Amarillo Criminal Court Records
Amarillo criminal court records are maintained by Potter County and Randall County, since Amarillo spans both. Felony cases go to the district clerk for the county where the offense occurred. Misdemeanor cases follow the same split. Class C misdemeanors are handled by the Amarillo Municipal Court. This page explains how to find criminal court records for Amarillo cases.
Amarillo Overview
District Clerk - Felony Records
Amarillo straddles Potter and Randall counties. The largest portion of the city and downtown Amarillo is in Potter County, where the county seat is located. Felony cases from the Potter County portion go to the Potter County District Clerk at 500 S. Fillmore Street in Amarillo. Cases from the Randall County portion go to the Randall County District Clerk in Canyon.
The Potter County District Clerk provides online case access at co.potter.tx.us. The free re:SearchTX portal covers both Potter and Randall county felony cases. You can search by name or cause number to see charges, hearing dates, and case status at no cost.
For in-person requests, go to the Potter County District Clerk at 500 S. Fillmore Street, Amarillo, TX 79101. Staff handle copy requests and expunction petitions under Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Chapter 55.
The re:SearchTX portal covers both Potter and Randall county felony cases including those from Amarillo and is free to search.
| Potter County Office | 500 S. Fillmore Street, Amarillo, TX 79101 (806) 379-2300 |
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| Randall County Office | 501 16th Street, Canyon, TX 79015 (806) 468-5600 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Website | co.potter.tx.us/page/potter.district.clerk |
Amarillo Misdemeanor Records
Class A and Class B misdemeanor cases from Amarillo follow the same county split. Potter County portion cases go to the Potter County Clerk. Randall County portion cases go to the Randall County Clerk. These cases include DWI, assault, and theft below the felony level. You can search misdemeanor cases through the re:SearchTX portal.
Class C misdemeanor cases handled by the Amarillo Municipal Court are city records and are not part of either county court system.
Amarillo Municipal Court
The Amarillo Municipal Court handles Class C misdemeanor offenses within Amarillo city limits regardless of which county the offense occurred in. This includes traffic citations, city code violations, and similar low-level offenses. The Amarillo Municipal Court is located at 600 S. Tyler Street in Amarillo.
You can search and pay citations through the Amarillo Municipal Court. The court offers deferred disposition for eligible cases. Municipal court records are city records and are not part of either county court system.
Amarillo Police Department Records
Arrest records and incident reports in Amarillo are maintained by the Amarillo Police Department Records Unit. APD handles requests for incident reports, accident reports, and arrest records. You can request records online through the APD website or in person at Amarillo police headquarters at 200 S.E. Third Avenue.
Arrest records show what someone was charged with at booking and 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 Amarillo by zip code.
What Amarillo Criminal Records Contain
A felony criminal case file for Amarillo offenses includes documents from every stage of the case. Most records are public under Texas Government Code Chapter 552. County felony files typically include the indictment, arrest warrant, bond documents, pre-trial motions, plea agreement or trial record, final judgment, and sentence. The relevant 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 Amarillo, 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.
County Criminal Court Records
Amarillo spans Potter and Randall counties. Cases are filed with the district clerk for the county where the offense occurred. See the links below for information about each county's court system.