Find Criminal Court Records in Angelina County
Angelina County criminal court records are maintained at the courthouse in Lufkin, Texas. The District Clerk files and stores felony case records, while the County Clerk handles Class A and B misdemeanor cases. You can search Angelina County criminal records online through the free re:SearchTX portal, visit the courthouse in person at 215 E. Lufkin Avenue, or request records by mail. This page explains how each office works and where to look for different types of criminal records in Angelina County.
Angelina County Overview
Angelina County District Clerk
The Angelina County District Clerk is the official keeper of all felony criminal court records in the county. This includes indictments, warrants, plea records, judgments, and sentences from the district court. The 217th Judicial District Court, which covers Angelina County, handles all state jail felony, third-degree, second-degree, and first-degree felony cases. The clerk's office is located at 215 E. Lufkin Avenue in Lufkin.
You can request records by visiting the office in person or by sending a written request with payment. Bring the full name of the person you are searching and any case number if you have one. Staff can look up records and provide copies. Expunction petitions under Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Chapter 55 are also filed with the District Clerk in Angelina County.
| Office | Angelina County District Clerk |
|---|---|
| Address | 215 E. Lufkin Avenue Lufkin, TX 75901 |
| Phone | (936) 634-4312 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
How to Search Angelina County Criminal Records
The re:SearchTX portal provides free public access to Angelina County criminal case records from the Texas court system. The portal shows case status, charges, hearing dates, and documents filed in district court. It covers cases going back several years and is updated regularly.
Re:SearchTX is run by the Texas Office of Court Administration. You do not need to register or pay to use it. Enter the last name and first name of the person you are looking for. The results include the court, case number, charges, and current status. You can also check the Texas DPS Crime Records Service for more information about statewide criminal history access.
For a full statewide search, the DPS Criminal History name-based search costs $3 and pulls records from courts across Texas. You can also call the Angelina County District Clerk at (936) 634-4312 to check on a specific case or request copies of documents.
Angelina County Misdemeanor Records
Class A and B misdemeanor cases in Angelina County are heard in the county court at law and stored by the County Clerk. The County Clerk's office is also at 215 E. Lufkin Avenue, making it easy to visit both offices in one trip. Misdemeanor cases include DWI first offense, theft under $2,500, and assault causing bodily injury without serious harm.
Contact the County Clerk at (936) 634-8339 to request misdemeanor case records. You can ask by name or cause number. They can tell you what records are available and what the copy fees will be. Class C misdemeanors handled at the justice of the peace or municipal court level are stored separately and are not part of the County Clerk's records.
| Office | Angelina County Clerk |
|---|---|
| Address | 215 E. Lufkin Avenue Lufkin, TX 75901 |
| Phone | (936) 634-8339 |
Angelina County Arrest Records
The Angelina County Sheriff's Office maintains arrest records and jail logs. Arrest records are created when someone is taken into custody and booked into the county jail. These records show the name, charges at booking, date of arrest, and bond status. Arrest records and court case records are separate. An arrest does not mean a conviction, and court records show what happened after the arrest.
For offenders in Texas state prison or on parole, the TDCJ offender search is a free public tool. The Texas sex offender registry lists people required to register in Angelina County and statewide. You can search by name, ZIP code, or county through the DPS website.
What Angelina County Criminal Records Contain
Criminal case files in Angelina County include documents from every stage of the case, starting with the initial charging instrument. Felony files held by the District Clerk and misdemeanor files held by the County Clerk both follow this general pattern, though the specific documents vary based on how the case resolved.
A typical criminal file contains:
- Grand jury indictment or information
- Arrest warrant and supporting affidavit
- Bail bond and release conditions
- Motions, responses, and court orders
- Trial or plea hearing records
- Final judgment and sentence
- Appeals if any were filed
Under Texas Government Code Chapter 552, the public has a right to access most government records including criminal court files. Exceptions apply to sealed records, juvenile cases, and cases that have been expunged. When a record is expunged under Chapter 55 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, it is removed from the public file entirely.
Note: Always confirm with the clerk's office whether a specific record is available before traveling to the courthouse or paying for a mail request.
Copy Fees and Record Access
Copies of criminal court records at the Angelina County District Clerk or County Clerk cost $1 per page. Certified copies add a $5 certification fee. So a 10-page certified copy would cost $15 total. You can pay in person or include a money order with a mail request. The clerk can tell you how many pages a document is before you pay.
Online searching through re:SearchTX is free with no login required. The statewide DPS criminal history search is $3. All standard court forms are available at no cost on the Texas Courts website. Call the District Clerk at (936) 634-4312 or the County Clerk at (936) 634-8339 to confirm current fees before submitting a request.
Legal Resources in Angelina County
Lone Star Legal Aid serves Angelina County and provides free civil legal assistance to people who qualify based on income. They handle family law, housing, and related matters, and may be able to assist with expunction petitions and record-related issues. Their website lists current services and eligibility requirements.
The Texas Bar Find-A-Lawyer service helps you locate licensed attorneys in the Lufkin area by practice area. TexasLawHelp.org offers free self-help resources including guides on expunctions, criminal records, and how to request public records under the Texas Public Information Act.
Cities in Angelina County
Lufkin is the county seat and largest city in Angelina County. All criminal court cases in the county are processed through the Angelina County courts in Lufkin.
Other communities in Angelina County include Diboll, Huntington, Zavalla, and Broaddus. None of these communities have their own district or county courts. All cases go through the Angelina County courthouse in Lufkin.
Nearby Counties
Angelina County is located in Deep East Texas. Neighboring counties have their own courts and record systems. If you need records from a nearby area, check with Nacogdoches County, Cherokee County, Sabine County, or San Augustine County.