Access Navarro County Criminal Court Records
Navarro County criminal court records are kept at the courthouse in Corsicana, Texas, which serves as the county seat for this North-Central Texas county. The District Clerk holds all felony criminal case files, and the County Clerk manages Class A and B misdemeanor records. You can search Navarro County criminal cases online for free through the re:SearchTX portal, contact the clerk offices directly, or visit the courthouse in Corsicana on weekdays. This page covers how records are organized in Navarro County, where to look them up, what they contain, and what it costs to get copies.
Navarro County Overview
Navarro County District Clerk
The Navarro County District Clerk is the official keeper of all felony criminal court records in the county. This office maintains the case file from the moment a felony indictment is handed down through the final judgment and any subsequent proceedings. Files include indictments, motions, plea agreements, sentencing orders, and any post-conviction filings. The District Clerk also handles expunction petitions for cases that qualify.
Navarro County is served by the 13th Judicial District Court for criminal matters. The District Clerk's office is at 300 W. 3rd Avenue in Corsicana. Staff can search by defendant name or cause number and help with copies or mail requests. The county's District Clerk page is at co.navarro.tx.us.
| Office | Navarro County District Clerk |
|---|---|
| Address | 300 W. 3rd Avenue Corsicana, TX 75110 |
| Phone | (903) 654-3036 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
The District Clerk in Corsicana maintains the official criminal docket for the 13th Judicial District Court and keeps all felony case records filed in Navarro County.
How to Search Navarro County Criminal Records
The re:SearchTX portal is free to use and does not require an account. You can search for Navarro County criminal cases by defendant name, cause number, or attorney. Results show the charges filed, current case status, hearing dates, and documents in the court file. This is the most convenient way to look up district court felony records from home.
The Texas Courts statewide portal covers all district court criminal records from Navarro County. It is updated regularly and available at any time.
For a statewide background check covering courts across Texas, the DPS Criminal History Search charges $3 per name. The FAST fingerprint program at DPS gives certified results. To search in person, visit the District Clerk at 300 W. 3rd Avenue in Corsicana. Bring the name or cause number you need. For misdemeanor records, the County Clerk is in the same building.
Navarro County Misdemeanor Records
Class A and B misdemeanor cases in Navarro County are handled by the County Court at Law and kept by the County Clerk. Charges in this category include assault, certain theft amounts, DWI, and similar offenses. The County Clerk's office is at the courthouse in Corsicana. To request misdemeanor records, contact the County Clerk or visit in person.
The county's Clerk page is at co.navarro.tx.us. Class C misdemeanors are different. They are heard at the justice of the peace level and are not stored with the County Clerk. For Class C records, you need to contact the JP court or municipal court that handled the case.
| Office | Navarro County Clerk |
|---|---|
| Address | 300 W. 3rd Avenue Corsicana, TX 75110 |
| Website | Navarro County Clerk |
The County Clerk in Corsicana stores misdemeanor case files for all Class A and B cases heard in the Navarro County Court at Law.
Navarro County Arrest Records
Arrest records for Navarro County originate with the Sheriff's Office and with city police departments in communities like Corsicana. When someone is arrested and booked into the county jail, a booking record is created. The booking record shows the person's name, the charges listed at the time of arrest, and the date. This is not a court record and does not tell you what happened in court after the arrest.
Contact the Navarro County Sheriff's Office for current jail information or to ask about a recent arrest. For TDCJ inmates, the TDCJ offender search covers current and recently released inmates from facilities across Texas. The Texas sex offender registry is available online and includes registered offenders living in Navarro County. You can also search by zip code or city within the county.
What Navarro County Criminal Records Contain
A criminal case file in Navarro County tracks the case from start to finish. For felonies, the file opens with the grand jury indictment. For misdemeanors, a complaint or information starts the case. Documents accumulate at each step as the case moves through the court system.
Navarro County criminal case files typically contain:
- Indictment or criminal information
- Arrest warrant and probable cause affidavit
- Bond paperwork and conditions
- Pretrial motions and orders
- Plea agreement or trial records
- Judgment and sentence
- Probation conditions or revocation filings if applicable
Most records are public under Texas Government Code Chapter 552. Sealed and juvenile records are not publicly available. Expunged records under Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Chapter 55 are removed from all public searches. The Navarro County District Attorney's page is at co.navarro.tx.us.
Fees and Record Access
Copies of criminal court records in Navarro County cost $1 per page. Certified copies require an added fee. You can request copies at the courthouse in Corsicana or by mail. Mail requests should include payment and should go to the District Clerk for felony records or the County Clerk for misdemeanor records. Call ahead to confirm the exact amount before sending payment.
The re:SearchTX portal is free for basic case information. A DPS name search costs $3 and covers all Texas courts. Forms for requesting records are at txcourts.gov. For legal help in Navarro County, Lone Star Legal Aid serves the region and may be able to assist with expunctions or records requests. TexasLawHelp.org has guides on criminal records and expunctions. The Texas Bar Find-A-Lawyer can help you find an attorney in the Corsicana area.
The Navarro County District Attorney handles felony prosecutions in the 13th Judicial District and works with the District Clerk on all criminal case filings.
Cities in Navarro County
Corsicana is the county seat and the main city in Navarro County. Other communities in the county include Ennis, Waxahachie (mostly in Ellis County), Rice, and Kerens. Corsicana has the highest population in the county but falls below the threshold for a dedicated city page on this site. All criminal cases filed in Navarro County are processed through the courts in Corsicana regardless of where in the county the offense occurred.
Nearby Counties
Navarro County is in North-Central Texas and borders several surrounding counties. If you need to check records in a neighboring area, adjacent counties include Ellis County, Henderson County, Anderson County, Freestone County, Limestone County, Hill County, and Kaufman County.