Denton Criminal Court Records
Denton criminal court records are maintained by Denton County and the City of Denton depending on the type of case. Felony cases go through the Denton County District Clerk. Misdemeanor cases are handled by the Denton County Clerk. Class C misdemeanors are processed by the Denton Municipal Court. This page covers each court and how to access records in Denton.
Denton Overview
Denton County District Clerk - Felony Records
Felony criminal cases in Denton are filed with the Denton County District Clerk. Denton is the county seat of Denton County. The Denton County District Clerk's office is at 1450 E. McKinney Street in Denton. When someone is indicted on a felony charge in Denton, the case is filed here and tracked through sentencing and post-conviction proceedings including expunctions.
The Denton 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 Denton County felony cases and shows charges, hearing dates, and case status at no cost and without any account.
For in-person requests, go to the Denton County District Clerk at 1450 E. McKinney Street, Denton, TX 76209. Staff handle copy requests, certified documents, and expunction petitions under Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Chapter 55.
The re:SearchTX portal covers all Denton County felony cases filed in Denton and is available at no charge.
| Office | Denton County District Clerk |
|---|---|
| Address | 1450 E. McKinney Street Denton, TX 76209 |
| Phone | (940) 349-2200 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
Denton Misdemeanor Records
Class A and Class B misdemeanor cases in Denton are handled by Denton County Courts at Law and maintained by the Denton County Clerk. These cases include DWI, assault, and theft below the felony level. You can search misdemeanor cases through the re:SearchTX portal or contact the Denton County Clerk for copies.
Class C misdemeanor cases processed by the Denton Municipal Court are city records and are separate from the Denton County court system.
Denton Municipal Court
The Denton Municipal Court handles Class C misdemeanor offenses within Denton city limits. This includes traffic citations, city ordinance violations, and similar low-level offenses. The Denton Municipal Court is located at 601 E. Hickory Street in Denton.
You can search and pay citations online through the Denton Municipal Court website. The court offers deferred disposition for eligible cases. Municipal court records are city records and are separate from Denton County court records.
Denton Police Department Records
Arrest records and incident reports in Denton are maintained by the Denton 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 Denton police headquarters at 601 E. Hickory 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 more precise result. The Texas sex offender registry lists registered offenders in Denton by zip code.
What Denton Criminal Records Contain
A felony criminal case file in Denton includes documents from every stage of the case. Most records are public under Texas Government Code Chapter 552. Denton County felony files typically include the indictment, arrest warrant, bond documents, pre-trial motions, plea agreement or trial record, final judgment, and sentence. The Denton 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 Denton, 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.
Denton County Criminal Court Records
Denton is the county seat of Denton County. All felony and misdemeanor criminal cases filed in Denton go through the Denton County courts. For full courthouse information, district clerk contact details, and more on the Denton County court system, see the Denton County criminal court records page.