McKinney Criminal Court Records
McKinney criminal court records are maintained by Collin County and the City of McKinney depending on the type of case. Felony cases go through the Collin County District Clerk, which is located in McKinney as the county seat. Misdemeanor cases are handled by the Collin County Clerk. Class C misdemeanors are processed by the McKinney Municipal Court. This page covers each court and how to find records.
McKinney Overview
Collin County District Clerk - Felony Records
Felony criminal cases in McKinney are filed with the Collin County District Clerk. McKinney is the county seat of Collin County, so the District Clerk's office is located here at 2100 Bloomdale Road. The Collin County District Clerk handles felony cases from all cities in the county and tracks them from indictment through sentencing and post-conviction proceedings.
The Collin County District Clerk provides online case access at collincountytx.gov/districtclerk. You can search by name, cause number, or other identifiers. The free re:SearchTX portal also covers Collin County felony cases and shows charges, hearing dates, and case status at no cost.
For in-person requests, go to the Collin County District Clerk at 2100 Bloomdale Road, Suite 12154, McKinney, TX 75071. Staff handle copy requests, certified documents, and expunction petitions under Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Chapter 55.
The re:SearchTX portal covers all Collin County felony cases including McKinney and is free to search with no registration required.
| Office | Collin County District Clerk |
|---|---|
| Address | 2100 Bloomdale Road, Suite 12154 McKinney, TX 75071 |
| Phone | (972) 548-4320 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Website | collincountytx.gov/districtclerk |
McKinney Misdemeanor Records
Class A and Class B misdemeanor cases in McKinney are handled by Collin County Courts at Law and maintained by the Collin 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 Collin County Clerk for copies.
Class C misdemeanor cases processed by the McKinney Municipal Court are separate city records and are not part of the county court system or re:SearchTX.
McKinney Municipal Court
The McKinney Municipal Court handles Class C misdemeanor offenses within McKinney city limits. This includes traffic citations, city ordinance violations, and similar low-level offenses. The McKinney Municipal Court is located at 222 N. Tennessee Street in McKinney.
You can search and pay citations online through the McKinney Municipal Court website. The court offers deferred disposition for eligible cases. Municipal court records are city records and are separate from the Collin County court system.
McKinney Police Department Records
Arrest records and incident reports in McKinney are maintained by the McKinney Police Department Records Unit. The McKinney Police Department handles requests for incident reports, accident reports, and arrest records. You can request records through the MPD online portal or in person at McKinney police headquarters at 2200 Taylor Burk Drive.
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 McKinney by zip code.
What McKinney Criminal Records Contain
A felony criminal case file in McKinney includes documents from every stage of the case. Most records are public under Texas Government Code Chapter 552. Collin County felony files typically include the indictment, arrest warrant, bond documents, pre-trial motions, plea agreement or trial record, final judgment, and sentence. The Collin 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 McKinney, 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.
Collin County Criminal Court Records
McKinney is the county seat of Collin County. All felony and misdemeanor criminal cases filed in McKinney go through the Collin County courts. For full courthouse information, district clerk contact details, and more on the Collin County court system, see the Collin County criminal court records page.