Beaumont Criminal Court Records
Beaumont criminal court records are maintained by Jefferson County and the City of Beaumont depending on the type of case. Felony cases go through the Jefferson County District Clerk. Misdemeanor cases are handled by the Jefferson County Clerk. Class C misdemeanors are processed by the Beaumont Municipal Court. This page covers each court and how to find records in Beaumont.
Beaumont Overview
Jefferson County District Clerk - Felony Records
Felony criminal cases in Beaumont are filed with the Jefferson County District Clerk. Beaumont is the county seat of Jefferson County. The Jefferson County District Clerk's office is at 1001 Pearl Street in downtown Beaumont. When someone is indicted on a felony charge in Beaumont, the case is filed here and tracked through sentencing and post-conviction proceedings.
The Jefferson 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 Jefferson County felony cases and shows charges, hearing dates, and case status at no cost.
For in-person requests, go to the Jefferson County District Clerk at 1001 Pearl Street, Beaumont, TX 77701. Staff handle copy requests, certified documents, and expunction petitions under Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Chapter 55.
The re:SearchTX portal covers all Jefferson County felony cases filed in Beaumont and is free to search with no account needed.
| Office | Jefferson County District Clerk |
|---|---|
| Address | 1001 Pearl Street Beaumont, TX 77701 |
| Phone | (409) 835-8580 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
Beaumont Misdemeanor Records
Class A and Class B misdemeanor cases in Beaumont are handled by Jefferson County Courts at Law and maintained by the Jefferson County Clerk. These cases include DWI, assault, and theft below the felony level. You can search through the re:SearchTX portal or contact the Jefferson County Clerk for copies.
Class C misdemeanor cases handled by the Beaumont Municipal Court are city records and are separate from the Jefferson County court system.
Beaumont Municipal Court
The Beaumont Municipal Court handles Class C misdemeanor offenses within Beaumont city limits. This includes traffic citations, city code violations, and similar low-level offenses. The Beaumont Municipal Court is at 801 Main Street in Beaumont.
You can search and pay citations through the Beaumont Municipal Court. The court offers deferred disposition for eligible cases. Municipal court records are city records and are separate from Jefferson County court records.
Beaumont Police Department Records
Arrest records and incident reports in Beaumont are maintained by the Beaumont Police Department Records Unit. BPD handles requests for incident reports, accident reports, and arrest records. You can request records online through the BPD website or in person at Beaumont police headquarters at 255 College 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 Beaumont by zip code.
What Beaumont Criminal Records Contain
A felony criminal case file in Beaumont includes documents from every stage of the case. Most records are public under Texas Government Code Chapter 552. Jefferson County felony files typically include the indictment, arrest warrant, bond documents, pre-trial motions, plea agreement or trial record, final judgment, and sentence. The Jefferson 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 Beaumont, 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.
Jefferson County Criminal Court Records
Beaumont is the county seat of Jefferson County. All felony and misdemeanor criminal cases filed in Beaumont go through the Jefferson County courts. For full courthouse information, district clerk contact details, and more on the Jefferson County court system, see the Jefferson County criminal court records page.