Carrollton Criminal Court Records
Carrollton criminal court records are maintained by Dallas County and Denton County, since Carrollton spans both. Felony cases go to the district clerk for the county where the offense occurred. Class C misdemeanors are handled by the Carrollton Municipal Court. This page explains the county split and how to find criminal court records for Carrollton cases.
Carrollton Overview
District Clerk - Felony Records
Carrollton spans Dallas and Denton counties, so felony cases are filed with the district clerk for the county where the offense occurred. Cases from the Dallas County portion go to the Dallas County District Clerk at 133 N. Riverfront Boulevard in Dallas. Cases from the Denton County portion go to the Denton County District Clerk at 1450 E. McKinney Street in Denton.
The free re:SearchTX portal covers both Dallas County and Denton County felony cases. You can search by name or cause number to see charges, hearing dates, and case status at no cost. If you are unsure which county a case was filed in, start with re:SearchTX.
For copy requests, contact the district clerk for the county where the case was filed. Both offices also handle expunction petitions under Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Chapter 55.
The re:SearchTX portal covers both Dallas and Denton county felony cases including those from Carrollton and is free to use.
| Dallas County Office | 133 N. Riverfront Boulevard, Dallas, TX 75207 (214) 653-7131 |
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| Denton County Office | 1450 E. McKinney Street, Denton, TX 76209 (940) 349-2200 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
Carrollton Misdemeanor Records
Class A and Class B misdemeanor cases from Carrollton follow the same county split as felony cases. Dallas County portion cases go to the Dallas County Clerk. Denton County portion cases go to the Denton County Clerk. Both maintain records of misdemeanor cases including DWI, assault, and theft below the felony level. You can search through the re:SearchTX portal.
Class C misdemeanor cases processed by the Carrollton Municipal Court are city records and are separate from both county court systems.
Carrollton Municipal Court
The Carrollton Municipal Court handles Class C misdemeanor offenses within Carrollton city limits regardless of which county the offense occurred in. This includes traffic citations, city code violations, and similar low-level offenses. The Carrollton Municipal Court is at 1945 E. Jackson Road in Carrollton.
You can search and pay citations through the Carrollton Municipal Court. The court offers deferred disposition for eligible cases. Municipal court records are city records and are separate from both Dallas County and Denton County court systems.
Carrollton Police Department Records
Arrest records and incident reports in Carrollton are maintained by the Carrollton Police Department. The department handles requests for incident reports, accident reports, and arrest records. You can request records online through the CPD website or in person at Carrollton police headquarters at 2025 E. Jackson Road.
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 Carrollton by zip code.
What Carrollton Criminal Records Contain
A felony criminal case file for Carrollton 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 Texas Department of Criminal Justice offender search shows current state prison inmates statewide. For legal help in Carrollton, 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
Carrollton spans Dallas and Denton 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.