, and case status at no cost and without any account.
For in-person requests, go to the Taylor County District Clerk at 300 Oak Street, Abilene, TX 79602. Staff handle copy requests, certified documents, and expunction petitions under Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Chapter 55.
The re:SearchTX portal covers all Taylor County felony cases filed in Abilene and is free to search with no registration required.
| Office | Taylor County District Clerk |
|---|---|
| Address | 300 Oak Street Abilene, TX 79602 |
| Phone | (325) 674-1316 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
Abilene Misdemeanor Records
Class A and Class B misdemeanor cases in Abilene are handled by Taylor County Courts at Law and maintained by the Taylor County Clerk. These cases include DWI, assault, and theft below the felony level. You can search through the re:SearchTX portal or contact the Taylor County Clerk for copies.
Class C misdemeanor cases handled by the Abilene Municipal Court are city records and are separate from the Taylor County court system.
Abilene Municipal Court
The Abilene Municipal Court handles Class C misdemeanor offenses within Abilene city limits. This includes traffic citations, city code violations, and similar low-level offenses. The Abilene Municipal Court is at 555 Walnut Street in Abilene.
You can search and pay citations through the Abilene Municipal Court. The court offers deferred disposition for eligible cases. Municipal court records are city records and are separate from Taylor County court records.
Abilene Police Department Records
Arrest records and incident reports in Abilene are maintained by the Abilene Police Department. APD handles requests for incident reports, accident reports, and arrest records. You can request records online through the APD website or in person at Abilene police headquarters at 450 Pecan Street.
Arrest records are separate from court case files. For a statewide criminal history, the Texas Department of Public Safety offers a name-based search for $3. The FAST fingerprint program provides a more precise result. The Texas sex offender registry lists registered offenders in Abilene by zip code.
What Abilene Criminal Records Contain
A felony criminal case file in Abilene includes documents from every stage of the case. Most records are public under Texas Government Code Chapter 552. Taylor County felony files typically include the indictment, arrest warrant, bond documents, pre-trial motions, plea agreement or trial record, final judgment, and sentence. The Taylor County District Clerk holds all of these.
The Texas Department of Criminal Justice offender search shows current state prison inmates statewide. For legal help in Abilene, Lone Star Legal Aid provides free civil legal services to qualifying low-income residents. The Texas Bar Find-A-Lawyer tool helps locate attorneys. Self-help guides are at TexasLawHelp.org.
Taylor County Criminal Court Records
Abilene is the county seat of Taylor County. All felony and misdemeanor criminal cases filed in Abilene go through the Taylor County courts. For full courthouse information, district clerk contact details, and more on the Taylor County court system, see the Taylor County criminal court records page.