Dallas Criminal Court Records
Dallas criminal court records are split between Dallas County and the City of Dallas based on the type of case. Felony and misdemeanor cases go through Dallas County courts. Class C misdemeanors are handled by the Dallas Municipal Court. This page explains each system and how to access records in Dallas.
Dallas Overview
Dallas County District Clerk - Felony Records
Felony criminal cases in Dallas are filed with the Dallas County District Clerk. Dallas County operates a large number of criminal district courts at the Frank Crowley Courts Building at 133 N. Riverfront Boulevard in downtown Dallas. When someone is indicted on a felony charge in Dallas, the case is filed here and tracked through the court system.
The Dallas County District Clerk provides online case access at dallascounty.org. You can search by name, cause number, or SID. The free re:SearchTX portal also covers Dallas County felony cases and returns charges, court dates, and filed documents without any fee or account.
For in-person requests, the Dallas County District Clerk's criminal division is at 133 N. Riverfront Boulevard, Dallas, TX 75207. Staff handle copy requests, certified records, and expunction petitions under Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Chapter 55.
The re:SearchTX portal is updated regularly and covers all Dallas County felony cases at no cost.
| Office | Dallas County District Clerk - Criminal Division |
|---|---|
| Address | 133 N. Riverfront Boulevard Dallas, TX 75207 |
| Phone | (214) 653-7131 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Website | dallascounty.org/departments/districtclerk |
Dallas Misdemeanor Records
Class A and Class B misdemeanor cases in Dallas are handled by Dallas County Courts at Law and maintained by the Dallas County Clerk. These cases cover charges like DWI, assault, and theft below the felony level. You can search misdemeanor cases through the re:SearchTX portal or by contacting the Dallas County Clerk directly for copies.
Class C misdemeanor cases filed in Dallas Municipal Court are city-level records and are not part of the county court system. Those records stay with the municipal court.
Dallas Municipal Court
The Dallas Municipal Court handles Class C misdemeanor offenses within city limits. This covers traffic tickets, city ordinance violations, minor theft, and other low-level offenses. The Dallas Municipal Court is located at 2014 Main Street in downtown Dallas. The court also has satellite locations in different parts of the city.
You can pay and search citations online through the Dallas Municipal Court website. The court offers deferred disposition for eligible cases. Municipal court records are maintained by the city and are separate from the Dallas County court system. They are not searchable through re:SearchTX.
Dallas Police Department Records
Arrest records and incident reports for Dallas are maintained by the Dallas Police Department Records Unit. DPD handles requests for incident reports, accident reports, and arrest records. You can request records online through the DPD website or in person at Dallas police headquarters at 1400 S. Lamar Street.
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 result tied to a specific individual. The Texas sex offender registry lists registered offenders in Dallas by zip code.
What Dallas Criminal Records Contain
A felony criminal case file in Dallas includes documents from every stage of the case. Most records are public under Texas Government Code Chapter 552. Dallas 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 Dallas, 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.
Dallas County Criminal Court Records
Dallas is the county seat of Dallas County. All felony and misdemeanor criminal cases filed in Dallas go through the Dallas County courts. For full courthouse information, district clerk contact details, and more on the Dallas County court system, see the Dallas County criminal court records page.