Lewisville Criminal Court Records
Lewisville criminal court records are maintained by Denton County and the City of Lewisville depending on the type of case. Felony cases go through the Denton County District Clerk in Denton. Misdemeanor cases are handled by the Denton County Clerk. Class C misdemeanors are processed by the Lewisville Municipal Court. This page explains each court and how to find records for Lewisville cases.
Lewisville Overview
Denton County District Clerk - Felony Records
Felony criminal cases from Lewisville are filed with the Denton County District Clerk in Denton, the county seat. The Denton County District Clerk's office is at 1450 E. McKinney Street in Denton. When someone is indicted on a felony charge in Lewisville, the case is filed here and tracked through sentencing and post-conviction proceedings.
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 including those from Lewisville and shows charges, hearing dates, and case status at no cost.
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 including those from Lewisville and is free to search with no account needed.
| 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 |
Lewisville Misdemeanor Records
Class A and Class B misdemeanor cases from Lewisville 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 handled by the Lewisville Municipal Court are city records and are not part of the Denton County court system.
Lewisville Municipal Court
The Lewisville Municipal Court handles Class C misdemeanor offenses within Lewisville city limits. This includes traffic citations, city code violations, and similar low-level offenses. The Lewisville Municipal Court is at 1197 W. Main Street in Lewisville.
You can search and pay citations through the Lewisville Municipal Court. The court offers deferred disposition for eligible cases. Municipal court records are city records and are separate from Denton County court records.
Lewisville Police Department Records
Arrest records and incident reports in Lewisville are maintained by the Lewisville Police Department. LPD handles requests for incident reports, accident reports, and arrest records. You can request records online through the LPD website or in person at Lewisville police headquarters at 1197 W. Main Street.
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 Lewisville by zip code.
What Lewisville Criminal Records Contain
A felony criminal case file for Lewisville offenses 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 Lewisville, 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
Lewisville is in Denton County. All felony and misdemeanor criminal cases filed in Lewisville 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.