Find Criminal Court Records in Limestone County

Limestone County criminal court records are maintained at the courthouse in Groesbeck, Texas. The District Clerk holds all felony criminal case files and the County Clerk manages Class A and B misdemeanor records. Records can be searched online through the statewide re:SearchTX portal, requested by written correspondence, or accessed in person at the Groesbeck courthouse during regular business hours.

Limestone County District Clerk

The Limestone County District Clerk is the official record keeper for all felony criminal cases in the county. The office assigns cause numbers, maintains the case docket, stores all filed documents, and issues copies to the public. Felony cases originate from Groesbeck, Mexia, Coolidge, Thornton, and all unincorporated parts of Limestone County.

Limestone County is served by the 77th Judicial District Court. The District Clerk's office processes grand jury indictments and tracks cases from the initial filing through final judgment. This office also handles petitions for expunction and non-disclosure for Limestone County felony cases, which must be filed in the district court.

How to Search Limestone County Criminal Records

The re:SearchTX portal is the best free tool for searching Limestone County criminal cases online. The system is maintained by the Texas Office of Court Administration and covers district court felony cases and county court misdemeanor cases statewide. Search by name, cause number, or attorney. Results show the charge, hearing dates, case status, and links to filed documents for many cases.

The screenshot below shows the re:SearchTX interface used to find Texas criminal court cases, including Limestone County cases.

This search tool at research.txcourts.gov is free and does not require an account for basic searches. If you prefer an in-person search, the District Clerk's office in Groesbeck can pull cases by name or cause number. Mail requests should include the defendant's name, cause number if known, approximate filing year, description of the records needed, and payment. The office will contact you if costs differ from your estimate.

For a statewide criminal history beyond court records, the Texas DPS Criminal History portal aggregates arrest and disposition data from across Texas. Self-searches are free; third-party searches require a fee.

Misdemeanor Records in Limestone County

Class A and B misdemeanor cases are heard in the Limestone County Court and records are maintained by the Limestone County Clerk. These charges include first-offense DWI, possession of small amounts of marijuana, assault causing bodily injury, and theft at lower dollar amounts. The County Clerk's office is at the same courthouse as the District Clerk in Groesbeck.

Re:SearchTX covers county court misdemeanor cases as well as district court felony cases. You can filter searches by court type to see one or the other. When requesting copies of misdemeanor documents, reach out to the County Clerk rather than the District Clerk. The two offices are separate and keep different records.

Class C misdemeanors, such as traffic tickets and minor municipal violations, go through the Justice of the Peace courts and municipal courts in Groesbeck, Mexia, and Coolidge. Those records stay at the individual court level and are not accessible through the County Clerk.

Arrest Records and Criminal History Sources

The Limestone County Sheriff's Office makes most arrests in the unincorporated parts of the county. The Mexia Police Department and the Groesbeck Police Department handle arrests inside their city limits. All arrestees are booked through the county jail. Booking records, including charge and bond information, can be checked through the jail or the sheriff's office.

The Texas DPS Criminal History portal provides the most complete view of Limestone County criminal history by combining data from law enforcement agencies and courts across the entire state. Free self-searches are available. Third-party searches require payment through a certified access point. For certified background check reports, the FAST fingerprint program is the appropriate path.

The Texas Sex Offender Registry covers registered sex offenders in Limestone County. The TDCJ offender search covers individuals who are serving or have served time in Texas state prison following a conviction in Limestone or any other Texas county.

What You Will Find in a Criminal Case File

A Limestone County criminal case file contains the documents created at every step of the process, from arrest through final resolution. Quick guilty plea cases tend to be thin. Cases that went to trial have much larger files. Typical documents in a criminal case file include:

• Grand jury indictment or criminal information
• Arrest warrant and probable cause affidavit
• Bond paperwork and release conditions
• Pretrial motions from defense and prosecution
• Court orders and rulings from the judge
• Plea agreement if the case resolved by plea
• Final judgment and sentence
• Community supervision terms where probation was ordered
• Restitution orders where applicable
• Appellate filings if the defendant or state filed an appeal

Records expunged under Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Chapter 55 are removed from public access. Juvenile files are sealed. If a record has been restricted, the clerk can tell you it is not available but generally cannot say more than that.

Fees and How to Get Limestone County Records

Standard copies cost $1 per page. Certified copies carry an added certification fee. For large case files, call the District Clerk before submitting payment so you can get an estimate of the total page count. Smaller requests are typically handled the same day when you visit in person and pay at the counter.

Mail requests should go to the Limestone County District Clerk at 200 W. State Street, Groesbeck, TX 76642. Include the defendant's name, cause number if known, approximate filing year, the specific documents you need, and a check or money order. For misdemeanor records, send the request to the Limestone County Clerk at the same address.

TexasLawHelp.org has free guides on expunctions and non-disclosures. Lone Star Legal Aid provides free legal services to qualifying residents in Central Texas. To find a private attorney, use the State Bar of Texas referral service.

Cities in Limestone County

Limestone County includes the cities of Groesbeck (county seat), Mexia, Coolidge, and Thornton, along with several small rural communities. None of these cities exceed the population threshold for a dedicated city page. All criminal court records for Limestone County addresses are filed at the courthouse in Groesbeck, regardless of which community the incident took place in.

Nearby Counties

Limestone County is surrounded by several Central and East Texas counties. Find criminal court records in nearby areas at: McLennan County, Falls County, Robertson County, Leon County, Freestone County, Navarro County, and Hill County.