Search Hunt County Criminal Court Records
Hunt County criminal court records are maintained at the county courthouse in Greenville, Texas. The District Clerk holds felony criminal case files for the 196th and 354th Judicial District Courts, while the County Clerk stores Class A and B misdemeanor records. You can search Hunt County criminal cases for free using the state's online portal, visit the Greenville courthouse in person, or submit a mail request. This page covers all three methods and explains what each office handles.
Hunt County Overview
Hunt County District Clerk
The Hunt County District Clerk is the official custodian of felony criminal court records for the county. This office processes grand jury indictments, manages criminal dockets for the 196th and 354th Judicial District Courts, and keeps all final judgments and sentencing orders. Every felony case filed in Hunt County runs through this office in Greenville.
Staff can search case records by defendant name or cause number. Records go back many decades in paper form. Older files may take longer to retrieve. Expunction petitions under Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Chapter 55 are filed with the District Clerk. When the court grants an expunction, the clerk removes the case from public access and all agencies with copies must destroy their records per the court's order. Non-disclosure orders restrict access to records for certain deferred adjudication outcomes but do not delete them.
| Office | Hunt County District Clerk |
|---|---|
| Address | 2500 Lee Street Greenville, TX 75401 |
| Phone | (903) 408-4000 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
How to Search Hunt County Criminal Records
The re:SearchTX portal is the best free online tool for searching Hunt County criminal records. It is run by the Texas Office of Court Administration and covers district court filings statewide. You can search by defendant name, attorney name, or cause number. Results show charges, filing dates, current case status, and upcoming settings. No account is needed.
The DPS Criminal History Search runs a name-based check through a statewide database for $3 per name. This is a good option when you are searching across multiple counties or are not certain which county holds the case. For identity-critical searches, the FAST fingerprint program delivers the most accurate result.
The Texas Office of Court Administration provides the re:SearchTX case search system shown here, which covers Hunt County district court criminal filings along with courts across the state.
Mail requests to the Greenville courthouse are also accepted. Include the defendant's name, cause number if known, and whether you want plain copies or certified copies. Enclose payment or call ahead to confirm the current fee schedule.
Hunt County Misdemeanor Records
Class A and Class B misdemeanor cases are heard in the Hunt County Court at Law and stored by the County Clerk. Common charges at this level include first-offense DWI, assault causing bodily injury, and theft of property valued between $100 and $2,500. The County Clerk's office is in the Hunt County Courthouse in Greenville.
To get a misdemeanor record, contact the County Clerk with the defendant's name or cause number. The clerk can run a search and tell you what is on file. Older misdemeanor files may be in storage and take extra time to pull. Class C misdemeanor cases, such as minor traffic offenses and Class C assaults, are handled by justice of the peace courts or municipal courts. Those records are not held by the County Clerk and must be requested directly from the court where the case was filed.
| Office | Hunt County Clerk |
|---|---|
| Address | 2500 Lee Street Greenville, TX 75401 |
| Phone | (903) 408-4173 |
Note: Class C misdemeanor records are held by individual JP and municipal courts, not the County Clerk.
Hunt County Arrest Records
Arrest records in Hunt County are created by the Hunt County Sheriff's Office when a person is booked into the county jail in Greenville. The booking record documents the person's name, the charges alleged at the time of arrest, and the booking date. This is not a court record and does not reflect the outcome of any case that followed. Many arrests do not result in convictions, and an arrest record does not mean a person was found guilty.
To check current jail population or booking information, contact the Hunt County Sheriff's Office. For people currently held in state prison, the Texas Department of Criminal Justice offender search is free online. The DPS sex offender registry lists registered offenders by county, city, and zip code and is available to the public at no cost.
What Hunt County Criminal Records Contain
Hunt County criminal case files hold the documents generated from the time charges are filed through the final disposition of the case. Felony files start with a grand jury indictment. Misdemeanor files start with an information filed by the county attorney or district attorney.
Common items found inside a Hunt County criminal case file:
- Indictment or information with the charged offense
- Arrest warrant and supporting affidavit
- Bond paperwork and conditions of release
- Attorney filings and pre-trial motions
- Plea agreement or jury trial documentation
- Final judgment and sentence
- Probation or community supervision terms
- Appeal records, if applicable
Criminal records in Hunt County are generally open to the public under Texas Government Code Chapter 552. Records that are sealed, expunged, or covered by a non-disclosure order are not available through routine requests. The Texas Attorney General's Office handles complaints when an agency denies access to records that should be public.
Fees and Access in Hunt County
Copies of criminal case records from the Hunt County District Clerk or County Clerk cost $1 per page. Certified copies add a $5 fee. You can request records in person at the Greenville courthouse or mail a written request to the appropriate clerk's office. When submitting by mail, include the defendant's full name, the cause number if available, and a note on whether you need plain or certified copies.
The re:SearchTX portal provides free online access to district court case data for Hunt County. The DPS name-based criminal history search is $3 and covers courts across all 254 Texas counties. Call the Hunt County District Clerk at (903) 408-4000 to confirm fees before mailing a payment for copies.
Legal Resources in Hunt County
Lone Star Legal Aid serves the Hunt County area and may help qualifying residents with civil legal matters including criminal record expunctions. The Texas Bar Find-A-Lawyer directory lets you search for private attorneys by county and practice area. TexasLawHelp.org offers free self-help guides on expunction, non-disclosure, and how to use the Texas court system.
Official court forms for Hunt County cases can be found at the Texas Courts rules and forms page. If you need help understanding a records denial, the Texas Attorney General's open government resources are a good starting point.
Cities in Hunt County
Greenville is the Hunt County seat and the location of all county courts. All criminal cases from Hunt County are heard and filed in Greenville regardless of where in the county the alleged offense took place.
Other communities in Hunt County include Commerce, Quinlan, Caddo Mills, and Wolfe City. Greenville's population is around 30,000 people, which falls below the threshold for a dedicated city records page. All criminal matters for residents in any of these communities are handled through the Hunt County courts in Greenville.
Nearby Counties
Hunt County sits in northeast Texas east of the Dallas metro area. Each surrounding county maintains its own separate criminal court records. Neighboring counties include Collin County, Rockwall County, Kaufman County, Van Zandt County, Hopkins County, Delta County, and Fannin County.