Find Criminal Court Records in Camp County

Camp County criminal court records are filed and stored at the courthouse in Pittsburg, Texas. The District Clerk manages felony case files, and the County Clerk handles Class A and B misdemeanor records. Whether you need records from a recent case or an older filing, the free re:SearchTX portal is a good first step before visiting the courthouse. This page explains the offices, how to search, what records contain, and what copies cost.

Camp County District Clerk

The Camp County District Clerk is the official custodian of felony criminal court records for the county. Every felony case filed in Camp County has a case file maintained by this office. The file is created when the grand jury issues an indictment and grows as the case moves through the court system. By the time a case closes, the file may include the indictment, bond records, pre-trial motions, and the final judgment and sentence.

The District Clerk's office is located in the Camp County Courthouse in Pittsburg. Staff can look up cases by defendant name or cause number and assist with copy requests. The office serves the 76th Judicial District Court, which handles felony criminal matters in Camp County. Expunction petitions for Camp County cases are also filed here. If someone wants to clear a record under Texas law, the petition goes to the District Clerk first.

How to Search Camp County Criminal Records

The re:SearchTX portal is a free statewide tool that includes Camp County district court records. No account is needed to run a basic search. You can look up cases by name or cause number and see charges, case status, hearing dates, and some court documents without visiting the courthouse.

Search results show party names, case status, charges, and court dates for Camp County criminal cases filed in the district court.

For a broader criminal history check across Texas, the DPS Criminal History Search costs $3 per name and returns results from courts statewide, not just Camp County. This is useful when you need a wider view of someone's record. The FAST fingerprint program provides identity-linked results for more definitive searches.

In-person searches at the Camp County Courthouse in Pittsburg are straightforward. Bring the name you are searching and any case number you have. The clerk's staff can pull records at the counter and make copies while you wait, or you can request copies by mail.

Camp County Misdemeanor Records

Class A and Class B misdemeanor cases in Camp County are handled by the county court and filed with the County Clerk. These include charges like first-offense DWI, assault causing bodily injury, criminal mischief above a certain threshold, and similar offenses. The County Clerk's office is in the same courthouse as the District Clerk in Pittsburg.

If you need a misdemeanor case record, contact the Camp County Clerk directly. Staff can search by name or cause number and tell you what is in the file. Keep in mind that Class C misdemeanors go through the justice of the peace courts and are not stored with the County Clerk. Those records must be requested from the JP court where the case was heard.

Note: Class C misdemeanor records are held by individual justice of the peace courts and are not part of the District or County Clerk records system.

Camp County Arrest Records

Arrest records in Camp County are created and held by the Camp County Sheriff's Office. When someone is booked into the county jail, a booking record is generated with the arrest date, charges at booking, and identifying details. An arrest record is not the same as a conviction. Some people who are arrested are never charged, or charges are dismissed or reduced. The arrest record stays on file regardless of the outcome.

For people who were convicted and sent to state prison, the Texas Department of Criminal Justice offender search shows current and recently released TDCJ inmates. For local jail population inquiries, contact the Camp County Sheriff's Office in Pittsburg. The Texas sex offender registry is maintained by the Department of Public Safety and can be searched by name or location to find registered offenders in Camp County.

What Camp County Criminal Records Contain

The contents of a criminal case file depend on how the case progressed. A case that ended in a quick guilty plea will have fewer documents than one that went to trial. Most Camp County felony case files include:

• Grand jury indictment
• Arrest warrant and affidavit
• Bond and conditions of release
• Pre-trial motions
• Plea agreement or trial record
• Judgment and sentence
• Community supervision or probation conditions

Most criminal case documents are public records under Texas Government Code Chapter 552. Some materials may be sealed by court order. Juvenile records and certain mental health evaluations are confidential. Records expunged under Chapter 55 of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure will not show up in public searches, and agencies that held those records must comply with the court's destruction order.

Fees and Record Access in Camp County

Copies of criminal court records from the Camp County District Clerk cost $1 per page. Certified copies require an additional $5 fee. In-person requests are handled at the counter. Mail requests should include the name and cause number and a check or money order for the expected cost made out to the District Clerk.

The re:SearchTX portal is free for basic case information. You do not need to register to search. Full case documents may require a direct request to the clerk's office. The DPS name-based criminal history search costs $3 and covers the entire state. Standard court forms are available through the Texas Courts website. For legal help, try TexasLawHelp.org or Lone Star Legal Aid. The Texas Bar Find-A-Lawyer directory can help you find an attorney in Northeast Texas.

Cities in Camp County

The county seat of Camp County is Pittsburg, where the courthouse is located. All criminal cases filed in Camp County, whether the offense occurred in Pittsburg or elsewhere in the county, are processed through the courts in Pittsburg.

Other communities in Camp County include Leesburg and smaller unincorporated areas. None have separate court systems. All county criminal cases go through the Camp County courts in Pittsburg.

Nearby Counties

Camp County is located in Northeast Texas and borders several neighboring counties. If you are trying to determine which county handled a case, check where the offense occurred. Nearby counties with their own criminal court records include Morris County, Titus County, Upshur County, Wood County, and Franklin County.