Coke County Criminal Court Records

Coke County criminal court records are kept at the courthouse in Robert Lee, Texas. The District and County Clerk office handles both felony filings and Class A and B misdemeanor cases for this rural West Texas county. You can search Coke County criminal cases through the statewide re:SearchTX portal, visit the courthouse in person, or contact the clerk by phone to ask about available records. This page explains where to find records, what those files contain, and how to get copies from the right office.

Coke County District and County Clerk

The Coke County District and County Clerk office maintains criminal court records for the county. In smaller Texas counties like Coke, a single clerk's office often serves both the district court and the county court functions. This means felony indictments, county court misdemeanor files, and related criminal case documents are all kept in one place at the Robert Lee courthouse.

The clerk's office files charging instruments, tracks case progress through the courts, and stores judgments and sentences. If you need to look up a felony case or a Class A or B misdemeanor in Coke County, this is the office to contact. Staff can search by defendant name or cause number and provide copies for the standard per-page fee. The office also handles expunction petitions under Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Chapter 55.

Searching Coke County Criminal Records

The re:SearchTX portal is a good first step for finding Coke County criminal case records online. The statewide system is free and covers district court filings across Texas. You can search by name, cause number, or attorney. It shows case status, charges, and court events without needing to make the drive to Robert Lee.

The Texas Office of Court Administration maintains re:SearchTX as a public resource. For Coke County, the portal reflects district court criminal records filed in the 51st Judicial District. Case information includes the charge, filing date, court events, and current status. Some documents require an in-person visit to view the full file.

The image above shows the re:SearchTX interface, which provides public access to Coke County criminal case records. The portal is updated regularly by the court clerk's office.

For a broader statewide criminal history, the Texas Department of Public Safety offers a name-based search at DPS Criminal History for $3. This pulls records from courts across Texas, not just Coke County. For fingerprint-based results, the FAST fingerprint program through DPS gives a more complete picture. To search in person, go to the courthouse at 305 E. 7th Street in Robert Lee. Bring the person's name and any case number you already have.

Coke County Misdemeanor Records

Class A and Class B misdemeanor cases in Coke County are filed in the county court and stored by the same clerk's office as district court records. These cases cover charges like assault, theft under certain thresholds, DWI, and similar offenses. Because the clerk's office combines both functions, you only need to contact one office for both types of records.

Class C misdemeanors are handled at the justice of the peace level. Those records stay with the JP court where the case was heard and are not part of the District or County Clerk system. If you need a Class C record, contact the justice of the peace court directly in Coke County.

Note: Call (325) 453-2631 to confirm which court handled a specific case before sending a mail request for records.

Coke County Arrest Records

Arrest records for Coke County are maintained by the Coke County Sheriff's Office. When someone is booked into the county jail, the sheriff's office creates an arrest record with the charges listed at the time of booking and the date of arrest. These records are separate from court case files. An arrest record does not tell you how the case ended in court.

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice offender search shows current TDCJ inmates and recently released offenders from across the state. For people currently held in the Coke County jail, contact the sheriff's office directly at the courthouse in Robert Lee. The Texas sex offender registry, maintained by the Department of Public Safety, lists registered offenders by county including those living in Coke County.

What Coke County Criminal Records Contain

Criminal court files in Coke County vary in size depending on how a case moved through the system. A simple case that ended in a plea may have just a few documents. A contested case that went to trial can include dozens of filings. The charging instrument is always the first document, either an indictment from a grand jury or an information for misdemeanor charges.

Most criminal case files in Coke County include:

• Indictment or charging information
• Arrest warrant and supporting affidavit
• Bond documents and release conditions
• Plea agreements or jury trial records
• Judgment and sentence
• Probation or community supervision terms if applicable

The public can access most of these documents under Texas Government Code Chapter 552, which is the state's public information act. Sealed records, juvenile cases, and certain mental health evaluations are not available to the public. If a record was expunged under Chapter 55 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, it will not appear in a public search at all. The court and all related agencies must destroy or return those records once an expunction order is signed.

Fees and Record Access in Coke County

Copies of criminal court records in Coke County cost $1 per page. Certified copies carry an additional certification fee on top of the per-page charge. You can request records in person at the courthouse or by mail. Mail requests should be sent to the Coke County District and County Clerk at 305 E. 7th Street, Robert Lee, TX 76945, with payment included.

Online access through re:SearchTX is free for basic case information. You do not need an account to search. Full document access may require a courthouse visit or written request. The DPS name-based criminal history search costs $3 and covers courts across the entire state. The DPS Crime Records Service has more information about the types of records available and how to request them.

Note: Call the clerk's office at (325) 453-2631 to confirm current fees before submitting a mail request.

Legal Resources for Coke County

People who need legal help with a criminal matter in Coke County have a few options. Lone Star Legal Aid provides free civil legal services to low-income Texans and may be able to assist with record-related issues like expunctions or non-disclosure orders. Their service area covers much of Texas including rural West Texas counties.

The Texas Bar Find-A-Lawyer tool lets you search for licensed attorneys by practice area and location. For self-help legal information and court forms, TexasLawHelp.org has guides covering criminal records, expunction eligibility, and non-disclosure. The Texas Public Information Act gives residents the right to request records from government agencies, including the sheriff's office and courts in Coke County.

Cities in Coke County

Robert Lee serves as the county seat and is the main population center in Coke County. All felony and misdemeanor criminal cases in the county go through the courts in Robert Lee. Other small communities in Coke County include Bronte and Silver. None of these communities have separate court systems. All cases are handled through the Coke County courthouse.

Nearby Counties

Coke County sits in West Texas and borders several other counties. If you are unsure which county handled a particular case, check where the alleged offense occurred or where the defendant lived. Neighboring counties with their own court records include Tom Green County, Runnels County, Sterling County, Mitchell County, and Nolan County.