Wichita Falls Criminal Court Records
Wichita Falls criminal court records are filed and maintained through Wichita County, where Wichita Falls serves as the county seat. Felony cases go to the Wichita County District Clerk. Misdemeanor cases are handled by the Wichita County Clerk. Class C misdemeanors are processed by the Wichita Falls Municipal Court.
Wichita Falls Overview
Wichita County District Clerk - Felony Records
Felony criminal cases in Wichita Falls are filed with the Wichita County District Clerk. Wichita Falls is the county seat, so the courthouse is located in the city. The District Clerk's office is at 900 7th Street in downtown Wichita Falls. When someone is charged with a felony in Wichita Falls, the case is filed here and remains active through sentencing and any post-conviction proceedings.
The Wichita County District Clerk handles all felony records for the county. You can search by name or cause number through the county's online portal. The free re:SearchTX portal also covers Wichita County felony cases and shows charges, hearing dates, and case status at no cost. No account is needed to search.
For in-person requests, visit the Wichita County District Clerk at 900 7th Street, Wichita Falls, TX 76301. Staff can help with copy requests, certified documents, and expunction petitions under Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Chapter 55.
The re:SearchTX portal covers all Wichita County felony cases including those filed in Wichita Falls and is free to search with no registration required.
| Office | Wichita County District Clerk |
|---|---|
| Address | 900 7th Street Wichita Falls, TX 76301 |
| Phone | (940) 766-8190 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
Wichita Falls Misdemeanor Records
Class A and Class B misdemeanor cases in Wichita Falls are handled by Wichita County Courts at Law and maintained by the Wichita County Clerk. These include DWI, assault, and theft below felony thresholds. You can search through the re:SearchTX portal or contact the Wichita County Clerk directly for copies.
Class C misdemeanor cases are handled by the Wichita Falls Municipal Court. Those are city-level records and are not part of the Wichita County court system. If you are looking for a traffic ticket or city ordinance violation, contact municipal court rather than the county clerk.
The distinction matters when you're trying to get a record. DWI charges and assault cases at the misdemeanor level go through the county. Minor traffic violations and city code issues go through the city. Both can show up on a background check, but they are maintained by different offices.
Wichita Falls Municipal Court
The Wichita Falls Municipal Court handles Class C misdemeanor offenses within city limits. Traffic citations, city ordinance violations, and similar low-level matters are all processed here. The Wichita Falls Municipal Court is at 719 Scott Avenue in Wichita Falls.
The municipal court offers deferred disposition for eligible first-time offenders on certain charges. You can pay fines and search for citations through the city's online payment system. Municipal court records are city records and are separate from the Wichita County court system. If you need certified copies of municipal court records, contact the court clerk directly.
Cases that start in municipal court do not appear in the re:SearchTX portal, which only covers state district and county-level courts. For municipal court records, you need to go directly to the city.
Wichita Falls Police Department Records
Arrest records and incident reports in Wichita Falls are maintained by the Wichita Falls Police Department. WFPD handles requests for incident reports, accident reports, and arrest records through its Records Division. You can submit requests online or in person at the WFPD headquarters at 1750 9th Street.
Arrest records and court case files are two different things. An arrest record shows what someone was charged with at the time of booking. A court case file shows what happened after that, including whether charges were reduced, dismissed, or resulted in a conviction. Both can affect background checks.
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 complete result. The Texas sex offender registry lists registered offenders in Wichita Falls by zip code.
What Wichita Falls Criminal Records Contain
A felony criminal case file from Wichita County includes documents from every stage of the case. Most records are public under Texas Government Code Chapter 552. You can expect to find the indictment, arrest warrant, bond documents, pre-trial motions, any plea agreement or trial record, the final judgment, and the sentence. The Wichita County District Clerk holds all of these.
Some documents in a case file may be sealed or restricted. Juvenile records are generally confidential. Victims' personal information may be redacted. If a case was expunged or subject to an order of nondisclosure, those records are not available to the public.
The Texas Department of Criminal Justice offender search shows current state prison inmates statewide, including those from Wichita County. For legal help in Wichita Falls, Lone Star Legal Aid provides free civil legal services to qualifying low-income residents. The Texas Bar Find-A-Lawyer tool helps locate local attorneys. Self-help resources are at TexasLawHelp.org.
Wichita County Criminal Court Records
Wichita Falls is the county seat of Wichita County. All felony and misdemeanor criminal cases filed in Wichita Falls go through the Wichita County courts, which are located in the city. For full courthouse information, district clerk contact details, and more on the Wichita County court system, see the Wichita County criminal court records page.