Midland County Criminal Court Records

Midland County criminal court records are filed with the District Clerk at the courthouse on N. Loraine Street in Midland, Texas. Midland County is a mid-size West Texas county with a population around 175,000, driven largely by the Permian Basin oil and gas industry. The District Clerk maintains felony case records filed in the county's multiple district courts, while a separate County Clerk handles Class A and B misdemeanor matters. You can search records through re:SearchTX online, visit the courthouse in person, or request copies by mail.

Midland County District Clerk

The Midland County District Clerk is at 500 N. Loraine Street in Midland. This office handles all felony criminal case filings for the county. Midland County is served by multiple district courts including the 142nd, 238th, 318th, and 385th Judicial Districts, among others. The county sees a substantial volume of criminal case filings each year, covering a wide range of felony offenses.

The District Clerk files every document in a felony case from the time the indictment is returned through sentencing and any subsequent post-conviction proceedings. Staff can search records by defendant name or cause number. Given the number of cases filed in Midland County, having specific details such as the cause number, the year filed, and the court division will help you get faster results.

The District Clerk also accepts expunction petitions under Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Chapter 55 and petitions for nondisclosure. If you are trying to clear a record, this is the office where you file. Staff can tell you whether a specific record has already been expunged or sealed before you submit a formal request for copies.

How to Search Midland County Criminal Records

The re:SearchTX portal is the primary free tool for searching Midland County criminal records online. It covers all district court filings in the county and is run by the Texas Office of Court Administration. You can search by defendant name, cause number, or attorney. Results include charges, case status, court division, and documents on file. No account or fee is required.

Midland County has multiple active district courts. If you search by name and get multiple results, the court division shown in the results will help you identify the right case. Re:SearchTX is typically updated within one to two days of new filings at the clerk's office.

The re:SearchTX portal, the Texas statewide court search system, provides public access to Midland County criminal case filings at no cost.

The portal covers all Texas district and county courts and is the fastest way to check whether a case exists in Midland County without going downtown.

The Texas DPS Criminal History Search provides a statewide name-based report for $3. This is useful when you are uncertain which county a case was filed in. For a certified, fingerprint-based criminal history report, the FAST program through DPS ties results to a specific person rather than just a name match. For in-person searches, visit 500 N. Loraine Street in Midland with a valid photo ID.

Midland County Misdemeanor Records

Class A and Class B misdemeanor cases in Midland County go through the county court at law. The County Clerk maintains these records separately from the District Clerk. Common charges at the misdemeanor level include DWI first offense, assault causing bodily injury, criminal trespass with certain aggravating factors, and theft in certain ranges. If you are looking for a misdemeanor case, you need to contact the County Clerk, not the District Clerk at Loraine Street.

Midland County has a county court at law that handles a significant volume of misdemeanor cases. You can also search county court cases through re:SearchTX. The portal differentiates between district court and county court cases, so check both tabs if you are not sure where the case was filed.

Class C misdemeanors are handled at the justice of the peace and municipal court level. Midland has its own municipal court for city-level matters. Class C records are not kept by either the County or District Clerk. Contact the specific JP precinct or the Midland Municipal Court depending on where the matter was heard.

Midland County Arrest Records

The Midland County Sheriff's Office handles arrests in unincorporated parts of the county and operates the county detention center. The Midland Police Department makes arrests within Midland city limits. Both agencies generate booking records for each arrest. A booking record shows the arrested person's name, charges at booking, the booking date, and identifying information. Booking records are not court records and do not reflect what happened in court.

If you need to know whether someone is currently in custody at the Midland County Detention Center, you can contact the Sheriff's Office directly. Midland sees regular fluctuation in jail population tied to the oil boom and bust cycles, so the jail capacity and population can vary significantly year to year.

For state-level searches, the Texas Department of Criminal Justice offender search is a free tool for finding people in Texas state prison or recently released. The Texas sex offender registry covers registered offenders statewide by name and county, including Midland County residents who are required to register. Both are free and searchable online at any time.

What Midland County Criminal Records Contain

A criminal case file in Midland County reflects the complete history of the case from initial filing through final resolution. Given the county's active court docket, contested felony cases can generate substantial files with many motions and orders. Here is what you will typically find in a Midland County criminal court file:

• Indictment or information listing the formal charges
• Arrest warrant or capias if one was issued
• Bond conditions and any modifications made during the case
• Pretrial motions and responses from both sides
• Court orders and written rulings by the judge
• Plea agreement and factual basis if resolved by plea
• Trial record if the case went to a jury or bench trial
• Final judgment and sentence
• Probation or community supervision terms if ordered
• Post-conviction filings such as motions for new trial or appeal notices

Criminal records in Midland County are public under Texas Government Code Chapter 552 unless a court has sealed or expunged them or the case involves a juvenile. Ask the clerk if you are unsure whether a specific record can be accessed before you submit a formal request.

Fees and Access in Midland County

Copy fees at the Midland County District Clerk are $1 per page for plain copies. Certified copies require an additional $5 certification fee. For mail requests, use a money order and call (432) 688-1062 first to confirm the current fee total and the proper mailing address. The re:SearchTX portal is free. The DPS name-based search costs $3. Official court forms are available at no charge through txcourts.gov/rules-forms.

For legal help in the Midland area, TexasLawHelp.org has free guides on expunctions, nondisclosures, and access to criminal court records. The Texas Bar Find-A-Lawyer directory lists licensed attorneys in Midland County and the surrounding Permian Basin area. Lone Star Legal Aid serves West Texas and may assist eligible low-income residents with civil legal matters tied to criminal records.

Cities in Midland County

Midland is the county seat and by far the largest city in Midland County. Criminal court cases filed anywhere in the county are processed through the courts in Midland. For detailed records information specific to the city of Midland, see the Midland criminal court records page. There are no other cities in the county that qualify for separate pages on this site.

Nearby Counties

Midland County is in the Permian Basin of West Texas. Neighboring counties all have their own distinct court systems. For records from adjacent areas, see Martin County, Glasscock County, Andrews County, Ector County, or Upton County.