Mills County Criminal Court Records
Mills County criminal court records are filed and kept at the courthouse in Goldthwaite, Texas, where a single clerk's office handles both district court felony cases and County Court misdemeanor matters. You can search for Mills County criminal cases through the free statewide re:SearchTX portal, visit the courthouse in person, or send a written records request by mail. This guide covers where the records are, what they include, and how to get copies from the right office in Mills County.
Mills County Overview
Mills County District Clerk
The Mills County District Clerk is the official custodian of all felony criminal court records in the county. Every indictment filed by the grand jury, every plea agreement accepted by the court, and every final judgment in a felony case is stored here. Mills County is served by the 35th Judicial District Court, which also covers Llano, Mason, and Kimble counties on a rotation basis.
Because Mills County is small, the District Clerk and County Clerk functions are often handled by the same small staff at the same building. You can reach both offices by calling the same main number. Staff can look up cases by defendant name or cause number and provide copies during regular business hours. For expunction petitions filed under Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Chapter 55, you would also file at this office.
| Office | Mills County District and County Clerk |
|---|---|
| Address | 1011 Fourth Street Goldthwaite, TX 76844 |
| Phone | (325) 648-2711 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
How to Search Mills County Criminal Records
The re:SearchTX portal is the easiest way to start. It is free, requires no account, and pulls case data directly from Texas district courts including Mills County. You can search by name or cause number and get back charge details, hearing dates, and case status. Most people find what they need here without ever calling the courthouse.
The Texas Judicial Branch's re:SearchTX portal provides free public access to Mills County district court criminal records online. Searches return case summaries, charge information, and filing dates for cases handled by the 35th Judicial District.
For a wider search that covers all Texas courts, the DPS Criminal History Search runs a name-based check for $3. This is not limited to Mills County and pulls results from courts across the state. If you need a certified report, the FAST fingerprint program gives a more complete and legally verifiable result.
In-person searches at the Goldthwaite courthouse are straightforward. Bring the name of the person you are searching and, if you have it, a cause number. Staff will pull the file and let you know what documents are available and what copies will cost.
Mills County Misdemeanor Records
Class A and Class B misdemeanor cases in Mills County go through the County Court and are kept by the County Clerk. These cases cover charges like assault, theft, and first-offense DWI. Because Mills County does not have a separate County Court at Law, the constitutional county judge handles these matters, and the County Clerk stores the records.
To request misdemeanor records, contact the same office at 1011 Fourth Street in Goldthwaite at (325) 648-2711. Staff can search by defendant name or cause number. Class C misdemeanors, like minor traffic violations, go through the justice of the peace courts. Those records are held by the JP court that handled the case, not the County Clerk.
| Office | Mills County Clerk |
|---|---|
| Address | 1011 Fourth Street Goldthwaite, TX 76844 |
| Phone | (325) 648-2711 |
Note: Class C misdemeanor records are held by the justice of the peace court that heard the case and are not part of the County Clerk's records system.
Mills County Arrest Records
The Mills County Sheriff's Office handles arrests in the county and maintains jail booking records. An arrest record is not the same as a court record. It shows that someone was taken into custody and what charges were listed at booking. It does not show whether the person was convicted, pleaded guilty, or had the case dismissed. For the outcome of a case, you need the court file.
The Texas Department of Criminal Justice offender search covers people currently in state prison or recently released, including those with ties to Mills County. For registered sex offenders living in the county, the Texas sex offender registry maintained by DPS is publicly available and searchable by name or zip code. Contact the Mills County Sheriff's Office directly for current jail roster information.
What Mills County Criminal Records Contain
A criminal court file in Mills County holds the documents that were created as the case moved through the system. The file starts with the charging instrument and builds from there. For felonies, that means a grand jury indictment. For misdemeanors, it is an information filed by the prosecutor.
Most criminal case files in Mills County include:
- Indictment or charging information
- Arrest warrant and supporting affidavit
- Bond and conditions of release
- Plea agreements or trial records
- Judgment and sentence from the court
- Probation terms if applicable
- Any motions filed by defense or prosecution
Most of these documents are public. Juvenile records are sealed. Cases that have been expunged under Chapter 55 are removed from the public record entirely. Texas Government Code Chapter 552 gives the public the right to request and receive most government records, including court files.
Fees and Record Access
Copies of criminal court records in Mills County cost $1 per page. Certified copies carry an additional certification fee, typically $5. You can get copies in person at the courthouse in Goldthwaite or by sending a written mail request with payment. Call ahead to confirm the current fee schedule before mailing a check.
The re:SearchTX portal is free for basic case lookups. No account is needed. Full document images may require a visit or a mail request. The statewide DPS name-based search costs $3. Standard court forms are available at the Texas Courts website.
Free legal help may be available through Lone Star Legal Aid for eligible low-income residents. The State Bar of Texas Find-A-Lawyer tool can help you locate a licensed attorney in the area. Self-help guides on expunctions and record access are available at TexasLawHelp.org.
Cities in Mills County
Goldthwaite is the county seat of Mills County and the only incorporated city of any size in the county. All criminal court cases from Mills County are processed through the district and county courts in Goldthwaite. Other small communities in the county include Mullin, Priddy, and Star, none of which have their own court systems. All cases go to Goldthwaite regardless of where in the county the offense occurred.
Nearby Counties
Mills County sits in central Texas and borders several counties in the surrounding region. If you are trying to confirm which county handled a case, check where the alleged offense took place. Neighboring counties include Hamilton County, Lampasas County, San Saba County, McCulloch County, Coleman County, Comanche County, and Brown County.