Waco Criminal Court Records
Waco criminal court records are maintained by McLennan County and the City of Waco depending on the type of case. Felony cases go through the McLennan County District Clerk. Misdemeanor cases are handled by the McLennan County Clerk. Class C misdemeanors are processed by the Waco Municipal Court. This page covers each court and how to access records in Waco.
Waco Overview
McLennan County District Clerk - Felony Records
Felony criminal cases in Waco are filed with the McLennan County District Clerk. Waco is the county seat of McLennan County. The McLennan County District Clerk's office is at 501 Washington Avenue in downtown Waco. When someone is indicted on a felony charge in Waco, the case is filed here and tracked through sentencing and post-conviction proceedings.
The McLennan 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 McLennan County felony cases and shows charges, hearing dates, and case status at no cost.
For in-person requests, go to the McLennan County District Clerk at 501 Washington Avenue, Waco, TX 76701. Staff handle copy requests, certified documents, and expunction petitions under Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Chapter 55.
The re:SearchTX portal covers all McLennan County felony cases filed in Waco and is free to search with no account needed.
| Office | McLennan County District Clerk |
|---|---|
| Address | 501 Washington Avenue Waco, TX 76701 |
| Phone | (254) 757-5054 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
Waco Misdemeanor Records
Class A and Class B misdemeanor cases in Waco are handled by McLennan County Courts at Law and maintained by the McLennan County Clerk. These cases include DWI, assault, and theft below the felony level. You can search through the re:SearchTX portal or contact the McLennan County Clerk for copies.
Class C misdemeanor cases handled by the Waco Municipal Court are city records and are separate from the McLennan County court system.
Waco Municipal Court
The Waco Municipal Court handles Class C misdemeanor offenses within Waco city limits. This includes traffic citations, city code violations, and similar low-level offenses. The Waco Municipal Court is at 300 Austin Avenue in Waco.
You can search and pay citations through the Waco Municipal Court. The court offers deferred disposition for eligible cases. Municipal court records are city records and are separate from McLennan County court records.
Waco Police Department Records
Arrest records and incident reports in Waco are maintained by the Waco Police Department Records Unit. WPD handles requests for incident reports, accident reports, and arrest records. You can request records online through the WPD website or in person at Waco police headquarters at 721 Jefferson Avenue.
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 Waco by zip code.
What Waco Criminal Records Contain
A felony criminal case file in Waco includes documents from every stage of the case. Most records are public under Texas Government Code Chapter 552. McLennan County felony files typically include the indictment, arrest warrant, bond documents, pre-trial motions, plea agreement or trial record, final judgment, and sentence. The McLennan 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 Waco, 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.
McLennan County Criminal Court Records
Waco is the county seat of McLennan County. All felony and misdemeanor criminal cases filed in Waco go through the McLennan County courts. For full courthouse information, district clerk contact details, and more on the McLennan County court system, see the McLennan County criminal court records page.