Plano Criminal Court Records
Plano criminal court records are maintained by Collin County and the City of Plano depending on the type of case. Felony cases go through the Collin County District Clerk in McKinney. Misdemeanor cases are handled by the Collin County Clerk. Class C misdemeanors are processed by the Plano Municipal Court. This page explains each court and how to find records.
Plano Overview
Collin County District Clerk - Felony Records
Felony criminal cases from Plano are filed with the Collin County District Clerk in McKinney. The Collin County courts handle the full range of felony charges including drug offenses, assault, theft, and other criminal matters for all cities in Collin County. The Collin County District Clerk's office is at 2100 Bloomdale Road, Suite 12154, in McKinney, which is the county seat.
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, McKinney, TX 75071. Staff can look up records by name or cause number. The office handles copy requests and expunction petitions under Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Chapter 55.
The re:SearchTX portal covers all Collin County felony cases including those arising from offenses in Plano and is free to search.
| 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 |
Plano Misdemeanor Records
Class A and Class B misdemeanor cases from Plano are handled by Collin County Courts at Law and maintained by the Collin County Clerk. These cases include charges like DWI, assault, and theft below the felony threshold. You can search misdemeanor cases through the re:SearchTX portal or contact the Collin County Clerk for copies.
Class C misdemeanor cases handled by the Plano Municipal Court are city records and are separate from the Collin County court system. Those records are not in re:SearchTX.
Plano Municipal Court
The Plano Municipal Court handles Class C misdemeanor offenses within city limits. This includes traffic citations, city ordinance violations, and similar low-level offenses. The Plano Municipal Court is located at 900 E. Park Boulevard in Plano. The court also handles cases at the Plano Public Safety Building.
You can search and pay citations online through the Plano 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.
Plano Police Department Records
Arrest records and incident reports in Plano are maintained by the Plano Police Department Records Unit. The Plano Police Department handles requests for incident reports, accident reports, and arrest records. You can request records through the department's online records portal or in person at Plano police headquarters at 909 E. 14th Street.
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 Plano by zip code.
What Plano Criminal Records Contain
A felony criminal case file for Plano offenses 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 Plano, 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
Plano is in Collin County. All felony and misdemeanor criminal cases filed in Plano go through the Collin County courts in McKinney. For full courthouse information, district clerk contact details, and more on the Collin County court system, see the Collin County criminal court records page.