Morris County Criminal Court Records

Morris County criminal court records are filed and maintained at the courthouse in Daingerfield, Texas, which serves as the county seat for this East Texas county. The District Clerk holds felony criminal case files, and the County Clerk manages Class A and B misdemeanor records. You can search Morris County criminal cases using the free statewide re:SearchTX portal, make a request by mail, or visit the courthouse in Daingerfield on weekdays. This guide explains where records are kept, how to request them, what they contain, and where to turn if you need legal assistance.

Morris County District Clerk

The Morris County District Clerk is the official keeper of felony criminal court records in the county. Every felony case filed in Morris County gets a case file with the District Clerk. That file includes the grand jury indictment, warrants, attorney filings, motions, plea documents, and the final judgment. The clerk also handles expunction petitions when a defendant seeks to have a record cleared under Texas law.

The 76th Judicial District Court serves Morris County and is where felony criminal cases are heard. The District Clerk's office is at the courthouse in Daingerfield. You can go in person to search the records or request copies. Staff can look up cases by name or cause number. Mail requests are also accepted.

The Morris County Courthouse in Daingerfield houses both the District Clerk and County Clerk offices, making it straightforward to visit both in a single trip if you need records from more than one type of case.

How to Search Morris County Criminal Records

The re:SearchTX portal is a free, easy-to-use tool for searching Morris County district court criminal records from home. You do not need an account to search. Enter a name, cause number, or attorney name to see what cases come up. Results show charges, case status, court dates, and documents filed with the court. This is the best option for most people looking up felony records in Morris County.

Texas Courts operates this statewide portal and updates it regularly with district court records from Morris County and the rest of Texas. The screenshot below shows the portal's interface as accessed through the Texas Courts website.

For a full statewide criminal history report, the DPS Criminal History Search offers a name-based check for $3. It pulls records from courts across Texas, so it is useful when you need to look beyond Morris County. The FAST fingerprint program at DPS gives you a certified result based on fingerprints rather than name matching. To search in person, go to 100 E. 1st Street in Daingerfield with the name or cause number you need.

Morris County Misdemeanor Records

Class A and B misdemeanor cases in Morris County are handled by the County Court and stored by the County Clerk. Charges in this category include assault, certain theft amounts, first DWI, and other mid-range offenses. The County Clerk's office shares the courthouse in Daingerfield with the District Clerk. Contact the County Clerk to request misdemeanor records or to ask about what is on file for a given case.

Class C misdemeanors are a different matter. Those cases go through justice of the peace courts and municipal courts, and those records stay at the court level where the case was heard. They are not filed with the County Clerk. If you need a Class C record, you will need to identify which JP or municipal court handled it and contact that court directly.

Morris County Arrest Records

Arrests in Morris County are made by the Morris County Sheriff's Office and local police departments in cities like Daingerfield and Naples. When someone is arrested and booked into the county jail, the sheriff's office creates a booking record. That record shows the person's name, the charges listed at booking, and the date. Arrest records do not show what happened in court after the arrest. The outcome is in the court case file, not the booking record.

Contact the Morris County Sheriff's Office for current jail information or to ask about recent arrests. For state inmates, use the TDCJ offender search to find people currently in prison or recently released from TDCJ facilities. The Texas sex offender registry is publicly searchable and includes registered offenders living in Morris County. You can narrow results by county or zip code.

What Morris County Criminal Records Contain

A criminal case file in Morris County tells the full story of a case from the initial charge to the final outcome. Felony files start with the grand jury indictment. Misdemeanor files begin with a complaint or information. As the case moves along, documents are added and the file grows.

You can typically expect to find the following in a Morris County criminal case file:

• Grand jury indictment or information
• Arrest warrant and probable cause affidavit
• Bond paperwork and release conditions
• Pretrial motions and court orders
• Plea agreements or jury verdict
• Judgment and sentence
• Probation conditions if community supervision was ordered

These records are generally public under Texas Government Code Chapter 552. Sealed cases and juvenile records are exceptions. Expunged records are removed from public access entirely. Under Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Chapter 55, courts can order expunctions for cases that meet certain criteria, such as acquittals and dismissed charges. Not every case qualifies.

Fees and Record Access

Copies of criminal court records in Morris County cost $1 per page. Certified copies require an additional fee. You can request copies at the courthouse counter or by mail. Mail requests should include payment and be sent to the right office. Felony records go to the District Clerk. Misdemeanor records go to the County Clerk. Call ahead to confirm the total cost before mailing.

Online access through re:SearchTX is free. A DPS name search costs $3 for a statewide report. Forms for records requests are at txcourts.gov. If you need legal help in East Texas, Lone Star Legal Aid serves low-income residents in this region and may be able to assist with expunctions or records issues. TexasLawHelp.org has plain-language guides on criminal records and expunctions. The Texas Bar attorney finder can help you locate a lawyer in the Daingerfield area.

Cities in Morris County

Daingerfield is the county seat and the largest city in Morris County. Naples is another community in the county. All criminal cases filed anywhere in Morris County are heard through the district and county courts in Daingerfield. There are no separate municipal court systems for felony or Class A and B misdemeanor matters. Cities that fall below the qualifying population threshold do not have dedicated pages on this site.

Nearby Counties

Morris County is in Northeast Texas and borders several other counties in the region. If you are not sure which county handled a particular case, check where the offense occurred. Neighboring counties include Cass County, Bowie County, Red River County, Titus County, Upshur County, and Camp County.