Lubbock Criminal Court Records
Lubbock criminal court records are maintained by Lubbock County and the City of Lubbock depending on the type of case. Felony cases go through the Lubbock County District Clerk. Misdemeanor cases are handled by the Lubbock County Clerk. Class C misdemeanors are processed by the Lubbock Municipal Court. This page covers each court and how to search records in Lubbock.
Lubbock Overview
Lubbock County District Clerk - Felony Records
Felony criminal cases in Lubbock are filed with the Lubbock County District Clerk. The Lubbock County courthouse is at 904 Broadway Avenue in downtown Lubbock. When someone is indicted on a felony charge in Lubbock, the case is filed at the District Clerk's office and tracked through sentencing and post-conviction proceedings.
The Lubbock County District Clerk provides online case access at co.lubbock.tx.us. You can search by name or cause number. The free re:SearchTX portal also covers Lubbock County felony cases and returns charges, hearing dates, and case status without any fee.
For in-person requests, go to the Lubbock County District Clerk at 904 Broadway Avenue, Lubbock, TX 79401. Staff handle copy requests, certified documents, and expunction petitions under Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Chapter 55.
The re:SearchTX portal covers all Lubbock County felony cases and requires no account to search.
| Office | Lubbock County District Clerk |
|---|---|
| Address | 904 Broadway Avenue Lubbock, TX 79401 |
| Phone | (806) 775-1316 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Website | co.lubbock.tx.us/department/district-clerk |
Lubbock Misdemeanor Records
Class A and Class B misdemeanor cases in Lubbock are handled by Lubbock County Courts at Law and maintained by the Lubbock 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 Lubbock County Clerk for copies.
Class C misdemeanor cases processed by the Lubbock Municipal Court are separate city records and are not included in re:SearchTX.
Lubbock Municipal Court
The Lubbock Municipal Court handles Class C misdemeanor offenses within city limits. This includes traffic citations, city ordinance violations, minor theft, and similar low-level offenses. The Lubbock Municipal Court is located at 916 Main Street in downtown Lubbock.
You can search and pay citations online through the Lubbock Municipal Court website at mylubbock.us/department/municipal-court. The court offers deferred disposition for eligible cases. Municipal court records are maintained by the city and are separate from Lubbock County court records.
Lubbock Police Department Records
Arrest records and incident reports in Lubbock are maintained by the Lubbock Police Department Records Unit. LPD handles requests for incident reports, accident reports, and arrest records. You can request records online through the LPD website or in person at Lubbock police headquarters at 916 Texas Avenue.
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 Lubbock by zip code.
What Lubbock Criminal Records Contain
A felony criminal case file in Lubbock includes documents from every stage of the case. Most records are public under Texas Government Code Chapter 552. Lubbock County felony files typically include the indictment, arrest warrant, bond documents, pre-trial motions, plea agreement or trial record, final judgment, and sentence. The Lubbock 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 Lubbock, 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.
Lubbock County Criminal Court Records
Lubbock is the county seat of Lubbock County. All felony and misdemeanor criminal cases filed in Lubbock go through the Lubbock County courts. For full courthouse information, district clerk contact details, and more on the Lubbock County court system, see the Lubbock County criminal court records page.