Richardson Criminal Court Records
Richardson criminal court records are maintained by Dallas County and Collin County, since Richardson spans both. Felony cases go to the district clerk for the county where the offense occurred. Class C misdemeanors are handled by the Richardson Municipal Court. This page explains the county split and how to find criminal court records for Richardson cases.
Richardson Overview
District Clerk - Felony Records
Richardson spans Dallas and Collin counties. Felony cases are filed with the district clerk for the county where the offense occurred. Cases from the Dallas County portion go to the Dallas County District Clerk at 133 N. Riverfront Boulevard in Dallas. Cases from the Collin County portion go to the Collin County District Clerk at 2100 Bloomdale Road in McKinney.
The free re:SearchTX portal covers both Dallas County and Collin County felony cases. Search by name or cause number to see charges, hearing dates, and case status without any fee. If you are not sure which county a case is in, start with re:SearchTX.
For copy requests, contact the district clerk for the county where the case was filed. Both offices process expunction petitions under Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Chapter 55.
The re:SearchTX portal covers both Dallas and Collin county felony cases including those from Richardson and is free to use.
| Dallas County Office | 133 N. Riverfront Boulevard, Dallas, TX 75207 (214) 653-7131 |
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| Collin County Office | 2100 Bloomdale Road, McKinney, TX 75071 (972) 548-4320 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
Richardson Misdemeanor Records
Class A and Class B misdemeanor cases from Richardson follow the same county split. Dallas County portion cases go to the Dallas County Clerk. Collin County portion cases go to the Collin County Clerk. These cases include DWI, assault, and theft below the felony level. You can search through the re:SearchTX portal.
Class C misdemeanor cases handled by the Richardson Municipal Court are city records and are not part of either county court system.
Richardson Municipal Court
The Richardson Municipal Court handles Class C misdemeanor offenses within Richardson city limits regardless of which county the offense occurred in. This includes traffic citations, city code violations, and similar low-level offenses. The Richardson Municipal Court is at 411 W. Arapaho Road in Richardson.
You can search and pay citations through the Richardson Municipal Court. The court offers deferred disposition for eligible cases. Municipal court records are city records separate from both county court systems.
Richardson Police Department Records
Arrest records and incident reports in Richardson are maintained by the Richardson Police Department. The department handles requests for incident reports, accident reports, and arrest records. You can request records online through the RPD website or in person at Richardson police headquarters at 140 N. Greenville Avenue.
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 Richardson by zip code.
What Richardson Criminal Records Contain
A felony criminal case file for Richardson 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 Richardson, 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.
County Criminal Court Records
Richardson spans Dallas and Collin counties. Cases are filed with the district clerk for the county where the offense occurred. See the links below for information on each county's court system.