Access Cass County Criminal Court Records

Cass County criminal court records are filed and maintained at the courthouse in Linden, Texas, where the District Clerk oversees felony cases and the County Clerk handles Class A and B misdemeanor filings. You can look up Cass County criminal cases through the free re:SearchTX portal, make an in-person visit to the Linden courthouse, or send a written request by mail. This page covers the offices involved, how to find records online or in person, what case files typically contain, and what copies cost.

Cass County District Clerk

The Cass County District Clerk maintains all felony criminal court records for the county. This office creates a case file when a grand jury indictment is filed, and the file grows as the case moves through the court system. Felony charges in Cass County, such as drug offenses, serious assault, robbery, and similar crimes, all produce records stored by the District Clerk in Linden.

The District Clerk's office is in the Cass County Courthouse and is open during normal business hours. Staff can look up cases by defendant name or cause number and assist with copy requests. The office serves the 5th Judicial District Court, which handles felony criminal matters for Cass County. Expunction petitions under Texas law are also filed through this office. If you need to petition to clear a criminal record from Cass County, the process starts with the District Clerk.

How to Search Cass County Criminal Records

The re:SearchTX portal is a free statewide tool that includes Cass County district court criminal records. You can run a search by name or cause number without registering. The results show case status, charges, hearing dates, and many filed documents. It is the fastest way to look up a case before contacting the courthouse directly.

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

For a broader statewide criminal history, the DPS Criminal History Search charges $3 per name and returns results from courts across Texas, not just Cass County. This is worth using when you need to see a full statewide picture. For identity-confirmed results, the FAST fingerprint program links records to a verified identity rather than relying on name matching alone.

In-person searches can be done at the Cass County Courthouse at 119 Page Street in Linden. Bring the name you are searching and any case number if you have it. Staff can search the system at the counter and make copies on the spot, or you can submit a mail request.

Cass County Misdemeanor Records

Class A and Class B misdemeanor cases in Cass County go through the county court and are stored by the County Clerk. These are lower-level criminal offenses that do not rise to the level of felonies. Common Class A and B misdemeanors include assault causing bodily injury, DWI, theft under a certain dollar amount, and criminal trespass.

To get a misdemeanor record, contact the Cass County Clerk in Linden. Staff can search by name or cause number. Class C misdemeanors, which are the lowest level, are heard before justice of the peace courts. Those records are not with the County Clerk and must be requested from the specific JP court that handled the case.

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.

Cass County Arrest Records

When someone is booked into the Cass County jail, the Sheriff's Office creates an arrest record with the booking date, the charges at the time of arrest, and identifying details. Arrest records are separate from court case files. An arrest record tells you someone was taken into custody, but it does not tell you what the court decided later. Cases may end in dismissal, acquittal, or conviction after an arrest is made.

The Cass County Sheriff's Office in Linden handles jail-related inquiries and local arrest record requests. For people who were convicted and are serving time in a Texas prison, the Texas Department of Criminal Justice offender search shows current inmates and those recently released from TDCJ custody. The Texas sex offender registry is maintained by the Department of Public Safety and can be searched to find registered offenders in Cass County by name, city, or ZIP code.

What Cass County Criminal Records Contain

A typical Cass County felony case file holds several types of documents, and the total number depends on how complicated the case was. Here is what you can expect to find in most criminal case files:

• Grand jury indictment or charging information
• Arrest warrant and supporting affidavit
• Bond documents and conditions of pretrial release
• Pre-trial motions from both sides
• Plea agreement or trial record
• Judgment and sentence from the court
• Probation or community supervision conditions

Criminal court files in Cass County are public records under Texas Government Code Chapter 552. There are exceptions. Juvenile records are sealed. Some documents may be restricted by court order. If a record was expunged under Chapter 55 of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure, it will not appear in any public search and the agencies involved must destroy their copies per the court's order.

Fees and Record Access in Cass County

Standard copies of criminal case records from the Cass County District Clerk cost $1 per page. Certified copies require an added $5 certification fee. You can get copies in person at the courthouse or by sending a mail request with payment. Mail requests should include the case name and cause number and a check or money order made out to the District Clerk.

Free searches are available through re:SearchTX. No account is required. Full documents may require a visit or formal request. The DPS name-based search costs $3 for a statewide report. Standard forms for record requests are at the Texas Courts website. Call (903) 756-6571 before mailing to confirm current fees and procedures. Self-help resources are available at TexasLawHelp.org. Lone Star Legal Aid provides free legal help for eligible East Texans. The Texas Bar Find-A-Lawyer tool can help you find an attorney in the Linden area.

Cities in Cass County

Linden serves as the county seat of Cass County and is where the courthouse is located. All felony and misdemeanor criminal cases filed in Cass County are handled through the courts in Linden regardless of where in the county the offense occurred.

Other communities in Cass County include Atlanta, Queen City, Hughes Springs, and Naples. None of these communities have their own criminal courts. All cases go through the Cass County courts in Linden.

Nearby Counties

Cass County is in far Northeast Texas near the Arkansas and Louisiana borders. If a case may have been filed in a neighboring county, check records in Bowie County, Red River County, Morris County, Marion County, and Harrison County.