Allen Criminal Court Records
Allen criminal court records are maintained by Collin County and the City of Allen depending on the type of case. Felony cases go through the Collin County District Clerk in McKinney. Misdemeanor cases are handled by the Collin County Clerk. Class C misdemeanors are processed by the Allen Municipal Court. This page explains each court and how to find records for Allen cases.
Allen Overview
Collin County District Clerk - Felony Records
Felony criminal cases from Allen are filed with the Collin County District Clerk in McKinney. Allen is entirely within Collin County. The Collin County District Clerk's office is at 2100 Bloomdale Road in McKinney. When someone is indicted on a felony charge in Allen, the case is filed in McKinney and tracked through sentencing and post-conviction proceedings.
The Collin County District Clerk provides online case access at collincountytx.gov/districtclerk. You can search by name, cause number, or other identifiers. The free re:SearchTX portal also covers Collin County felony cases and shows charges, hearing dates, and case status at no cost.
For in-person requests, go to the Collin County District Clerk at 2100 Bloomdale Road, Suite 12154, McKinney, TX 75071. Staff handle copy requests, certified documents, and expunction petitions under Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Chapter 55.
The re:SearchTX portal covers all Collin County felony cases including those from Allen and is free to search with no account needed.
| Office | Collin County District Clerk |
|---|---|
| Address | 2100 Bloomdale Road, Suite 12154 McKinney, TX 75071 |
| Phone | (972) 548-4320 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Website | collincountytx.gov/districtclerk |
Allen Misdemeanor Records
Class A and Class B misdemeanor cases from Allen are handled by Collin County Courts at Law and maintained by the Collin County Clerk. These cases include DWI, assault, and theft below the felony level. You can search through the re:SearchTX portal or contact the Collin County Clerk for copies.
Class C misdemeanor cases handled by the Allen Municipal Court are city records and are not part of the Collin County court system.
Allen Municipal Court
The Allen Municipal Court handles Class C misdemeanor offenses within Allen city limits. This includes traffic citations, city code violations, and similar low-level offenses. The Allen Municipal Court is at 305 Century Parkway in Allen.
You can search and pay citations through the Allen Municipal Court website. The court offers deferred disposition for eligible cases. Municipal court records are city records and are separate from Collin County court records.
Allen Police Department Records
Arrest records and incident reports in Allen are maintained by the Allen Police Department. The department handles requests for incident reports, accident reports, and arrest records. You can request records online through the APD website or in person at Allen police headquarters at 305 Century Parkway.
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 Allen by zip code.
What Allen Criminal Records Contain
A felony criminal case file for Allen offenses includes documents from every stage of the case. Most records are public under Texas Government Code Chapter 552. Collin County felony files typically include the indictment, arrest warrant, bond documents, pre-trial motions, plea agreement or trial record, final judgment, and sentence. The Collin 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 Allen, 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.
Collin County Criminal Court Records
Allen is in Collin County. All felony and misdemeanor criminal cases filed in Allen go through the Collin County courts in McKinney. For full courthouse information, district clerk contact details, and more on the Collin County court system, see the Collin County criminal court records page.