Milam County Criminal Court Records
Milam County criminal court records are maintained by the District Clerk in Cameron, Texas. Note that Cameron is the county seat of Milam County in Central Texas, and is not the same as Cameron County on the South Texas border. The District Clerk on S. Fannin Street in Cameron handles felony case filings for the 20th Judicial District. Misdemeanor records are kept by the County Clerk. You can search records online through re:SearchTX, visit the courthouse in Cameron, or submit a written records request by mail.
Milam County Overview
Milam County District Clerk
The Milam County District Clerk is at 102 S. Fannin Street in Cameron. This office files and maintains all felony criminal case records for the county. Milam County is part of the 20th Judicial District. The clerk handles records from the initial filing through sentencing and any post-conviction proceedings. Staff can search records by defendant name or cause number and provide copies upon request.
The county is east of Waco along the Brazos River corridor. Milam County sees a moderate volume of felony cases. Because the district court here serves this single county, court sessions are regular and case processing is generally predictable. If you call the clerk's office at (254) 697-7050 with a specific name or cause number, staff can usually confirm whether a record exists and what documents are on file.
Expunction petitions under Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Chapter 55 are filed with the District Clerk. Call ahead before submitting any post-conviction petition to confirm current procedures and required documents.
| Office | Milam County District Clerk |
|---|---|
| Address | 102 S. Fannin Street Cameron, TX 76520 |
| Phone | (254) 697-7050 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
How to Search Milam County Criminal Records
The re:SearchTX portal provides free online access to Milam County district court criminal filings. Search by name, cause number, or attorney. No account or fee is needed. Results include charges, case status, filing date, and documents on file. This is the best starting point for any online search of Milam County criminal cases.
If you do not find the record you need in re:SearchTX, contact the District Clerk at (254) 697-7050. Older cases or cases from before the portal was implemented may need to be requested directly. Staff can check archived files and tell you the cost for copies before you send a formal written request.
The re:SearchTX portal provides free public access to Milam County criminal court records filed in the Texas court system.
The portal is maintained by the Texas Office of Court Administration and is updated as new case documents are filed with the clerk.
The Texas DPS Criminal History Search provides a statewide name-based report for $3. For certified fingerprint-based results, use the FAST program. To search in person, go to 102 S. Fannin Street in Cameron, Texas, with a valid photo ID.
Milam County Misdemeanor Records
Class A and B misdemeanor cases in Milam County are filed in county court and maintained by the County Clerk. These cases include DWI first offense, assault causing bodily injury, and similar charges. The County Clerk and District Clerk are separate offices. If the case you are looking for is a misdemeanor, contact the County Clerk, not the District Clerk on Fannin Street.
Class C misdemeanors are handled at the justice of the peace and municipal court level. Those records are not held by the County or District Clerk. If you need a Class C record from Milam County, contact the relevant JP precinct or the city court where the matter was heard. Call the District Clerk at (254) 697-7050 if you are not sure which court handles the type of case you are looking for.
Milam County Arrest Records
The Milam County Sheriff's Office makes arrests and maintains jail booking records for the county. Booking records show the person's name, charges at time of arrest, the booking date, and identifying information. These are separate from court records. To find out what happened in a case after someone was arrested, you need to look at the court file, not the booking record.
The Texas Department of Criminal Justice offender search is a free online tool for finding people currently in Texas state custody or recently released from prison. The Texas sex offender registry, run by the Department of Public Safety, covers registered offenders statewide by county and name. Both are publicly available at no cost.
What Milam County Criminal Records Contain
Criminal court files in Milam County document each stage of a case. Common items in a felony case file include:
- Indictment or information with the formal charges
- Arrest warrant or capias if issued
- Bond orders and conditions of release
- Motions and responses from both defense and prosecution
- Court orders and rulings from the judge
- Plea agreement documents if the case resolved by plea
- Final judgment and sentence
- Probation or community supervision conditions if ordered
These records are public under Texas Government Code Chapter 552 unless sealed, expunged, or involving a juvenile. Ask the clerk before requesting specific records if you have questions about access restrictions.
Fees and Access in Milam County
Copy fees at the Milam County District Clerk are $1 per page for plain copies. Certified copies add a $5 fee. Use a money order for mail requests. Call (254) 697-7050 before sending a request to confirm the current total and the proper format. Re:SearchTX is free. The DPS name-based search costs $3. Free court forms are at txcourts.gov/rules-forms.
For legal guidance, TexasLawHelp.org provides free resources on expunctions and public records access. The Texas Bar Find-A-Lawyer directory helps you locate a licensed attorney in Central Texas. Lone Star Legal Aid serves this region and may help eligible low-income residents with civil legal matters.
Cities in Milam County
Cameron is the county seat of Milam County and the primary city in the county. Other communities include Rockdale, Gause, Milano, and Buckholts. None of these cities meet the population threshold for individual pages on this site. All criminal court cases filed in Milam County are processed through the courts in Cameron, Texas.
Nearby Counties
Milam County is in Central Texas between Austin and Waco. For records from neighboring courts, see Williamson County, Bell County, Falls County, Robertson County, Lee County, Burleson County, or Brazos County.