College Station Criminal Court Records
College Station criminal court records are maintained by Brazos County and the City of College Station depending on the type of case. Felony cases go through the Brazos County District Clerk in Bryan. Misdemeanor cases are handled by the Brazos County Clerk. Class C misdemeanors are processed by the College Station Municipal Court. This page covers each court and how to find records.
College Station Overview
Brazos County District Clerk - Felony Records
Felony criminal cases in College Station are filed with the Brazos County District Clerk in Bryan, the county seat. The Brazos County District Clerk's office is at 300 E. 26th Street in Bryan. When someone is indicted on a felony charge in College Station, the case is filed in Bryan and tracked through sentencing and post-conviction proceedings.
The Brazos 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 Brazos County felony cases and shows charges, hearing dates, and case status at no cost.
For in-person requests, go to the Brazos County District Clerk at 300 E. 26th Street, Bryan, TX 77803. Staff handle copy requests, certified documents, and expunction petitions under Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Chapter 55.
The re:SearchTX portal covers all Brazos County felony cases including those from College Station and is free to search.
| Office | Brazos County District Clerk |
|---|---|
| Address | 300 E. 26th Street Bryan, TX 77803 |
| Phone | (979) 361-4230 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
College Station Misdemeanor Records
Class A and Class B misdemeanor cases from College Station are handled by Brazos County Courts at Law and maintained by the Brazos County Clerk. These cases include DWI, assault, and theft below the felony level. You can search through the re:SearchTX portal or contact the Brazos County Clerk for copies.
Class C misdemeanor cases processed by the College Station Municipal Court are city records and are separate from the Brazos County court system.
College Station Municipal Court
The College Station Municipal Court handles Class C misdemeanor offenses within College Station city limits. This includes traffic citations, city code violations, and similar low-level offenses. The College Station Municipal Court is at 1101 Texas Avenue in College Station.
You can search and pay citations through the College Station Municipal Court website. The court offers deferred disposition for eligible cases. Municipal court records are city records and are separate from Brazos County court records.
College Station Police Department Records
Arrest records and incident reports in College Station are maintained by the College Station Police Department. The department handles requests for incident reports, accident reports, and arrest records. You can request records online through the CSPD website or in person at College Station police headquarters at 2611 Texas Avenue South.
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 College Station by zip code.
What College Station Criminal Records Contain
A felony criminal case file for College Station offenses includes documents from every stage of the case. Most records are public under Texas Government Code Chapter 552. Brazos County felony files typically include the indictment, arrest warrant, bond documents, pre-trial motions, plea agreement or trial record, final judgment, and sentence. The Brazos 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 College Station, 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.
Brazos County Criminal Court Records
College Station is in Brazos County. All felony and misdemeanor criminal cases filed in College Station go through the Brazos County courts in Bryan. For full courthouse information, district clerk contact details, and more on the Brazos County court system, see the Brazos County criminal court records page.