Tyler Criminal Court Records
Tyler criminal court records are maintained by Smith County and the City of Tyler depending on the type of case. Felony cases go through the Smith County District Clerk. Misdemeanor cases are handled by the Smith County Clerk. Class C misdemeanors are processed by the Tyler Municipal Court. This page covers each court and how to find records in Tyler.
Tyler Overview
Smith County District Clerk - Felony Records
Felony criminal cases in Tyler are filed with the Smith County District Clerk. Tyler is the county seat of Smith County. The Smith County District Clerk's office is at 100 N. Broadway Avenue in downtown Tyler. When someone is indicted on a felony charge in Tyler, the case is filed here and tracked through sentencing and post-conviction proceedings.
The Smith 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 Smith County felony cases and shows charges, hearing dates, and case status at no cost.
For in-person requests, go to the Smith County District Clerk at 100 N. Broadway Avenue, Tyler, TX 75702. Staff handle copy requests, certified documents, and expunction petitions under Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Chapter 55.
The re:SearchTX portal covers all Smith County felony cases filed in Tyler and is free to search with no registration required.
| Office | Smith County District Clerk |
|---|---|
| Address | 100 N. Broadway Avenue Tyler, TX 75702 |
| Phone | (903) 535-0630 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
Tyler Misdemeanor Records
Class A and Class B misdemeanor cases in Tyler are handled by Smith County Courts at Law and maintained by the Smith County Clerk. These cases include DWI, assault, and theft below the felony level. You can search through the re:SearchTX portal or contact the Smith County Clerk for copies.
Class C misdemeanor cases handled by the Tyler Municipal Court are city records and are separate from the Smith County court system.
Tyler Municipal Court
The Tyler Municipal Court handles Class C misdemeanor offenses within Tyler city limits. This includes traffic citations, city code violations, and similar low-level offenses. The Tyler Municipal Court is at 212 N. Bonner Avenue in Tyler.
You can search and pay citations through the Tyler Municipal Court. The court offers deferred disposition for eligible cases. Municipal court records are city records and are separate from Smith County court records.
Tyler Police Department Records
Arrest records and incident reports in Tyler are maintained by the Tyler Police Department Records Unit. TPD handles requests for incident reports, accident reports, and arrest records. You can request records online through the TPD website or in person at Tyler police headquarters at 711 W. Ferguson 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 Tyler by zip code.
What Tyler Criminal Records Contain
A felony criminal case file in Tyler includes documents from every stage of the case. Most records are public under Texas Government Code Chapter 552. Smith County felony files typically include the indictment, arrest warrant, bond documents, pre-trial motions, plea agreement or trial record, final judgment, and sentence. The Smith 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 Tyler, 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.
Smith County Criminal Court Records
Tyler is the county seat of Smith County. All felony and misdemeanor criminal cases filed in Tyler go through the Smith County courts. For full courthouse information, district clerk contact details, and more on the Smith County court system, see the Smith County criminal court records page.