Midland Criminal Court Records
Midland criminal court records are maintained by Midland County and the City of Midland depending on the type of case. Felony cases go through the Midland County District Clerk. Misdemeanor cases are handled by the Midland County Clerk. Class C misdemeanors are processed by the Midland Municipal Court. This page covers each court and how to find records in Midland.
Midland Overview
Midland County District Clerk - Felony Records
Felony criminal cases in Midland are filed with the Midland County District Clerk. Midland is the county seat of Midland County. The Midland County District Clerk's office is at 500 N. Loraine Street in downtown Midland. When someone is indicted on a felony charge in Midland, the case is filed here and tracked through sentencing and post-conviction proceedings.
The Midland 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 Midland County felony cases and shows charges, hearing dates, and case status at no cost and without any account.
For in-person requests, go to the Midland County District Clerk at 500 N. Loraine Street, Midland, TX 79701. Staff handle copy requests, certified documents, and expunction petitions under Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Chapter 55.
The re:SearchTX portal covers all Midland County felony cases and is free to search with no registration required.
| Office | Midland County District Clerk |
|---|---|
| Address | 500 N. Loraine Street Midland, TX 79701 |
| Phone | (432) 688-4500 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
Midland Misdemeanor Records
Class A and Class B misdemeanor cases in Midland are handled by Midland County Courts at Law and maintained by the Midland 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 Midland County Clerk for copies.
Class C misdemeanor cases processed by the Midland Municipal Court are city records and are separate from the Midland County court system.
Midland Municipal Court
The Midland Municipal Court handles Class C misdemeanor offenses within Midland city limits. This includes traffic citations, city code violations, and similar low-level offenses. The Midland Municipal Court is at 300 N. Loraine Street in downtown Midland.
You can search and pay citations through the Midland Municipal Court. The court offers deferred disposition for eligible cases. Municipal court records are city records and are separate from Midland County court records.
Midland Police Department Records
Arrest records and incident reports in Midland are maintained by the Midland Police Department. MPD handles requests for incident reports, accident reports, and arrest records. You can request records online through the MPD website or in person at Midland police headquarters at 601 N. Lorraine Street.
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 Midland by zip code.
What Midland Criminal Records Contain
A felony criminal case file in Midland includes documents from every stage of the case. Most records are public under Texas Government Code Chapter 552. Midland County felony files typically include the indictment, arrest warrant, bond documents, pre-trial motions, plea agreement or trial record, final judgment, and sentence. The Midland 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 Midland, 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.
Midland County Criminal Court Records
Midland is the county seat of Midland County. All felony and misdemeanor criminal cases filed in Midland go through the Midland County courts. For full courthouse information, district clerk contact details, and more on the Midland County court system, see the Midland County criminal court records page.