Longview Criminal Court Records
Longview criminal court records are maintained by Gregg County, where Longview serves as the county seat. Felony cases go to the Gregg County District Clerk, located in Longview. Misdemeanor cases are handled by the Gregg County Clerk. Class C misdemeanors are processed by the Longview Municipal Court.
Longview Overview
Gregg County District Clerk - Felony Records
Felony criminal cases in Longview are filed with the Gregg County District Clerk. Longview is the county seat of Gregg County, so the courthouse is located in the city. The District Clerk's office is at 101 E. Methvin Street in downtown Longview. When someone is indicted on a felony charge in Longview, the case is filed here and tracked through sentencing and post-conviction proceedings.
The Gregg 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 Gregg County felony cases and shows charges, hearing dates, and case status at no cost. No registration is needed to use re:SearchTX.
For in-person requests, go to the Gregg County District Clerk at 101 E. Methvin Street, Longview, TX 75601. Staff handle copy requests, certified documents, and expunction petitions under Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Chapter 55.
The re:SearchTX portal covers all Gregg County felony cases including those filed in Longview and is free to search with no account needed.
| Office | Gregg County District Clerk |
|---|---|
| Address | 101 E. Methvin Street Longview, TX 75601 |
| Phone | (903) 236-8430 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
Longview Misdemeanor Records
Class A and Class B misdemeanor cases in Longview are handled by Gregg County Courts at Law and maintained by the Gregg County Clerk. These cases include DWI, assault, and theft below felony thresholds. You can search through the re:SearchTX portal or contact the Gregg County Clerk for copies of records.
Class C misdemeanor cases handled by the Longview Municipal Court are city records and are not part of the Gregg County court system. Traffic tickets and low-level city violations go to the municipal court, not the county clerk.
Gregg County is part of the Gregg-Upshur judicial district for some court purposes. If you are searching for a specific case and can't find it on re:SearchTX, contact the Gregg County Clerk directly. The clerk can tell you which court handled a particular case.
Longview Municipal Court
The Longview Municipal Court handles Class C misdemeanor offenses within Longview city limits. Traffic citations, city code violations, and similar low-level matters are processed here. The Longview Municipal Court is at 300 W. Cotton Street in Longview.
You can pay fines and look up citations through the Longview Municipal Court. The court offers deferred disposition for eligible cases. Municipal court records are city records and are separate from Gregg County court records. Certified copies of municipal court records must be requested directly from the city court clerk.
Longview Police Department Records
Arrest records and incident reports in Longview are maintained by the Longview Police Department. LPD handles requests for incident reports, accident reports, and arrest records through its Records Division. You can request records online through the LPD website or in person at 303 W. Cotton Street.
Arrest records are separate from court case files. Both may appear on background checks, but they are maintained by different offices. 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 complete result. The Texas sex offender registry lists registered offenders in Longview by zip code.
What Longview Criminal Records Contain
A felony criminal case file from Longview includes documents from every stage of the case. Most records are public under Texas Government Code Chapter 552. Gregg County felony files typically include the indictment, arrest warrant, bond documents, pre-trial motions, plea agreement or trial record, final judgment, and sentence. The Gregg County District Clerk holds all of these.
Some records may be sealed or restricted. Juvenile records are confidential. Cases subject to expunction orders or nondisclosure orders are not available through public searches. Victims' personal information may be redacted in documents released to the public.
The Texas Department of Criminal Justice offender search shows current state prison inmates statewide. For legal help in Longview, Lone Star Legal Aid provides free civil legal services to qualifying low-income residents. The Texas Bar Find-A-Lawyer tool helps locate attorneys in East Texas. Self-help guides are at TexasLawHelp.org.
Gregg County Criminal Court Records
Longview is the county seat of Gregg County. All felony and misdemeanor criminal cases filed in Longview go through the Gregg County courts, which are located in the city. For full courthouse information, district clerk contact details, and more on the Gregg County court system, see the Gregg County criminal court records page.