Pasadena Criminal Court Records
Pasadena criminal court records are maintained by Harris County and the City of Pasadena depending on the type of case. Felony cases go through the Harris County District Clerk in Houston. Misdemeanor cases are handled by the Harris County Clerk. Class C misdemeanors are processed by the Pasadena Municipal Court. This page explains each court and how to find records for Pasadena cases.
Pasadena Overview
Harris County District Clerk - Felony Records
Felony criminal cases from Pasadena are filed with the Harris County District Clerk. Pasadena is in Harris County, so all felony indictments go to the Harris County Criminal Justice Center at 1201 Franklin Street in downtown Houston. The District Clerk creates the case file when someone is indicted on a felony charge in Pasadena and tracks it through sentencing.
The Harris County District Clerk provides online case access at harriscountytx.gov/courts/district-clerk. You can search by name or cause number. The free re:SearchTX portal also covers Harris County felony cases including those from Pasadena.
For in-person requests, go to the Harris County District Clerk at 1201 Franklin Street, Houston, TX 77002. Staff handle copy requests and expunction petitions under Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Chapter 55.
The re:SearchTX portal covers all Harris County felony cases including those from Pasadena and is free to use with no account needed.
| Office | Harris County District Clerk |
|---|---|
| Address | 1201 Franklin Street Houston, TX 77002 |
| Phone | (713) 274-4600 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Website | harriscountytx.gov/courts/district-clerk |
Pasadena Misdemeanor Records
Class A and Class B misdemeanor cases from Pasadena are handled by Harris County Courts at Law and maintained by the Harris County Clerk. These include DWI, assault, and theft below the felony level. You can search misdemeanor cases through the re:SearchTX portal or contact the Harris County Clerk for copies.
Class C misdemeanor cases handled by the Pasadena Municipal Court are city records and are not part of the Harris County court system.
Pasadena Municipal Court
The Pasadena Municipal Court handles Class C misdemeanor offenses within Pasadena city limits. This includes traffic citations, city code violations, and similar low-level offenses. The Pasadena Municipal Court is at 1211 Southmore Avenue in Pasadena.
You can search and pay citations through the Pasadena Municipal Court. The court offers deferred disposition for eligible cases. Municipal court records are city records and are separate from Harris County court records.
Pasadena Police Department Records
Arrest records and incident reports in Pasadena are maintained by the Pasadena Police Department. PPD handles requests for incident reports, accident reports, and arrest records. You can request records online through the PPD website or in person at Pasadena police headquarters at 1201 Davis 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 Pasadena by zip code.
What Pasadena Criminal Records Contain
A felony criminal case file for Pasadena offenses includes documents from every stage of the case. Most records are public under Texas Government Code Chapter 552. Harris County felony files typically include the indictment, arrest warrant, bond documents, pre-trial motions, plea agreement or trial record, final judgment, and sentence. The Harris 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 Pasadena, 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.
Harris County Criminal Court Records
Pasadena is in Harris County. All felony and misdemeanor criminal cases filed in Pasadena go through the Harris County courts in Houston. For full courthouse information, district clerk contact details, and more on the Harris County court system, see the Harris County criminal court records page.