Fannin County Criminal Court Records
Fannin County criminal court records are filed and kept at the courthouse in Bonham, Texas. The District Clerk maintains all felony criminal case files, and the County Clerk handles Class A and B misdemeanor records. Fannin County is a rural North Texas county that borders Oklahoma to the north. The court system handles cases from across the county, and records can be searched through the statewide re:SearchTX portal, by visiting the Bonham courthouse, or through a written mail request.
Fannin County Overview
Fannin County District Clerk
The Fannin County District Clerk is the official keeper of all felony criminal records in the county. When a grand jury indicts or a felony case is filed, the clerk assigns a cause number and opens the permanent case file. The file holds all documents produced as the case moves through the court, from the initial filing through the final judgment. Staff can pull records by name or cause number during business hours.
Fannin County is served by the 336th Judicial District Court. The court handles both criminal and civil matters. The judge assigned to the 336th covers Fannin County, and the District Clerk's office manages all related filings. If you are not sure whether a case is in district or county court, check re:SearchTX first to confirm the court type before contacting the clerk's office.
Expunction and non-disclosure petitions for felony records are filed with the District Clerk. Call before visiting if the records you need are older, as files may need to be retrieved from storage.
| Office | Fannin County District Clerk |
|---|---|
| Address | 200 W. 5th Street Bonham, TX 75418 |
| Phone | (903) 583-7461 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
How to Search Fannin County Criminal Records
The free statewide re:SearchTX portal is the best starting point for Fannin County criminal records. It covers district court felonies and county court misdemeanors. Search by name or cause number and see charges, court dates, case status, and documents. You do not need an account and the tool works any time.
The screenshot below is from the Texas Judicial Branch's re:SearchTX portal, the official statewide system for public court record access in Texas including Fannin County.
For older records not in the online system, or to get physical copies of documents, contact the District Clerk directly. For a statewide criminal history search, the Texas DPS Criminal History portal covers arrest and conviction data from agencies across Texas. Self-searches are free. Third-party searches cost a small fee. Certified reports go through the FAST fingerprint program.
Fannin County Misdemeanor Records
Class A and B misdemeanor cases are heard in the Fannin County Court. The County Clerk maintains those files at the same Bonham courthouse. Common charges include first-offense DWI, assault causing bodily injury, theft in lower dollar amounts, and possession of small amounts of certain substances.
The County Clerk's office can be reached at the same courthouse address. The re:SearchTX portal covers county court cases alongside district court filings, so a name search there will tell you whether a case is a felony or a misdemeanor before you contact the wrong office.
Class C misdemeanors such as traffic violations are handled by Bonham Municipal Court or the Fannin County Justice of the Peace courts. Those records are held by the specific court, not the County Clerk.
Arrest Records and Criminal History
The Fannin County Sheriff's Office is the main law enforcement agency in the county. The Bonham Police Department handles arrests within the city. Both agencies book individuals into the county jail and maintain their own records. The jail roster may be available through the Sheriff's Office website.
For a complete Texas-wide criminal history, the Texas DPS Criminal History portal pulls data from agencies statewide. Self-searches are free. Third-party searches cost a fee. Certified reports come from the FAST fingerprint program.
The Texas Sex Offender Registry lets you search registered offenders by county or name. The TDCJ offender search covers anyone who has served time in Texas state prison after a conviction in Fannin County or elsewhere in Texas.
What Criminal Case Files Contain
Fannin County criminal case files hold the same core documents used throughout Texas courts. A simple plea produces a short file. A full trial generates many more pages. Typical items include:
- Grand jury indictment or criminal information
- Arrest warrant and probable cause affidavit
- Bond documents and release conditions
- Pretrial motions from both sides
- Court orders and judicial rulings
- Plea agreement and judicial acceptance
- Final judgment and sentence
- Community supervision or probation terms
- Restitution orders if applicable
- Appellate filings if the verdict was appealed
Expunged records are removed from public access under Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Chapter 55. Sealed orders and juvenile files are restricted. The clerk's office can tell you if a record falls into one of these categories.
Fees and Requesting Records
Copies cost $1 per page. Certified copies carry an added fee on top of that. Call the District Clerk before mailing payment for large files to get a page count estimate. Mail requests go to the Fannin County District Clerk at 200 W. 5th Street, Bonham, TX 75418. Include the name, cause number if known, date range, what you need, and payment.
Free legal help is available at TexasLawHelp.org for guides on expunctions and non-disclosures. Lone Star Legal Aid may serve qualifying residents in Northeast Texas. The Texas Bar referral service can connect you with a local criminal defense attorney. Texas court forms are posted at txcourts.gov.
Cities in Fannin County
Bonham is the county seat and the largest city in Fannin County. Honey Grove and Leonard are other communities in the county. No cities in Fannin County meet the population threshold for individual city pages. All criminal court filings are handled at the courthouse in Bonham.
Nearby Counties
Fannin County is in the Red River valley of Northeast Texas, near the Oklahoma border. Find criminal court records for surrounding areas at: Grayson County, Collin County, Hunt County, Delta County, Lamar County, and Red River County.