Pearland Criminal Court Records
Pearland criminal court records are maintained by Brazoria County and the City of Pearland depending on the type of case. The majority of Pearland is in Brazoria County, with a small portion in Harris County. Felony cases go through the Brazoria County District Clerk in Angleton. Misdemeanor cases are handled by the Brazoria County Clerk. Class C misdemeanors are processed by the Pearland Municipal Court. This page explains where to find records for Pearland cases.
Pearland Overview
Brazoria County District Clerk - Felony Records
Most felony criminal cases from Pearland are filed with the Brazoria County District Clerk in Angleton, the county seat. The Brazoria County District Clerk's office is at 111 E. Locust Street in Angleton. When someone is indicted on a felony charge in the Brazoria County portion of Pearland, the case is filed in Angleton and tracked through sentencing. Cases from the small Harris County portion go to the Harris County District Clerk in Houston.
The free re:SearchTX portal covers both Brazoria and Harris county felony cases. You can search by name or cause number to see charges, hearing dates, and case status at no cost. The Brazoria County District Clerk can also be reached directly for in-person requests.
For copy requests, go to the Brazoria County District Clerk at 111 E. Locust Street, Angleton, TX 77515. Staff handle certified documents and expunction petitions under Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Chapter 55.
The re:SearchTX portal covers all Brazoria County felony cases including those from Pearland and is free to search.
| Office | Brazoria County District Clerk |
|---|---|
| Address | 111 E. Locust Street Angleton, TX 77515 |
| Phone | (979) 864-1558 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
Pearland Misdemeanor Records
Class A and Class B misdemeanor cases from the Brazoria County portion of Pearland are handled by Brazoria County Courts at Law and maintained by the Brazoria County Clerk. These cases include DWI, assault, and theft below the felony level. You can search through the re:SearchTX portal or contact the Brazoria County Clerk for copies.
Class C misdemeanor cases handled by the Pearland Municipal Court are city records and are separate from the county court system.
Pearland Municipal Court
The Pearland Municipal Court handles Class C misdemeanor offenses within Pearland city limits regardless of which county the offense occurred in. This includes traffic citations, city code violations, and similar low-level offenses. The Pearland Municipal Court is at 3519 Liberty Drive in Pearland.
You can search and pay citations through the Pearland Municipal Court. The court offers deferred disposition for eligible cases. Municipal court records are city records and are separate from Brazoria County court records.
Pearland Police Department Records
Arrest records and incident reports in Pearland are maintained by the Pearland Police Department. The department handles requests for incident reports, accident reports, and arrest records. You can request records online through the PPD website or in person at Pearland police headquarters at 2555 Cullen Parkway.
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 Pearland by zip code.
What Pearland Criminal Records Contain
A felony criminal case file for Pearland offenses includes documents from every stage of the case. Most records are public under Texas Government Code Chapter 552. County felony files typically include the indictment, arrest warrant, bond documents, pre-trial motions, plea agreement or trial record, final judgment, and sentence.
The Texas Department of Criminal Justice offender search shows current state prison inmates statewide. For legal help in Pearland, 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.
Brazoria County Criminal Court Records
Most of Pearland is in Brazoria County. All felony and misdemeanor criminal cases from the Brazoria County portion of Pearland go through the Brazoria County courts in Angleton. For full courthouse information, district clerk contact details, and more on the Brazoria County court system, see the Brazoria County criminal court records page.