Garland Criminal Court Records
Garland criminal court records are maintained by Dallas County and the City of Garland depending on the type of case. Felony cases go through the Dallas County District Clerk in Dallas. Misdemeanor cases are handled by the Dallas County Clerk. Class C misdemeanors are processed by the Garland Municipal Court. This page explains each court and where to find records for Garland cases.
Garland Overview
Dallas County District Clerk - Felony Records
Felony criminal cases from Garland are filed with the Dallas County District Clerk. Garland sits entirely within Dallas County, so all felony indictments go to the Dallas County courts at 133 N. Riverfront Boulevard in Dallas. The District Clerk creates the case file when someone is indicted on a felony charge in Garland and tracks it through the entire proceeding.
The Dallas County District Clerk provides online case access at dallascounty.org/departments/districtclerk. You can search by name, cause number, or SID. The free re:SearchTX portal also covers Dallas County felony cases including those arising from offenses in Garland.
For in-person requests, go to the Dallas County District Clerk at 133 N. Riverfront Boulevard, Dallas, TX 75207. Staff handle copy requests, certified documents, and expunction petitions under Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Chapter 55.
The re:SearchTX portal covers all Dallas County felony cases including Garland and is free to search with no account needed.
| Office | Dallas County District Clerk |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Garland Misdemeanor Records
Class A and Class B misdemeanor cases from Garland are handled by Dallas County Courts at Law and maintained by the Dallas 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 Dallas County Clerk for copies.
Class C misdemeanor cases processed by the Garland Municipal Court are separate city records and are not part of the Dallas County court system.
Garland Municipal Court
The Garland Municipal Court handles Class C misdemeanor offenses within Garland city limits. This includes traffic citations, city code violations, and similar low-level offenses. The Garland Municipal Court is located at 200 N. Fifth Street in Garland.
You can search and pay citations online through the Garland Municipal Court website. The court offers deferred disposition for eligible first-time cases. Municipal court records are city records and are separate from Dallas County court records.
Garland Police Department Records
Arrest records and incident reports in Garland are maintained by the Garland Police Department Records Unit. The Garland Police Department handles requests for incident reports, accident reports, and arrest records. You can request records online through the GPD website or in person at Garland police headquarters at 1891 Forest Lane.
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 Garland by zip code.
What Garland Criminal Records Contain
A felony criminal case file for Garland offenses 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 Dallas 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 Garland, 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
Garland is in Dallas County. All felony and misdemeanor criminal cases filed in Garland go through the Dallas County courts in Dallas. For full courthouse information, district clerk contact details, and more on the Dallas County court system, see the Dallas County criminal court records page.